Checking out street riding pants

wrestler · 06-05-2008, 09:48 PM

Anybody know comparison btw Joe Rocket Balistic pants and Joe Rocket Stage 1's?

ZonaMan · 06-05-2008, 11:24 PM

I have the Ballistic 5.0 for cold weather and the AGV Sportrider perfed leather for summer. I also have a pair of Diamond Gusset's Defender jeans, but I look like a farmer when I wear them. I should have gotten the Shift Toque jeans - way cooler.

Jerry · 06-06-2008, 12:01 AM

Thanks for the reply on the "Diamond Gusset Defender Jeans". Wouldn''t want to look like a "farmer" boy. Bought a set of Joe Rocket pants instead. Forgot what #.

I believe their Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 textile pant.
Now you are going to need to change your Personal Info to Thanked 1 time so far.

2wheels4me · 06-06-2008, 02:10 AM

Just an FYI, if you got the Joe Rocket ballistic pant, they are not waterproof. They claim they are, but I have them and they are not, nice pants other than that.

SLOav8r · 06-06-2008, 08:54 AM

Was helpin a buddy find some riding pants the other day. Two pairs of joe rockets right off the rack had broken zippers (not to mention I know of a few members here with broken JR zippers). I've got older Joe Rocket stuff, and the zippers are way beefier. Not sure why they're skimping now.

He ended up with some Icon riding paints. Good construction, very low-key looking.

ZonaMan · 06-06-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOav8r

Was helpin a buddy find some riding pants the other day. Two pairs of joe rockets right off the rack had broken zippers (not to mention I know of a few members here with broken JR zippers). I've got older Joe Rocket stuff, and the zippers are way beefier. Not sure why they're skimping now.

He ended up with some Icon riding paints. Good construction, very low-key looking.

Can't be worse than the POS main zipper on my Tour Crapper Magnum leather jacket.

kingsley · 06-06-2008, 12:31 PM

I have JR Ballistic (5.0 - I think). I am always overheating even at 60F. As the liner sticks to you if you sweat - I wear light pants under. Something with better venting would be nice. You can open the side zipper to let air in but then you are compromising protection.

FrankoQ · 06-06-2008, 12:51 PM

I have the tour master Caliber pants.
They are great but HOT.

Rustbucket · 06-06-2008, 02:39 PM

I haven't found textile pants that are more comfortable than Cortech DSX Jeans (leather lined impact zones). I'd love to, because I'm all about ATGATT, but I've had several pairs that are just too bulky and annoying while riding. I'm also 6'3", so I'm probably forced into a size up from what I might otherwise take.

I've had: FirstGear HT-one textile and mess (36 Tall textile and 38 Tall Mesh), and a set of Hein Gericke pants that I can't remember the name of.

DANIMAL · 06-06-2008, 02:56 PM

I wear draggin Jeans by Fast Company Kevlar lined. they're hot but not as hot as my FirstGear Leather overpants that i wear in winter. Hein Gericke boots

wrestler · 06-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Thanks everybody. I see this whole industry is in flux and process. Your comments are very helpful

derstuka · 06-06-2008, 07:42 PM

Wrestler, this is me in my full gear. Just remember not to fart when you get into it. Great protection! Hope this helps!

34468 Randy · 06-06-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derstuka

Wrestler, this is me in my full gear. Just remember not to fart when you get into it. Great protection! Hope this helps!

That's funny!

Joey_Dude · 06-06-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derstuka

Isn't that the cheap knock-off known as "Joe Blow"

Rollin_Again · 06-10-2008, 01:22 PM

My Fieldsheer Titanium Air pants are mighty comfy and they are very cool in the summer. They also have a waterproof zip out liner for colder weather.

Regards,
Rollin

FrankoQ · 06-10-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derstuka

Wrestler, this is me in my full gear. Just remember not to fart when you get into it. Great protection! Hope this helps!

Time to change avatar stuka

34468 Randy · 06-10-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derstuka

Wrestler, this is me in my full gear. Just remember not to fart when you get into it. Great protection! Hope this helps!

Just think of what happens when you hold your farts in!

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06-05-2008, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
wrestler Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:49 PM Location: Atlanta, Ga - Find Me! My Ride: '99 VFR800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Checking out street riding pants Anybody know comparison btw Joe Rocket Balistic pants and Joe Rocket Stage 1's?

