April 19, 2001 Part 2
Apr 19, 2001· So dig this disintegration comparison study of scooter-thickness leather vs. other materials hitting the pavement at 50 mph: Heavy denim--a measly 4 feet Kevlar (the same material used in bulletproof vests)--18 feet Yuppie leather (the cheap, thin, Wayne Newton-style crap)--29 feet Honest-to-God motorcycle-quality leather--86 feet