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the shizzle => equipment => Topic started by: tomtom on April 08, 2014, 09:56:32 pm
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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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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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First the vest, not trousers! Tom Tom, just go shopping.
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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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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 (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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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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Get some of these instead then (as modelled by lagers):
(http://forum.maplewoodonline.com/uploads/2009/08/pink-assless-chaps.jpg)
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My existing ones are starting to look a bit like that.. (baby blue though - I'm not a big pink fan)
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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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Get some of these instead then (as modelled by lagers):
(http://forum.maplewoodonline.com/uploads/2009/08/pink-assless-chaps.jpg)
It's gonna take a while to work that one off your google search profile.
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Simond climbing jeans from decathlon. Best thirty quid you'll ever spend, especially if you got them for twenty quid like I did.
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Got 2 pairs at £20 each
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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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I think you'll need a medium. I've got a 32 inch waist (fat twat) and Ive gone Large
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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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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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Got some Kuhl (http://www.kuhl.com/) trousers from CragX a month or two ago, well designed and comfy.
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Got 2 pairs at £20 each
I should have bought two pairs small, what a twat.
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All of these have 3 stripes too few :chair:
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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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Do small really fit you Dave ? :o
They're quite long in the leg - I have to roll mine up
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All of mine are £12-£15 from Sports Direct / Decathlon :P
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I personally can't stand wearing jeans when climbing,
The Decathlon/Simond jeans are really stretchy - not like normal denim
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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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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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All of these have 3 stripes too few :chair:
I saw a man wearing Adidas jeans the other day. He wasn't doing any type of exercise. I didn't even realise Adidas made jeans until then, just wrong....
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All of these have 3 stripes too few :chair:
I saw a man wearing Adidas jeans the other day. He wasn't doing any type of exercise. I didn't even realise Adidas made jeans until then, just wrong....
Fuck adidas and fuck five ten
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I'm still gutted I ripped my MEC pair to bits on a barbed wire fence :( Best pair I've ever had.
What were the MEC ones? Heading to Vancouver on Sunday for 10 days so could drop in as I'm in need of a spare pair of trousers too
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Fuck adidas and fuck five ten
sponsorship deal fallen through?
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It's not that, it's just shark's always favoured the Nike look....
(http://www.teamjimmyjoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Old-Guy.jpg)
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Jasper how baggy were they? Might have to keep an eye out...
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Not baggy at all. Looked like golfing trousers but were black denim.
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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 (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-jeans-trousers-id_8175777.html)
They look better on me than in those photos.
What Dave said :agree: including the discount ;)
Great bits of kit even if the waist band resembles Mrs Obi's maternity jeans.
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Do small really fit you Dave ? :o
They're quite long in the leg - I have to roll mine up
Sorry that was my phone correcting "anall" to "small". Didn't realise I had yorkshire dictionary disabled.
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Like moose I'm not convinced by climbing jeans (weight, feel etc..)
Decathlog have none in stock (I went and looked anyway at Logport) so time for plan Z.
I am very pleased no-one has posted a picture of MC Hammer yet...
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I'm still gutted I ripped my MEC pair to bits on a barbed wire fence :( Best pair I've ever had.
What were the MEC ones? Heading to Vancouver on Sunday for 10 days so could drop in as I'm in need of a spare pair of trousers too
Not a clue! No label in them with a name, and nothing looks like it on their website. I bought them in 2009, so might be discontinued. I can take some pics, and you can see if anything there looks like them if that's possible?
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It's not that, it's just shark's always favoured the Nike look....
(http://www.teamjimmyjoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Old-Guy.jpg)
Never has Nikes 'just do it' slogan seemed more inappropriate :/
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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 ::)
The Blurr stuff indeed looks good. Works and Bannanfingers stock them... Do they all have an internal drawstring for the waist - I find 32's too small and 34's too large waist wise normally...
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Sorry that was my phone correcting "anall" to "small". Didn't realise I had yorkshire dictionary disabled.
Correcting anall could have been a lot worse I suppose
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I normally wear gangsta-style baggy jeans in the winter, but come spring I switch into these:-
http://www.millet.fr/en/products/spring-summer-2013/mens-pants/climb-roc-pant (http://www.millet.fr/en/products/spring-summer-2013/mens-pants/climb-roc-pant)
Don't know how easy they are to find. Not too difficult I hope, mine are just about ruined and I need a new pair soon. I got 2 years out of this pair with some minor repairs.
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That's the first pair of climbing trousers I've ever seen that actually look quite cool.
Wait, aren't you a 40-something accountant? How definitive is your idea of "cool" likely to be?
My orange Scarpa mountain boots otoh are style-approved by my mate's teenage daughter, whose opinion in matters of "cool" carries rather more weight.
