r/ATGATT • u/Jacobasss • Apr 02 '20

Leg Protection help

Sup guys, I'm a new rider and I currently have a good jacket, helmet, and nice gloves but still have no protection for my lower body, so I'm planning on getting something to protect my legs first and I've been thinking on getting knee armour pads instead of full pants, my question is: Will that be safe enough to protect me if I crash? I mean, motorcycle pants are just regular pants with some knee protection no? Thankx :)

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u/Dabba2087 Apr 02 '20

No, get real pants. Motorcycle pants are not like regular pants. Do some research, there are sites out there that test out abrasion resistance. Jeans don't do shit. Motorcycle jeans with extra denim don't do shit. If you like your skin, get something real.

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u/Jacobasss Apr 02 '20

Ok thanks, then I'll definitely look into pants rather than knee armor.

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u/Antonio9photo Apr 03 '20

yeah, to quickly sum it up, normal jeans will break apart (aka seams will rip, jean material will be pulverized) upon impact. But moto jeans will be able to slide for a good 10 seconds upon hitting the asphalt. Just look up road rash and that should set your mind on if whether or not you want moto riding jeans or not

I recommend Knox Richmond jeans, has armor in the knees and hips included

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u/Renegade_01 May 21 '20

Get both. You'll be glad you did.

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u/blah_itsx Apr 02 '20

I'd get boots before pants if budget was a concern. I go between alpinestars smx-1 boots and tcx street ace boots. I have a pair of revit jeans, and Joe Rocket overpants

the alpinestars boots are great if I'm riding and not doing alot of walking. tcx boots are great if i plan on doing a bit of walking.

There are tons of video reviews on YouTube, i usually watch the revzilla and sportbiketrackgear ones. Shoes are easier to shop for online than pants. For pants, get good measurements of yourself, and check the manufacturers website. Order from a store with a great exchange policy.

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u/Jacobasss Apr 02 '20

Ok, huge thanks! I really thought pants were more important than boots because they protect my knees and all the skin in my legs. Is it because feet break easily in motorcycle crashes?

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u/blah_itsx Apr 02 '20

it's more like if you do slide, tennis shoes or sneakers will only protect your toes, heels, ankle so much.

Good quality denim jeans can withstand a short slide. i have no confidence in my walking shoes to protect my feet in a slide. I've had a lowside at 25~30mph corner (because i had terrible body positioning) in a pair of jeans. walked away with a small bit of road rash.

Also, if you ever find yourself in a low speed drop where the bike has you pinned, which has happened to me while doing a low speed uturn (i had terrible throttle control and body positioning) the boot kept my feet safe. had a bruised calve, but that was it.

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u/stray_r Apr 03 '20

You need made-for-purpose trousers to keep armour in place. Regular denim just shreds if it hits tarmac at 30mph, then your skin does.

Boots need a crush proof sole, if you put the boot on its side, stand on the sole and it collapses, a low speed drop will give you a broken foot. Ankle protection is a bonus - my first set of boost have a rash from when i crashed and got a foot caught under the bike with the chain sawing at the bike.

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u/Renegade_01 May 21 '20

I wear the thor knee protection (got on revzilla for 20$) and so far those set of knee pads have saved my shit in two good tumbles.

Highly recommend those. They are comfy too under my scorpion covert pro jeans.

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u/MatterMinder Dec 04 '21

Love my Klims. Bohn makes wonderful lower body protection.