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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Im in he process of ordering a Motorcycle jacket,,So i measured under my pits around my chest and got 44 inches..If i was to order size 44, would it be to tight..
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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I would go a size up to a 46 gives you a little room to breath, it's not a tailored suit
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Check newenough.com. They have many different brands with sizing charts for each brand. If you order from them (very fair pricing) and it doesn't fit you, you can return it and they will send you another, no questions asked.
 
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Thanks ,,I was thinking i should go up a size to 46 but wasn't sure..

Thanks for the site, i'll check them out tonight ,before i make an order
 
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Fox Creek you might need at least a 46.
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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You might also consider if you will be "layers" under the jacket. I know when its really chilly I wear a sweatshirt under mine.
 
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Most of the time in South Louisiana during winter it 58*-65*unless a cold front pass though.. then we might see 30* at night. and im normaly good with a hoodie ,but the cajun cagers seem to be getting nutty in the winter here lately.. They seem to think my exhaust will warm them up if they get close enough...
 

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depends on who makes it also,, some cheaper company's jacket sizes seem to run smaller than others .
 
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Originally Posted by JimmieJack
You might also consider if you will be "layers" under the jacket. I know when its really chilly I wear a sweatshirt under mine.
+1 Ditto
 
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