TeamMCS Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Hey ladies and gents,I've been in the market for a leather jacket recently, decided rather than get something cheap on eBay I'd pop into a store and try some on.I quite fancied the look of the RST Razor. Jesus they're small. I couldn't even put on a 40... a 46 was tight!I'm about 6'2, 32" waist, 40" chest (need to go the gym! ) fairly slim but still struggled. Did I miss something? I thought jacket sizes were based on chest size.Anyone have any thoughts or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I know I'm a girlie but yes, in my experience bike clothing sizes are strange & don't seems to bear any relation to normal clothing sizes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 They are supposed to be abit tighti found i was getting a bigger than normal jacket etc size as well but i think thats because normal clothes like to be a bit loose where as leathers need to be tight in order to provide proper protection. dont get them based on how you want normal clothes to fit, as they do stretch and loosen up a bit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyb Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I tried some RST leathers and they came up really tight, I could hardly get them on. Going up a few sizes meant it was baggy in all the wrong places for me (lanky bugger). Alpinestars fitted fine, ended up with Revit which fitted very nicely. Maybe worth trying a few different makes.They are supposed to be snug, but not cutting off the blood supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamMCS Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 I tried some RST leathers and they came up really tight, I could hardly get them on. Going up a few sizes meant it was baggy in all the wrong places for me (lanky bugger). Alpinestars fitted fine, ended up with Revit which fitted very nicely. Maybe worth trying a few different makes.They are supposed to be snug, but not cutting off the blood supply Sounds like you have hte same problem as me. Mind if I ask your size? I only had a chance to try on the RST range :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyb Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 The Revit one I ended up with was 54 euro, in plain terms fairly lanky & skinny (although not quite as skinny as I should be ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queen bodecia Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Most brands of motorcycle gear are based on Euro sizes, not UK chest sizes in inches. So if your normal UK size is a 40 chest, you will want Euro size 48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 A UK 40 would actually be a Euro 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Oh yeah different brands will fit differently good point, i found arlen ness fit me really well (annoyingly an expensive brand ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queen bodecia Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 2fast2soon, true on paper but they always seem to come up a bit generous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJ Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I had the same problem when I went to get myself my first 1 piece.Picked a size 46 up and just looked like a tool when I had to ask for help to get my legs out of the suit.And RST leathers do seem a size smaller than most other makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamMCS Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 I had the same problem when I went to get myself my first 1 piece.Picked a size 46 up and just looked like a tool when I had to ask for help to get my legs out of the suit.And RST leathers do seem a size smaller than most other makes lol. Don't worry both my girlfriend and I got stuck in several 400-500 jackets! Luckily the staff were too busy with another customer to laugh. We just about managed to pull ourselves out.Quite funky and nerve racking.Cheers for all the comments guys, I'm going to keep up my search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I went into a motorbike shop which had a very extensive range of ladies' wear. But every bit of clothing I tried on fitted me differently! Even two different style jackets by the same maker in the same size were a different fit.My usual clothing (non-motorbike) size is 12, but no way could I get some of the 12s on. I know that the clothing has to be snug but I want to be able to get some layers on underneath it! I just tried on loads and got the ones that were the most comfortable. I ended up with an IXS jacket size M, matching trousers size XL!, leather trousers size 14. I later went into a leather goods store and randomly found a biking jacket (size S ) which fit me perfectly (it actually had room round the hips) and I got the guy to knock off £90.Yes I did try on an RST jacket which I loved but could hardly do it up round the hips - the size that was comfortable round the hips was massive round the shoulders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamMCS Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 I forgot about this thread I ended up buying a berick alien 8 in a 46. Fits great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I find the leather jackets tend to be a bit snug across the shoulders. So if you're quite wide, proportionally (i'm not a big bloke), across the shoulders like me then i find it makes it hard. It's very difficult to find a jacket that's nice and snug below the ribs without crunching the shoulders in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 The ones that come with a free whip and ball gag are always tight.My wolfs grew on me after a few hundred miles. They start to adapt to your shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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