Over trousers,

ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

I've been looking about for some protective trousers for a while now, and haven't really seen anything I liked.

I've just spotted these and they look good, but I'm unsure how safe they'd be, especially with the zips down the side, not sure how safe that would be?

So does anyone know anything about these? I can only find info on this site.

thanks ^^
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Doubt they'd do much other than keep the rain off you, and a bit of impact protection if you put some CE armour in them.. otherwise they don't look like they' hold up tooo well.. wear jeans under them and you'll prob be okay...

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

wear them over draggin' jeans or Hood Jeans and they'll be great I expect.

Otherwise use them to keep the rain off...
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ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

Id assumed theyd have a bit more armour value than waterproofs considering they cost £70, they would be useful for me as I have no where to put any gear when Im at college other than my bag, and Im not sure I want to walk around all day in my gear,
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ratboy · Nova Slayer Joined: 23 May 2005 Karma :

just got some cheap trousers from busters- got a few pairs on sale and they look a bit more sturdy than the zippy ones

magpiemale · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Karma :

depends what your looking for over trousers? main protective trousers? I bought my main ones from hein gericke devon I think they are called nice.if it's just for the rain while shopping I bought those roll up ones that slip over your normal trousers or jeans.I know they are not CE armoured etc but hey quick and easy to get you home dry. even after a down pour they are dry , from my local work wear stockist george allens.regatta make them

nrml76 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Karma :

I use zip sided waterproof over trousers daily; the type sold in outdoor stores. They do a decent job in mild to moderate rain, but leak in really heavy downpours, when the water pooling in the folds by the sides, and the crotch eventually works its way in. Mind you, my waterproof biking boots (two respectable brands) also leak in quite often in such weather, so it might not be just down to poor quality.
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magpiemale · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Karma :

ooh. my boots one being bulson from hein gericke and the other a cheap short pair of frank thomas (aqua)are really good never leaked yet and had them 2 years or more only complaint was the zip handle broke other day.

nrml76 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Karma :

To be honest my boots only leak when I cross a small ford which collects when there are exceptionally heavy downpours.
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magpiemale · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Karma :

erm you ought to get wellies mate lol boots are not made for rivers hehe

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Personally I don't think I'd be too confident with that full length zip... and IMO £69.99 is a bit steep considering there's no padding/armour in them.
I had an email via Busters the other day promoting some armoured Buffalo textile trousers for £29.99 (originally £49.99 IIRC)

I have a similar pair of Akito Python trousers with armour in them, and I've worn them thru some really nasty downpours. They've been always been 100% waterproof, and actually seem to be very similar to those Buffalo ones.

EDIT : ...and just for the record I have a pair of Sidi Black Rain boots that also never leaked. Thumbs Up

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bonehead · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Karma :

I bought one of these suits 2 and a half years ago, wore it over normal jeans and leather jacket, wear it know over full leathers,its the best peice of kit i ever bought, kept me dry for hours and hours in seriously heavy rain, nice and snug warm on cold days too, wear it every day now
https://www.rflintonandsons.co.uk/acatalog/SPADA_OVERSUIT.html

I paid same price as that site from motorcycle city in bristol.
Doesnt look to bad either.

steady eddie · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Karma :

I just bought a pair of these https://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=551318

First proper pair of bike trousers I've bought as I always ride in jeans (yeah, I know..) and I was amazed at the differance a pair of trousers can make to your ride; riding fast, it all feels strangely calm Laughing