Heavyweight Denim Championships 2013 - 2015 - Official Thread

[saintkeat]

HC-SF-110 NK x EH 01 4th month update.

 

Sorry I've been away so long fellas. Been swamped with work and HOF stuff. Anyways, repped all of you to make up for it if that counts for anything haha.

 

[Bobbo]

Stubborn bastards you have there Keat. How do they feel now you've worn them a few months?

[saintkeat]

Very comfortable. The handwoven aspect of it guarantees a loose weave that's both comfortable and airy.

Yea they're a lighter color to begin with, so unless the whiskers and combs turn completely white, it will be hard to see. Another reason is also because I went with a looser fit, so that combined with a loose weave and hardly any starch, makes creasing tough.

In my experience, denim fades become apparent at the 6 month mark. Still a ways to go. Good thing this is a 2 year contest eh?

Edited September 28, 2013 by saintkeat

[Max Power]

I took a walk in the sun today and met Dr. Pat (from Iron Heart Forum) by coincidence. Great guy! I'm on holidays next week, will hopefully bring some good pictures with me and wash my jeans afterwards.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 28, 2013 by Max Power

[Max Power]

Today:

 

[Noodle36]

Gave the MBB's a break today.  Wore my OG Roy's to work.  Spent the weekend in the yard getting it ready for winter.  Still undecided on giving them a second soak.  Did a detailed/ extended blow off with compressed air and removed a ton of built up dust etc.  They almost had a grey cast to them. 

Will post pics later in the week. 

[Highvoltage]

I've been wearing my MBBs harder the past few weeks, tons of painting, and general household maintenance as we are preparing to sell our house. We've already bought the new place(much bigger, has property, pool, 30x40" pole barn/workshop, 3 car garage...) so lots to do. I was apprehensive about possibly damaging my jeans, but my wife (who isn't into denim) reminded me that they should reflect the wearer's life, and that this was a pretty big time in our lives so I've been wearing them, no matter the task. It's been hard to get free time for pics, but I'll try my damnedest to get some up. I might give them their second wash as they've become a bit nasty from all the yard work.

[cander49]

7 months of wear, just got 5th wash.

 

Where I've been hanging out lately:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All pics taken on my cell phone, so they're even cooler in real life!

 

Will post more pics of the jeans soon.  I completed contest 3 a month ago and just haven't gotten around to uploading pics yet, so I'll do that soon too. Hah.

Edited October 1, 2013 by cander49

[Bobbo]

Loving that scenery! Thanks for sharing.

[Megatron1505]

Beautiful post, and your jean evo looks outstanding too.

 

Flo, always enjoy your picture posts.

[Highvoltage]

How mine look as of today:(long overdue)

Thanks for looking...I'll be much more active after next month

[FLDenim211]

You guys certainly do a number on your pocket stitchings.

[Highvoltage]

Yeah...I need to do some repairs, luckily I still have the kit that came with my DC4001s. My pocket knives always end up shredding the stitching. You should see my uniform pants(I use my blades a lot more at work), they get destroyed and replaced often.

[mange]

HC-SF-103 Smaurai S5000vx 25oz 15th anniv.

Two month update, not much progress but fades are slowly becoming visible.

 

 

 

[mandel9000]

I've been mostly absent (but lurking) during the past few months, mostly due to a rigorous work schedule during summer but also because I've, um, gained some weight, which has made my contest jeans a wee bit uncomfortable to wear. 

 

To make a long story short, I have several knee issues that prevented me from doing physical activity (again) this summer, and the extra weight always goes straight to my already quite substantial thighs. I was blissfully unaware of the weight gain until I switched from loose shorts to heavy denim when the temperature sank. 

 

Good news is I'm back on track and will be where I was before summer in no time, so expect an update soon. 

[mree]

Great update guys! Been quite busy with school starting and all so I probably won't be able to be very active. Will try to post some updates soon

[Megatron1505]

I'm in London for the day on Saturday wandering around the Best Of Britannia show for a few hours. I will have some free time for a couple of hours around 4pm if any London based Heavy Champs are feeling an impromptu beer?

[Slowitchu]

Damn, I also wanna live in London and just drink good beer all days.

[kevinwalks]

Are we expected to post our pictures here and in the pics only thread?  I just now realized that I may have been doing this wrong all along.

[okisan]

you can post pics wherever you want - but the pics thread is for pics only, no banter.

[JHC76]

It has been while since I had a chance to post...here are some challenge pics...

First...me in my Wrangler heading to a local jazzfest...

And on behalf of Fireburner...she made a horse doll out of raw denim pieces I had around..

[Danny @ Rivet & Hide]

I'm in London for the day on Saturday wandering around the Best Of Britannia show for a few hours. I will have some free time for a couple of hours around 4pm if any London based Heavy Champs are feeling an impromptu beer?

 

I was there last night and will be there today, Gav.

Unfortunately can't make it tomorrow as I've got a busy day at the workshop with appointments.

Enjoy. There are some great brands there and the Farmiloe building is a wonderful place for some good local beer whilst BoB is on.

[UkeNo]

Mega - I'll be there from mid-morning onward for a couple of hours.

Not sure if I'll still be there at 4pm, as I'm heading there directly from working tonight.

 

hopefully catch you. 

 

(NB. will not be wearing MBB, as came to work in my Roys - Doh!)

[Megatron1505]

I'll be there mid-morning dude, later afternoon was just my allotted "beer time".

 

I will also not be wearing my MBB's, as it's a business trip for me so I will be in Trophy and Jelado attire.

[UkeNo]

Good Stuff. 

 

I have a Masterson's shirt to show you in that case  

[boriori]

Wearing my new indigo dyed chucks from 3sixteen with my contest pair.

[Max Power]

Just a short teaser...will be back tomorrow with a huge load of outdoor shots from our short vacation.

[Megatron1505]

Really cool time spent today with Ukeno, old penfold, Graeme and Hectic. Thanks for the pleasant company and chat today guys.

[Max Power]

Back from some days off in Denmark. We had the best of times: picking mushrooms, being at the stormy sea, chopping wood and making fire, good cooking and so on. Currently trying to get back into normal life (and starting with washing my jeans). See you and have a great sunday!

Edited October 6, 2013 by Max Power

[Max Power]

Pt. II

Edited October 6, 2013 by Max Power