Sweet. Of course it will be more of a bouldering outfit, since I don't think I could get a harness to fit over a dress. But that is cool, since boulderererers are the cool kids these days.
Wes
Sexism in climbing...
It isn't just climbing clothes where men are disadvantaged! Formal wear: women get to wear a wide variety of dresses, men have to wear a tux. Deparment stores: 10% men's clothes, 90% women's.
I know that a lot of people kind of bash Prana, but they do have some nice stuff for guys. I'd also point out Blurr from Canada. Of course, they have a bigger/better selection for women, but their guy's stuff is pretty stylish. I've got a pair of their pants, and I've worn them 'out on the town'. Check out:
http://www.blurrstuff.com
You can buy their stuff online at:
http://www.mec.ca
Another thing is that while shorts/pants need to meet certain technical requirements to wear with a harness, but you've got lots of flexibility on top. I've got a nice non-climbing polynesian print shirt that I've climbed in. You don't need to borrow women's tops to get creative!
This whole thing is interesting - given that there are more men climbing than women, the fact that there's a lot more women's climbing clothing means that women must spend a ton more on climbing clothes than men!
I know that a lot of people kind of bash Prana, but they do have some nice stuff for guys. I'd also point out Blurr from Canada. Of course, they have a bigger/better selection for women, but their guy's stuff is pretty stylish. I've got a pair of their pants, and I've worn them 'out on the town'. Check out:
http://www.blurrstuff.com
You can buy their stuff online at:
http://www.mec.ca
Another thing is that while shorts/pants need to meet certain technical requirements to wear with a harness, but you've got lots of flexibility on top. I've got a nice non-climbing polynesian print shirt that I've climbed in. You don't need to borrow women's tops to get creative!
This whole thing is interesting - given that there are more men climbing than women, the fact that there's a lot more women's climbing clothing means that women must spend a ton more on climbing clothes than men!
Queer eye for the straight climber... Wax your back before climbing in the wife beater T. I like those shorts that have the big ovelap scooped down pockets in the back for men. I always think Sierra Trading post has the cool pants for guys only and have these weenie stretch yoga or tencel things for the women.
"real life bleeding fingers..."
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