HELP! Jacket sizing.
HELP! Jacket sizing.
Hey guys,
I received my jacket today and was unsure on the fit.
Feels great, just wanted another opinion before I went out on the road with it.
I am 5'9" 120 lbs and the jacket is a small.
I do have all the armor installed in this photo.
Please let me know if you think it looks good or if I should size up to a medium.
Thank you,
Brian
I received my jacket today and was unsure on the fit.
Feels great, just wanted another opinion before I went out on the road with it.
I am 5'9" 120 lbs and the jacket is a small.
I do have all the armor installed in this photo.
Please let me know if you think it looks good or if I should size up to a medium.
Thank you,
Brian
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Well the only way to tell is in riding position. When you straighten your arms out does the sleeves come way back. Can you wear layers under it? Besides that if you like the way it looks it only matters to you. I'm really not into telling other dudes they look good.
Be careful with that pocket knife. It will cut you... lol
Be careful with that pocket knife. It will cut you... lol
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Well the only way to tell is in riding position. When you straighten your arms out does the sleeves come way back. Can you wear layers under it? Besides that if you like the way it looks it only matters to you. I'm really not into telling other dudes they look good.
Be careful with that pocket knife. It will cut you... lol
Be careful with that pocket knife. It will cut you... lol
My sleeves are long with my arms down but with them up, like riding, they're at my wrist. And my jacket is big enough to wear layers. I'd say yours need to be bigger. But that's just from looking at a picture.
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The sleeves look a little short. The usual rule of thumb is the sleeves should drop about halfway down your palm with your hands dropped down at your sides. This way during your riding position they're at your wrists. This will vary somewhat with the type of bars you have.
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Way too small lil bro.
You need to be able to wear something underneath that jacket as well. If you can wear multiple layers and still have a comfortable jacket on then your good to go. leather isn't for warmth, the under clothing is what keeps you warm.
jacket sizing 101
Peace
You need to be able to wear something underneath that jacket as well. If you can wear multiple layers and still have a comfortable jacket on then your good to go. leather isn't for warmth, the under clothing is what keeps you warm.
jacket sizing 101
Peace
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You're making the right decision to get the medium. You will have the jacket for many years and I guarantee you won't be losing any weight unless your girlfriend has aids. LOL! At your weight the neck may be a little bigger on the medium so buy a fleece lined leather bandanna for your neck in the cold. As stated the one thing you don't want is too short sleeves as they act like air scoops for cold and hornets! If they're long enough the gloves will cover the wrist openings. Thin folks get cold easy and you'll see many bikers ride with a zip front hoody under their jacket. The hood is invaluable in the winter too. Ride safe little brother. I used to be your size but each ex-wife added a size.
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Way too small lil bro.
You need to be able to wear something underneath that jacket as well. If you can wear multiple layers and still have a comfortable jacket on then your good to go. leather isn't for warmth, the under clothing is what keeps you warm.
jacket sizing 101
Peace
You need to be able to wear something underneath that jacket as well. If you can wear multiple layers and still have a comfortable jacket on then your good to go. leather isn't for warmth, the under clothing is what keeps you warm.
jacket sizing 101
Peace
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You're making the right decision to get the medium. You will have the jacket for many years and I guarantee you won't be losing any weight unless your girlfriend has aids. LOL! At your weight the neck may be a little bigger on the medium so buy a fleece lined leather bandanna for your neck in the cold. As stated the one thing you don't want is too short sleeves as they act like air scoops for cold and hornets! If they're long enough the gloves will cover the wrist openings. Thin folks get cold easy and you'll see many bikers ride with a zip front hoody under their jacket. The hood is invaluable in the winter too. Ride safe little brother. I used to be your size but each ex-wife added a size.
