Downwind in Shifts?

Hiking Shorts?

Seriously as much as I'd like some they're a cross between lederhosen and
bondage weekly, I fall about when the blokes in the changing room put
them on.

I don't know what's worse them or benders in lycra going road biking..

GRF: you can get full-length hikers that look just like normal long-john wetsuits. I've also found the velcro pads from my Magic Marine ones velcro quite nicely to my Gul thermals, allowing me to use them without the 3/4 lengths, though the lederhosen do have the advantage of having a properly reinforced seat (avoids ripping) and proper knee pads.

They do cost a f**king bomb though. It is silly that a decent pair cost the same as a half-decent 3/2 steamer

Crikey, the straps are 'orrible compared to 3/4 length ones. I think Gul and Magic Marine both still do them. Under boardies would I suppose be kind of OK. On their own they look like chaps (though with a butt.

in fact, I've got a barely used pair, but they're a bit big on me (even with drysuit on), so they'd be massive an a dwarf.


Edited by alstorer

I've seen someone "recreate" those using Rooster pads and tubular bandages. Migth save you a bit of cash- those Zhik power pads are an eye watering £73 a pair versus £18 plus about £3.30 each for suitable Tubigrip bandages from Boots. Under all your kit, as you say, so apart from the lads in changing room, who's to know?

Edited by alstorer

They're Aussies. Even Aussies comment that they're a "premium" brand...