Overall average rating 3.0 of 5 based on 2 votes and 4 user reviews. Most recent review: April 7, 2010
Street Price: $75 Pros: Great range of movement, comfortable, deep pockets, durable Cons: Don't insulate if wet, don't ventilate as well as thin synthetic pants Best Uses: Bouldering, gym climbing, cragging, wearing while not climbing Recommendations: 33% of reviewers (1/3) recommend Prana Axiom Jean Manufacturer: Prana
Review by: Chris McNamara on February 16, 2010
Overview
These jeans are made of stretch denim which gives amazing range of movement for climbing. The stretch also makes it so the knee does not wear out as fast. After a hundred days of climbing, we don't see any signs of wear. They are ideal for all types of climbing from bouldering to chimney climbing in Yosemite. Their main downside is they are made mostly of cotton so they are not appropriate for long climbs where you might encounter an unexpected storm (for long climbs we recommend synthetic pants). They also don't ventilate as well as a thinner synthetic pant so they are not ideal for long and warmer approaches. But the extra thickness does come in handy in Yosemite and other places where your knees and legs are exposed to abrasion. The pockets are extra deep so your keys and wallet won't fall out while climbing. Overall, these are one of our favorite climbing pants.
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Prana Axiom Jean
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Prana Axiom Jean Dark Wash
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Back pocket of the Prana Axiom Jean
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Front pocket of the Prana Axiom Jean
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Specifications for Prana Axiom Jean
Regular Fit
Stretch denim with gusseted inseam for range of movement
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this is insane. Yeah, stretchy jeans are actually great to climb in, and I've been climbing in them for several years now. But you don't need to spend $75 for Prana's or $84 for Stonemaster's. Just go to Target and buy some for $30. That's what I do, and the stuff I get there holds up to Joshua Tree granite monzonite.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this product to a friend.