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That's the first pair of climbing trousers I've ever seen that actually look quite cool.
Wait, aren't you a 40-something accountant? How definitive is your idea of "cool" likely to be?
My orange Scarpa mountain boots otoh are style-approved by my mate's teenage daughter, whose opinion in matters of "cool" carries rather more weight.
By that definition TT as Uni lecturer should be buying a pair of climbing pants with leather elbow patches.
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That could work...
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I'm still gutted I ripped my MEC pair to bits on a barbed wire fence :( Best pair I've ever had.
What were the MEC ones? Heading to Vancouver on Sunday for 10 days so could drop in as I'm in need of a spare pair of trousers too
Not a clue! No label in them with a name, and nothing looks like it on their website. I bought them in 2009, so might be discontinued. I can take some pics, and you can see if anything there looks like them if that's possible?
Cheers for the offer, I think I just go and have a toot around the store anyway though, always like an excuse to spend a few dollars over there :)
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That's the first pair of climbing trousers I've ever seen that actually look quite cool.
Wait, aren't you a 40-something accountant? How definitive is your idea of "cool" likely to be?
My orange Scarpa mountain boots otoh are style-approved by my mate's teenage daughter, whose opinion in matters of "cool" carries rather more weight.
I'm 39 and I actually do trust my sartorial judgement. Most teenagers appear to be dressing just like teenagers did in the 80s anyway, so what the hell do they know that's new?
The accountant bit is irrelevant too (although I get the joke) as it just means I have enough money to buy decent clothes these days. I find most outdoor manufacturers stuff really generic and boring and I have no idea why anyone would want to plaster themselves in DMM/E9/Moon/TNF etc logos unless they're at least getting the stuff for free. And don't get me started on the state of most blokes shoes ffs.......
I've relegated one of my favourite Ltd edition t-shirts and a Ted Baker hoodie to climbing wear because they match each other and my Dragons. People may still think I look like a cunt, but least I'm making a bloody effort not to.
;-)
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That could work...
Where's that picture of Sloper in shorts/brogues? Actually no....
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Tom, I think the answer would be to transfer to the Social work/ Humanities dept then you get yourself a pair of dungeries. :2thumbsup:
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That was then Webbo - now is black drainpipe jeans, DM shoes, black polo shirt and trendy glasses.. not a bad look, but not a practical one for an afternoons scrittle thrutching...
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You could try TKMax they have racks of jeans or Oxfam for a pair of baggy suit trousers. Do you want cheap, functional or to look the business. I'm sure my years of pursuing my other hobby of shopping for clothes I could point you in the wrong direction. 8)
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It's not that, it's just shark's always favoured the Nike look....
(http://www.teamjimmyjoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Old-Guy.jpg)
You do realise that that's what you're going to look like when you're older. :o
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Dodgy glasses, cigar, superiority complex, dubious morals. I'd look closer to home. Now then, now then.
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That's the first pair of climbing trousers I've ever seen that actually look quite cool.
Wait, aren't you a 40-something accountant? How definitive is your idea of "cool" likely to be?
My orange Scarpa mountain boots otoh are style-approved by my mate's teenage daughter, whose opinion in matters of "cool" carries rather more weight.
I'm 39 and I actually do trust my sartorial judgement. Most teenagers appear to be dressing just like teenagers did in the 80s anyway, so what the hell do they know that's new?
The accountant bit is irrelevant too (although I get the joke) as it just means I have enough money to buy decent clothes these days. I find most outdoor manufacturers stuff really generic and boring and I have no idea why anyone would want to plaster themselves in DMM/E9/Moon/TNF etc logos unless they're at least getting the stuff for free. And don't get me started on the state of most blokes shoes ffs.......
I've relegated one of my favourite Ltd edition t-shirts and a Ted Baker hoodie to climbing wear because they match each other and my Dragons. People may still think I look like a cunt, but least I'm making a bloody effort not to.
;-)
Jaspers normally well turned out. Especially for one who had difficulties with mirrors ;)
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http://buyakilt.com/argyll-tartan-trews?gclid=CMetuJmr1L0CFTHItAodpQIAVQ (http://buyakilt.com/argyll-tartan-trews?gclid=CMetuJmr1L0CFTHItAodpQIAVQ)
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I was wearing an old pair of Moon trousers last night and I'm pretty sure that Dolly wasn't able to tell that I had shat myself through fear.
Shirley this has to be an important feature of extreme sports clothing?
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Just a small visual clue
(http://liivefancii.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shit-fashion-fail.jpg)
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I have two pairs of Simond pants and they are really good. In fact, I use them as normal pants and still train with my old ones.
