reading about Kevlar

[CODan]

thought others might be interested ixion: kevlar clothing

 

[Randy]

thought others might be interested ixion: kevlar clothing

Look at any race event and see what people are wearing. They can use leather or kevlar - they use kevlar. I've seen guys wearing kevlar suits that crashed and it wasn't pretty. Leather slides on the asphalt - kevlar grabs the asphalt and sends them tumbling immediately. Just my observation.

 

[painman]

This is pretty interesting.... MotoPort. And check out the section "save your hide". Many members here wear this gear and is suppose to be some of the best out there for protection. Not affilliated but wear this gear and it is quality. PM. <><

 

[mikerider]

This is pretty interesting.... MotoPort. And check out the section "save your hide". Many members here wear this gear and is suppose to be some of the best out there for protection. Not affilliated but wear this gear and it is quality. PM. <><

I'm sure Motoport's Kevlar is good. Let's assume that both Kevlar and leather won't wear through in a crash and slide, isn't it better to have a piece of 1.1-1.4mm thickness leather between the skin and the concrete, than a paper-thin piece of Kevlar? Remember that this is assuming that both won't wear through. I'm talking about serious burn here...

 

[painman]

This is pretty interesting.... MotoPort. And check out the section "save your hide". Many members here wear this gear and is suppose to be some of the best out there for protection. Not affilliated but wear this gear and it is quality. PM. <><

I'm sure Motoport's Kevlar is good. Let's assume that both Kevlar and leather won't wear through in a crash and slide, isn't it better to have a piece of 1.1-1.4mm thickness leather between the skin and the concrete, than a paper-thin piece of Kevlar? Remember that this is assuming that both won't wear through. I'm talking about serious burn here...

I'm not even close to an expert on this subject but the Moto Port synthetic gear is rated 10 times stronger than leather and alot lighter, doesn't loose its protection qualities as does leather when it has gotten wet and the Kevlar in this gear is woven together as it would be in any other brand making it more thicker than a piece of paper. I would say my gear is about 1/8" or more in thickness without liners and I have the mesh material. Of note here is that this gear does not use polyester which is one of the root causes of road burn in synthetic materials. If one would look under the "save your hide" section you can compare their products to leather.

I personally know folks on this board that have unfortuneatlly road tested this gear and you could hardly even see any damage from the asphalt. The major damage done was from the paramedics "cutting" the jacket off the rider. Which by the way was repaired by MotoPort and not sure of the cost if any. Wayne is just that kind of person. I feel more confident in this gear than any I've worn including leather. The MotoPort gear is by the way is the "only" gear on the market that is approved for professional road racing other than leather. PM. <><

 

[ngarider]

I wonder when the discussions about kevlar will start ending up in NEPRT?

 

[Capt. Bob]

I wonder when the discussions about kevlar will start ending up in NEPRT?

Too bad we don't have a boat forum section, it makes great hulls

 

[dean]

The MotoPort gear is by the way is the "only" gear on the market that is approved for professional road racing other than leather. PM. <><

please correct me if i'm wrong, but i believe that's only due to the type of armor they use. i don't believe it has to do with the material of the suit.

dean

cincinnati

 

[ctfjr]

thought others might be interested ixion: kevlar clothing

Look at any race event and see what people are wearing. They can use leather or kevlar - they use kevlar. I've seen guys wearing kevlar suits that crashed and it wasn't pretty. Leather slides on the asphalt - kevlar grabs the asphalt and sends them tumbling immediately. Just my observation.

Found this on Motoport's website. They will be happy to put you in touch with the writer:

Date:

1/19/2008

Time:

5:09:25 PM

Author:

Brian Peters

Comment:

Ultra II Kevlar Crash Dear Wayne, I am enclosing my Ultra II Kevlar riding suit for repair. Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for you making this suit available to the motorcycling consumer. Unfortunately this is my third opportunity to "road test the suit": and the second time it has needed some repair work. This time the suit endured a get-off at approximately 60-70mph. Fortunately, thanks to the suit and my wearing full protective gear head to toe, I sustained minor sprains and bruising to my left wrist, my right foot and right ribs along with a small friction burn to my right forearm, although the suit was not damaged in that area. THAT WAS THE EXTENT OF MY INJURIES!! I am very thankful for that and feel very wise for having invested the money in your Kevlar suit. The accident happened on a Friday and I was back to work the following Monday. Again, if you ever need a personal testimony for anyone considering buying the Kevlar riding suit please feel free to have them contact me.

 

[madmike2]

I'm sure Motoport's Kevlar is good. Let's assume that both Kevlar and leather won't wear through in a crash and slide, isn't it better to have a piece of 1.1-1.4mm thickness leather between the skin and the concrete, than a paper-thin piece of Kevlar? Remember that this is assuming that both won't wear through. I'm talking about serious burn here...

My Kevlar Mesh suit isn't "paper thin".

Buy the best equipment you can afford. You are in charge of protecting your "house"!

In my case, leather is out of the question because of the Summer heat I ride in so I made the decision to buy mesh. For me it was a no-brainer because I thought (and still do) that Kevlar Mesh (CyclePort) was a better choice than other mesh gear made of synthetic. It served me well when I had a "get off" on my KLR and I still wear it. YMMV.

 

[jekirby]

I bought mine for the technology. Yes, it is thinner than leather, but it is some impressivly tough stuff. I don't have the feeling that it is any less strong than leather tha has broken in. I have a very nice leather jacket that despite losts of care, is drying and brttle. I did not blindly take the research on the Cycleport's web site, but looked into the kevlar fabrics myself. I really liked what I saw. I used to manage an outdoor adventure store and from that have experience with many of the fabrics used in today's motorcycle clothing--they can melt, not abrade well, tear (cordura and kevlar was the exception)... I used to wear leather in the fall, winter and srping and t-shirt and jeans in the summer and when I decided that I needed to do more, then kevlar was the only choice for me. I like the secure feeling of my leather and I think that was due to the weight. It took a little time for me to warm up the the clothing, but I reall like it now. I have black jacket and pants and I feel that I do not get as hot in it as I should. I have been hotter in the summer sun in a t-shirt. From what I have found, and Wanye shared some of the things they have done to confirm is that the kevlar fabric does not absorb heat like polyester, nylon, cotton and other fabrics....so...I think that even with the lack of thickness of the material in a slide one would not get as much of a burn as you might think. The kevlar mesh is some really slick..no really slick, stuff that should slide in a get off and not cause tumbling to start.

I think that kevlar is the only fabric, armor independant, that is racing approved as well as cycleport's armor.

Started to ramble on so there you go.

 

[Randy]

The MotoPort gear is by the way is the "only" gear on the market that is approved for professional road racing other than leather. PM. <><

Is MotoPort the ONLY manufacturer that makes a kevlar suit? If the answer is 'no', this isn't an accurate statement. The AMA rulebook says riders must wear leather or kevlar - doesn't specify a brand.

 

[Silent]

The MotoPort gear is by the way is the "only" gear on the market that is approved for professional road racing other than leather. PM. <><

Is MotoPort the ONLY manufacturer that makes a kevlar suit? If the answer is 'no', this isn't an accurate statement. The AMA rulebook says riders must wear leather or kevlar - doesn't specify a brand.

I do believe that Motoport is the only FIM certified kevlar mesh suit on the market.

Ohh yea, I own it, I wear it, and I love it B)

 

[Toecutter]

Ohh yea, I own it, I wear it, and I love it B)