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Bikernereid
16th May 2009, 20:28
Hey, I am loking for all in one leathers but have a slightly long body and short legs. Can anyone recommend someone who makes good quality but not overly expensive leathers in the Chch area (or if push comes to shove Auckland). Thanks

BMWST?
16th May 2009, 20:30
Hey, I am loking for all in one leathers but have a slightly long body and short legs. Can anyone recommend someone who makes good quality but not overly expensive leathers in the Chch area (or if push comes to shove Auckland). Thanks

wellington?dusty at Leda leathers

AllanB
16th May 2009, 20:51
There is a leather place down Fitzgerald Ave, Ferry rd ish. They sell and do alterations.

Does a standard jacket fit OK? If not it would be easy to add a bit to the bottom to lengthen.

Same with trou - easy to take up a existing pair but you may need them split at the knees as they should be pre-bent as you spend most of your time sitting in them.

pete376403
16th May 2009, 20:52
Seconded - http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~integra/leda_05/pages/home.htm

Bikernereid
16th May 2009, 20:59
Seconded - http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~integra/leda_05/pages/home.htm

Good site thanks for recommendation. Will try and give them a bell asap.

Bikernereid
16th May 2009, 21:01
There is a leather place down Fitzgerald Ave, Ferry rd ish. They sell and do alterations.

Does a standard jacket fit OK? If not it would be easy to add a bit to the bottom to lengthen.

Same with trou - easy to take up a existing pair but you may need them split at the knees as they should be pre-bent as you spend most of your time sitting in them.

Jackets always too short and legs too long. I just really need made to measure stuff as trousers are always uncomfortable and don't have enough give where I need them to. Whenever I buy anything something is ok but others bits just aren't right so I would rather invest and get something that fits spot on.

McDuck
16th May 2009, 21:11
Jackets always too short and legs too long. I just really need made to measure stuff as trousers are always uncomfortable and don't have enough give where I need them to. Whenever I buy anything something is ok but others bits just aren't right so I would rather invest and get something that fits spot on.

I know your pain (in the arse) Cant help tho, that said Qmoto stuff fits the best out of the stuff i have tryed still needs another 10cm for the zips to meet tho

MsKABC
16th May 2009, 22:48
Well I've got a short body and long legs - how about we buy two suits together, one large and one small, and we swap the jackets over? :rofl:

Gubb
16th May 2009, 23:00
I'm just a fatty. I love a bit of cake.

cs363
16th May 2009, 23:29
Jackets always too short and legs too long. I just really need made to measure stuff as trousers are always uncomfortable and don't have enough give where I need them to. Whenever I buy anything something is ok but others bits just aren't right so I would rather invest and get something that fits spot on.


You can't go past Leda for good old fashioned workmanship, not the fastest delivery in the world but if you are not in a hurry you'll find the wait was well worth it. :D

Another good option, though further away is MSW in Auckland: http://www.msw.co.nz/

Both good companies with good people and a good product.

Pussy
17th May 2009, 00:06
Have a look at some of the Alpinestars stuff too, Lilly.
They even make stuff that fits cs363

cs363
17th May 2009, 00:27
Have a look at some of the Alpinestars stuff too, Lilly.
They even make stuff that fits cs363

Oh? You've seen the new "Alpinestars Bionic Codpiece" then?


Codpiece face...



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:bleh: :lol:

NZsarge
25th May 2009, 13:16
www.celtic-leathers.com
Not cheap but far from expensive given the quality of work, the snag might be he lives in the metropolis of Pahiatua.

Bikernereid
14th June 2009, 15:40
Well I've got a short body and long legs - how about we buy two suits together, one large and one small, and we swap the jackets over? :rofl:

Sounds like a plan!!

Bikernereid
14th June 2009, 15:41
www.celtic-leathers.com
Not cheap but far from expensive given the quality of work, the snag might be he lives in the metropolis of Pahiatua.

Thanks but where is Pahiatua?

Sonicjoe
14th June 2009, 16:48
Thanks but where is Pahiatua?

Is it that hard to bring up Google earth or Google maps? Or are you on dial up?

NZsarge
14th June 2009, 17:55
Thanks but where is Pahiatua?

Between Woodville and Eketahuna. :shifty::niceone: Not far from Palmerston North but on the other side of the Tararua range.

6ft5
14th June 2009, 17:56
where the bl@@dy hell do you come from ???

pete376403
14th June 2009, 18:13
Thanks but where is Pahiatua?

Just down the road from Mangatainoka - home of the original Tui brewery!
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM4CVR