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For just over 60 years my skinny legs have propelled me up hills just as fast as the next bloke . . . But Ive always been a bit vain and although Ive tried, the longjohns and shorts just dont do it for me. I also dislike wearing over tousers even in bad weather (Sth Is high country bad weather).
So - what synthetic long trousers work the best when its cold and wet, and probably windy. They need to be light too, even when wet, and dry quick.
I've always been a longjohns and shorts guy, but the last couple of winters I've been wearing the Huntech Roar long pants and like them.
I used to wear old suit pants but Im after someting to wear working too (fencing, sometimes) and wool isnt tough enough when its thin enough wear in all weathers.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
Have a gander at Earth sea sky, taslan and katipos are awesome, pricey but extremely light and strong, they feel like they will fall to bits because of the weight but man they are tough
best pair of hinting pants I had were suit pants tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Tentman
they were even dark green and man I wore them till they tore thru after near ten years of phesant then tahr hunting
good old second hand shop cheepies too
Agree with the EarthSeaSky recommendation. Very light, tough, very fast drying. Probably giving a little away in the warmth department, but can work around that with a pair of longjohns under if you’re feeling the cold.
A picture of said skinny legs may be helpful
Some people are into odd things !Quote:
Originally Posted by Marty Henry
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Originally Posted by Marty Henry
Hey those ones are pretty much right on the mark!
I should have added that I'm a cheap bastard and the cost of those ESK ones just about made me pass out!
I feel the same with price but I would have spent way more over the years on fleece type pants that I sweat like a motherfu$&er in and fall apart on the seams and pockets with minimal wear. Each to their own but the ESS jobbies I’m running are performing above expectations with no sign of giving up after a couple of years moderate use in the nth island bush and tops
Hey @Shearer they look to have the cut and pockets I like, and are priced right. Have you used them?? Durability?? Ta
I have a pair but haven't worn them much. Pleased with them but very much a winter pant having a fleecy inner. Slim fit though.
@Happy Jack has some too.
You just need to get stuck into the pies mate. That'l stop the 'skinny leg' look in fleece of whatever brand you choose:cool:
If only, its too many pies that make my legs look skinny for the stately figure they bear!Quote:
Originally Posted by XR500
I sure do although I should have got a size smaller, quite warm and in good for me and @Shearer short leg length. Damn good pricing when I got mine on sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
I have 2 legs from my hips to the ground and when I move them I walk around and when I lift them I climb the stairs and when I shave them they ain't got hairsQuote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
'Active intents' from the beWarehouse. I bought a pair of microfibre black pants, was so impressed I went back and bought another five pairs. Dont know what they have now but mine are only 190 grams and super tough, dry in a flash and a good cut.
https://earthseasky.co.nz/mens/Quote:
Originally Posted by Hayden
Maybe add, go to a competent local tailor(ess) and get the trousers you choose fitted for your tall legs.
Fitting adds far more choice and does gives a local offset to some of your money going to China.
Went to Rangi today so checked price etc at Warehouse. Not quite the same 'cut' pants as I bought but same microfibre $16 pair.