06-05-2008, 11:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZonaMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 09:19 PM Location: Tucson - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR (deceased) 2001 VFR (current) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 504 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have the Ballistic 5.0 for cold weather and the AGV Sportrider perfed leather for summer. I also have a pair of Diamond Gusset's Defender jeans, but I look like a farmer when I wear them. I should have gotten the Shift Toque jeans - way cooler. __________________ 5G BROTHERHOOD NFR Hooligan

06-06-2008, 12:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jerry Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: 01-04-2009 08:55 PM Location: Lake in the Hills, Illinois My Ride: 2006 Honda VFR 800 (Pearl White) Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to ZonaMan Thanks for the reply on the "Diamond Gusset Defender Jeans". Wouldn''t want to look like a "farmer" boy. Bought a set of Joe Rocket pants instead. Forgot what #. I believe their Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 textile pant. Now you are going to need to change your Personal Info to Thanked 1 time so far.

06-06-2008, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
SLOav8r Sky King Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 01-04-2009 02:12 PM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1999 VFR 800 / 2000 CBR 1100XX Blackbird View my Photo Gallery Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Was helpin a buddy find some riding pants the other day. Two pairs of joe rockets right off the rack had broken zippers (not to mention I know of a few members here with broken JR zippers). I've got older Joe Rocket stuff, and the zippers are way beefier. Not sure why they're skimping now. He ended up with some Icon riding paints. Good construction, very low-key looking. __________________ SLOav8r Will fly for food...

06-06-2008, 02:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
2wheels4me Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Last Online: 10-13-2008 03:53 AM Location: Lake Villa, IL - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 Yamaha R6 Special Edition 2005 Kawasaki Meanstreak Soon to be 2007 VFR800 RWBw/ABS Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just an FYI, if you got the Joe Rocket ballistic pant, they are not waterproof. They claim they are, but I have them and they are not, nice pants other than that.

06-06-2008, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: Today 05:13 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 228 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have JR Ballistic (5.0 - I think). I am always overheating even at 60F. As the liner sticks to you if you sweat - I wear light pants under. Something with better venting would be nice. You can open the side zipper to let air in but then you are compromising protection.

06-06-2008, 12:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
FrankoQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 06:58 AM Location: Laurel, MD - Find Me! My Ride: 1996 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 651 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	I have the tour master Caliber pants. They are great but HOT. __________________ Deny everything!

06-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rustbucket Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 10-16-2008 02:01 PM Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I haven't found textile pants that are more comfortable than Cortech DSX Jeans (leather lined impact zones). I'd love to, because I'm all about ATGATT, but I've had several pairs that are just too bulky and annoying while riding. I'm also 6'3", so I'm probably forced into a size up from what I might otherwise take. I've had: FirstGear HT-one textile and mess (36 Tall textile and 38 Tall Mesh), and a set of Hein Gericke pants that I can't remember the name of.

06-06-2008, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
DANIMAL Lunatic Fringe Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 03:42 PM Location: Metairie, LA USA - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 VFR800 pearl white 1986 VFR700F2 pearl white(retired- Gone but not forgotten) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 483 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	I wear draggin Jeans by Fast Company Kevlar lined. they're hot but not as hot as my FirstGear Leather overpants that i wear in winter. Hein Gericke boots __________________ Danimal Drive like Hell you will get there faster. Doh! Mods: Leo Vince CF, PCIII custom Map, BMC air Filter, Chatterbox comms, CW fender Eliminator, ZG Dubl Bubl, Mirror extenders, red LED lights, Sargent Seat, Garmin Etrex GPS, Black Pazzo Shorty Levers, and the list keeps on growing ATGATT LIFETIME Member PROUD MEMBER SIXTH GEN MILITIA 1ST VTEC BATALLION

06-06-2008, 06:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
wrestler Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:49 PM Location: Atlanta, Ga - Find Me! My Ride: '99 VFR800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everybody. I see this whole industry is in flux and process. Your comments are very helpful

06-06-2008, 07:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 06:15 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,564 Thanks: 17 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	Wrestler, this is me in my full gear. Just remember not to fart when you get into it. Great protection! Hope this helps! __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

06-10-2008, 01:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rollin_Again Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Today 05:25 PM Location: Duluth, GA My Ride: 2007 VFR800 1993 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 150 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	My Fieldsheer Titanium Air pants are mighty comfy and they are very cool in the summer. They also have a waterproof zip out liner for colder weather. Regards, Rollin

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