In 1970, Jim ONeal began attending his races with some spare tires and parts to sell to local riders. Jim’s first big product was Preston Petty fenders. “Those Fenders were hot. Off Road racing was just getting serious and everyone needed the better parts, apparel and accessories to compete. It was then that Jim O’Neal Distributing was born. Features: Heavy duty but lightweight denier fabrics provide the perfect combination of comfort and protection while riding, More durable, wear resistant panels on: seat, inside of legs, and knees, Lighter weight, more breathable panels, positioned away from bike contact points, Stretch panels in key points on the front, back, and knees of pants for great freedom of movement, Elastic waist with adjustable ratchet closure system for a secure and snug fit, Protective rubber patches for extra protection when crashing, Tapered lower leg to prevent bunching in boot, Fully lined for added comfortand Removable, internal, EVA foam hip protectors