some leather jacket questions
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: North Carolina
Not to disrupt anything, but back to jackets, my prob is finding sleeves/arm holes big enough without having a lot of extra jacket bulk around the waist. Wound up with a very inexpensive but well-made Pistol Pete model from Jafrum, size 2XL; it was initally a little tight on arms but after using 3 or 4 times it softened and loosened in the tight spots. Still a little bulky around waist, though, but for $89 less 10% off ($80), I'm very pleased. Also, I tuck ends of my gloves inside wrist area of jacket sleeve and zip up for a tight, wind-proof fit.
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My leather jacket "shrunk" and I took it to a leather shop and they altered it to fit. Did a great job. It also "shrunk" and I had to get a new one. Unfortunately that one has "shrunk" too and its back to the leather shop. If it "shrinks" I am going to spandex! 
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I wear a First Gear leather jacket that was given to me as a gift. It weighs a ton, but keeps me warm. It has a nice pull-out neck warmer attached to the removable liner. It's definitely not a walk around jacket...
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From: Lawrenceville, GA
Well I broke down and took the money from savings to get me a jacket from Fox Creek. Ordered today and they said it should ship today! I can't wait to see how it fits. The lady on the phone was very helpful and friendly. Hopefully it gets here in time for the next ride we have otherwise I might freeze my boobies off!
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From: The High Desert, SoCal
Well I broke down and took the money from savings to get me a jacket from Fox Creek. Ordered today and they said it should ship today! I can't wait to see how it fits. The lady on the phone was very helpful and friendly. Hopefully it gets here in time for the next ride we have otherwise I might freeze my boobies off!
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