Climbing Pants

One additional layer of saw-jamming material that upped the moving chain rate by several fps (saw jamming materials- pants in this case- are rated on how quickly they can stop chain moving X feet per second).
 
I have worn a pair of arbor wear tech pants for around 500 days. every work day for the last two years. Probably another year left in them easy. Most durable pants I have ever owned.
 
I was wondering about the Arborwear tech pants, I didn't like that light fabric. I wear the regular tree climber pants. Bought 4 pair from Sierra Trading Post for $24 each. No complaints, they last longer than the Egyptian BDUs I used to wear.
 
The Jonserud green pants are nice in summer - you can get a good breeze that helps eliminate the dreaded swamp butt. It sure is tough to beat the Arborwear tech pants for overall comfort, though. And I love the side pockets for the cell phone, pocket knife, lighter, etc. In winter, more protection = more better.
 
the strech airs are nice flimsy but really nice for rec or compitition climbing i could'nt see wearing them to work too flimsy and too expensive for everyday climbing though, i like the sip6.1's but they were also really expensive, needless to say i got both pairs of pants at income tax time otherwise i never would of have been able to afford them
 
There was a post in the thread that mentioned a pair of climbing pants with zippered vents on the back. The more I think about it, that might be what I need to let me use a pair of chainsaw protected pants in the LA summer. I'm imagining a zipper that would run up the side of the leg. When you were climbing, it'd be closed of course, but while you're having a sip of water, or when you are waiting for a saw to be filled, or while on the ground you could open up that zipper and ventilate.

And this is something that wouldn't be hard to add to any pair of pants after the fact!

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nick
 
I would imagine a zipper running up the back of the leg that when opened would have a mesh underneath. This would allow it to be open while working with out the legs of the pants seperating and flapping about while working. Also it wouldn't compromise the protection cause it would be in the back.
 
seems like this thread is history but I just received my stretch air pants from sherrill so I thought I would add to it..... Basically I think I might send them back. I have two pairs of Patagonia Guide pants which cost the same retail and also are schoeller fabric. These stretch air pants are just a little too euro, they have big flaps over the thigh pockets and velcro closures at the ankles. The addition of a little kevlar in the knees is fine but there is also kevlar on the inside of the ankles like a ski pant. They could be made more simply and I would like them more. Although this whole nano shpere fabric has me interested??

How water resistant are these things?? For now I'm undecided. I certainly like the Arborwear Tech pants. Dickies have been a stand by for the past 7 years but my last 5 pairs have been shredded in a season.....

Tough decisions...

Tyler
 
I like the regular arborwear in the winter and they work good in nasty willow oak or live.geting some techs this summer.
 
The tech pants are nice but not as cool in the summer as I had hoped for, but then again I have been known to be a bit too optimistic as far as climbing clothes go. I am actually looking into a pair of stretch air pants but am a bit gun shy due to the cost. Are there any cheaper versions of stretchable breathable workpants out there?
 
Actually i have the same question,

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I am actually looking into a pair of stretch air pants but am a bit gun shy due to the cost. Are there any cheaper versions of stretchable breathable workpants out there?

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is there an alternative to the stretch airs? I'm def not shelling out that kinda doe.

wish the pictures would start working soon. I'm starting to get annoyed
 
I have looked all over for a like schoeller fabric and can't find this nano sphere stuff. If you are looking for a summer pant I really don't think stretch airs are "the" pant. The fabric is the exact thickness as the Patagonia guide pants, which are really nice extremely durable pants. I have had one pair for 6 years and I practically live in them here in the winter. Patagonia has a new pair out called the "simple guide pant" which is the same bomber fabric but less pockets and zips and stuff, they are $125. The stretch airs, in my opinion have too much 'stuff'... I have worn them around the house and they feel like they would be perfect for about 40 to 60 degrees.

I am looking for an alternative as well. I might try the simple guide pants. they are less $$ as well!

Tyler
 
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There was a post in the thread that mentioned a pair of climbing pants with zippered vents on the back. The more I think about it, that might be what I need to let me use a pair of chainsaw protected pants in the LA summer. I'm imagining a zipper that would run up the side of the leg. When you were climbing, it'd be closed of course, but while you're having a sip of water, or when you are waiting for a saw to be filled, or while on the ground you could open up that zipper and ventilate.

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All of my climbing pants have this sort of ventilation, and it works wonders in the summer time. A little shot of fresh air and, "Wooo!" I'm ready to go again. My zippers are all in the front though.
 
haha, derrick, he is talking about your front pants zipper brother, the thing ya gotta unzip everyday to pee and what nots

but i do like your go to attitude, when are you coming to climb man, pm me, im lookin to head out tomorrow or sunday and try to break in this new saddle
 
ha ha. My SIP 6.1 just came in. super comfy, I could live in them. really easy to move in. What does SIP stand for? why the .1 and is there a SIP 6.2?
 
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