Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 1:32 pm
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
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 1:43 pm
Yeah Wes, I'd hate for you to catch your twig and berries in the harness.
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 5:55 pm
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!
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 12:21 am
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 12:31 am
how did I miss such a delicious thread derailment??
And Wes, why on earth didn't you wear your new outfit when we climbed last week?? I feel deprived!
And Wes, why on earth didn't you wear your new outfit when we climbed last week?? I feel deprived!
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:02 pm
"I don't think SEX AND CLIMBING should be mixed!! "
You just need to learn a couple extra knots!
You just need to learn a couple extra knots!
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 8:18 pm
wait a second...sports bras are for women????
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 9:04 pm
Don't change your style Merrick! You look super sweet in that Prana job that you wear!!
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 9:06 pm
cause i just got the cutest matching top and bottom. it even matches my chalkbag.
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 9:08 pm
I am sooo jealous! no one makes climbing clothes for pregnant women, just pisses me right the $*() off! Someday Merrick, I hope to have your flare!