How long should shorts be? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2006-05-30, 09:17 AM

Nicks comment in another thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

And the bright yellow jumpsuit sure was nicer on the eyes then the short-shorts of the following day.

got me thinking about a discussion I had about this over the weekend and figured I'd throw it out for discussion.

IMHO the reason to where shorts is to stay cool, and comfortable in the heat of summer while allowing free movement of the legs, etc.

Personally, I prefer mid thigh length. Most of the currently available ones are a bit long for my taste. The ones that go to the knee and below are just silly in my opinion.

While I am not a big fan of short-shorts, I don't see a big problem with them as long as parts remian contained. The certainly meet the functional requirements.

bruspeed · 2006-05-30, 09:27 AM

To around the top of the knee, MAYBE a little lower. I don't want to see hairy man thighs, or anyones satchel.

At the same time, no gansta shorts/pants that look like huge flood pants.

MPREZIV · 2006-05-30, 09:28 AM

At least 6 inches below the center line of my knee-cap!

I can't do shorts at mid thigh, and although no-one here will ever see this, I'm sure you all appreciate it to some degree. It's not something you want to see...

A1337STI · 2006-05-30, 09:39 AM

For basketball i'm best off with shorts that do not cover my knees at all. for style i prefer them to cover my knees. although i ended up with non basketball shorts that don't cover the knees and basketball shorts that do.

oh well.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-05-30, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

While I am not a big fan of short-shorts, I don't see a big problem with them as long as parts remian contained. The certainly meet the functional requirements.

Short-shorts are never okay on a man. Any violators in the Reno area will be enlisted in "Dangle's Dirty Dozen".

A1337STI · 2006-05-30, 09:54 AM

I will not ask you why you keep photos of officer Dangle on the ready ...

Nick Koan · 2006-05-30, 10:32 AM

Yes, Jim Dangle's plum smugglers are not acceptable in my opinion. I'm personally okay with just above the kneecaps when working out, and at or below for wearing around casually.

Personally, though, I hate shorts and never wear them casually. I prefer the Columbian drug lord looking thin white pants above shorts for reducing leg heat. Direct sun + my white and hairy legs == everyone pays the consequences.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-05-30, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1337STI

I will not ask you why you keep photos of officer Dangle on the ready ...

Google is the one keeping them at the ready. Should come in handy the next time you look for some internet man-lovin.

sperry · 2006-05-30, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Yes, Jim Dangle's plum smugglers are not acceptable in my opinion. I'm personally okay with just above the kneecaps when working out, and at or below for wearing around casually.

Personally, though, I hate shorts and never wear them casually. I prefer the Columbian drug lord looking thin white pants above shorts for reducing leg heat. Direct sun + my white and hairy legs == everyone pays the consequences.

I wish I could find shorts at or just below the kneecaps... but when you're 6'4", it doesn't matter how oversized you buy 'em they're never long enough. Once you hit 36's, they just get wider and not longer.

dknv · 2006-05-30, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

The ones that go to the knee and below are just silly in my opinion.

Those that go below are called capris. (Oh - that's for girls, I guess.

) So, you are specifically referring to the male gender, and in the oudoors environment...right?

sperry · 2006-05-30, 01:13 PM

The guy in line in front of me at Del Taco today had shorts that *started* below the bottom of Lt. Dangel's nut-huggers. I'm not sure what keeps up pants that are sagged that low... maybe they're velcro'd to his exposed boxers.

Either way, shorts worn like that are still better than short-shorts on a guy.

Nick Koan · 2006-05-30, 01:15 PM

Capris also taper to fit the leg, most shorts don't.

Oh, and according to that one guy at that one event early in the season, capris aren't just for girls anymore.

A1337STI · 2006-05-30, 01:43 PM

If you have large enough thighs and tie the draw string just right they will sag below your waist, but they won't fall off.

Dean · 2006-05-30, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

Those that go below are called capris. (Oh - that's for girls, I guess.

) So, you are specifically referring to the male gender, and in the oudoors environment...right?

Yes. I fear this thread would quickly become NWS if we asked about short lengths for girls/women/ladies/females.

