bedellympian Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) I recently ordered hardshell bib pants from Mountain Equipment because they were on sale in my size and said "alpine climbing fit". When they arrived they fit great BUT they are SO baggy around the ankles like a ski pant. This seems ridiculous for a "climbing" fit and even with G2 boots on they seem like they are at least two inches too wide and just snag on crampons. Anybody have any ideas for how to either fix this, jerry rig it, or what to look for to actually get a a climbing fit? Edited May 4, 2022 by bedellympian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmfoerster Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Could hem the bottom of the leg in a bit on and existing seam and seal the new seam with seam grip and or tenacious tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargainhunter Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I'm a big fan of high waters in general, esp. if I'm wearing a gaiter. No point in excess fabric overlap. In your situation you could have them hemmed and have a channel sewn in for a replaceable circumferential bungee. Another option would be to leave them the way they are and put a grommet or sewn loop on either side of each leg to allow you to attach replaceable bungee cord to go under the sole, in essence to turn the longer pant legs into a built in gaiter. There are pros/cons to either approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmfoerster Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I took it as he has the bell bottom blues not too much length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 On 5/4/2022 at 11:36 AM, bedellympian said: Anybody have any ideas for how to....fix this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedellympian Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) Thanks @JasonG for that snarky but useful response. I thought about gaiters too. Given that I would be wearing something like a modern double boot with built in gaiters I feel like this is an annoying solution. I think hemming/re-seaming like @kmfoerster suggested is the only option besides returning them and buying something that fits better. Mostly I'm just annoyed that they were listed for alpine climbing but are just baggy ski pants. Edited May 6, 2022 by bedellympian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthorman Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I have used a voile ski strip around the ankles for purposes like this. It isn't the most stylish but it does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 4 hours ago, bedellympian said: I thought about gaiters too Oh, I know. But that dad joke was just too good to pass up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedellympian Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 1 hour ago, JasonG said: Oh, I know. But that dad joke was just too good to pass up! As a father, I salute your commitment to the cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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