Thread: Shorts in the pits?
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Unread 12-03-2016, 19:55
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Re: Shorts in the pits?
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Originally Posted by Phoenix Spud View Post
Shorts are definitely allowed in Sydney - with outside temperatures approaching 90 degrees (F), it would be dangerous to make everyone wear long pants!
But remember especially when in Australia, that long pants can prevent/ reduce the depth to which snakes and also Redbacks can bite you on the leg. Also long pants are especially useful for sun protection. Australia has been having some problems with depletion of the Ozone layer in recent years, so protection from UV radiation is important in Sydney.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7nocIenCYg

There are plenty of long pant options which are breathable, in Australia there are lots of long pants aimed at Trades people which are designed to be as breathable as possible while still maintaining sun-protection and graze protection etc
http://www.kinggee.com.au/workcool-2-pant-36.html
I can't really see the need to wear shorts, when there are plenty of breathable and lightweight long pant options available, well in Australia anyway. I guess it comes down to personal choice
Last edited by pilleya : 12-03-2016 at 20:11.
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