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PRODUCT:
Cordura Chaps with Fleece Lining REVIEWER:
Petra Baer, VTwin Mama (and her husband, Marty) REVIEW
CONCLUSION: REVIEW
SPECIFICS: I opted for straightforward black chaps but went with the heavier duty Cordura nylon and then added fleece lining because I needed chaps to really extend my riding season (above 50 F and below the flash point of road tar in the summer!). When I opened the box I found the chaps were in a carry bag with webbing straps ... I can see that this will increase my options of strapping the bag in place for longer rides. So, I unzipped the legs from the bottom, popped my booted legs through, zipped myself in (it really helps to give the right thigh measurement!) and secured the loops onto my belt and despite an initial feeling of tugging at the belt, quickly got use to the sensation. So, after a butt check ...
... I got ready to ride. I thought about 20 miles in 60 F temps should give me a good indication of how warm they would keep my thighs and legs, but I ended up coming home after 74 miles so that I could include some 90mph testing on the Interstate. Wow! Pure comfort and warmth!
I have to admit that I did add an extra inch to the suggested leg measurement because I didn't want to be disappointed with having the legs too short and then freezing at the ankle because of "pants leg ride-up." This didn't happen because when you sit, you're not tugging any material up through the waist/crotch, so I ended up with a bit of "left over" at the bottom that I simply didn't zip.
Well, I've always loved this look and with my feet up on my floorboards, I had good protection over my ankles and onto the boot. Yummy! The chap construction is solid and I love the simple flap-over pockets built into each leg ... very handy! Upon my return home, my husband Marty decided he wanted to try them (we have an approximate same leg build) ... so he zipped in and off he went. Well, he called about 10 minutes later saying that he was gassing up so he could ride some more. He returned after another 1/2 hour and proclaimed the chaps a huge success. He noted that he loved that when he put his legs up on the highways pegs he had no air going up the chaps and that overall the chaps not only kept his legs warm, he loved that they breathed (as his body heats up much more quickly and some riding gear can quickly become too "much").
So, we've contacted Lorna for another pair of chaps! $75 for the chaps and $35 for the fleece lining ... what a great deal. It should be noted that Colorado Chaps offers so many other combinations of material, from a lighter weight nylon, mesh back, pipe patching, knee and shin guards and reflective stripes for added visibility. She's also making arm gauntlets and spat chaps. Many colors, lots of choices, decent prices ... well worth taking a look to see what you might like! Thanks Lorna ... Marty and I are your newest fans!
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