pants – OLD Bull Trailriders

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November 12, 2009 at 4:44 am #97516

Craig Hatton
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afternoon all
I have torn the zipper out of my pants at the knee so its time to replace
Should I stick with overboot or go mx type, any thoughts

hatto

November 12, 2009 at 5:10 am #160614

Paul
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How about vented MX for summer and overboot for winter?

November 12, 2009 at 5:13 am #160624

Greg
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I wear over pants as its a little easier with knee braces I find then trying to stuff a knee brace and pants into your boot. I think they add extra protection for the tops of your boots, your boots stay cleaner and drier I think.

Plus over pants are more enduro they have pockets etc where the in boot pants are more motorcross I think

TB

November 12, 2009 at 5:20 am #160627

glenn
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I am changing to the over boot style simply for the carrying capacity as TB said with pockets and the fact they would be easier to remove at the end of the day..

November 12, 2009 at 5:27 am #160631

Anonymous

Overboot type have the advantage with pockets and look like they’ll keep your boots cleaner. Most I’ve seen seem to be thick though, which would surely make you hotter?

Duffman recommended crotchless pants for TB and seems to be loving them…..soooooo……maybe that’s the go?

I wear MX style for the record.

November 12, 2009 at 5:30 am #160632

Bruce Curtis
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Moto wrote:

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Overboot type have the advantage with pockets and look like they’ll keep your boots cleaner. Most I’ve seen seem to be thick though, which would surely make you hotter?

Duffman recommended crotchless pants for TB and seems to be loving them…..soooooo……maybe that’s the go?

I wear MX style for the record.

I’m with Moto on this overpants look and feel weird to me and tend to get caught in the undergrowth sometimes where i ride, plus they remind me of “bootsavers” which was a standing joke for years, plus pockets are for carrying stuff, which is what my backpack/camelback is all about, and i hate hitting the ground with stuff in my pockets.

BC

MX style lightweight is the go for I.

November 12, 2009 at 5:37 am #160633

Greg
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Moto wrote:

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Most I’ve seen seem to be thick though, which would surely make you hotter?

Moto Moto Moto 18 months is a long time for a pair of pants have you tried the over pants young man. I used to use MX style pants but after 34 years switched to the over style for many a reason, you should try before you buy :laugh:

The over pants I have are MSR, they are thinner then all the MX pants I compared them with before I purchased them and after nearly two year have no tears in them and I would argue are cooler as they aren’t as tight around your legs like those that are stuffed into you boots thus stopping air flow. Chicked purchased a set of over pants from Mal at Sutto’s brand unknown but he is super impressed by them I can find out more if you wish. Thats from my experience good luck with whatever you purchase hatto

TB

November 12, 2009 at 5:41 am #160634

Greg
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Mr Blue wrote:

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I’m with Moto on this overpants look and feel weird to me and tend to get caught in the undergrowth sometimes where i ride, plus they remind me of “bootsavers” which was a standing joke for years, plus pockets are for carrying stuff, which is what my backpack/camelback is all about, and i hate hitting the ground with stuff in my pockets.

BC

MX style lightweight is the go for I.

Hey I used to wear bootsavers and they are gay now I look back :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I haven’t ever had my overs caught in the under growth but anything possible

TB

November 12, 2009 at 5:42 am #160636

Bruce Curtis
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I’ve never seen the MSR ones TB, and as a rule it’s a fairly decent brand.

I’ve got to say tho’ the Bullpitt ones I’m using now are very cool in use and comfortable as they have stretch panels in all the right places.

BC

November 12, 2009 at 5:48 am #160638

Bruce Curtis
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Trailboss wrote:

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Hey I used to wear bootsavers and they are gay now I look back :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I haven’t ever had my overs caught in the under growth but anything possible

TB

Yep Bootsavers were a gimmick from the first day, they looked like part of a Morris dancers’ outfit, they were even more ghey than my old Vendraminis in Red.

I personally get caught in the undergrowth all the time, just call me “Lantana Man” but i believe it may have something to do with my right eye having only 10% vision and a complete lack of coordination in my dotage.

Bruce

November 12, 2009 at 5:53 am #160637

Craig Hatton
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Trailboss wrote:

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Moto wrote:

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Most I’ve seen seem to be thick though, which would surely make you hotter?

Moto Moto Moto 18 months is a long time for a pair of pants have you tried the over pants young man. I used to use MX style pants but after 34 years switched to the over style for many a reason, you should try before you buy :laugh:

The over pants I have are MSR, they are thinner then all the MX pants I compared them with before I purchased them and after nearly two year have no tears in them and I would argue are cooler as they aren’t as tight around your legs like those that are stuffed into you boots thus stopping air flow. Chicked purchased a set of over pants from Mal at Sutto’s brand unknown but he is super impressed by them I can find out more if you wish. Thats from my experience good luck with whatever you purchase hatto

TB

Thanks Tb that would be good, I will be up sutto’s way next week and will of course call in and prob walk out lighter in the wallet. Shhhhhh don’t tell the misses.

November 12, 2009 at 5:56 am #160635

Craig Hatton
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Mr Blue wrote:

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Moto wrote:

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Overboot type have the advantage with pockets and look like they’ll keep your boots cleaner. Most I’ve seen seem to be thick though, which would surely make you hotter?

Duffman recommended crotchless pants for TB and seems to be loving them…..soooooo……maybe that’s the go?

I wear MX style for the record.

I’m with Moto on this overpants look and feel weird to me and tend to get caught in the undergrowth sometimes where i ride, plus they remind me of “bootsavers” which was a standing joke for years, plus pockets are for carrying stuff, which is what my backpack/camelback is all about, and i hate hitting the ground with stuff in my pockets.

BC

MX style lightweight is the go for I.

With you on that one about hitting the ground, ended up with a good bruise from keys once, got out the car and put them in out of habbit, lets just say -good lesson learned.

hatto

November 12, 2009 at 6:03 am #160628

Craig Hatton
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Trailboss wrote:

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I wear over pants as its a little easier with knee braces I find then trying to stuff a knee brace and pants into your boot. I think they add extra protection for the tops of your boots, your boots stay cleaner and drier I think.

Plus over pants are more enduro they have pockets etc where the in boot pants are more motorcross I think

TB

Not too fussed about keeping boots clean, but I do think overs were cooler than my in boot ones.

Off thread – big storm just hit down here thunder lightning rain, could make for good riding on sat

back on topic

hatto

November 12, 2009 at 6:07 am #160639

Craig Hatton
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Mr Blue wrote:

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I’ve never seen the MSR ones TB, and as a rule it’s a fairly decent brand.

I’ve got to say tho’ the Bullpitt ones I’m using now are very cool in use and comfortable as they have stretch panels in all the right places.

BC

Never heard of them, but just looked them up- they are cheep

hatto

November 12, 2009 at 6:09 am #160625

Craig Hatton
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WikdBeemer wrote:

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How about vented MX for summer and overboot for winter?

Whats the reason behind this

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