I'm requesting feedback on real-world crash performance afforded by textile/padded gear, especially "ballistic" nylon typs gear.
I have been wearing textile gear (Olympia Airglide jacket, pants, all with padding) for a coule of years now because of its relative light weight and better air flow versus leather. Obviously leather would be the superior protection in the event of a crash, but how does textile really perform? Am I fooling myself by thinking I have the "next best" thing to leather, or will textile really offer me some protection?
What do your real-world crash experiences tell you?
I'm guessing that the ballistic stuff is better than denim jeans, but not nearly as good as leather. I guess what I'm really getting at is this: just how close to leather can you get with textile?
BTW, I also always wear full-face helmet, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
Thanks,
CW
I have been wearing textile gear (Olympia Airglide jacket, pants, all with padding) for a coule of years now because of its relative light weight and better air flow versus leather. Obviously leather would be the superior protection in the event of a crash, but how does textile really perform? Am I fooling myself by thinking I have the "next best" thing to leather, or will textile really offer me some protection?
What do your real-world crash experiences tell you?
I'm guessing that the ballistic stuff is better than denim jeans, but not nearly as good as leather. I guess what I'm really getting at is this: just how close to leather can you get with textile?
BTW, I also always wear full-face helmet, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
Thanks,
CW