Time for some new trousers ... Oregon Waipoua??

[will.morris]

Decided its time to get some new trousers for climbing as I've had some basic stihl type a's for over 2 1/2 years now, though I will keep them for grounding as the toughness of them is incredible, only 1 cut about a cm long but that was my fault with a handsaw. Just a bit restrictive and hot for climbing and I know I should'nt really climb in type a's anyway.

 

Anyway to the point ... after seeing people in some at the south east rec climb last weekend and was told that they are good, does anyone else on here have any feedback about them?

 

Been tempted by the revolutions but these seem a bargain!

 

Can't justify pfanners as I don't yet work full time nor the hiflex, which seem to disintergrate after 6monthes anyway

[born2trot]

I got a pair of type A Waipoua's about a month ago because of the unseasonably hot weather we had up here . I wanted something light and reasonably priced and that is what they are .

What they are not is climbing trousers .... No where near enough stretch in them if you are serious climbing every day ( which i am not ) .

Looks like my Hi-flex will be out more than i would like so i regret not paying the extra money to get something better

[Andy Collins]

I have waipouas for everyday saw use, lovely and comfy, wearing well too. Only type A though, so not for the climber who needs more protection.

[will.morris]

Thanks for the responses ... I feel a trip to Gustharts to try a few coming up!

[sussexlad]

ive had a pair of these for a few months now and think they are pretty good, and tough. im forever in bramble and thorn and they are holding up well. good value for money:thumbup1:

[huskydavid]

I got a set of type a's. Seem as if they would perform well in the hot weather (not been out in them in hot conditions) because of the very thin material on the back. Fronts are very durable and overall very comfy to wear if working on the ground.

[born2trot]

I disagree. I have type A Waipoua which I find light, durable and comfortable, and easy to climb in. With trousers this thin and light you don't need any additional and expensive stretchy material.

 

Why would you not have stretchyness and lightness ?

[brewx1]

They melt too easy. Got holes in both legs, straight through all layers and my skin within a couple of weeks. Wouldn't agree that they're particularly tough, got small nicks and tears all over very quickly too. Comfortable and lightweight, drying quickly. No leg pocket which would be useful as hard to use others with harness on. Probably wont buy another pair. Ok for money I suppose.

[andrew t]

Imo there great for climbing and very hard wearing also good value for money

[johnnyboy158]

i climb in mine there ok not as stretchy as the pfanners tho good all rounders