The pair of Fat Sloper Action pants that Monolith left at my place are awesome. He'll never have them back.
Other than these, Black Diamond ones are good as well.
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Those dope simond jeans are two for forty sheets in decathlon Sheffside at the minute. Get startled yeah.
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Those dope simond jeans are two for forty sheets in decathlon Sheffside at the minute. Get startled yeah.
Good knowledge.
I'll have to check out Deathathlon in Puerto de la Stock tomorrow then...
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:sorry:
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Re-read my post word...
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The pair of Fat Sloper Action pants that Monolith left at my place are awesome.
My FSA t shirt is still going strong. Shame they aren't about anymore.
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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.
These never seem to be in stock in Puerto de la Stock, so was going to get a set online. How do the sizes work out? I'm normally a 32/34 long in jeans and wondered whether L would be about right.. Any advice from owners?
I am a lanky specimen.
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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 (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/mens-jeans-trousers-id_8175777.html)
They look better on me than in those photos.
These never seem to be in stock in Puerto de la Stock, so was going to get a set online. How do the sizes work out? I'm normally a 32/34 long in jeans and wondered whether L would be about right.. Any advice from owners?
I am a lanky specimen.
If you want to get into my pants at the Tor next week just come out and say it
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Well you said you had three pairs...
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fully-Elasticated-Waist-Jeans-Mens-Stretch-denim-Smart-Leisure-Pants-Trousers-/170889490520?pt=UK_Men_s_Jeans&var=&hash=item27c9ceb058 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fully-Elasticated-Waist-Jeans-Mens-Stretch-denim-Smart-Leisure-Pants-Trousers-/170889490520?pt=UK_Men_s_Jeans&var=&hash=item27c9ceb058)
hope that works, i think these are good for the money, light, stretchy and brand free, good for indoors and out when its warm
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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.
These never seem to be in stock in Puerto de la Stock, so was going to get a set online. How do the sizes work out? I'm normally a 32/34 long in jeans and wondered whether L would be about right.. Any advice from owners?
I am a lanky specimen.
I'm a large in them simmond kecks.
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Boss.
Ardeer they'd be winners with a wolf print on the knees/buttocks.
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Got some Kuhl (http://www.kuhl.com/) trousers from CragX a month or two ago, well designed and comfy.
How are yours holding up Slackers? I had a pair and wore through the knees in 6 months.
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Get some of these instead then (as modelled by lagers):
(http://forum.maplewoodonline.com/uploads/2009/08/pink-assless-chaps.jpg)
For some reason this made me think of Glenn Robbins - I once drove from Melbourne to S.E. Queensland with Glenn in the passenger seat wearing leather chaps and playing Gary Glitter :ohmy: on the ghetto blaster for 19 hours straight to keep me awake.......I have always been rather thankful I didn't get pulled over by some country copper in those days, things were still a bit "Deliverance"-like in rural parts back in the 80s.... doesn't bear thinking about really :-[
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How are yours holding up Slackers? I had a pair and wore through the knees in 6 months.
Dare I ask why you spend so much time on your knees?
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Got some Kuhl (http://www.kuhl.com/) trousers from CragX a month or two ago, well designed and comfy.
How are yours holding up Slackers? I had a pair and wore through the knees in 6 months.
Only just seen this, they're doing ok, but I don't actually wear them climbing/bouldering as I've several pairs of half knackered/old trousers that are reserved for getting further trashed.
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How are yours holding up Slackers? I had a pair and wore through the knees in 6 months.
Dare I ask why you spend so much time on your knees?
;) :shrug:
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Word. Some heads up on the Decathlog Simond Boulderization Jeans....
Good news:
- Decathlon in Sheffield have some in stock
- They're only £24.99 (online price was £32)..
Bad news:
- I had to ask for them - and they were in a plastic tub above the shelves - apparently they are being discontinued (the Decathlog bloke scratched his head and said I dont know why - they sell really well here..).
- There are now two less large size in stock :)
So if you see yourself needing some in the coming year(s) then fill your boots (or trouser legs) as they're not gonna stick around..
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OK so the Simond climbing jeans are where it's at for climbing jeans but if it jeans for climbing type weather I'll just wear...
well jeans.
However I am in need of some new trews for a Spain trip, anybody got any suggestions that tick as many of the following criteria:
1 - lightweight
2 - not super sweaty fully man-made fibres, you may not think they're sweaty but I will. I'm prepared to go as far as a poly-cotton mix type schmoogins...
3 - Baggy, probably baggier than is really practical but when you've got chicken legs like mine to disguise loose is the goose (or something??)
