Just starting out and problem with gear (length issue)

[Nasty]

Ok, I believe I have a solution but it means shelling out more munny.

Rick Lussi of rick@lifestyle-imports.co.nz has just had some custom-sized gear made for us. It has taken only since the 8th Nov for the gear to be made, shipped and arrive on the courier to us tomorrow. Outstanding!

We have had two sets made, Rick took our measurements and has done the rest. Our gear is in Cordura but he does leathers as well ... not sure about delivery of those, might be a different supplier.

Just can't say enough about the service and ease of dealing with them. Cost was excellent too. Matching set of Jacket and pants in black with detailing in blue, red, maroon or yellow custom made for $320 per set all up. More outstanding!

Brett

And I can't wait to actually have gear that fits well ... cos my nice and long arms combined with the womanly curves don't go well with off the shelf buying

Kari

[jonbuoy]

Mate I have the same problem being a lanky bastard too. When I came off the armour on my sleeve dug in and did exactly what your worried about. After, I got some el cheapo elastic material and put a few bands of it on the sleeves and legs to stop them riding up. Kind of works, like Ixon said boot gaiters work for stopping the draft up your legs.

[Roj]

Ok, I believe I have a solution but it means shelling out more munny.

Rick Lussi of rick@lifestyle-imports.co.nz has just had some custom-sized gear made for us. It has taken only since the 8th Nov for the gear to be made, shipped and arrive on the courier to us tomorrow. Outstanding!


Brett

Thanks Grub I think this was who I was thinking of

[rwh]

You can also get body armour that is separate to the jacket, straps on to your body then put a jacket over top, the advantage is it doesn't shift at all, it may suit you better, the other option is to get some custom gear made, depending on budget, there is a guy in Wellington that makes racing suits, I will ask around to see if I can find who it is

Perhaps Dusty of Leda Leathers?

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~integra/leda.html

He's doing mine (I have the opposite problem - shortish and not so skinny ...), though he's been a bit busy lately ...

Richard