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Trousers for the slim
November 04, 2010, 02:36:13 pm
I'm six foot three and three quarters and not a wide boy. Moon's size small trousers are too short and too large around the waist.

Can anyone recommend a slimmer fit bouldering trouser or perhaps a brand with a 'long' version.

Thank you.

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#1 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 04, 2010, 03:05:19 pm
You might struggle. Most manufacturers have different leg lengths, but they aren't particularly long.

Mountain Equipment Long Leg is 33"
Arc-Teryx Long Leg is 34"
Haglofs vary depending on waist size

I'd take a look at the A'T Spotter Pants (I think they are available in 30" waist, 34" leg, maybe even 28" waist). Personally I think they're a bit too thick, and not stretchy enough, but they might fit, which would be a good start.

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#2 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 04, 2010, 03:07:19 pm
You're bound to be able to find some climbing suitable freaksized trous at TKmaxx.

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#3 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 04, 2010, 04:11:28 pm
I feel your pain. Trousers that are comfortable to climb in but don't make me look like an absolute dork are few and far between.

Best I've found is Patagonia- 28" waist ones still have a decently long leg. Some Prana ones do, too, although some are hopeless. It seems to depend on the style as they don't do different leg lengths.

Good luck!

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#4 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 05, 2010, 12:23:56 am
I'm 6'3" with long legs & compartively short body and have used howies 'janitor' trousers for the last 4 years... (update: Sadly, it looks like they've stopped selling them now - sorry...) I now have two pairs (got em both cheap in separate sales). Thin ripstop cotton and re-inforced knees/arse. Amazed they've lasted so well - I'm always using my knees and scrapign my legs and they're still in serviceable condition...
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#5 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 05, 2010, 08:21:11 am
Perhaps search for some Dutch clothing brands as they are a super tall nation. Their regular leg will be equivilent to a uk long...

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#6 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 05, 2010, 08:23:23 am
I always found the E9 gear ridiculously long in the leg

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#7 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 05, 2010, 08:55:42 am
I suspect there may be a reason for that.

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#8 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 05, 2010, 09:05:36 am
I found Adidas 3 stripe fleece tracky bottoms to be perfect for not sticking to your legs like Cypher pants if its mildly warm! They also have a reassuring scally chic which will work well down the wall this winter in inner city venues ;)

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#9 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 05, 2010, 10:43:43 am
I suspect there may be a reason for that.

I have no idea what you're on about Chris  ;D

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#10 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 05, 2010, 03:34:09 pm
Thanks for the ideas. Some avenues to follow.

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#11 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 07, 2010, 09:26:52 am
I found Adidas 3 stripe fleece tracky bottoms to be perfect for not sticking to your legs like Cypher pants if its mildly warm! They also have a reassuring scally chic which will work well down the wall this winter in inner city venues ;)

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Are you trying to tell me that people actually wear climbing branded clothing to climb in? Ive never heard such nonsense.

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#12 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 07, 2010, 10:25:26 am
yes but seeing as you only go climbing twice a year, anything you say is irrelavent

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#13 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 09, 2010, 11:48:57 am
Just wear whatever you want and leave your arse hanging out. Works for me, I tend to get the crag all to myself.

Well, aside from the mac wearing rapist in the bushes and the frightened children.

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#14 Re: Trousers for the slim
November 09, 2010, 12:44:56 pm
Probably not easiest to source, but I got some MEC trousers that are nice and long in the leg. The Decathlon ones are too.

How skinny are you btw? "Not a wide boy" could mean many things.

 

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