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These Hiking shorts are designed to take the strong Rooster Hike Pads (sold seperately) that not only allow the sailor to experience pain free hiking, but more importantly, if the sailor concentrates on keeping the inboard end of the pad as close as possible to horizontal then the outboard end is equally more horizontal which helps you increase your leverage and gives more freeboard over the water - the sailor can sail the boat flatter which is faster!
Our Classic range of Hike Shorts have set the standard for hikers in the sailing industry for many years and will continue to be as popular as ever. However, as no two sailors are the same shape or size, we wanted to give the sailor more choice. The Rooster Pro range of Hikers have removable pads (available in Four different sizes) so that you can decide just where you would like the Pads need to sit. The more comfortable you are whilst hiking then the faster you will go! The pads simply attach with Velcro to the inner lining of the hikers.
Steve Cockerill has a long femur to height ratio - so He uses small Pro Hikers - and Medium Pads. He is 78Kg and 5'8". Generally ladies have a shorter femur than men which is why we have produced an XS pad - and a range of shorter versions. The 'S' version are all about 2" shorter on the leg length.  Short versions are still 3/4 length - but are 2" shorter in femur (thigh bone) length. 
Positioning the pads can be done by putting the pads in a plastic sleeve, so allowing you to put them into the correct position without the velcro getting in the way - then removing the plastic sleeve to fix them in place. You still may find that you need to move the pads again for ultimate comfort. We suggest that you mark the position of the pads once you have found the ideal position. I find that the fabric on the inside of the hiking shorts has enough memory of the pads position to help replacing the pad correctly. These really are the ultimate hikers but if your worried about positioning the pads, why not take a look at our 'Classic' range with fixed battens.

Shown in the picture Andrew Murdoch with a Rooster Hot Top
Use Rooster Lycra Shorts to give you the right amount of grip and slip and prevent damage to your neoprene from an abrasive deck.

Size Guide

Pro Hiker Shorts Pad Size Guide

Pro Hike Short sizeXSSMLXL
Weight (kg)
5565758595
Suggested Pad Size
(Optional)
XS or SMMLL

Rooster 3/4 Hike Length Hike Sorts Size Chart

  1.2m1.37m1.52m1.6m1.67m1.75m1.83m1.9mGiant
  4'4'6"5'5'3"5'6"5'9"6'6'3"Giant
40kg
6st 4lb
XXXSXXSXXSXSXS----
45kg
7st 1lb
XXXSXXSXSXSXSXS---
50kg
7st 12lb
XXSXXSXSXSXSXS---
55kg
8st 9lb
 XXSXSXSXSXS---
60kg
9st 6lb
 XSXSXSXSXSSS-
65kg
10st 3lb
  SSSSSS-
70kg
11st
  SSSSSSS
75kg
11st 11lb
  SSSSSSS
80kg
12st 8lb
  MMMMS - MS - MS - M
85kg
13st 5lb
  -MMMMMS - M
90kg
14st 2lb
  -MMMMM - LM - L
95kg
14st 13lb
  --LLLLL
100kg
15st 10lb
  --LLLLXL
105kg
16st 7lb
  --LXLXLXLXL
110kg
17st 5lb
  --XLXLXLXLXL

The above chart is a guide to the size of hiking shorts that you will need for your particular
build, where there is a choice between two sizes it is better to opt for the smaller size as
these will give less movement between you and the boat.

For the shorter, heavier sailors (you know who you are) the three quarter length shorts with the short leg option will be best unless your legs are particularly long in relation to your height!

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