Competition: Heavyweight Denim Championship Of The World 2011/12

[Megatron1505]

Kiya, the start date has always been February 1st for the last entrants, jeans must be ordered by this date to enter, and worn from 1st December 2010 at the earliest.

As for the offer of prizes, wow man, just wow. I would be stoked about that, great generosity, however I hope you understand if we give people some time to air their thoughts on it. I think some people might have concerns about sponsorship, but I sincerely hope not as I think this generous offer could "up the game" to the next level.

Thougts please contestants...

[Max Power]

I like the ´prizes (who doesn't)? A big thank you to all supporters so far.

We'll trust everyone to judge fair and this should do it. The only thing, when it comes to such awards: we should clearly define and write down how the judging will take place, for example if each judge names the three top pairs or makes a ranking from 1-3 (or 1-30) giving that much points.

[laxlife1234]

Fuck. In 2 years I still can't drink. Any other options for those that can't?

And wow. That's a nice prize! I never even knew there would be prizes, that is a great and generous offer, and I thank you for giving us all such generosity!

[Max Power]

^you can. But you're not allowed to

[SwedeAlex]

Kiya: Wow! That´s an awesome thing to do! And I think it adds flavor to the competition as well.

Having a prize except for e-glory takes this championship to the next level and will certainly draw attention to it.

[laxlife1234]

^you can. But you're not allowed to

I'm pretty sure if I look 21+ its possible cause some places don't ID, I've seen themnot do that before. Time to start growing a beard to make me look older....

[beatle]

getting drunk with Kiya - hell of a prize

[ThinFinn]

I'm totally into this overture from kiya...

and thx a lot in advacnce!

already feeling the headache from all those beers we had k. !

[Forbidden]

May I suggest a judging system? Each judge can pick out their ten favorite pairs and then the other judges will give points from 1 to 100 to each of those ten. The 3 pairs with the highest points wins.

[Megatron1505]

We'll sort a judging system later, for now we just need to know if everyone is cool with Kiyas offer, and if there are any concerns how best to address and hopefully remedy them. But, yes if there are to be actual prizes then we will need a transparent judging system.

[Forbidden]

Well, as much as I enjoy winning prizes. I for one find that a t-shirt and/or a keychain is enough of a prize. I thought this was supposed to be laid back in the first place? I don't mind winning titles though.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I don't let kiya cutting my beloved jeans in little pieces. That's the only reason I refuse to win this thing...otherwise you kids won't stand a chance

[ThinFinn]

I think we shouldn't talk about a "judging system" at this point cuz i think two years are time enough to sort out the right system for this kinda contest...and let's save some subjects for debate when there isn't much going on in here (if this will ever be the case some day!)

first thing we should do is to talk about the shirts (when jimmy or anyone else comes up with an proposal!) and the prices...

[Megatron1505]

It was originally meant to be a laid back, just for fun contest, which was (and is) fine with me. However, I'm not going to moan about the direction it has taken either, as most people seem to be pretty excited about it.

For my 2 pence (cents) worth of opinion, I think we should go with the flow of how the contest has evolved, if you're just in it for fun (like me) then just be in it for fun.... But you might also have a chance of winning a title, with a really cool belt, or some other great prizes. That's how it sits with me.

[Max Power]

True that. I don't account on winning and don't think I will. Like I wrote earlier, it's about the fun and if you get a nice tee as souvenir and to show-off: even better. Wether there are prizes or not, is not important for me. But who would refuse getting one? I certainly won't.

[laxlife1234]

I think it is nice that he offered one, and it isn't a bad prize, but I doubt I will win it. The reason I joined the contest was cause it was laid back, I like how there is all this new stuff coming up, but I just want to really beat the shit out of 2 pairs of jeans and be dedicated to them and none others... well, 1 lightweight pair just for when its 105 in NY again. But the real prize I would assume is the satisfaction knowing that you have a terrific pair of faded jeans, and that you just completed a 2 year contest!! Thats 730 days (If my math is correct).

[Megatron1505]

Number 1 reporting with initial, post first soak, fit pics...

[elclintor]

#25 checking in

Pre soak pic for my IH666S.

This was done in a rush, so please forgive my uneven cuffs.

They are still wet so post soak pics later today hopefully!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@Gav: Going for a hem or leave them cuffed?

Still a bit excess material around the thighs but will settle, I'm sure

[Megatron1505]

I'm leaving them cuffed, oldskool style. I'm giving them a couple of weeks breaking in period for the remaining hipflare to go, or I'll just hot wash them.

edit : to be fair I dont actually mind a bit of excess material in that region, my favourite cut has always been the 501 55's with the anti fit seat, but it could do with settling down a bit more.

[ThinFinn]

@Gav:

I'd leave'em as they are cuz imo there's still a bit shrinkage in them and i do love cuffs ...

[Megatron1505]

I'm a cuff fan, and I think Samurais in particular were made to be cuffed. Thanks for your comments my teutonic brethren.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

ThinFinn is right...there is still some shrinkage left.

Yeah some of Samurai's fits are meant to be cuffed. Especially the S510 cut but also the S5000 looks good cuffed.

[Max Power]

@elclintor: love the skull, suits your patch

@gav+ elclintor: nice fits - both.

[Obbigood]

Love your style, Mega! and the supreme T-shirt....LOL, so matching to our theme.

Looking forward for more, Sir.

@elclintor, nice pre soak, the post soak should be even more fitting

[.5amazing]

I like Kiya's idea for prizes.

[Stacks]

+1 for prizes

+1 for transparent judging system determined by the halfway point

-1 for anyone who is already saying they aren't going to win. First round knockouts the lot of ya.

[Megatron1505]

We all win a pair of awesome faded denim, some of you greedy buggers are trying for two pairs.

[PeterParker]

Anybody else glad that yo_mj isn't competing in the contest (yet!)

IH634SR

Worn ninety times.

[Atzec]

the pig got delivered today. i´ll have to work till tomorrow morning. pics asap.

can´t wait to get home....