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    • Finn666F
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      ask ruedi (swissjeansfreak) about it…just dgaf and do it! 😉

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      • gbougardG
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        @tatmantall:

        I'd be interested to see… Gordon still has it listed at a 4-6% shrinkage. I know its ill advised but I'm really considering doing a pair of raw no soak and just not washing like a dirty hippy i know its bad on the denim as well and reduces their life but Tired of being so limited. Let the criticism begin... 🙂

        nobody here is going to give you a hard time if you do that to your pants.
        It's not like being a mass murderer or serial rapist

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        • RocknRollR
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          That works fine so long as you don't get caught in the rain! It could be a bit frustrating, however, when eventually you really want/need to wash them.

          The other thing you can do is soak them in cold water, and then stretch the fuck out of the inseam every so often while they are drying. It's a bit of a pain in the arse, and needs to be repeated after each wash or soak,  but will significantly reduce the loss of length. I've used this technique in the past with success.

          It all depends how keen you are!

          Good luck dude.

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          • Max PowerM
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            ^I would not advice getting a pair of jeans for that price that has a built-in risk. And I figure unsoaked 25 oz just plain uncomfy as hell. But that's just me.

            Some 500XX Evo (HDC2 pair, not comparable with some others evo in the comp).





            @elclintor:

            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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            • tatmantallT
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              My statement was more one of frustration than a true consideration and spoken generally rather in regards to these, thanks for keeping me grounded tho guys 😉

              "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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              • mclaincauseyM
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                Max, those are amazeballs….  Love the raised arcuates, love the label, love the denim in general...

                Think it, be it.

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                  twin
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                  Your jeans are looking good Max Power.

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    @tatmantall:

                    I'd be interested to see… Gordon still has it listed at a 4-6% shrinkage. I know its ill advised but I'm really considering doing a pair of raw no soak and just not washing like a dirty hippy i know its bad on the denim as well and reduces their life but Tired of being so limited. Let the criticism begin... 🙂

                    Tat, look at what can happen when you do this.  No soak, no wash, rides a bike, doesn't get crotch blowouts.  I think it's very individual, but these results IMO are beautiful:

                    Think it, be it.

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                      Swiss, I'm with you. I have a buddy who didn't wash his somets for 4 1/2 years.still not washed. The whole thing about them needing water is not for everyone. Depends on the denim mabey. But he has no blowouts and they are very slim

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                      • tatmantallT
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                        Wow Swiss those are absolute amazing!! It maybe a consideration for real now… Honestly, its definetly worth a shot at least once...

                        "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Not nearly as impressive, but here are some 12 oz sanforized/rinsed jeans I did this with for8-10 months.  They do have triple stitched inseams, seat, and yoke to be fair, but zero blowouts, not even close really… Tons of life left in them, and I wrecked these bitches, biking, farming, riding horses, all sorts of manual labor...  And no they don't stink either.  I think there are a number of factors to jean longevity and aging, ranging from the fabric, the cut, the fit, the person's activity and biology, the construction, etc...

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • Max PowerM
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                            Thanks guys! I love ruedis jeans, but I will always argue with anybody, that thinks wearing jeans completely raw is a real option. It is doable, but is against everything that is linked with the history and intention of blue jeans as working clothes. It will weaken the fabric, look and feel unnatural and  I prefer the optic of washed pairs. Not to mention the smell. (But it takes some commitment and craziness top do it, and ruedi has both ;))

                            @elclintor:

                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            • Finn666F
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                              great pair there above Flo…you denim eating monster 🙂

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                              • Max PowerM
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                                Thanks Rafa! Right back at you.

                                @elclintor:

                                > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                  Hi everyone I am new to here and I have some doubts in samurai and IH denim. May I know the difference between IH634sr, IH634s, s5000vx21oz? Because my thigh are kinda of huge. My waist is 36inch (94cm) thigh is 24inches and calf is 17inches. Pls help me out as I am quite new to denim.

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                                    @Denimrox:

                                    Hi everyone I am new to here and I have some doubts in samurai and IH denim. May I know the difference between IH634sr, IH634s, s5000vx21oz? Because my thigh are kinda of huge. My waist is 36inch (94cm) thigh is 24inches and calf is 17inches. Pls help me out as I am quite new to denim.

                                    You could nearly write a book on the differences. For that kind of question, just do your research. That's half the fun. The 634sr is not availible anyway, it was limited edition and long gone now.

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                                      Okok. But can anyone from here Sammie's holders can tell me more about their jeans?? Pls~~~ especially s5000vx21oz!!

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                                      • SeulS
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                                        http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/47647-samurai-jeans/

                                        5000VX: I only had those in 17 oz I think… I'm pretty sure the cut on the 634S'es is a fuller one, especially thigh-wise... That is if you go true to size (which I'd advice)... The 634SRs are defo a fuller cut but no longer available so...

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                                        • D
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                                          Sorry to ask this noob question but do you mean by the thigh are FULLER ones?

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                                            the thighs are bigger…more room

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