4 - But not too baggy (i.e. MC Hammer is a no)
5 - It would be nice if the crotch was you know somewhere near the crotch area, not hanging somewhere betwixt knee and ankle...
6 - Brightly coloured. Current faves are a fairly bright blue but would accept red, yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, whatever
7 - Drawstring waist.
8 - pockets
9 - Obviously fly as fuck (this probably doesn't need mentioning as what self respecting almost 40 year old non-accountant wouldn't be fly as fuck...)
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Verve Belikos
(said the fifty-something software engineer)
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Word. Some heads up on the Decathlog Simond Boulderization Jeans....
Good news:
- Decathlon in Sheffield have some in stock
- They're only £24.99 (online price was £32)..
Bad news:
- I had to ask for them - and they were in a plastic tub above the shelves - apparently they are being discontinued (the Decathlog bloke scratched his head and said I dont know why - they sell really well here..).
- There are now two less large size in stock :)
So if you see yourself needing some in the coming year(s) then fill your boots (or trouser legs) as they're not gonna stick around..
Is a large OK for you Tomtom? I'm 6ft 2, and not keen on ankle flappers.
If yes, then can someone do me a massive favour and pick me up a pair or two at that price if they are going in? Our nearest Decathlon is in Edinburgh, and last time I was in there they didn't have any in stock. I'll repay coast and postage, plus the price of a pint for your troubles. Thanks!
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OK so the Simond climbing jeans are where it's at for climbing jeans but if it jeans for climbing type weather I'll just wear...
well jeans.
However I am in need of some new trews for a Spain trip, anybody got any suggestions that tick as many of the following criteria:
1 - lightweight
2 - not super sweaty fully man-made fibres, you may not think they're sweaty but I will. I'm prepared to go as far as a poly-cotton mix type schmoogins...
3 - Baggy, probably baggier than is really practical but when you've got chicken legs like mine to disguise loose is the goose (or something??)
4 - But not too baggy (i.e. MC Hammer is a no)
5 - It would be nice if the crotch was you know somewhere near the crotch area, not hanging somewhere betwixt knee and ankle...
6 - Brightly coloured. Current faves are a fairly bright blue but would accept red, yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, whatever
7 - Drawstring waist.
8 - pockets
9 - Obviously fly as fuck (this probably doesn't need mentioning as what self respecting almost 40 year old non-accountant wouldn't be fly as fuck...)
I turned up to TCA Glasgow after work with no trews, so had to buy something from the shop. Ended up with some E9 Montone (I think...) in a fetching bright orange colour. Pretty nuch as you have described.
http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/e9-montone-brick-p-2711.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnZShBRDfxqzr55rcyMEBEiQA1iRNP7SbTl_4M-in6mfXPvBxVZwO1PApqYQRgAWEr0dILccaAvN78P8HAQ (http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/e9-montone-brick-p-2711.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnZShBRDfxqzr55rcyMEBEiQA1iRNP7SbTl_4M-in6mfXPvBxVZwO1PApqYQRgAWEr0dILccaAvN78P8HAQ)
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Word. Some heads up on the Decathlog Simond Boulderization Jeans....
Good news:
- Decathlon in Sheffield have some in stock
- They're only £24.99 (online price was £32)..
Bad news:
- I had to ask for them - and they were in a plastic tub above the shelves - apparently they are being discontinued (the Decathlog bloke scratched his head and said I dont know why - they sell really well here..).
- There are now two less large size in stock :)
So if you see yourself needing some in the coming year(s) then fill your boots (or trouser legs) as they're not gonna stick around..
Is a large OK for you Tomtom? I'm 6ft 2, and not keen on ankle flappers.
If yes, then can someone do me a massive favour and pick me up a pair or two at that price if they are going in? Our nearest Decathlon is in Edinburgh, and last time I was in there they didn't have any in stock. I'll repay coast and postage, plus the price of a pint for your troubles. Thanks!
I'll pop in at lunch time today
I'll PM you my mobile number in case you need to cancel the order
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my 10.00 cancelled, so I've just been to pick them up Chris
2 pairs size large
with my usual fees, you owe me £288.75 (plus postage and VAT)
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yerafeckingchampionmin! got the PM, will reply.
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OK so the Simond climbing jeans are where it's at for climbing jeans but if it jeans for climbing type weather I'll just wear...
well jeans.
However I am in need of some new trews for a Spain trip, anybody got any suggestions that tick as many of the following criteria:
1 - lightweight
2 - not super sweaty fully man-made fibres, you may not think they're sweaty but I will. I'm prepared to go as far as a poly-cotton mix type schmoogins...
3 - Baggy, probably baggier than is really practical but when you've got chicken legs like mine to disguise loose is the goose (or something??)
