Mares XR Tek Pocket Ultra Light Shorts Sliding Down...

[MrChen]

A few months ago I ordered a set of Mares XR Tek Pocket Ultra Light Shorts from DGX Mares XR Tek Pocket Ultra Light Shorts. I've been meaning to dive with them, so I brought them with me to a shore dive yesterday. I put them and struggled with tightening the waistband. I made out, did a 2 hour dive, and all was good until I got out of the water. While walking up the beach, they started sagging down my butt. The only thing keep them on me was my crotch strap. There isn't much elasticity or stretch when tightening them up. For those who dive these shorts, what's your process for making sure they are on securely?

 

[JFS]

I have same issue. You could always modify them, put some belt loops on and make a nylon web belt with buckle.

 

[DogDiver]

Use Aquaseal and glue them to your suit.

 

[JFS]

You could put some suspenders on them? I don't know how long the metal clips would last if you are diving salt water. Could just sew the suspenders on? I used to have suspenders on my drysuit. You could take off your top and the bottom half would stay up. Same idea.

 

[A Bajo]

I have those same shorts, really like them except that waist velcro. It sounds like yours is a size too big though. You could possibly go to a tailor and sew in extra velcro to enable you to tighten it further but I wouldn't be surprised if that cost you as much as a new pair.

 

[JFS]

I have 2 pairs of these shorts and both slip down when pockets have weight in them. I put on suspenders on both and problem solved. Similar to how hockey shorts are I guess. Suspenders were cheap $5.
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