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Re: [RC] tights vs. breeches - merryben

 BEcky and I rode most of our first couple of thousand miles in breeches and English boots.  When we switched to breeches with over the calf tube socks and running shoes and finally to other footwear and tights............mb
 
 
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From: greymare56@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: ems4life24@xxxxxxxxxxx; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] tights vs. breeches

I would not, personally, want to distance ride in breeches...most I have seen have fairly unstrechable waistlines with belt loops and zippers....and breeches are also often short (end mid calf)....so that you can wear tall boots....can have deerskin or suede knee patches or full seat....
 
Tights, on the other hand, are more stretchy all over...stretchy, comfortable elastic waistbands...(can pull down quickly to pee on trail!)....go to bottom of ankle, someitmes with foot arch elastic to keep from riding up...and, in the case of my favorites, Carousel tights, have lightly padded knees and seat.  Also, often no inner seams....
 
These are all generalization, of course.
Karen
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Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 12:02 AM
Subject: [RC] tights vs. breeches

I have a quick question for everyone: what's the difference between riding breeches and tights?  I've only rode in breeches so I'm clueless.  Also is one better than the other? Once again thanks


Sandra
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Replies
[RC] tights vs. breeches, sandra bommert
Re: [RC] tights vs. breeches, Karen Sullivan