4 - But not too baggy (i.e. MC Hammer is a no)
5 - It would be nice if the crotch was you know somewhere near the crotch area, not hanging somewhere betwixt knee and ankle...
6 - Brightly coloured. Current faves are a fairly bright blue but would accept red, yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, whatever
7 - Drawstring waist.
8 - pockets
9 - Obviously fly as fuck (this probably doesn't need mentioning as what self respecting almost 40 year old non-accountant wouldn't be fly as fuck...)
I turned up to TCA Glasgow after work with no trews, so had to buy something from the shop. Ended up with some E9 Montone (I think...) in a fetching bright orange colour. Pretty nuch as you have described.
http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/e9-montone-brick-p-2711.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnZShBRDfxqzr55rcyMEBEiQA1iRNP7SbTl_4M-in6mfXPvBxVZwO1PApqYQRgAWEr0dILccaAvN78P8HAQ (http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/e9-montone-brick-p-2711.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwnZShBRDfxqzr55rcyMEBEiQA1iRNP7SbTl_4M-in6mfXPvBxVZwO1PApqYQRgAWEr0dILccaAvN78P8HAQ)
I've got the E9 Rondo story (http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/e9-rondo-story-p-2727.html), and a couple of pairs of the E9 Montone - the Rondo is better I think, lighter weight, better waist. no draw string, but nice wide comfortable elasticated waist, much more so than the Montone. otherwise fits all your criteria
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Sorry Chris was out climbing.. Yes large is long enough. A little slack on the waist (mines probably 32 now) but fine - just need to be pulled up every now and then.
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Cheers, looks like I'm getting some already I'm 34 waist in std jeans so should be fine.
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I checked the label in the shop before committing to buy and it said 32 - 35 inch waist
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Awesome, thanks all - a large pair ordered :D
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Cheers, looks like I'm getting some already I'm 34 waist in std jeans so should be fine.
You'll be fine.
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I have just double checked my pantalones and they are, in fact, E9 Scud. Pretty steezy.
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Duma/Fultonius
Those both look the schnizzle.
But the last time I spent £50-70 on a pair of strides was...
...well never.
Mind you they are fly, might have to man up and spill the cheddar, cheers chaps.
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my 10.00 cancelled, so I've just been to pick them up Chris
2 pairs size large
I PMed you about payment, did you get my massage?
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my 10.00 cancelled, so I've just been to pick them up Chris
2 pairs size large
I PMed you about payment, did you get my massage?
unfortunately the issue has already been passed to Sharpe FS, Arms Trading and Debt Collection GmbH
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Did you not go for the LagerStarfish Boulderization Pantalones lease deal?
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My Simond jeans had their first sport climbing outing today, and I have to say they seem pretty much perfect.
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Finally got myself a pair of the Symond bad boys - first impressions, very good and super comfortable. Bit concerned about longevity but I suppose they're only a few fuck alls... How long are people finding they get out of a pair?
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A damn sight longer than any more expensive pairs I've had.
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Finally got myself a pair of the Symond bad boys - first impressions, very good and super comfortable. Bit concerned about longevity but I suppose they're only a few fuck alls... How long are people finding they get out of a pair?
Years, they start to fade a bit at the knees, rather than just fail. Unless you got them skin tight :D
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Good good 😀
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Finally got myself a pair of the Symond bad boys - first impressions, very good and super comfortable. Bit concerned about longevity but I suppose they're only a few fuck alls... How long are people finding they get out of a pair?
fatneck - are they on offer atm? Were £30 last time I looked.
Has anyone tried the new(ish) orange SIMOND climbing pants..
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£27.99 with delivery to the new store in Two Dogs Fightin'...
(that's Huyton for non scousers)
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Pyar jarg kecks dem lid ;)
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Got some stretchy jeans from asda for 12 quid. Gritastic.
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Be interested in feedback in those Dr Botnik...
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Finally got myself a pair of the Symond bad boys - first impressions, very good and super comfortable. Bit concerned about longevity but I suppose they're only a few fuck alls... How long are people finding they get out of a pair?
I've got some of the stitching coming undone around the "fly" area, but it's non-critical (the stitching that is, not the fly area), and they are still going strong.
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Mine are wearing fine, although I've got 3 pairs in rotation so it spreads the wear a bit. Still, had em 2.5 years now so even dividing that time by a third the backpockets have already outlived the backpocket on every pair of £50 Moon cypher trous ever sold.
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Finally got myself a pair of the Symond bad boys - first impressions, very good and super comfortable. Bit concerned about longevity but I suppose they're only a few fuck alls... How long are people finding they get out of a pair?
They shrink a bit when washed.
Don't ask how I took a year to discover this.
