Nelson Rigg Rain Gear Sizing Chart Useless?

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Jan 23, 2023 | 07:45 AM

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GOV5

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Originally Posted by Grouser62

One thing for sure, rain gear that is too small is useless. Rain gear on first glance that seems too big often isn’t once you’re sitting in a riding position.

I'm thinking you are looking at this correctly by saying the gear should be sized larger for the sitting position. Plus you have to have a bigger size for rain gear than your normal size because it could be fitting over "who knows" how many layers of clothes and jackets you are wearing at any given time. And look, when I am caught in a rain storm while riding, I'm not particularly looking to be a "fashion model", I just want to stay as dry as I possible can. If I look like the Michelin Tire Guy, I really don't care! LOL!

Jan 23, 2023 | 08:15 AM

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I purchased my Nelson Rigg on Amazon and the set felt too small. Returned it for next size up and all was good. Easy.

Jan 23, 2023 | 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GOV5

That all should be factored into their sizing chart and the chart should be relative to known sizes. Who knows what their non-standard dimensions would be under those various scenarios. But most know (or can easily measure) their size (i.e., chest/sleave sizes for jackets, waist/inseam size for jeans etc.). If you take a sensible chart, like HD's, it should say to a shopper that if your typical/standard dimensions are such, then this size should accommodate you (and the various use cases - sitting position, jackets/layers of clothes worn under etc.). I'm just saying that NR's chart is hard to interpret and use - making it practically useless and requiring a call to customer support.

Jan 23, 2023 | 09:42 AM

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OH I agree with you 100%. I looked at the chart and it looked wacky to me too. In fact, I couldn't see any combination of Jackets and pants that would come anywhere near what I wear as normal everyday clothing. All I was saying was just a guess at why they used those measurements. For Instance, I'm 6'2" and wear a 42 Long Blazer. My waist is about 37" so I have to buy size 38 pants and a 32" inseam for dress pants, 34 inseam for jeans. Shirt size is XL with 16" collar and 35 in sleeves. So I totally see what you mean about their size chart. They don't have a size that would fit my dimensions.