[tomtom]

No... not domestic abuse, I'm using the Australian vernacular for a singlet...

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wifebeater&page=2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeveless_shirt

Having been a scrawny pale skinned little shit for most of my younger life I avoided such garments like the plague..

But, now after 20 odd years of on and off climbing I have a bit more bulk around the shoulders/arms  (I'm now a not so scrawny around the shoulders pale skinned lanky middle aged shit) and wondered about getting such an item for bouldering (not wanting to chafe or expose the rest of my pidgeon chest to the rest of the world).

So, questions -

1. are they any good or should I just carry on wearing a T shirt and stop asking stupid questions?
2. If they are any good are there any decent alternatives to the Moon ones (good as they are I'm sure) that everyone else seems to wear?
3. Has the sun got to me and should I go have a cold bath, some tamazipan and an early night?

Yours banally,
TT

[Duma]

I like them. you'll feel like a bit of a tool to begin with, but it's def cooler than a t-shirt, and you get used to it. Still felt like an idiot wearing mine when I went for a run today though. My moon one is nicer than my blocfest one, but I think thats just because it fits a bit better tbh.

[fried]

Does this answer your question?

[tomtom]

Does this answer your question?

Not really. Though I am feeling mildly aroused having seen that picture

[andy popp]

Haven't you got papers to write Tom?

[tomtom]

Haven't you got papers to write Tom?

3 in review.... and its too hot to think

[Oldmanmatt]

Frankly I prefer them to going bare chested (which tends to lead to chaffed nipples in my experience)...

I happen to think I look rather dashing in my Singlet, Darcyesque really...



Maybe not...




Toolesque.



And old...


Very old.

[Oldmanmatt]

Possibly even saggy...

[thrashhard]

2. If they are any good are there any decent alternatives to the Moon ones (good as they are I'm sure) that everyone else seems to wear?


Yours banally,
TT

Oh boy i hope you´re just kidding.

H&M for 5 GBP ?
Instead of 20 Bucks for the moon ones?
http://www.hm.com/gb/product/02737?article=02737-A
No print on it but i´m pretty sure they´re made in the same sweatshop as the moons are.(or at least in one next to the one).
Or if you are more into human rights and stuff maybe american apparel?
http://store.americanapparel.net/subCategory/index.jsp?subCatId=cat260227

[Fiend]

Decathlon all the way 

[Duma]

H&M for 5 GBP ?
Instead of 20 Bucks for the moon ones?
http://www.hm.com/gb/product/02737?article=02737-A
No print on it but i´m pretty sure they´re made in the same sweatshop as the moons are.(or at least in one next to the one).

The moon ones are organic FWIW. Dunno where they're made though.

[Zen]

Felt very self-conscious wearing a vest the first few times I hit the climbing gym (I'm fairly pale and skinny with a little lean muscle, but I'm not really bothered about this), but now I don't feel as comfortable wearing a t-shirt instead. If anyone is bothered by the sight of this, they aren't paying enough attention to their climbing...

[dave]

I dare anyone to wear one like Welford has in PTOC.

[Falling Down]

What's the problem with vests? 

[Paul B]

I feel like I've aged prematurely, however, I was GIVEN one of those fancy wicking berghaus (I know) T-shirts a while ago (Three Nine caught two at a climbing competition and handed me one, see, he isn't a total twat) and it's bloody fantastic (apart from making me feel like I'm turning into my Dad).

It's much cooler than a standard t-shirt, it dries faster when wet (or sweaty). Again, bloody fantastic. I believe Decathlon make these too (for considerably less).

Failing that I wear and old BBC vest that is definitely more yellow than white these days.

[tomtom]

What's the problem with vests? 

You've the torso for a vest FD..

Worked the vest & Brompton combo yet?

[Oldmanmatt]

I have a favourite old (20 years?) vest (umbro), where the hem line has shrunk and distorted into a Sine wave (Amp ~50mm, WL ~100mm).

It's like an old friend.

Somewhere between a tank top and a running vest.


Gives me immense power and inhuman grip.

Until I wake up.

[Falling Down]

What's the problem with vests? 

You've the torso belly for a vest FD

[Zods Beard]

A thread about vests and Jim still hasn't replied. He's either at The Moor or the bread dispenser is blocked and he's de-clogging it with a broom.

If you will feel 'conspicuous' wearing a vest TT wait till you've been in the sun for a day. Wife Beater tan lines! The only look that aces a saggy white vest, slippers and a can of stella.

You will be then called Cletus and asked if your wifes your mum etc...

[lagerstarfish]

Tesco doing some comfy vests this year (slightly ribbed, branded F&F)

cost a couple of Fuck-Alls

plenty of stretch in them, arm holes big enough to allow for a climber's delts + lats

sizing reasonable - a small amount of shrinkage after a few 40 deg washes

not that I've actually climbed in them, but the local single mothers seem to appreciate the look while I walk back from Asda with a 10 pack of Stella in each hand

[webbo]

Just cut the sleeves and neck out of an old tee shirt.

[tomtom]

:D

[Nibile]

I am a big fan of vests, but if it's hot I prefer barechested.
I have bought many from H&M for ridiculous prices, no need to pay more unless it's a very cool one.
I also have a couple of compression/thermal vests that are of great help in winter.
Not the case now.

[tomtom]

Not the case now.

Very true... 30 degrees here today, Hows it looking your way Lore?

[Oldmanmatt]

Not the case now.

Very true... 30 degrees here today, Hows it looking your way Lore?

Sorta South East of here...