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... How long are people finding they get out of a pair?
I'm a bit embarrassed to say but the popper on the waist broken on mine after about three wears.
I was well impressed by the look of a lot of the Simmond stuff and bought some of the boots (the £64.99 lace ups with Vibram X-Grip rubber). Used them indoors and for a week climbing techy stuff in Siurana and thought the were great except the heel isn't very secure
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Decathlon Stockport have a bunch of these Simone jeans in. And some Velcro Miuras for £85, if they are your thing that looks a decent price. Not sure re sizes.
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I bought some of the Simond Orange 'mountaineering' trousers yesterday. They're great - stretchy and seem to have some wind proofing. I would say they're superb for bouldering in.
However, Mrs TT thinks I look like a clown.
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But how did she react to the new strides? :tease:
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But how did she react to the new strides? :tease:
Worse :)
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I bought some of the Simond Orange 'mountaineering' trousers yesterday. They're great - stretchy and seem to have some wind proofing. I would say they're superb for bouldering in.
However, Mrs TT thinks I look like a clown.
Are they pretty heavy compared to something like Cyphers?
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I bought some of the Simond Orange 'mountaineering' trousers yesterday. They're great - stretchy and seem to have some wind proofing. I would say they're superb for bouldering in.
However, Mrs TT thinks I look like a clown.
Are they pretty heavy compared to something like Cyphers?
Really really light and stretchy... much lighter than the Simond boulderization jeans.. no idea about Cyphers never had some. They're synthetic.. Popper and zip fly - also have a drawstring hidden internally if they're too baggy (mine were tight). Ankle drawstring/elastic too.. (why do climbing trousers have that?)
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Any colours available other than orange? Don't be that guy.
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Any colours available other than orange? Don't be that guy.
Grey.
I am that guy. MrsTT also said I looked like a fireman. A scrawny thin fireman.... Chuffed :)
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Ankle drawstring/elastic too.. (why do climbing trousers have that?)
I once blew a crucial foot cross through on a circuit project at Boulderwelt due to my heel getting caught in too much flappy fabric around the ankle of my (otherwise highly stylish) Verve Belikos pantalones.
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Ankle drawstring/elastic too.. (why do climbing trousers have that?)
Stops midges.
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I bought some of the Simond Orange 'mountaineering' trousers yesterday. They're great - stretchy and seem to have some wind proofing. I would say they're superb for bouldering
It brightened up a grey day at Burbage 8)
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Any colours available other than orange? Don't be that guy.
Grey.
I am that guy. MrsTT also said I looked like binman. A scrawny thin binman.... Chuffed :)
Let's be honest....
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She said fireman first - then binman... either is one step up from the doghouse :)
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Can anyone recommend some trew to make me look extra fly? I'm doing lots of training at the moment so obviously need to get my look equally tight for when we hit the crags again
Specifically, I need to add to my summer collection - so something lightweight and floaty for a hot day's strutting on the Catwalk (both Malham AND Milan).
I had a pair of Prana things but they exploded spectacularly when I tried to do a heel hook in them last year. I'll sew them up but the rip is right across the knee so the new stitch will make them a bit uncomfortable.
A bit of colour is preferred, but not some neon orange horrors.
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WC cellar pants are decent. Loose, light and stretchy. I’ve got 3 pairs.
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This thread gives me an idea. Rather than this government passport thing, think we could use orange trouser colour to denote those with immunoglobulin confirmed immunity. Normal trousers will have to stay indoors and train on the fingerboard as usual...
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WC cellar pants are decent. Loose, light and stretchy. I’ve got 3 pairs.
Thanks, JR.
I'm a style icon on a budget (about £30). Am I likely to find anything?
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You could get them for 40+ with a newsletter subscription discount or similar
https://www.wildcountry.com/en-gb/cellar-mens-traning-pants-40-0000095126?number=
I bought them in a sale in January. German shops often have good deals. I’m 176cm and take M.
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https://www.ellis-brigham.com/patagonia-men-s-venga-rock-pants-217814
These are great. Like all thing patagucci, they arent cheap but they last for ever. My pair of these have lasted since 2017 and are still fine. The 'gritstone' ones on their website are much more heavy duty, good for bouldering on the namesake but not lightweight and floaty like the Vengas.
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https://www.ellis-brigham.com/patagonia-men-s-venga-rock-pants-217814
These are great. Like all thing patagucci, they arent cheap but they last for ever. My pair of these have lasted since 2017 and are still fine. The 'gritstone' ones on their website are much more heavy duty, good for bouldering on the namesake but not lightweight and floaty like the Vengas.
I got a pair of Patagucci Venga’s on offer from banana fingers last week. Broke them in on Sunday. Excellent - light but tough cotton (and quite wind proof too).
