Firebladewickers Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Does anyone have any ideas I've tried loads of sports textile jackets and everyone of them raise about 3 inches up my arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Get longer gloves... Happy to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 It depends upon whether your arms are abnormally long compared to your chest size......most of my jackets are a reasonable length in the arm and I've not had any problems with them riding up significantly. What sizes are you looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 I'm 6ft 5 jackets at xxl fit perfect apart from the arms I don't want a touring jacket I'm after somthing like a sports jacket as I ride a gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Get longer gloves... Happy to help Can't bring my self to pay 200 for a jacket that won't fit me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Go up sizes. My brother's 6'7 but with less girth. He borrowed my 4xl jacket to ride pillion and it fitted him fine for length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 4xl bloody hell mate that would be loose as hell its somthing im going to wear for years pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 4xl bloody hell mate that would be loose as hell its somthing im going to wear for years pal Can't you fit some armour to your Basketball jacket . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 I know your being sarcastic but i have thought about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I know your being sarcastic but i have thought about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 4xl bloody hell mate that would be loose as hell its somthing im going to wear for years palJust an example. Try bigger sizes if the jackets don't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 4xl bloody hell mate that would be loose as hell its somthing im going to wear for years palJust an example. Try bigger sizes if the jackets don't fit.Thin bloke wearing fat blokes cloathing mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Eat more pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TC1474 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I am 6 feet 5 as well (both height and girth ) and I have long arms.Wulf and Scott leathers always fit me well off the peg.Anything European such as Furygan are also usually pretty good as they (especially the Germans) do long versions of their standard sizes,So for example, I am normally a size 58 European (which is a 48 UK) but a size 110 will give you the standard size with an additional 3 inches on the sleeve length (hope that makes sense).Weisse which is the brand name for Fowlers of Bristol have also usually been pretty good at fitting the taller/longer individual. Just don't think of Weisse being German as many do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you're tall but not so chunky, I feel your pain. I have a little ritual for trying on jackets; hunching over to see if it sags too much at the belly, moving my elbows back to check if it pinches around my armpits, then finally throwing up a couple of heils to the fuhrer to check the sleeve doesn't ride up too much when my arms are extended Being serious though, I bought a Held jacket for my wedding and the fit is pretty darn perfect, so I'd recommend giving them a look. Oxford stuff seems to fit pretty well too, but I can't recommend their waterproofing If in doubt, try to aim for stuff that has lots of adjusters! My winter jacket has adjusters at the waist, chest, upper arms, lower arms, and wrists... Something like that is probably your best bet. Well, or you could buy one you like then get it tailored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Chears pal ill have a gander tonite on the tinternet! And stu I eat many pies I have hollow legs pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you're tall but not so chunky, I feel your pain. I have a little ritual for trying on jackets; hunching over to see if it sags too much at the belly, moving my elbows back to check if it pinches around my armpits, then finally throwing up a couple of heils to the fuhrer to check the sleeve doesn't ride up too much when my arms are extended Being serious though, I bought a Held jacket for my wedding and the fit is pretty darn perfect, so I'd recommend giving them a look. Oxford stuff seems to fit pretty well too, but I can't recommend their waterproofing If in doubt, try to aim for stuff that has lots of adjusters! My winter jacket has adjusters at the waist, chest, upper arms, lower arms, and wrists... Something like that is probably your best bet. Well, or you could buy one you like then get it tailored that's exactly what I did in j&s motorcycles the other day very frustrating I'm not really thin I'm 6,5 210lb I just have rediculously long arms ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnakay Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 not ralations to dis fella are ya.lol http://www.svheartoftexas.com/images/Panama/Monkeys001.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Does anyone have any ideas I've tried loads of sports textile jackets and everyone of them raise about 3 inches up my arm Being honest they all will So what's left to do is to find one that is less annoying... I know how difficult it can be. I very very rarely wear mine (10 times in last three years if that) I used to be a swimmer so my issue is fitting in a jacket and not pulling a "milli vanilli" look Not even mention the raising sleeves nightmare! However having Alpinestars t-gp plus and it seems ok. Got longer sleeves than any other jackets. Worth a try I am not sure if they make them in giantenormous size to fit You Maybe get two and sew them together, just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/249591 Problem solved bought this and it fits perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/249591 Problem solved bought this and it fits perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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