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a new craze

Postby Funky_Bunch » Tue 18 Jan, 2011 8:41 pm

i was looking for references to minimalist walking this evening and came across this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_hiking

thought it sounded a little extreme for my liking, dont worry there is nothing graphic in the link or i wouldnt have posted it.
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Re: a new craze

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Tue 18 Jan, 2011 8:44 pm

Try that off track. OUCH!!
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Re: a new craze

Postby Chief » Tue 18 Jan, 2011 8:49 pm

Mmm OK..
Have seen around here before though, whilst i was making a quick exit from Werrong beach.
It's just around the corner..
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Re: a new craze

Postby Funky_Bunch » Tue 18 Jan, 2011 8:50 pm

horizontal shrub would kill
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Re: a new craze

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Tue 18 Jan, 2011 8:51 pm

Horrie wouldnt be too bad, Scorparia on the other hand.....
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Re: a new craze

Postby Funky_Bunch » Tue 18 Jan, 2011 8:52 pm

could make for some funny leech jokes
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Re: a new craze

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Tue 18 Jan, 2011 9:23 pm

Funky_Bunch wrote:could make for some funny leech jokes



Lol, not wrong! In fact even I wont risk it on this forum....
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Re: a new craze

Postby michael_p » Wed 19 Jan, 2011 7:50 am

Every time I see an article on nude bushwalking the prospect of my private bits coming into contact with Needle Hakea or a Mountain Devil sends shudders down my spine.
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Re: a new craze

Postby juju » Wed 19 Jan, 2011 9:03 am

Good to see the world isn't totally conservative. My husband and I were often naked in the bush. We crossed the border from NSW into Victoria naked, walking along the coast in Nadgee, jumping into the ocean every so often (no sharp pointy bits in your bits), such fun. We passed one guy who had the same idea. That was the eighties and we're older now...we go naked round the house sometimes and our kids say 'oh ew!' :roll: and look the other way! I think everyone looks good naked...those people look pretty fit...
We'll get fit on the way.
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Re: a new craze

Postby north-north-west » Wed 19 Jan, 2011 7:26 pm

michael_p wrote:Every time I see an article on nude bushwalking the prospect of my private bits coming into contact with Needle Hakea or a Mountain Devil sends shudders down my spine.


*shrug*
There's already a hole in it.
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Re: a new craze

Postby tasadam » Wed 19 Jan, 2011 7:33 pm

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Re: a new craze

Postby doogs » Wed 19 Jan, 2011 7:48 pm

I was wondering where St Kilda went on their pre season tour this year!
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Re: a new craze

Postby MJD » Wed 19 Jan, 2011 10:45 pm

I see that wikipedia mentions the potential hazard of sunburn - ouch!!!
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Re: a new craze

Postby Liamy77 » Thu 20 Jan, 2011 10:54 am

the cold would be bad for the male ego......... good for the view depending on who you walk with .... maybe!
[high-pitched voice] "i hate scoparia... sob :shock: :cry:
probably get the hut to yourself if youre ugly tho! :mrgreen:
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Re: a new craze

Postby Liamy77 » Thu 20 Jan, 2011 10:56 am

north-north-west wrote:
michael_p wrote:Every time I see an article on nude bushwalking the prospect of my private bits coming into contact with Needle Hakea or a Mountain Devil sends shudders down my spine.


*shrug*
There's already a hole in it.

oh and NNW -(teenage rebbellion aside) nobody sane wants EXTRA holes in their private parts!! :oops:
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Re: a new craze

Postby ILUVSWTAS » Fri 21 Jan, 2011 6:48 am

Liamy77 wrote:the cold would be bad for the male ego......... good for the view depending on who you walk with .... maybe!



Lol, quite true.

Wouldnt affect me of course though. :wink:
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Re: a new craze

Postby BlueyAu » Fri 21 Jan, 2011 8:59 am

bugger..no mudslides on that one.
Some walk in the rain..others just get wet.
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Re: a new craze

Postby Waltervp » Thu 22 Mar, 2012 2:23 pm

I would give it go! Anyone heading for Devonport gimme a call for a trial walk, i'll find a spot to make it happen without too many unexpected human encounters! Kayaking naked is wonderful! Nothing worse than wet shorts in my kayak.


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Re: a new craze

Postby Waltervp » Fri 23 Mar, 2012 8:41 am

But it is getting really quite cool now.... Always good for the kayak as I sit on a nice bit of foam and use the styrofoam skirt to keep me warm.
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Re: a new craze

Postby Vozzie » Fri 23 Mar, 2012 11:55 am

Perhaps they make gaiters in " very small sizes" ?
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Re: a new craze

Postby Stibb » Fri 23 Mar, 2012 12:40 pm

There's always the koteka or the nambas. Apparently there are big nambas and small nambas so whatever suits...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koteka
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namba_(clothing)
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Re: a new craze

Postby FatCanyoner » Mon 26 Mar, 2012 10:01 pm

I've always been more of an 'around the house nudist', but a few years back I started walking with a crazy Yank who would often nude up for nice sections of a walk (scrub not too bad). At first I found it a bit strange, but soon enough gave it a go. Now it is pretty semi-regular. I've even started doing a few trips deliberately that way. I'd still avoid anything off-track, given the fact that EVERYTHING in the Aussie bush is sharp / pokie / spikey / scratchy. Maybe I'll get braver soon.
In the mean time, I've now done a couple nude canyons... you can check out the most recent here: http://fatcanyoners.org/2012/02/27/wdwdiitr-nude/
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Re: a new craze

Postby wayno » Tue 27 Mar, 2012 4:49 am

problem is theres always people who will take offence with nudity given parks arent exclusive nudist zones...
given you are in the middle of nowhere , how would your average woman feel coming across a naked man or men in the middle of nowhere? don't think they'd be too happy....
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Re: a new craze

Postby durks » Tue 27 Mar, 2012 4:58 am

Funky_Bunch wrote:i was looking for references to minimalist walking this evening and came across this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_hiking


That article mentions Stephen Gough, a.k.a. 'The Naked Rambler.' By coincidence, there was an article about him in this weekend's Guardian newpaper. If you're interested, see http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/ ... ler-prison
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Re: a new craze

Postby Snowzone » Tue 27 Mar, 2012 8:15 am

wayno wrote:problem is theres always people who will take offence with nudity given parks arent exclusive nudist zones...
given you are in the middle of nowhere , how would your average woman feel coming across a naked man or men in the middle of nowhere? don't think they'd be too happy....


Well that would depend on just how good the view was! :wink:
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Re: a new craze

Postby under10kg » Tue 27 Mar, 2012 11:18 am

Lot of posts but no photos??? :D
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Re: a new craze

Postby puredingo » Tue 27 Mar, 2012 5:33 pm

As usaual with any nude hijinx it's always heavily populated with the male of the specie and that photo proves no different, Although one vixen can be spotted it's a total sausage fest.
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Re: a new craze

Postby Phil S » Fri 06 Apr, 2012 9:44 am

I found that article about Stephen Gough truly inspiring, especially being it Easter time. Whether one believes in the right to walk naked down the street or that one's the true and only son of God (or anything in between) - Never Stand Down. Good on him.
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Re: a new craze

Postby FatCanyoner » Tue 15 May, 2012 9:43 am

puredingo wrote:As usual with any nude hijinx it's always heavily populated with the male of the species...
it's a total sausage fest.


Just to prove your point Dingo, my nude bushwalk last week only had dudes... but it was still a blast! And there are some stunning photos too.

http://fatcanyoners.org/2012/05/09/nude-walk-in-the-mountains/
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