X-shorts?

Data · December 20th, 2005, 03:57 PM

is anyone using these, if yes what are your thoughts about them, pros and cons.

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JimC · December 20th, 2005, 04:17 PM

Yes

They work great, but fall apart quickly. I think mine had there first (of many) trips to a tailor around 75 dives. After about 400 dives with them (Lakes, Rivers, Ocean, Caves, Wrecks) they are finally beyond repair.

That said, they look REALLLLLYYYY gay.

*Clare Gledhill* · December 20th, 2005, 04:19 PM

Calling Mr Willo - calling Mr Willo ..... :D

Davey Willo · December 20th, 2005, 05:04 PM

Wear x-shorts and you'll look as gay as a gay thing... look at my avatar..... <----

I'm normally a hairy arsed, deep voiced alpha male, but I pulled on those shorts to give the boys a photo opportunity and came over all camp and gay.... look at my avatar again...

<--- that could be you that could

Don't do it, buy stick on pockets and some neoprene glue.. your manliness depends on it..

Dave

<ahem, in a much deeper voice> Dave!.....

Divingniknaks · December 20th, 2005, 05:07 PM

If you don't mind looking like this, they may be OK !

Klatoo · December 20th, 2005, 05:34 PM

I use them for wetsuit single-tank diving, they come really handy if you have several wetsuits. Quality is not very good, the outer layer started tearing apart after a few dives.

For serious dives, only use drysuit with permanent pockets.

Enrique

Phil O · December 20th, 2005, 07:00 PM

I've used them but not overly keen on them overall - see the post below on pockets

What goes where - Pockets

If you want to use them in warm climes they are ok but the quality is not great. I also found it better if I wore a weight belt to stop them falling around my ankles,as they draw-string is not that successful.

There has been mention of them making you appear gay ... not really sure about that. Let me ask my dive partner .... Rick dear, any thoughts???

Meng_Tze · December 20th, 2005, 07:26 PM

I would not be caught dead in those!! (see Willo's post). X-shorts (or any shorts of same disposition) clearly trespass on rule #6........ If I bend or die (left behind in a loooooong dark cave only to be found 3 months later) at least they wont laugh....

Stuck and sown pockets on three pairs of wetsuits and have factory fitted pockets on dry.

limeyx · December 20th, 2005, 07:38 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JimC)

Yes

They work great, but fall apart quickly. I think mine had there first (of many) trips to a tailor around 75 dives. After about 400 dives with them (Lakes, Rivers, Ocean, Caves, Wrecks) they are finally beyond repair.

That said, they look REALLLLLYYYY gay.

Agreed, my buddy ripped his after 50 or so dives (and this is the guy who meticulously folds, packs and washes his entire gear every time we dive, even if we are going out the next day)

Also, unless you have some serious hips, they are prone to falling down (or at least feeling like it)

I'd consider attaching pockets.

Divingniknaks · December 20th, 2005, 09:05 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Davey Willo)

Aaaah.. That's better, a picture of me looking all manly again... anyone laughs at my dry gloves though and they are in trouble

Thanks Phil, was that a great gig or what?!?

Sorry mate, wrong pic :D

But yep, thoroughly good gig. Are we doing another next year ?

Cheers

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December 20th, 2005, 07:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phil O(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 340	I've used them but not overly keen on them overall - see the post below on pockets What goes where - Pockets If you want to use them in warm climes they are ok but the quality is not great. I also found it better if I wore a weight belt to stop them falling around my ankles,as they draw-string is not that successful. There has been mention of them making you appear gay ... not really sure about that. Let me ask my dive partner .... Rick dear, any thoughts??? __________________ Phil

December 20th, 2005, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Meng_Tze(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK, SG, USA Posts: 91	Oh NO I would not be caught dead in those!! (see Willo's post). X-shorts (or any shorts of same disposition) clearly trespass on rule #6........ If I bend or die (left behind in a loooooong dark cave only to be found 3 months later) at least they wont laugh.... Stuck and sown pockets on three pairs of wetsuits and have factory fitted pockets on dry.

December 20th, 2005, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
JimC(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 18	Yes They work great, but fall apart quickly. I think mine had there first (of many) trips to a tailor around 75 dives. After about 400 dives with them (Lakes, Rivers, Ocean, Caves, Wrecks) they are finally beyond repair. That said, they look REALLLLLYYYY gay.

December 20th, 2005, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Davey Willo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 197	Wear x-shorts and you'll look as gay as a gay thing... look at my avatar..... <---- I'm normally a hairy arsed, deep voiced alpha male, but I pulled on those shorts to give the boys a photo opportunity and came over all camp and gay.... look at my avatar again... <--- that could be you that could Don't do it, buy stick on pockets and some neoprene glue.. your manliness depends on it.. Dave <ahem, in a much deeper voice> Dave!.....

December 20th, 2005, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Klatoo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 23	I use them for wetsuit single-tank diving, they come really handy if you have several wetsuits. Quality is not very good, the outer layer started tearing apart after a few dives. For serious dives, only use drysuit with permanent pockets. Enrique

December 20th, 2005, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
limeyx (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 708	Quote: (Originally Posted by JimC) Yes They work great, but fall apart quickly. I think mine had there first (of many) trips to a tailor around 75 dives. After about 400 dives with them (Lakes, Rivers, Ocean, Caves, Wrecks) they are finally beyond repair. That said, they look REALLLLLYYYY gay. Agreed, my buddy ripped his after 50 or so dives (and this is the guy who meticulously folds, packs and washes his entire gear every time we dive, even if we are going out the next day) Also, unless you have some serious hips, they are prone to falling down (or at least feeling like it) I'd consider attaching pockets.

December 20th, 2005, 09:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Quote: (Originally Posted by Davey Willo) Aaaah.. That's better, a picture of me looking all manly again... anyone laughs at my dry gloves though and they are in trouble Thanks Phil, was that a great gig or what?!? Sorry mate, wrong pic :D But yep, thoroughly good gig. Are we doing another next year ? Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com