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[Closed] Nettle/bramble proof material? Does it exist?

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& no I don't want a pack of Gro-a-cet :p, I'd just prefer the comfort of being able to ride through forgotten & over grown bridleways without getting cut & stung to hell.
Is there a material or a brand of clothing that has proved nettle or bramble proof? Ta.


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 7:16 pm
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Barbour?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 7:19 pm
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No se auteurs or a strimmer would be more appropriate qwerty! 😆


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 7:25 pm
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Shin armour is all you need. Footy pads work for me and cheap.

Cuts on the arms...normal badges of summer on a MTB.


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 7:38 pm
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Gimp suit?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 7:38 pm
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Posted : 09/07/2014 7:39 pm
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Denim


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 8:54 pm
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Motorbike leathers should do it, but you are going to get sweaty.


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 8:56 pm
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Orienteering folk use either reinforced long socks, or gaiters with added stiffeners and neoprene padding. Try Ultrasport website.


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 9:44 pm
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I wear full body cover and that includes knee length socks, knee warmers and 3/4 length baggies.


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 9:52 pm
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Was thinking more along the lines of titanium weaved Lycra?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 10:13 pm
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Kevlar?
http://www.bladerunner.tv/


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 10:25 pm

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