Nick Koan · 2006-05-30, 02:00 PM

Because at that point, the minimum acceptable length goes all the way to 0.

A1337STI · 2006-05-30, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Because at that point, the acceptable length goes all the way to 0.

Pure Genius!

JonnydaJibba · 2006-05-30, 03:20 PM

Shouldn't it be: How short should shorts be?

Dean · 2006-05-30, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Shouldn't it be: How short should shorts be?

No.

sp00ln · 2006-05-30, 03:51 PM

The shorts I'm wearing right now go past my knees. Not by much, but they do. I think I can pull these off though - They're Abercrombie and I'm still in my 20's

Kevin M · 2006-05-30, 04:50 PM

What about Jorts?

cody · 2006-05-30, 06:18 PM

I've got a drawer full of jeans just waiting for cut-offs to come back in to style.

Nick Koan · 2006-05-30, 06:26 PM

You, uh, want to give me some advanced warning when that shit goes down?

cody · 2006-05-30, 06:43 PM

Sure, what's your waist size? I have plenty to go around.

Nick Koan · 2006-05-30, 07:13 PM

Nah, it ain't like that son. I want a warning to get out of dodge, not a warning to come join the party.

cody · 2006-05-30, 07:38 PM

You wanna come to the...party...with the pants?

2006-05-30, 09:27 AM	#2
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	To around the top of the knee, MAYBE a little lower. I don't want to see hairy man thighs, or anyones satchel. At the same time, no gansta shorts/pants that look like huge flood pants. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2006-05-30, 09:28 AM	#3
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	At least 6 inches below the center line of my knee-cap! I can't do shorts at mid thigh, and although no-one here will ever see this, I'm sure you all appreciate it to some degree. It's not something you want to see... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-05-30, 09:39 AM	#4
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	For basketball i'm best off with shorts that do not cover my knees at all. for style i prefer them to cover my knees. although i ended up with non basketball shorts that don't cover the knees and basketball shorts that do. oh well. __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-05-30, 09:54 AM	#6
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	I will not ask you why you keep photos of officer Dangle on the ready ... __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-05-30, 10:32 AM	#7
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yes, Jim Dangle's plum smugglers are not acceptable in my opinion. I'm personally okay with just above the kneecaps when working out, and at or below for wearing around casually. Personally, though, I hate shorts and never wear them casually. I prefer the Columbian drug lord looking thin white pants above shorts for reducing leg heat. Direct sun + my white and hairy legs == everyone pays the consequences. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-30, 01:13 PM	#11
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	The guy in line in front of me at Del Taco today had shorts that started below the bottom of Lt. Dangel's nut-huggers. I'm not sure what keeps up pants that are sagged that low... maybe they're velcro'd to his exposed boxers. Either way, shorts worn like that are still better than short-shorts on a guy. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-05-30, 01:15 PM	#12
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Capris also taper to fit the leg, most shorts don't. Oh, and according to that one guy at that one event early in the season, capris aren't just for girls anymore. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-30, 01:43 PM	#13
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	If you have large enough thighs and tie the draw string just right they will sag below your waist, but they won't fall off. __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-05-30, 02:00 PM	#15
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Because at that point, the minimum acceptable length goes all the way to 0. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2006-05-30 at 02:10 PM.

2006-05-30, 03:20 PM	#17
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Shouldn't it be: How short should shorts be? __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-05-30, 03:51 PM	#19
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	The shorts I'm wearing right now go past my knees. Not by much, but they do. I think I can pull these off though - They're Abercrombie and I'm still in my 20's __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2006-05-30, 04:50 PM	#20
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	What about Jorts? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-05-30, 06:18 PM	#21
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I've got a drawer full of jeans just waiting for cut-offs to come back in to style. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-30, 06:26 PM	#22
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	You, uh, want to give me some advanced warning when that shit goes down? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-30, 06:43 PM	#23
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Sure, what's your waist size? I have plenty to go around. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-30, 07:13 PM	#24
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Nah, it ain't like that son. I want a warning to get out of dodge, not a warning to come join the party. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-30, 07:38 PM	#25
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	You wanna come to the...party...with the pants? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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