mikey Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 i tried a pair of the 3ply alpinist pant but they were too small to use on the climb(borrowed), and too $ for me to purchase. i wondered if the marmot 'guide' pant-2ply with full zip would be ok for durability ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrosaurus Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 Shit Mikey! Use your own judgement or go ask your mom and quit bothering us important alpinists. Only you know what you will be subjecting your pants to. On evaluating your level of confidence in your own judgement I suggest something stain resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceIceBaby Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Retrosaurus: Shit Mikey!Use your own judgement or go ask your mom and quit bothering us important alpinists. Only you know what you will be subjecting your pants to. On evaluating your level of confidence in your own judgement I suggest something stain resistant. Holly shit… poor guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 touche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Mikey - You asked a serious question and you deserve a serious answer. For ice dancing go with the 3 ply, they hold up better for double toe loops. For gay nightclub dancing/lounging, go with 2 ply, if the crotch rips out no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted April 14, 2002 Author Share Posted April 14, 2002 retro, pretty simple qs, only a simple answer is required, although your response was funny. just trying to save a few $ and i guess my inexperience showed. can you suggest something (shell pants for general mountaineering). this response oughto be good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 15, 2002 Share Posted April 15, 2002 mikey it is all pretty much the same nylon outer material......2ply is bulkier due to the mesh lining...... it all works....goretex is not awonder fabric....save your money... i personly say buy some scholler pants (do a search there are some really good deals out there (ll.bean, sieraatrading post)) and then get a like the lowe aderinaline pants or the marmot precip...you will only ever have to really wear shell gear if the rain or wind is wat outta control......pld both of the tose fabrics breath better.... over all less money spent, more versatility and compacts better..... hope that helps email and i will give more details... [ 04-15-2002, 10:55 AM: Message edited by: erik ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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