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Can anyone recommend some trew to make me look extra fly?
Have been wearing Tesco trousers for ages. 2 for £25. You can get a 'stretchy' cotton version that are great for climbing but probably don't tick the 'available in cool colours' box. Had a couple of pairs of Prana / Patagonia trousers but found I destroyed them surprisingly quickly.
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I'm finally having to accept that the last pair of Decathlon jeans I bought on a 2 for £40 quid offer are about to finally bite the dust.
So, recommendations please. Hard wearing enough for grit bouldering, not so thin the wind blows straight through them and a bit stretchy. Not much to ask is it?
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Moon chords or Route One jeans (not climbing brand but stretchy, comfy and hard wearing!)
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I can recommend 3rd rock jeans as an option. I got some at not full price, but they are pretty damn good, super stretchy, decent quality and super comfy sat on a bar stool.
Mercury jeans i seem to remember
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More Decathlon ones? The newer ones are slightly more hard wearing. I removed the annoying draw cords from the ankles though.
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I can recommend 3rd rock jeans as an option. I got some at not full price, but they are pretty damn good, super stretchy, decent quality and super comfy sat on a bar stool.
Mercury jeans i seem to remember
I love mine but they need replacing soon. I ordered a few pairs from them but they were a hugely different fit from my old pair.
They recommend sizing up but even with that my old pair were far superior. I sent the new ones back and I am sticking with my pair that’s full of holes…
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More Decathlon ones? The newer ones are slightly more hard wearing. I removed the annoying draw cords from the ankles though.
This. The new version is a cotton polyester mix, on initial use feels like it should be pretty hard wearing. Less thick than standard cotton jean material but fairly wind resistant. Maybe a bit less jean like in appearance but look fine to me, not that I have any expertise in what the fashionable climber about the crag wears these days ::)
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I'm finally having to accept that the last pair of Decathlon jeans I bought on a 2 for £40 quid offer are about to finally bite the dust.
So, recommendations please. Hard wearing enough for grit bouldering, not so thin the wind blows straight through them and a bit stretchy. Not much to ask is it?
I really love Alpkit's jeans, and they've held up well so far.
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M&S stretch jeans are worth a try
available in a few different styles and they even offer a more water resistant version
proper sizing options compared to the limited sizes we are used to from climbing clothing manufacturers
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Absolutely shocked that so many people can climb in jeans. I'd rather go out in shorts in winter than jeans, so restricting!
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So what do you wear? I default to wearing them all year round. I occasionally climb in shorts and rip my legs to bits.
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Normally just climbing/walking trousers. I've currently got a Rab pair and an E9 pair, both second hand. But both a much looser fit than jeans.
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Normally just climbing/walking trousers. I've currently got a Rab pair and an E9 pair, both second hand. But both a much looser fit than jeans.
The jeans I have don’t inhibit movement at all - they are so stretchy! Way more movement than my various prana climbing trousers.
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Likewise. They aren't exactly a pair of 501s.
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I prefer to strip down fully naked for unrestricted movement and no unnecessary weight on a difficult redpoint effort.
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I prefer to strip down fully naked for unrestricted movement and no unnecessary weight on a difficult redpoint effort.
I've definitely seen footage of Shark climbing in boxers which is a step too far for me!
I think theres a difference between a loose fit which means no stretch is actually required and a slightly slimmer fit with stretchy material. They give you the same range of motion at the end of the day but its a matter of preference.
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I prefer to strip down fully naked for unrestricted movement and no unnecessary weight on a difficult redpoint effort.
This summer I developed a little dws venue on Anglesey (it was actually shallow water bouldering, the hard climbing was very close to the water, which was not very deep...). The hardest line was around 7C with some high heels etc, I'd fallen off it a few times. The day I did it I turned up with plenty of boots as I wanted a dry pair for each attempt. Fell off first go and obv had wet shorts, no spares. I felt the wet fabric clinging to my legs would restrict movement + would be a bit heavier with some water in them... you can all work out what I did. Here's a vid of a prev attempt (wearing clothes):
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwLsxK7NTPq/
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You're all mad. Apart from Ben and Liam obvs.
What other sport is done in jeans or chinos, madness?!
Tracky bottoms all the way for me.
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Bullriding? :)
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Wasn’t it Ernest Hemingway who is supposed to have said ‘the only true sports are bullfighting and gritstone highballs, the rest are merely games’.
I never realised this was based entirely upon trouser choice.
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I prefer to strip down fully naked for unrestricted movement and no unnecessary weight on a difficult redpoint effort.
