That may be the routhe that I end up going. Although, yesterday I stopped at Love's leaters (a huge leather shop in Vancouver, WA) and found some leather overpants that I really liked. They zipped up almost the entires side. They were thick lleather, but not too bulky even though they were double layered in the hips, thighs and knees. Unfortunately they didnt have my size at the moment. $179, but seemed to be worth it.
BTW.. I am not sure why my original post double posted. one of those things I guess.
Soren
