Dinghy development: Hikers...talk to me...

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Hikers...talk to me...

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Topic: Hikers...talk to me...

Posted By: Iain C
Subject: Hikers...talk to me...
Date 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?

Thoughts people?

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RS700 GBR922 "Wirespeed"
Fireball GBR14474 "Eleven Parsecs"
Enterprise GBR21970
Bavaria 32 GBR4755L "Adastra"

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Posted By: GarethT
Date Posted: 16 Aug 14 at 8:48am

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!

Posted By: Kev M
Date Posted: 16 Aug 14 at 8:51am

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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Successfully confusing ambition with ability since 1980.

Posted By: kneewrecker
Date Posted: 16 Aug 14 at 8:59am

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.

Jimbo

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Posted By: rogerd
Date Posted: 16 Aug 14 at 12:36pm

Don't you find Hikers at the top of hills carrying two sticks and wearing bright clothing?

Posted By: chrisg
Date Posted: 16 Aug 14 at 8:34pm

Originally posted by Iain C

Thoughts people?

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

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Posted By: Iain C
Date Posted: 17 Aug 14 at 9:39pm

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)...

Thanks chaps!

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RS700 GBR922 "Wirespeed"
Fireball GBR14474 "Eleven Parsecs"
Enterprise GBR21970
Bavaria 32 GBR4755L "Adastra"

Posted By: kneewrecker
Date Posted: 17 Aug 14 at 10:11pm

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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Posted By: alstorer
Date Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 7:43am

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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Al

Posted By: Iain C
Date Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 8:47am

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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RS700 GBR922 "Wirespeed"
Fireball GBR14474 "Eleven Parsecs"
Enterprise GBR21970
Bavaria 32 GBR4755L "Adastra"

Posted By: Null
Date Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 10:18am

Sandiline Hikers, frankly once you have tried them once you wont switch back.