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Old 3 Aug 2008
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Hi Chris, That's a good question, I couldn't work it out either, so I phoned the shop and they said it was a mistake in the advert ! There is no provision for hip protectors ! If you've got space then the option could be padded shorts...
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Thanks Mike, i'll stop looking all over the pants now!...Did you notice that there's no 'reflective inserts' either as mentioned on the tag? Who cares, great suit for the money i think!
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A good idea poorly executed

I had a pair of desert trousers for a couple of months before the stitching came apart and I was fortunately able to return them to J&S for a refund. The main problems I had were with the waterproof and so-called breathable liner. Firstly I found the trousers to be very sweaty. My HG master4 goretex could be totally comfortable while the desert trousers felt damp and clammy. The solution in a dry country would be to remove the liner but that isn't much use if you are riding in UK. I also found the liner stops 6 inches short of the bottom of the trousers. This meant that water got through the trousers just above the top of my road boots leaving me with wet feet. The bottom of the leg is also too narrow to zip up over MX boots leaving the trousers flapping in the wind and prone to catching on the pegs when you put your foot down.
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returned mine too

Found out the waterproof liner in the jacket was inside out. The 'sticky' side was on the skin side. The trousers were the opposite, ie correct.
Anyway, took it back to the shop and all the others were the same!...Got a refund as i didn't like it sticking to my arms when wearing a t-shirt. Then went and spent 400 quid on a rev-it jacket and trousers
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I've just bought the jacket and trousers

I was looking for some cheap stuff to use on a Paris Dakar trip at the end of the month. I bought the jacket and trousers off ebay for £153.95 including delivery. I have only worn them for a couple of days so far but I've been impressed at how warm they are. the legs will go over my gaerne Cypher boots and do up, just. I bought the trousers big to give room to move and so's not to put strain on the waist poppers. I was looking for pockets for hip armour but will stop now. Anybody know where I can get braces to attach to the fitted "loops"?
I'll post a review of the kit when I get back from the trip at the end of December.
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