Eagle92 110 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The original switchbacks were awesome. Wish I would have bought more when I had the chance. Unfortunately I bought 2 pairs each of the L and XL to get the right size. BTW, Does anyone want a Size XL orignal Switchback length 32" ? $15 plus shipping Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I can't wait to go into the field in my new blazer! Sorry, wrong thread. Link to post Share on other sites
UCEagle72 10 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 TT -- Back in the 1970s, one of the standard uniforms for Exploring was a Blazer and slacks with tie ... Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Back in the 50's guys wore sports coats and hats. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey H 25 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 "so...did anyone notice the pricing of their uniforms? Adult Large uniform shirt for $20 Canadian!" That's the price for the discontinued uniform shirts. I could not find a price list for the new replacement uniform. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey H 25 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 There were quite a few comments about the clean and uncluttered look of Canadian Scouts uniform. Keep in mind that their scout shop is showing the shirts void of any badges and awards. It appears their shirts can get just as "busy" as the BSA. http://www.scouts.ca/uniform/pdfs/insignia-placement.pdf Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 to quote that old SNL skit, "NEVERMIND." Link to post Share on other sites
fred8033 1592 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Feeling very disillusioned right now. Just when I started respecting our neighbors from the north, eh. Link to post Share on other sites
trainerlady 10 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 JH, Checked out the link to their insignia guide. If a Scout EVERY possible award then their uniforms will be cluttered up too. But not every Scout earns EVERYTHING. And something to remember Canadian Scouts aren't wearing a badge sash anymore. My son HATES his with a passion. I'd rather have everything stitched on a shirt and only have to worry about grabing a shirt and necker on the fly. Although their uniforms can get cluttered they still have streamlined the dressing process. Link to post Share on other sites
Federalist 10 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hey JH, That was great info! Actually, I like the uniform shirts in the link you attached. Those are NOT Brownie shirts like I mentioned in my prior post. Looking good Canada Scouts! Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Boyce 13 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I massively prefer the uncluttered look and I admire the Canadian uniform. . . it looks great! The term "Christmas tree" look is a pretty good expression of how I view the US scout uniform. It's just too much. My preference is for a clean and uncluttered look. I can recall that when I was 15 or 16, I suddenly very self-conscious of all the crap on my uniform. . . little generalissimo stuff. . . so I pared it way down. I'd suppose current youth at a certain age might also feel they're wearing lots of trinkets---especially so as one gets to be an older scout and earned various stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
UCEagle72 10 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Cleanest uniform I wear is my Sea Scout Adult leader work uniform ... VERY simple. http://bgbsa.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sea-scout-uniform3.jpg (Now, the Sea Scouts BSA strip I have is khaki/black - so I am not sure about the one in this picture - but it is one simple uniform.) Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 UC, If memory serves, those were the ones that national produced, when they did tan strips. Now everyone uses Ship's Stores as they are AWESOME and have better quailtity on some of their merchandise, ok most of their merchandise (the stuff they don't get from national). Link to post Share on other sites
UCEagle72 10 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 ROTFLMAO Yup, yup, yup ... Link to post Share on other sites
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