Trousers

[Morphmel]

Hi guys/girls.

 

I'm after a set of trousers for my climbing course but they have to be type C.  Of all the ones u have tried on, the Stihl x-flex came out as most stretchy, manoeuvrable.

What are your thoughts on best climbing trousers..Type C?

Cheers

Mel

[TreeswingerPerth]

Pfanner arborist for me , I found the Stihls to be a bit poor on the durability front . 

Only my opinion ?

[WesD]

Very impressed with my arbortec pros although I can’t comment on durability yet as I have only worn them for 3 days. 

[carlos]

7 hours ago, WesD said:

Very impressed with my arbortec pros although I can’t comment on durability yet as I have only worn them for 3 days. 

did you have the normal breath flexes before? how do they compare, look like a good trouser.

carl.

[WesD]

No I have husky technicals, I’d say they are a better fit than them. 1 of the lads has the breathe flexes so I’ll have a good look in jan and get back to you. I’ve also had stihl and sips prior. 

 

So so far I like the pros the best however I can’t yet comment on durability. 

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Pfanner Arb fit and last well. Better than my stihls I had before

[arbogrunt]

2 years out of Pfanner...9-12 months out of anything else. Expensive buy that saves money in the long run.

[stihlmadasever]

I like stihl hiflex cause the mediums fit me perfect although i only get a year out of em.X fits are a decent climbing trousers but not great for ground work as they dont hold up well too brambles and thorns.

Pfanner gladiators are the best trousers ive had for climbing and all other arb work,although they re very expensive.

Arbortecs are utterly shite and i hate them so id recommend not to touch them even though im positive some others will rave about them.

Be careful of sizing

Im a medium in xfits and hiflex,

a small in pfanner gladiators yet im an extra small in pfanner stretch airs,

in breathflex im inbetween small and medium...

My advice is go to an arb shop and try before you buy

[Morphmel]

Think its going to be the Stihl x-flex for now. They are the comfiest and most stretchy in the crotch. 

 

[gary112]

Just got a pair Stihl X flex and they are a great fit and very comfortable