Ice Climbing Pantz recomendations

Can anyone recommend a great pair of ice climbing pants? This past season I was able to get by with a pair of baggy ski pants but they kept snagging on my crampons. I would prefer something a little more formfitting and probably softshell over hardshell. Just for reference, I have a slim frame at 6'0" and around 165, I usually order pants 33X32 but notice prana pants to be too big in that size.

I'm 6'2" and 145 lbs. I wear Outdoor Research Cirque softshell pants, size M. I love them. Fairly slim cut and they move well. There are metal eyes for tying gator straps. I used 1/8" shock cord to add permanent gator straps that allow the pants to ride up while high stepping, but come down again after.

Patagonia or Rab pants have a slimmer fit. I know this because I'm fat and have had some disappointing time in changing rooms.

If you're using a leather boot I found the Arc'teryx Psiphon SV Pant to have the best fit. Especially at the boot.

I love my NWAlpine bibs, no insulation so layer accordingly.

If you can find 'em, the Patagonia Mix-Master are warm, comfy and just like wearing pajamas. I bought a pair used for $40 and could live in them. I am, however, -- shall we say -- a slightly different frame than you.

NWAlpine bibs and pants are good choices for long and lean climbers. As previously noted they are on the thin, minimalist side. Pants are currently on sale as well.

thanks guys I think Ill check out NWAlpine.

I picked up a pair of Arcteryx Psiphon AR pants this year that I've been very happy with, definitely like how they fit around the ankle, and the ankle patches (definitely stabbed them pretty directly with new crampons, and almost couldn't find the mark, certainly didn't penetrate). I'm 5'8" and 165 lbs, and the M fits pretty well for me, so I don't know how well the leg length would work for you.

I used the MH Sarpa pants every climb this season. They were a perfect combo of weight, warmth, stretch, and trim fit. I had some brand new Patagonia pants (Northwall) but never got to taking them out b/c the Sarpas were working so well.

I have a pair of Patagonia Northwall pants, size large, in almost new condition for sale. PM me if you are interested.

A new-ish entrant to the clothing is BD. As a fairly loyal user of Patagonia (as well thought as Arc Teryx but, more affordable - usually) I climbed last season on the Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Pants. They were as good as any I have ever used and far superior to some that dedicated ice pants.

Another option that we (#TeamEasy) started using for cragging on mixed days are running pants. There are some thicker fabric running pants, apparently runners still run in the winter. They are form fitting and offer some insulation.

Generally I prefer soft shell pants over hard shell. They are more forgiving when crampons snag them. This is a normal occurrence, I generally budget on buying pants every 3-4 years.

Dead bird Gamma MX

I've got a pair of Gamma MX medium for sale, used 8 times, one crampon hole.

Definitely recommend a non insulated pair to allow you to decide based on weather how much insulation you want. Its inevitable that you put holes in it so really any cheap softshell pant will work.

What about thoughts on bibs vs pants?

I got a pair of Bass Pro GoreTex bibs that work buys for us. They are very baggy at the ankle, insulated a little, and prob pretty heavy compared to climbing pants. I've just spent soo much on other gear as of late that I figured it was worth using them for an outing to find out.

ISO 31-32 waist and 32 inseam pants on the cheap, crampon holes accepted.

I use the OR Alibi pants. They are lightly insulated softshell. Fit is snug and fleece inside means I have to put the pants and long underwear on at the same time. But they are designed for ice climbing.