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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Guys, My old chaps have shrunk to the point I can't get in them! Looking for recomendations for high quality gear to replace them. thanks
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Try RiverRoad.com. Never seen Chaps Shrink, Maybe You have another problem LOL.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Not much help but the set I bought at MB 5 years ago are still doing the job. They were pretty cheap too.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Most here swear by Fox Creek Leather. I've researched them quite a bit and don't recall finding a negative comment. Their online experience is supposed to be very positive.

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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Hey we care a really great line of leather which is 100% truly waterproof you can read the following review from Thunder press.
http://www.thunderpress.net/MONTH_AR...rGlovesR.shtml


They make a great pair of single leg chaps check them out at and let me know if you have any questions.

http://shop.techncyclegear.com/produ...9&productId=60
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Screw the chaps get a good pair of motorcycle pants!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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My local flea market has a guy who Makes custom ones or pick off the rack and he adjusts them to your size...Good Quality leather for about 110.00..."Keller's Flea Market" in Sav, GA
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Depends on how much you wanna spend? Lined or not is the question. I always find great deals at swap meets. +1 on the Fox Creek
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Thanks for all the replys. I think I'll go with foxcreek...
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Can't go wrong with Fox Creek, Made in the USA!!
 
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