Bullet proof riding clothes, insulated

[riverrat]

Carhartt also makes ripstop.

[riverrat]

http://www.dragginjeans.com will be the ticket for you...but expensive.


I'm not sure if I'd trust even a full leathers like a streetbike rider would wear for studs...

Those jeans only cover your butt, and your knees. Those studs can get you anywhere.

[88 Turbo Coupe]

Rip stop is just to keep the material from ripping any further. Not for protection.

[JohnR.]

I think you're worried too much about it. I've been doing it a long time and the studs have never been that much of an issue. Its not like we're out there racing for anything more than bragging rights so I always leave some room with the people I don't know. There are only 2 or 3 guys that I will get right up close with and those are guys that I've been on the ice with for years and years. I'll take 2 or 3 laps to make a pass that I could have made in 1 if it means I can do it without injuring myself or someone else. Realistically short of a suit of armor there isn't anything you can wear to totally protect yourself. The best protection is the thing between your ears.

John

[Bryan Raffa]

what do the pro's wear?

shorts and a tank top

look into snowmobile ware ,, most are made of leather or heavy canvis type..there waterproof and warm..built in pad's in some..
I saw a Sweet black and white Yamaha jacket the other day..$300 bucks tho..

[riverrat]

I think you're worried too much about it. I've been doing it a long time and the studs have never been that much of an issue. Its not like we're out there racing for anything more than bragging rights so I always leave some room with the people I don't know. There are only 2 or 3 guys that I will get right up close with and those are guys that I've been on the ice with for years and years. I'll take 2 or 3 laps to make a pass that I could have made in 1 if it means I can do it without injuring myself or someone else. Realistically short of a suit of armor there isn't anything you can wear to totally protect yourself. The best protection is the thing between your ears.

John

I crashed all by my lonesome self, lol. I was pushing it though, hit the snow bank and came down on the wheel spinning. Was like being thrown into a blender, I got away with minor stuff.