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    Posted: 16 Aug 14 at 8:43am
I've never owned a pair of hikers, as my previous boats have either been ergonomically designed for the driver, or even better have included a nice wire for me to dangle off instead. And clearly I'd never sail anything as hateful as a Laser. 

However the back of my 15 is about as comfortable as hiking off a pallet of Toblerone tubes, so I might invest in a pair, and a bit of guidance would be good. 

Is there any reason why the majority seem to be 3/4 length and flatteringly designed to let your beer gut hang out? TBH I don't think I'll be hiking as enthusiastically as your average Laser sailor, so I was leaning towards the Musto ones that look much more like a full length wetsuit. I also think I could wear them in the winter too, as hopefully I'd be unlikely to get wet sailing a Fred. 

Or are those Velcro strappy things that just go over whatever kit you are wearing at the time any good?

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There are a few brands that sell long johns that can take hiking pads in them.

The magic marine one even has a zip fly!
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The Neil Pryde hiking shorts are good as you can wear them under a normal wetsuit or a drysuit in winter.
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Iain I have a pair of Sandiline XL 3/4 length that Are barely used (and never pis$$ed in). Feel free to pop over one evening next week to borrow them, if you like them then make me an offer and keep them, I won't be needing them anytime soon.

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Don't you find Hikers at the top of hills carrying two sticks and wearing bright clothing?
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Originally posted by Iain C


Thoughts people?

mtfu and do without - what's the keel for?


Edited by chrisg - 16 Aug 14 at 8:34pm
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Jimmy K...sounds like a plan. Next week looking a bit mad, but I'd very much like to try before I buy!

Chris...I have a cunning plan, that if I hike as well as use the keel, don't crash into lots of things, don't call "mast abeam" and always ensure that the gin optic is moved up to weather, I might not come last, despite the advancing years (of my boat)...

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Just as long as you stick with class traditions and run Jamie over, I'm sure that the space/time continuum of DWSC will not be in jeopardy. BTW - I assume she's finished, care to share a pic or two?
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They're a bit pricy, but I've loved my Zhik power pads since I bought them. Simply put them under any other kit. Usually wear a cheap pair of Lycra shorts over the top because ripping the @r5e out of your wetsuit may cause offence
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Originally posted by kneewrecker

Just as long as you stick with class traditions and run Jamie over, I'm sure that the space/time continuum of DWSC will not be in jeopardy. BTW - I assume she's finished, care to share a pic or two?

Here mate...http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=382&PN=1266&title=favourite-photos

With the full story here...

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?330889-Saved-from-the-bonfire-new-project!
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