denim for skating

[350poundhotcakes]

^thanks for the heads up man. im just starting out skating, so i need to know what kind of damage is going to be done to my jeans. i think im gonna pick up some knee pads and wrist guards, and probably a full face helmet just to be safe.

i am fully aware as to what skating does to jeans...ive been doing it for over 10 years now.

BALDERDASH.

[Handlethevibe]

Quote: ^thanks for the heads up man. im just starting out skating, so i need to know what kind of damage is going to be done to my jeans. i think im gonna pick up some knee pads and wrist guards, and probably a full face helmet just to be safe.

Nah dude, chill on the pads. Only use them if you goto a park that requires them. A major part of skating is getting scars and getting your face fucked and bloodied up.

[Parker669]

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[cant_sleep]

its true, getting bashed and bloodied skating is like a rite of passage you might say. cant be wearing a suit of armor out skating, thats just not gnarly. plus all that gear is going to weigh you down and make you sweat like a gorilla in a gorilla suit. and getting hurt is all part of the fun.

[350poundhotcakes]

...i was kidding, read the last bit of the reply.

BALDERDASH.

[cant_sleep]

sorry for ruining the funny, man. i have a small brain, plus im on drugs. forgive me

[350poundhotcakes]

no worries...i just found it amusing that the kid decided to tell me what skating will do to my jeans, as if i didnt know. i think everyone knows what skating will do to a pair of jeans, whether or not theyve ever skated in their life. crazy kids.

BALDERDASH.

[angrypork]

I really don't have a specific pair for skating but I think I'm gonna set aside my STF 501s for that now. I skated in them this past Saturday. Mind you they are washed so they're kinda slim but they were still great for skating. I got some good wear marks too.

[atariswede]

volcoms appleyard or rowley jean is your best bet in my opinion. its got a crotch gusset so there is loads of manouverability in the legs. washes are not that great though.

http://www.volcom.com/eCom/products.asp?LineID=20&catID=1&typeID=3&sid=

[cheapmuthafukr]

looks like volcom is getting into the selvege thing too...... even comes raw

http://www.volcom.com/eCom/product_detail.asp?LineID=20&catID=1&typeID=3&prodID=6154&snowType=&sid=

denim is the new crack

Edited by cheapmuthafukr on Feb 21, 2006 at 11:59 AM

[atariswede]

yeah totally. they even have a super tight tapered leg model, the 2x4. looks quite nice in the raw or DIY as they call it, supposedly you get a washes, spraping etc instuction book with them?

[cant_sleep]

black barts are the best imo, just the right amound of leg room, lots of crotch room, straight leg. the best washes are the 65s or 70s wash. 72s wash has spandex in it. dirt wash is crap. the new vintage wash sucks. try to find old black barts on ebay if u want vintage wash. i have yet to try any of them in the do-it-yourself raw denim.

[cant_sleep]

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Edited by cant_sleep on Feb 21, 2006 at 03:54 PM

[M.O.A]

just skate in whatever jeans you feel comfortable in. I skate in my nudies and my apc's just make sure that the crotch isnt too low or it may teat from abrasion. I would say go with a pair of slim jims/kims if thats your style, and if its not cop some 501.s....it really doesnt matter

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[dasczx]

I skated in edwin e-functions, really light but strong denim.

[cant_sleep]

i dunno if u would want to skate in them, but krew's premium jeans are pretty good. the K751s have a super low rise, like 10 inches, which i dont like. i get a pants boner with em. not a very good waist fit somehow. and theyre not as relaxed as they are stated to be. more of a regular fit. but theyre good quality japanese denim. the K790s are awesome, italian slub denim in a cool streaky blue oil wash, and the rise is low but not ridiculously so.

[cant_sleep]

i like how that kixslf guy skates in his expensive designer jeans, then says "yah man, just wear whatever, it doesnt matter", it doesnt matter but he makes sure to list off and recommend jeans for him, hahah

[obsessis]

i guess i don't exactly see what's wrong.... he said he skates in his everyday jeans, basically to just wear whatever you normally do and don't go buy a special pair. i know what you are getting at, i think, but it didn't come off like namedropping to me.

[drofhiphopology]

i skate in my 501stfs or anumerics (10 bucks) or elwoods which i should break out.

i got hip hop hangin in head heavy

[M.O.A]

thank you. thats exactly what im saying. I said it doesnt matter what jeans you wear. wear jeans.

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[350poundhotcakes]

kixslf...im glad to hear you dont change your jeans when you go skate. i like expensive denim, i like skating. i always have my shoes and skateboard in my car, so i dont feel like changing jeans when i find a cool spot if im just driving around. thats the point...get jeans i can wear all the time, but i can wear to skate too.

what have you found to be good for skating? i managed to rip the crotch on some older edwins on a backlip...ripped clean open as i was sliding haha. so what do you reccommend for something that might hold up better to movement/has a bit of a stretch to it? like i said, i want something to wear, not something to skate in exclusively, so fuck all these people telling me to change jeans when i want to skateboard.

BALDERDASH.

[eastcoastrider27]

Fuck designer jeans for skateboading, I wear designer spandex when I skate.

Mad flexibility!

Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado

[Caps Lock]

Gap Easy Fit is a nice cut for skateboarding, if you like a more looser fit; try the relaxed cut. Gap's stuff is relatively cheap with their sale rack.

[polly7]

so i shoudnt wear knee pads

[350poundhotcakes]

^ you dont get it...im not explaining any more.

dont be so original with your username next time. you come up with that one all on your own?

BALDERDASH.

[cheapmuthafukr]

bump....

ive changed my tune since my last post.

you should skate in your high dollar japanese jeans. seriously. look at my canes. look at my cmf... good denim can take the beating.

[startmeup]

nudie ssk. i only skate in my ssk, but then again, i only skate on vert and in pools. their tight, but the 2%elastane makes a world of difference.