Heavyweight Denim Championships 2013 - 2015 - Official Thread

[Max Power]

Seeing stuff like that makes me glad every time that I don't have croth issues on any pair. Doesn't it feel strange when you move or sit down?

[zwer]

The thighs on my MBBs are pretty roomy so I don't really notice the extra material. Not sure this repair would work on a tighter pair, like my Samurai 710s

[mpukas]

I've never had crotch damage like that on a pair of jeans. Never even seen it until I started hanging around denim forums. What causes it? 

[mpukas]

double post

Edited March 15, 2014 by mpukas

[ColdStorage]

A lot of factors can contribute to crotch wearing out first like extreme downsizing, lack of wash/soak, use (like riding a bike), or (in the case of Zwer) just your body type.

 

Short answer is, it's a hight stress point and therefore usually one of the first things to go.

[cander49]

Yeah, yeah, another post so soon, but I just gave them their 9th wash (at 12.5 months) and liked how they were looking, so here're a few more photos. Interestingly, they shrunk more than normal in the dryer this time (size 31, waist now measuring 30"). This is great, considering that I'm about 8 pounds lighter than I was at the start of the competition, thanks to cleaning up my diet for the sake of my competitive marathoning.

They've made a lot of progress over the last 4 months, largely thanks to the fact that they've gone skiing 44 times since mid-November.

Oh, and color is pretty accurate here.

Edited March 16, 2014 by cander49

[Max Power]

I know how crazy everybody was about fanya's pair, but this is by far my favorite. Makes me think of washing my pair again. Any chance to get some close up shots?

Edited March 16, 2014 by Max Power

[cander49]

Thanks! Yeah, sure, what do you want to see?

[Bobbo]

Since I had some nice weather I went for a walk. Right next door to my flat I have the local football stadium Behrn Arena where the top two teams in town play. Örebro SK for the boys and Karlslunds IF for the ladies. The season is just starting with the cups here in Sweden. Really looking forward to see some (low quality) games.
 

 

Stadsparken is about 5 minutes away from my place. It's the biggest park in the city and finally getting greener by the minute.
 

 

I thought I'd show you guys Wadköping which is the oldest part of Örebro. Unfortunately my phone died just after taking this photo from a far. Oh the unintentional cliffhanger.

 

 

And to celebrate the upcoming halfway mark a pic from the balcony with the contest-tee.
 

 

Cheers heavy champs!

[Max Power]

Thanks! Yeah, sure, what do you want to see?

 

I'd love to see the area round the combs and thighs, as I love the marbles in that places.

[Netleyhunter]

Nice looking pair there cander49!

[Max Power]

Gave my pair a wash yesterday and had to restitch a good amount of the hem on both sides. And I've done that so many times meanwhile that I don't care much for the look of it. One of those moments I wish Samurai would use stronger threads, especially as the hem is a bitch to sew by hand.

[Bobbo]

^ I've yet to restitch my hem but I've done a good amount of my inseams and shared your thoughts. It's nice with the authenticy of 100% cotton threads but I'd gladly welcome the durability of polycore.
 

Though my denim wardrobe begs the differ....100% cotton threads all over the damn place.

[cander49]

I'd love to see the area round the combs and thighs, as I love the marbles in that places.

Sure, I'll try to remember when I get home tonight!

[HoustonChris]

It's nice with the authenticy of 100% cotton threads but I'd gladly welcome the durability of polycore.

 

Just out of curiosity, why do you consider cotton thread more authentic?  Poly thread has been widely used in jeans for the last 50+ years.  I've never understood that philosophy, unless the jeans are something really old fashioned, like a model with a cinch back and suspender buttons.

[saintkeat]

Well for the sake of argument, twill fabric has existed since the ancient Egyptians in 4000 B.C. Going by that, you could say 100% cotton threads are more "authentic/period/historical".

[Bobbo]

Just out of curiosity, why do you consider cotton thread more authentic?  Poly thread has been widely used in jeans for the last 50+ years.  I've never understood that philosophy, unless the jeans are something really old fashioned, like a model with a cinch back and suspender buttons.

To be honest I didn't know poly thread had been around for so long. But if that's the case then I wonder why so many companies stick with 100% cotton?

[Netleyhunter]

Finally got out to get some pictures of the N&F 32oz beasts. Not much development from the last time, with winter being so cold this year not really doing much and I was away in Barbados for two weeks. No way I could wear 32oz jeans in 34C weather with very high humidity! So whatever, here are some fit pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 19, 2014 by Netleyhunter

[Megatron1505]

WOW! Some amazing updates recently. I think this contest is going to produce some of the most incredible faded denim that anyone has ever seen, huge thanks to everyone still rocking their jeans hard.

[nizzel55]

Bha! I am kind of pissed that I did not join in this competition. I thought about it at the time but decided not to. Do not know why.

I am however having a lot of fun just following this thread. Good discussions and beautiful pictures. I will join the next competition if there will be one.

Edited March 19, 2014 by nizzel55

[Megatron1505]

There will most certainly be one, however it will be.......different.

[Netleyhunter]

There will most certainly be one, however it will be.......different.

 

There will only be a super heavy weight division! Only 32oz and up!

[fanya]

Awesome spring day so a couple pics to celebrate (I don't think I've done a fit pic in 6+ months)




 

 

[el_toro]

HC-SF-91

 

S610LX

-march 2014-

 

 

 

 

 

 

[FLDenim211]

Next time around it will be Samurai for me....I am so upset after my friend just ordered his pair of 710s.  I do still love my Beatle Busters to death but the texture just can't compete

[Megatron1505]

I wore Samurai in HWDC1, I'm not sure that the Busters can't compete more that they are very different denims. No doubt many Samurai denims have a much richer texture, but that only counts if that's what you like personally.

Variety is the spice of life.

[bradl]

Toro, those are stunning... Brb while I go through my sams in the wash a few times to look like that.

[Xstan]

update 23/03/2014

 

[cander49]

Sure, I'll try to remember when I get home tonight!

Sorry, 4 days late!  The color in these isn't as good (my cell phone camera seems finicky), but you get an idea of the details.

 

 

 

 

 

Above right photo is probably the most accurate of this whole batch.

 

 

 

 

Last one is just for you, Max.

 

As for activity updates, my jeans got their 46th day of skiing for the season today.  I'll also be buying a ticket to take them to Tanzania to climb Mt Kilimanjaro within a month or so (trip will be in August).  I'm pretty sure that will put some good memories into them!

Edited March 23, 2014 by cander49

[everyinchofgod]

I wore Samurai in HWDC1, I'm not sure that the Busters can't compete more that they are very different denims. No doubt many Samurai denims have a much richer texture, but that only counts if that's what you like personally.

Variety is the spice of life.

I also wore Samurai's the first time around, and while Samurai's texture is wonderful and contributes greatly to their fantastic fading characteristics, every time I put on my Busters I'm reminded just how great IH's "boring" 21 oz denim is. It's just a totally different experience-- so much richer and more luxurious in look and feel, it's almost sensual. I love Samurai's denim, IH's denim, and PBJ's denim equally. Variety is indeed the spice of life.