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Originally Posted by rockymt21  How well do Carhartt's hold up in a crash? I've got loads of them. I know they aren't intended to be used for motorcycle riding, but I figure after buying a bike, helmet, jacket, gloves etc.... Pants is the last thing I want to buy. |
Interesting that you think somehow you'll balance on your head, torso and gloves in a crash without your lower body touching the pavement. Possible I suppose, but probably very unlikely.
Here's a little exercise for you:
Stand up from your chair, put your hands in front of your chest and fall over sideways. I'll bet you've now got a bruise on your knee and your hip. These are the spots that are probably going to hit first in a low-side crash. Now get a running start, bounce off the chair and huck your body in any direction you wish. I'll bet you've now got bruises on your shoulder, knee, hip and maybe even your head. These are the spots that are probably going to hit first during a high-side crash.
If you'd like to protect the spots that bruised you're going to want armor or padding in those spots (knees & hips) since other materials aren't going to offer impact protection. After the initial strike of the pavement gear is more about skin conservation. As you asphalt surf down the street, leather will hold up the best and others not so well.
Everybody makes their own personal choices about how much they're willing to risk when they ride. Ride your own ride ...