The men's dress style thread..

[Profpointy]

Surely Accy would be a polo player, a chance to mince around in even more posh clobber.

Quite ! This is him isn't it?

 

[Gwylan]

Quite ! This is him isn't it?
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Have you tried bike polo. It is good fun in an odd sort of way

 

[Profpointy]

Have you tried bike polo. It is good fun in an odd sort of way

No, but I can see the appeal. I think I may be a bit past it though

 

[Gwylan]

No, but I can see the appeal. I think I may be a bit past it though

Well I tried at 70!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Well I tried at 70!

Where does one find out about it, I am sufficiently intrigued!

 

[Gwylan]

Where does one find out about it, I am sufficiently intrigued!

Google bike polo. Bit off the radar. But lots going on.
My experience on a hard court enclosure suggests it helps to have a fixie, smaller is easier. Like polo ponies. Short bars, single brake, deffo helmet and armoured gloves.
Being a leftie gives everyone else real problems.
Field bike polo is another matter altogether, court is much bigger and the ball goes out of play a lot. Unless players are good

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Google bike polo. Bit off the radar. But lots going on.
My experience on a hard court enclosure suggests it helps to have a fixie, smaller is easier. Like polo ponies. Short bars, single brake, deffo helmet and armoured gloves.
Being a leftie gives everyone else real problems.
Field bike polo is another matter altogether, court is much bigger and the ball goes out of play a lot. Unless players are good

Thanks

 

[Accy cyclist]

Being a leftie

Whaaaat?!🧐

 

[Drago]

Whaaaat?!🧐

I believe a leftie is sort of communist or trade union shop steward. Or a left handed person. Same thing, probably.

 

[Gwylan]

I believe a leftie is sort of communist or trade union shop steward. Or a left handed person. Same thing, probably.

Senestro then

 

[BRod90]

Thanks

What do you want to know?! I’ve played for the last 10 years on and off; most countries have a small ‘scene’ and it’s a great way to meet people from all over the world. There are local domestic leagues (E.g. london have a winter league to encourage all-season play). There are domestic and international tournaments hosted all over the world. Northern America and Mainland Europe have very different ‘opinions’ but everyone shares the same rules et and enthusiasm.

Anyone fancy a go?! Specialist bike is preferable but not essential. The general spec for a bike is:
- Small short frame with ideal geometry
- Disc brake (generally hydraulic but lots of support still for BB7s for easy of servicing)
- Helmets are essential (preferably with face cage), hockey gloves are highly recommended, all other clothing/protection is at a riders discretion
- Tattoos and piercings are not compulsory, yet do add to ‘the look’

Accessing an appropriate mallet/ball will be where you come unstuck. There are lots of cities that have a scene and beginners nights if you want to get a flavour (visually or physically) for what the sport, if you can call it that, is about. Bikes are usually available to try.

I’ve just relocated to the South West (Bovey Tracey, between Exeter and Totnes) and have toyed with getting something going on in the local area.

Any takers?!

 

[Gwylan]

What do you want to know?! I’ve played for the last 10 years on and off; most countries have a small ‘scene’ and it’s a great way to meet people from all over the world. There are local domestic leagues (E.g. london have a winter league to encourage all-season play). There are domestic and international tournaments hosted all over the world. Northern America and Mainland Europe have very different ‘opinions’ but everyone shares the same rules et and enthusiasm.

Anyone fancy a go?! Specialist bike is preferable but not essential. The general spec for a bike is:
- Small short frame with ideal geometry
- Disc brake (generally hydraulic but lots of support still for BB7s for easy of servicing)
- Helmets are essential (preferably with face cage), hockey gloves are highly recommended, all other clothing/protection is at a riders discretion
- Tattoos and piercings are not compulsory, yet do add to ‘the look’

Accessing an appropriate mallet/ball will be where you come unstuck. There are lots of cities that have a scene and beginners nights if you want to get a flavour (visually or physically) for what the sport, if you can call it that, is about. Bikes are usually available to try.

I’ve just relocated to the South West (Bovey Tracey, between Exeter and Totnes) and have toyed with getting something going on in the local area.

Any takers?!

Was good fun. I'm too fragile and don't like pain.
We ran it as an activity for youff with more energy than necessary.
Really was good fun.
But being a leftie can be somewhere between interesting and dangerous
Good luck with getting something going.
Do think it favours testosterone loaded teen boys.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I ordered a new coat, on Thursday afternoon, to 'replace' the rather battered/no longer weatherproof, Altura
Night-Visons (commuter jacket?) that I wear as a day to day/nip to shops in/wear to work, when I drive in

I placed the order about 16:00, no express delivery requested, & it arrived at dinnertime today!!

It's one of these Alturas
(King's Lynn, January 2019)


This is what I ordered; https://hollandscountryclothing.co.uk/products/bronte-wax-cotton-jacket?_pos=4&_sid=62bd95832&_ss=r
Under £45, with the delivery
The only downside, & it's not that big a one, is that there's no internal (chest) pocket


I've had a pair of their boots for about 5 months, that replaced a worn out pair of 'chelsea boots' (but quite lightweight ones)
These were under £40 delivered, & very well made for that price, comfortable too
(& a similarly rapid delivery!)
https://hollandscountryclothing.co....afety-dealer-boot?_pos=2&_sid=2238ddccc&_ss=r

I'd recommend them
I have told 'SWMBO' that next, it'll be the tweed trousers

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'm just about to 'gentle wash' a pair of linen, wool and polyester summer pants. I'll soak them first for a while in the lukewarm non-bio water. It says 'dry clean only' on the label, but wool and lined can be gently hand washed, so I'm going to risk it. I spilt beer on them last night and with them being off white they've become grubby at the hems. White or off white pants get grubby very quickly, so paying a tenner to have them dry cleaned after about 6 or 7 wears isn't practical.

 

[Drago]

Do you mean these trousers Accy?