Leather Chaps

[1olbull]

Westerns - Langlitz Leathers

I bought a pair of these and they are more protective than chaps. I wear chaps also for increased protection and cold weather comfort.

Darn, Doc!!!
You are indeed a man of taste & distinction!
Ross Langlitz and my Dad (Indian Dealer and northwest MC guru in Tacoma, WA) were friends in the late 40s and early 50s. Dad always wore a Langlitz jacket and in much later years (1979-1981) I did also while a motor cop in Tacoma. Many PDs equip their motor cops in Langlitz jackets. When last at Langlitz (12 years ago) the son told me that a huge amount of their leather is sold to San Fransisco ????
I still have and frequently wear my Langlitz custom made jacket. Not so much the trousers anymore as both are heavy and bulky compared to the new multi-seasonal textile with crash pads.

 

[barbagris]

I still have and frequently wear my Langlitz custom made jacket. Not so much the trousers anymore as both are heavy and bulky compared to the new multi-seasonal textile with crash pads.

I do like their "Timberline" Jacket. Would be excellent over an armour-shirt. Esp in perforated leather.

 

[sonny]

Cowboys wear them for protection from the brush while riding horseback - much slower than one rides while aboard a motor.
Leathers on a motor are for crash protection. Do you value your butt-n'-nuts?

Wow.

 

[Tal]

These are mine...nice fit...i havn't worn leather jeans much as prefer my kevlar jeans so the leathers probably feel a bit strange...well made and not bulky looking...
Features:

• 1.2-1.3mm Genuine Cowhide Aniline Leather
• 4 main pockets and 1 coin pocket
• Double stitched
• Quality YKK zips
• Fully lined
  
  

 

[scot in exile]

No leather chaps for me never had and never will I would put that on par with wearing a Glasgow Celtic shirt.

 

[scot in exile]

The pink chap picture is actually Jim and the arm you see to the right is Warps

 

[Navigator]

Have worn chaps over the years, both for ranching in my youth as well MC riding. I also have leathe pants but prefer the chaps. As the day warms I can stow tge chaps. My present chaps have an abrasion on the left side and at the knee from when they saved me from injury. I also have synthetic pants for adventure style riding along with kevlar lined cargo riding pants

 

[barbagris]

The pink chap picture is actually Jim and the arm you see to the right is Warps

Jealous huh!.

 

[sonny]

No leather chaps for me never had and never will I would put that on par with wearing a Glasgow Celtic shirt.

Thought the same way. After the ride to Talahina Oklahoma and observing how well Lupe did riding with chaps figured it would be worth a try. Glad i did. Very practical and actually comfortable.

 

[1olbull]

Thought the same way. After the ride to Talahina Oklahoma and observing how well Lupe did riding with chaps figured it would be worth a try. Glad i did. Very practical and actually comfortable.

Obviously with no ass and no balls covering, comfort is improved.
Weather and crash protection are the trade-offs.
What your priorities are is all up to you, Amigo.