ยฃ149 | www.roadskin.co.uk | 01288 275002 | Tested by:ย PC Simon Burgin
PC Simon Burgin is an advanced police motorcyclist, the BikeSafe lead for Cambridgeshire and a forensic collision investigator. He sees what can happen in traffic incidents, and while heโll be in full Hideout leathers when on duty, he wonโt be in any rubbish when heโs riding his own bike.
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We asked Simon to try a pair of Roadskin Beasts; these EN13595 jeans (protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders) come with CE-approved armour, a rain-resistant coating and a double layer of DuPont Kevlar lining throughout. That means complete coverage of 640gsm para-aramid. Theyโre warm, and that lining obviously adds bulk, but they offer a high level of protection; โI like them. Iโve used them mainly for coming to work (about 30 miles) and popping into town. We had a leaving do the other day, and these were ideal for getting there, and standing around. Theyโre comfortable to wear when Iโm off the bike, and they fit me a treat. Iโm confident in them, especially with the knee pads in.
โI wouldnโt use the pockets when Iโm riding because theyโre open โ I donโt like the thought of something wriggling its way out. I know itโs unlikely, but itโs just habit โ everything Iโve worn has always had zips on, so anything I put in those pockets, I know it canโt come out.โ
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