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Howdy all,

Following on from the "what pants" thread. I've after a hi-top bib pant, but most of them are skinny mountaineery types and I wouldn't mind something a just a wee bit more steezy.

The Burton AK Skid and Idiom hi-top look like they fit the bill, but I've not seen them in the flesh. How does the sh1t flap work? I can't make it out from the photos.

Anyone got a pair? Do they keep the snow out? Photo's would be ace!

The Northface free thinker pants I looked at last year had a flap too, but it put me off what was otherwise a great piece of kit: top of the range fabric, but this completely un-waterproof zip across the back with a little flap over it that would trap snow where it would melt and come straight through the zip.

For the record, I'm not really that bothered about having a drop seat, it's just that they see to be part of the bib pant deal. And you never know...

Thanks loads for any help,

Ed

The Theta bib from Arc'teryx isnt that tight. I tried on a Large the other day, and it fit me quite all right and I felt it was just loose enough. Large-tall is possibly even a tad better. Just for comparison I tried a Medium and that was what youd prob call "skinny mountaineer type". I looked like some skiier or w/e.

But anyway, if you find a good size of those pants they might work for you too. Just a tip. Might be worth a try. Im quite set on a pair of 'em myself.

oh yah. good point. I know Arc'Teryx, and I think maybe Marmot and a few others offer a short and tall version as well as the regular length. so if you are a medium, maybe a short large would be an appropriate baggy fit for you. the only hard part would be finding a place that has a selection of the short sizes...

Shep