chainsaw trousers?

[ShivaSubcontractor]

hello all

i suspect this topic has been posted before but havent been able to find it on here!

 

i've been sporting Stretch-Air type Cs for a number of years in england, finding them much more durable than Hi-Flex and better water resistance in the british winter. however, having recently relocated to the Pacific coast of New Zealand i'm finding them to be insanely hot to work in and very uncomfortable. Its spring now, around 26degreesC, and summer is well on its way and will be heating up significantly.

 

Does anyone have any reccomendations or advice on protective gear and general tips for working in warmer climates.

i'm sure this is a gripe for many climbers thought it would be an interesting discussion.

 

Joe

[Stephen Blair]

well thanks for rubbing it in mate, itrained here all summer and now the monsoon and high winds have started, just get the shorts on and use a silky:thumbup:

[Billy]

Be very careful and wear shorts.

[atree]

shorts and a good pair of chaps would be ok,ive got the stretch airs and havent used them in summer yet but there gunna be hot,the new husky ones are meant to be good but $400. You can get sips here and are cheaper.

[AJarb]

The hotter you are the quicker the beer sweats out.........prob the only plus point:laugh1:

[DrewB]

the huskys are too hot also and mine fell apart. try the stretchy cloggers mate, much thinner but still meet Aus/NZ standards

[Chris P]

Not sure if you can get SIP Trousers but i have been using their freedom ones for the last 3 years.

But have just bought the new SIP Progress Trousers.

Early days but they are THE most lightest, coolest trousers i have worn. Check them Out

[Ian F]

Try the Pfanner Gladiators in Red Type"A". The material on the back of the legs help to disbures the heat better. Try TREETOOLS i think they should be stocking the Pfanner trousers soon.