This summer I developed a little dws venue on Anglesey (it was actually shallow water bouldering, the hard climbing was very close to the water, which was not very deep...). The hardest line was around 7C with some high heels etc, I'd fallen off it a few times. The day I did it I turned up with plenty of boots as I wanted a dry pair for each attempt. Fell off first go and obv had wet shorts, no spares. I felt the wet fabric clinging to my legs would restrict movement + would be a bit heavier with some water in them... you can all work out what I did. Here's a vid of a prev attempt (wearing clothes):
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwLsxK7NTPq/
What do I type in on pr0nhub to find the send?
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I honestly think that the Moon Hubble Jeans are the best I've ever owned, for climbing and just general wear
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Wasn’t it Ernest Hemingway who is supposed to have said ‘the only true sports are bullfighting and gritstone highballs, the rest are merely games’.
I never realised this was based entirely upon trouser choice.
And fishing. never tried bullfighting wearing a pair of waders though. In fact never tiover-caffeinated sugary drink companyfighting at all. Or wearing waders.
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I got some Mountain Equipment "approach trousers" in a sale, I guess 20ish-years ago. They are fairly loose fitting and stretchy, very light, fairly abrasion and wind resistant and very quick drying. I wear Decathalon stretch fleece leggings under them if it's cold. That combination is very warm. With lots of repairing, they have lasted remarkably well.
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Absolutely shocked that so many people can climb in jeans. I'd rather go out in shorts in winter than jeans, so restricting!
I can and have done yoga in my climbing jeans. And those who have seen me climb can witness that I tend to use silly flexibility to try to make up for my lack of strength, skill or climbing talent.
Remember that climbing jeans tend to be cut with the amazingly-named "diamond gusset" to allow for full hip range of motion (as well as having some stretch).
The diamond gusset was also the secret ingredient of the Chuck Norris Action Jeans of the 1980s. This is in no way relevant, I just like getting to say "Chuck Norris Action Jeans."
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Chuck Norris does not put jeans on. He strikes such fear into them that they put themselves on.
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Plese enjoy some truly amazing ads:
https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/chuck-norris-action-jeans-adverts-1970s-1980s/
"The Secret? It's in the crotch."
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In fact never tiover-caffeinated sugary drink companyfighting at all.
Excellent auto-replacement
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Plese enjoy some truly amazing ads:
https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/chuck-norris-action-jeans-adverts-1970s-1980s/
"The Secret? It's in the crotch."
Takes me back to the era when tank tops and soda streams were the height of cool.
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Absolutely shocked that so many people can climb in jeans. I'd rather go out in shorts in winter than jeans, so restricting!
Agreed. I own Simond and 3rd Rock jeans. But I gave up climbing in them because they restrict my mobility too much in any position with wide feet or high feet. They restrict me in almost every leg based yoga pose as well.
This might be down to the shape of my legs? I've got a very narrow waist and quite thin legs, but nothing out of the ordinary for a climber. Whenever I do any vaguely flexi move/pose, the jeans tend to get constricted/bunched around my thighs, with the bunching then causing restriction around the crotch. If I wanted a pair that were loose enough to not constrict around the thighs, they would be enormous around my waist.
My climbing style does rely a lot on flexibility, but I would have to be super inflexible to be able to climb in jeans without them restricting my movement.
In winter, I often wear a pair of 3rd Rock trousers that only restrict my movement very occasionally. Shorts or leggings are the only leg wear I've found that don't restrict me at all.
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Aren’t Levi Cords still thing. :-\ :-\ :-\
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I’ve climbed in almost nothing but Prana jeans for the last twenty years. The old ones had a diamond crotch but now they use stretch denim. Never any issue with restricting movement. Current favourite are the bridger jeans, but they seem to have exited Europe in the last year or two.
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I (personally) have an issue with American clothing, in that XL in US stuff seems to mean big waist, whereas most European stuff it means taller. BD XL T Shirts (for example) are like tents!
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Yeah I bought some Marmot snowboarding pant last year which are a bizarre fit, roughly 28" waist, 40" inside leg, canadian sizing presumes you are 6ft 4" streak of piss.
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same as Scandinavian clothing. Would have thought Canadian stuff would be more US sizing...
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If they are in a sale then I recommend Volcom Solver jeans.
I've got a few pairs, some of which I've had for about 10 years.
Never ripped, fit very well, stretch very well (have not experienced movement restriction with them).
The only problem is they ain't cheap to buy full price.
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Plese enjoy some truly amazing ads:
https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/chuck-norris-action-jeans-adverts-1970s-1980s/
"The Secret? It's in the crotch."
The blue jeans, red shirt combo ad? I had a magazine with that ad in (or one very like it), when I lived in San Jose, so, ‘83/‘84? God but I’m old.
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