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What pants to wear while buggying?

beachrights - 20-10-2012 at 04:51 PM

What does everyone wear buggying? Looking for waterproof lightweight suggestions- thinking Motocross pants?

WELDNGOD - 20-10-2012 at 05:00 PM

yup, O'neil moto pants and pads.

sunset-Jim - 20-10-2012 at 05:02 PM

motocross pants work great

doneski - 20-10-2012 at 05:15 PM

Side zip Goretex ski pants. Room for knee pads INSIDE. Easy on over shorts and easy off at end of day. Good for wet beaches too.

cheezycheese - 20-10-2012 at 05:18 PM

Buggy Naked !!! :wee:

hiaguy - 20-10-2012 at 06:00 PM

cheezy, don't you worry about the material getting wrinkled?:ticking:

ChrisH - 20-10-2012 at 06:04 PM

I'm currently riding it some cheap, insulated snowboarding pants from Big5 Sporting Goods. They work great and are super comfortable, especially in the cold weather. I think I paid like $40 for them.

joedy - 20-10-2012 at 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by hiaguy
cheezy, don't you worry about the material getting wrinkled?:ticking:


Only when it's cold, eh?

-joedy

tridude - 20-10-2012 at 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by joedy
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Originally posted by hiaguy
cheezy, don't you worry about the material getting wrinkled?:ticking:


Only when it's cold, eh?

-joedy


Lol......moto pants, gortex, rain pants...............

stetson05 - 20-10-2012 at 08:53 PM

I usually wear some sort of waterproof pant which rarely lasts a week. Admitedly they are cheap ones. I have considered taking a cheap pair of large jeans and treating them with oilskin or other waterproofing material. I have always wondered how that would work. What do people think?

big_d - 20-10-2012 at 09:02 PM

damn it I want more kite toys, I'm going to need to start working more to support my habbit

ChrisH - 20-10-2012 at 09:28 PM

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I have considered taking a cheap pair of large jeans and treating them with oilskin or other waterproofing material. I have always wondered how that would work. What do people think?


Lol, I think you should buy a pair of rain pants! Eventually, I would like to get a 2 piece semi drysuit.

PistolPete - 20-10-2012 at 09:37 PM

stetson05 - 20-10-2012 at 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by ChrisH
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I have considered taking a cheap pair of large jeans and treating them with oilskin or other waterproofing material. I have always wondered how that would work. What do people think?


Lol, I think you should buy a pair of rain pants! Eventually, I would like to get a 2 piece semi drysuit.


so far that is what I keep doing. I have gortex that I use in the snow but I hesitate to use them on the beach cause my rain pants keep getting ruined.

nocando - 20-10-2012 at 10:09 PM

kevlar motorcycle type

Bladerunner - 21-10-2012 at 04:45 AM

Simple rain pants . I keep a set of them and a simple shell in my bag. They pack up tiny and I actually end up pulling them out for extreme conditions.

Shorts are best because it means it's a nice warm day and I'm on a beach.

BEC - 21-10-2012 at 05:48 AM

To keep the bulk down with harness and movement, I usually wear a pair of PATAGONIA 100% waterproof shell pants.. pronounced PATAGUCCI due to its price.... I put them on over a nice comfortable pair of jeans and when it's really cold a pair of thin thermals under them.

I've also seen those crazy Canadians wearing wet suits....yelling words I can't pronounce, but I'm sure I've said many, many times in my own native tongue

:smilegrin:

rocfighter - 23-10-2012 at 04:31 AM

Cheesy buggies naked so every one can see his glowing balls :no::spin::P:wow:
I wear heavy jeans and good hiking boots. Or shorts and sandals. Depends on how crazy I'm feeling.:singing::embarrased:

shehatesmyhobbies - 23-10-2012 at 05:24 AM

I wear either my moto gear or I also have several pair of military surplus Cargo pants. Very comfortable, extra pockets, and not to mention you can pick them up cheap and layer under them when you have to.

Wear same material kite is made from..

skimtwashington - 23-10-2012 at 06:18 AM

Nylon Windpants! Your in the wind(hopefully!) and this blocks it from taking heat away from your body. More so, synthetics are best for moisture from sweating, puddles or precip (if it may be an issue), and fast drying. Layer with more synth underneath(long johns)in colder temps. Cargo pockets on pants(w/zip) always good for keys, digital mini camera at the hand, Etc.

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Buggy Naked

Buggy Naked? Hey, I just added that to activities and event list:wink2: But a drag out OBE means road rash!:o

B-Roc - 23-10-2012 at 09:09 AM

I use my oldest pair of powder (ski) pants which I recently sprayed with Kit Refit for kicks and giggles to help improve their water / wind proofing as winter approaches. Seemed to work great :smilegrin:

doublespeed360 - 29-10-2012 at 01:29 PM

dickies jeans ,some cheap wind proof outer shell and i'm ready to go.
b-roc,so thats were the other half of the kite refit went.