In reply to UKC Gear:
Got a project in a sensitive or banned climbing area? Like secret agent style concealed stuff? Worried about getting your gear confiscated by airport security? Like breaking and entering? Really fat and need a >20KN rated belt?
In reply to UKC Gear: This is bizarre, and really, is it necessary? Maybe this is the future! However I do think if they were really going all out they would maybe integrate a chalk bag back pocket or something, even if its just so you look like you're groping your bum mid climb.
'Is that a rope in your trousers or are you just happy to see me?'
In reply to UKC Gear:
No joke, I spoke to Mammut about them. They actually plan on releasing a female skort version as well.
I first saw them at the end of last year being worn Cedric Lachat and Sean McColl at a lead climbing comp (streamed live). The MC said "what the hell, that bloke is climbing without a harness" before being informed about the shorts.
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