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Washing advice on the HUBB
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I'm also wearing leathers but I've a bit of a washing problem. I'm thinking of sticking them into the washing machine without soap on 30 degrees.
Wonder what would happen???? 
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Washing??? You'll likely go through enough rain that it generally washes the dust and dirt off- otherwise if it's a hot and dry country I just jump in the nearest lake or river with my trousers on to wash them. It's also a good cooling off technique, to ride with wet clothes.
I'm really not sure about putting leathers in the washing machine- will they shrink? 
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Washing??? You'll likely go through enough rain that it generally washes the dust and dirt off- ?
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it's not the dust and dirt that concerns me.....there's sometimes other more stinky things which won't come off by rain or a jump in the water 
i do sometimes give it a good scrub but I am now talking about the home-situation where it's easy to get lazy
maybe i should just give it a go and tell you afterwards what happened.....
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6 Aug 2010
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Motocross wide legged pants
I just received 2 pair of trousers that I ordered from the US (not available in Europe  ).
Anyhow, the beauty of these (apart from being very cheap for us in Europe!) is that they are Zip-off and light.
I got the Thor Static Pants Zip-off (64 USD!)
and the Fox Women Switch Bandana Pants (79USD)
They are absolutely great and I will take one of them to Vietnam in few weeks time.
I did not pay inport tax (was sent as" gift").
In term of sizing:
A FOX size US 9/10 is a good size UK 12. (32 / 33 inches waiste)
THOR sizes smaller so best take bigger size. (I got US11/12 and it fits well.
The company I bought the trousers from was very helpful regarding sizing.
The FOx Bandana are very long ( I am adjusting them myself) but I got other FOX trousers and length was good so depend on model I presume.
Motocross : Pants-Women - RidersDiscount.com
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Hi Sorry to seem dim when you say that they are Zip-off do you mean you can take them off by zipping al the way up the side?
As i was going to mention my Partner has undies/panties with clips at the hips, so she can remove them with out having to take her trousers off,
she has used these when camping
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Hi Sorry to seem dim when you say that they are Zip-off do you mean you can take them off by zipping al the way up the side?
As i was going to mention my Partner has undies/panties with clips at the hips, so she can remove them with out having to take her trousers off,
she has used these when camping
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Hi Selous,
what I mean by zip-off is that you can zip-off the lower half part of the pants and they turn into (longuish ) shorts (below the knee).
Note that they do not have knee protectors as a result (as most motocross trousers) but it is easy enought to find "youth " knee protectors for 10 or 20 pounds to wear under the trousers when required. Youth size is good for women. Standard adult are too big, for me at least.
They are lighter than "normal " Mc trousers as for motocross you get very hot, so it could be a good idea for Africa?
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6 Aug 2010
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O ok bit like what mountain whearhouse are selling or Craig hoppers
thanks
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wow! they really look good maria 
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7 Aug 2010
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O ok bit like what mountain whearhouse are selling or Craig hoppers
thanks
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YEs exactly the same sort of cut than Travel trousers but with appropriate very though corduroy fabric, protective in case of slide. All these trousers are lined with comfortable liner to hopefully keep you dry.
Note all motocross trousers have hip protectors but no knees as these are worn separately (above of under depend on models).
In Europe any woman interested in these trousers could have a look at the narrow legs Mens pants of women narrow legs MX trousers if available.
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Maria, how did you like those motocross pants?
Does anyone else have any recommendations, almost 3 years later?
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Hi Ladies,
I'm currently travelling around Africa and this is what I am wearing:
Top half :
Bar - Super duper sports bra!
Merino o 3/4 sleeve top - light weight one
AXO body armour - awesome for protection and on hot days
Merino jumper - though this has changed to a synthetic wind stopper and it now smells too much!
Wind / rain proof light weight jacket
Bottom Half:
Bamboo undies
AXO Enduro pants (synthetic - only sometimes smelly and its teld together well for 3 years now)
AXO motocross boots - I love them but hiking boots do well too.
Knee protection
Sometimes I wear either shorts or cotton pants under but hardly ever.
I hope this helps
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