Protecting my legs from nasty vegitation

[DanRad]

Hi,
I ride in areas where I come back with bloody scratches and scrapes from vegetation. I prefer wearing shorts. Any recommendation on lowerleg protection?

 

[The Hodge]

Knee pads and longer socks ..

 

[04fuxake]

On another thread someone was using cut-proof ice hockey socks for lower leg protection.

 

[Rusty]

I think this is what @Zimmerframe wears

 

[paul-g]

Hi,
I ride in areas where I come back with bloody scratches and scrapes from vegetation. I prefer wearing shorts. Any recommendation on lowerleg protection?

have a try here

they do thornproof shooting gators

 

[Olof Bike Adventures]

Just simply use leggings for running?

 

[Beekeeper]

 

[apac]

As said above, I use long knee pads and long thick (sealskin) socks.

 

[Rusty]

That is what Simon Cowell should have been wearing.

 

[Flatslide]

I've had a pair of these for about 8 years now, Ranchsliders. Bit much on a hot day but good protection and very comfortable.

 

[R120]

I would give a pair of decent riding trousers a go, I was anti them for years but now love them, you would be surprised at how good a decent pair are to ride in, and definitely a to less restrictive than cladding your lower legs in anything bulky.

Other option would be a decent set of winter bib tight worn under your shorts.

 

[#lazy]

It’s like saying “ I keep getting me head banged but prefer to ride with no helmet , any suggestions ?”
TROUSERS ! ☺

 

[7869hodgy]

It’s like saying “ I keep getting me head banged but prefer to ride with no helmet , any suggestions ?”
TROUSERS !

Amen to that. I started wearing longs in the summer as stingers were rife. Never looked back. I have 3 pairs for all occasions - wet cold , dry cold and warm.

 

[DanRad]

I think this is what @Zimmerframe wears
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Does it come in brown?

 

[smtkelly]

In shorts its Long socks or arm/leg warmers for me, helps with stingers but not thorns. Its common enough come across over grown paths full with stinging nettles here so always carry arm/leg warmers since they weigh nothing have lots of uses.

Long pants aren't so bad if you get one with stretchy knee, ankle cuff and a crotch vent..

 

[GrandPaBrogan]

Hi,
I ride in areas where I come back with bloody scratches and scrapes from vegetation. I prefer wearing shorts. Any recommendation on lowerleg protection?

Just do a google search - “MTB shin guards.”

There’s rigid ones and soft ones. With or without knee pads. Thick or breathable ones. Lots to choose from.

 

[B1rdie]

Shin guards!