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Title: Help me find a jacket.
Post by: akh223 on December 28, 2003, 11:51:10 AM
Hey guys,

I have been searching for gear everywhere I can think of.  I am having a real problem finding a jacket that will fit me.

I am in need of a long/tall jacket.  I am 5'10" and weigh 145lbs.  I also have VERY long arms.  I have to wear a 15.5 / 35 dress shirt.  

I cant seem to find any jackets that will fit my ape arms.  Every shop I go to has standard jackets that are all too short in the sleeves.

Any help in finding a jacket would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Andy
Title: On topic
Post by: akh223 on December 28, 2003, 11:52:01 AM
Oh yeah, to keep this post on topic.  I cant ride my new GS until I find a jacket.  So that makes it very important as I pick up my GS in 13 days.

Andy
Title: Help me find a jacket.
Post by: Wrencher on December 28, 2003, 12:48:30 PM
Try Hein Gericke jackets. They have changed their name but I can't remember what they are called now but hopefully somebody will chime in with that.

I have the same problem at 6'3" with a +2 ape index and the Hein Gericke Alien jacket fits nicely.
Title: Help me find a jacket.
Post by: zoltan on December 29, 2003, 06:58:24 AM
also try fieldsheer jackets. i'm 6' and 145 lbs, but fieldsheer jackets seem to fit ok without being too baggy. i think they cut their arms about an inch longer than most people.
Title: Help me find a jacket.
Post by: Casimir on December 29, 2003, 07:43:14 AM
Check out New Enough (http://www.newenough.com/search_by_category_big_and_tall.htm). They have good comments about sizing on each of their jackets, even how they differ within a brand. They also have good deals.

You might even try calling them. I've talked to them on the phone a couple times and they're very friendly and helpful.
Title: Re: Help me find a jacket.
Post by: The Buddha on December 29, 2003, 08:59:48 AM
Quote from: akh223Hey guys,

I have been searching for gear everywhere I can think of.  I am having a real problem finding a jacket that will fit me.

I am in need of a long/tall jacket.  I am 5'10" and weigh 145lbs.  I also have VERY long arms.  I have to wear a 15.5 / 35 dress shirt.  

I cant seem to find any jackets that will fit my ape arms.  Every shop I go to has standard jackets that are all too short in the sleeves.

Any help in finding a jacket would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Andy

Yea... try to remember where did you have it last... what where you doing, maybe somehting will trigger your memory... Ha ha...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Help me find a jacket.
Post by: MstrsLilBrat on December 30, 2003, 11:10:39 PM
Maybe go for customize??