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Boulderization Pantalones
April 08, 2014, 09:56:32 pm
I need some new climbing strides.

After 7-8 years of faithful service, my three pairs of Howies cargo type trousers have all given up the ghost around the same time. Only strategically placed bits of duct tape prevent me looking like a sex pest.

So - whats the scores on the doors for 'climbing pants' nowadays? Whats good, whats bad? I'm not interested in anything bright orange or yellow - and I don't like the Moon trousers (sorry Ben - but I feel like a tall hobbit or some bit part character in lord of the rings whenever I've tried a pair on)..

Thanks,
Bilbo.

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#1 Boulderization Pantalones
April 08, 2014, 11:35:45 pm
Simond climbing jeans from decathlon. Best thirty quid you'll ever spend, especially if you got them for twenty quid like I did.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-jeans-trousers-id_8175777.html

They look better on me than in those photos.

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#2 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 07:08:48 am
First the vest, not trousers! Tom Tom, just go shopping.

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#3 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 07:52:06 am
First the vest, not trousers! Tom Tom, just go shopping.

Those words 'go shopping' send a shiver down my spine :)

I'm very pleased with my vests though...

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#4 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 08:02:07 am
Simond climbing jeans from decathlon. Best thirty quid you'll ever spend, especially if you got them for twenty quid like I did.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-jeans-trousers-id_8175777.html

They look better on me than in those photos.

That's the first pair of climbing trousers I've ever seen that actually look quite cool.

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#5 Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 08:24:07 am
Simond climbing jeans from decathlon. Best thirty quid you'll ever spend, especially if you got them for twenty quid like I did.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-jeans-trousers-id_8175777.html

They look better on me than in those photos.

Hmm.. I'll be going past Decathlog later on today so may swing in to have a look...

If only they had them in red camo.. ;)

Edit. FAIL. Not in stock.

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#6 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 08:31:11 am
Get some of these instead then (as modelled by lagers):


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#7 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 08:37:42 am
My existing ones are starting to look a bit like that.. (baby blue though - I'm not a big pink fan)
« Last Edit: April 09, 2014, 08:45:33 am by tomtom »

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#8 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 09:18:24 am
I've been very happy with my Grit pants from Climblox, had em a couple of years and still going strong. More of a winter trouser though as they are pretty warm so perhaps not the right time of year to be getting a pair!! Also not cheap I guess, but worth it for the quality in my opinion.

Steve B

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#9 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 09:25:14 am

Get some of these instead then (as modelled by lagers):



It's gonna take a while to work that one off your google search profile.

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#10 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 09:27:59 am
Simond climbing jeans from decathlon. Best thirty quid you'll ever spend, especially if you got them for twenty quid like I did.

+1

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#11 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 09:29:31 am
+2
Got 2 pairs at £20 each

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#12 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 09:37:43 am
I have found myself in need of some new bouldering trousers as well, and nearly asked the same question. Thanks for asking for me Tomtom!

Living in the Lakes I dont have a Decathlon nearby, so could anyone advise what they fit like? I have been dropping wight this year (a stone and a half so far!) and bought some jeans with a 30 inch waist last week  :o

Should I go for a small in these or play it safe and get medium? Thanks.

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#13 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 09:48:38 am
I think you'll need a medium. I've got a 32 inch waist (fat twat) and Ive gone Large

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#14 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 10:01:05 am
I personally can't stand wearing jeans when climbing, so if you are in the same boat and want something that will last I recommend Blurr stuff, I got some Rogue and Orion pants. They all come in nice khaki colours...... (I have eventually come through the other side and now also don't feel the need to wear Hi Viz clothing at the crag)

Rogue are light weight and really comfy, they have a cord at the bottom to take them in.
Orion are more tough and heavier weight nice material and got a lil bit of stretch in them. I get away with wearing them to work as well so look kind of smartish!

I recon the sizing is bob on as well, so a 30inch waist is a 30 inch waist  ::)




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#15 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 10:15:44 am
Waiting for Paul B's response to that....

What are the climbing jeans like length wise? Built like Tomtom I'm concerned they will fit me like a pair of culottes.

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#16 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 10:21:12 am
Got some Kuhl trousers from CragX a month or two ago, well designed and comfy.

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#17 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 10:23:19 am

+2
Got 2 pairs at £20 each

I should have bought two pairs small, what a twat.

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#18 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 10:29:14 am
All of these have 3 stripes too few  :chair:

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#19 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 10:32:26 am
All of these have 3 stripes too few  :chair:

Not everyone is lucky enough to have the Addidas sponsorship you do Fiend.

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#20 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 10:40:17 am
Do small really fit you Dave ?  :o


They're quite long in the leg - I have to roll mine up

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#21 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 11:05:29 am
All of mine are £12-£15 from Sports Direct / Decathlon  :P

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#22 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 11:37:22 am
I personally can't stand wearing jeans when climbing,

The Decathlon/Simond jeans are really stretchy - not like normal denim

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#23 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 11:43:29 am
I'm still gutted I ripped my MEC pair to bits on a barbed wire fence :( Best pair I've ever had.

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#24 Re: Boulderization Pantalones
April 09, 2014, 11:59:37 am
The Decathlon/Simond jeans are really stretchy - not like normal denim

Never worn jeans much for climbing - presumably even these new-fangled climbing jeans still take an age to dry once wet? I seem to get soaked to the skin by rain far too often to want heavy duty, absorbent trews (memories of long drives home with freezing cold and wet legs). 

 

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