Ucraft "Xlite Rock Climbing Bouldering and Yoga Knickers ¾ Men's and Women's Capri Pants. Lightweight, Stretchy, Breathable
J**S
Probably great for yoga, but these are NOT built for rock climbing
PROS: These are comfortable and look nice. Fit-wise, I am 5'9", 160 lbs, and I wear 33 waist pants. Size medium in these pants fit me comfortably, although I'm guessing that sizing up to large would have been fine as well -- it just depends upon how loose you want your pants to be.CONS: I usually wear my bomb-proof Prana Stretch Zion climbing pants when I'm out on a crag, but I thought it might be nice to try these, since we were going to be climbing on a hot day in New River Gorge, WV and they looked light and comfortable. They were both of those things, but they didn't survive the crag. After two routes on the sandstone, the fabric was already shredding on one leg from contact with the rock.In summary -- probably great for yoga, MIGHT be functional in a climbing gym, but not recommended for actual rock climbing, in contrast to the title of the item, "Xlite Rock Climbing Bouldering and Yoga Knickers"
S**R
Happy with them overall
Earlier this year I bought the Graphite shorts that are totally grey. Happy with them overall, I just purchased the black graphite ones and actually think I like them even better. The Black ones have an elastic waste line like you would see on a heavy duty waist for a pair of boxer briefs. At first I thought it was weird but now I like it even better, although it doesn't have a draw string. I wear a 32 waist and it fits perfectly. Also another difference is the black ones have pockets that go all the way to the front seam. Unusual but I feel I like this design. The black material part is also a breathable synthetic material while the ones that are all grey seems to be a blend that is closer to natural fibers although still somewhat synthetic providing some elasticity. I am super picky about shorts I like to wear and these have been the best shorts I found so far. I think they come a bit lower that Id like below the knee for aesthetic judgement, though they are fine as most shorts come way to short.
A**A
Please note it's an European size!
Initially ordered small since in US it's just for me butt the pants I received were too tight (even though they could be used still). I checked labels and found the pants are produced in the Ukraine and has appropriate size scale. So I returned S and purchased M and it was fine.So please note: if you have "digital" size in the top of letter size fork it's better to order next one. (I.e M instead L) if you don't like super-tight fit.In general the pants are quite convenient for climbing gyms. Not sure it's the best choice for outdoor climbing since fabric is thin.
B**I
Good for yoga
I have two pairs that I bought about a month ago for doing yoga. I am rather slim--5'9" and 130 pounds--and for me the medium size fits perfectly. They never bind no matter what pose I'm in, yet they are not baggy. The cuffs fall just below the knees, which is what I was hoping for. The fabric is very thin, so I don't get hot like I do in some clingier yoga shorts that I own. At the same time, the fabric is quite sturdy and not at all sheer. There are two zip pockets--one on the left hip and the other on the outside of the right thigh. Some people might not like this placement, but I'm a lefty, so the layout is good if I wear them out on errands and want my wallet in the back pocket. Overall, these are well-made pants. All the seams are flawless, and the pocket zippers have these skinny little pulls that basically disappear. I've never noticed the zipper digging in when I'm down on the yoga mat. So far I have used each pair half a dozen times and washed them repeatedly. It's still early, but I think they'll hold up well. They are so comfortable that I find myself wearing them around the house. Highly satisfied with this purchase. For those who are interested, these are made in Ukraine.
L**L
Great summer climbing knicker
I purchased for climbing. Sizing is a bit weird; seems to be unisex sizing. I had to read reviews along with sizing page to figure out what size to get. Size x-small fit 21 yr old daughter 5’4” 110 lb size 2; fit perfect. Size small fit 16 yr old son 5’10” 135 lb size 29 waist. Size small was too tight for husband who has a 30 waist; medium probably would have worked. He didn’t care for them because the are a thin fabric with elastic waist. Kids loved them.Fabric is very thin perfect for warm weather climbing. Love the knicker style to protect the knees. Would love to see similar knicker style for cool weather climbing in a thicker fabric with a waistband and zipper. Also more color options that are not bright fluorescent colors. We went with the only non-fluorescent option; grey.
R**2
Excellent climbing knickers
The biggest credit you can give these is that you don't know they are there. What I mean by this is that they don't encumber movement in any way and are very light. I use them for rock climbing and so far they have been flawless. There is some good stretch to the material which is a big plus. The two upper pockets are not really useful with a climbing harness on but when rock climbing there shouldn't be anything in your pockets anyways. There is a small zipper pocket on the right leg for smaller items as well. From slab to ceiling climbing they are a win. Much better than athletic shorts which tend to move and creep up over the course of a climbing session. For the price they also beat out a lot of other brands climbing pants with no sacrifice in quality. After almost three months and multiple washes they still look like new. Very likely to purchase more and have multiple pairs.
G**R
As a gift, not enough time given for exchange.
I bought these for my son for his birthday. He tried them on yesterday, they didn't fit, and now it says that the return window is closed. Very disappointed. I need to return them, there's nothing wrong with them, and you've closed the return window. Not cool...I just want to exchange the large for a 2xl.. I bought it early to prepare for his birthday.They've since told me that they don't have a larger size, but are being evasive about how to return them...
M**N
Five Stars
I love my light-weight climbing trousers/shorts and they are very hard wearing and comfortable
E**O
Sehr weiche und leichte Hose
Ich trage sie bei 85cm Hüftumfang die Größe S und würde sagen, dass dies absolute Obergrenze ist. Ich denke M wäre auch gut gewesen.Die Beine sind nicht sonderlich weit, aber die Hose ist etwas strechy.Die Hose ist sehr sehr leicht
A**E
Beweglichkeit gut, Preis ok.
Gut zum Bouldern, schränkt Bewegung nicht ein. Preis ist im Vergleich zu manch anderen Hosen in dieser Länge zum Bouldern oder klettern nicht überteuert.
E**I
Good stuff
Very comfortable, good anatomic fit and lots of pockets. I use this for indoor climbing. In the past I used synthetic long trousers but was always a bit sweaty after climbing. With this Ucraft pair I never use anyting else.
A**R
Happily what I needed.
Has held up to gym climbing, pockets have been as good as hoped, waist tie doesn't come undone, gives me a good balance between not having a pair of shorts get bunched up in my harness, and not having long legs get caught in a heel hook.
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