Short Arse Short Arms

Discussion in 'Clothing & Gadgets' started by Gothmog, Feb 19, 2021.

  1. Gothmog

    Gothmog New Member

    Jan 24, 2021
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    Hi folks

    Looking for a new bike jacket, got a couple but as ride a lot and ones getting "tired".
    Like to have a couple so one can dry out fully if get very wet, keeps the damp "pong" down.

    So in short i have tried a few jackets on but found as I need a XL (chest obviously, OK maybe a bit my belly) but the arms far to long, even when reaching forward on the bike.

    Having to look at mail order :( (as all shops closed and cant try on) so does anyone have any recommendations for jackets with short arms.

    Looking medium end of budget, say upto £600.

    Thanks Gothmog
     
  2. mappster

    mappster Member

    Jan 24, 2017
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    Just purchased boots from sportsbikeshop and they were really good.
     
  3. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    Sadly if you are like the rest of us and in need of one of these, they aren’t made with short arms...

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  4. Gyp

    Gyp Well-Known Member

    May 13, 2020
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    Might be worth looking at Bering, as they make jackets in a range of shapes/fittings, one of which is "king".

    These are sized for, how can I put it, a more relaxed body shape, so you don't have to buy a 7XL to go round you only to discover that you need the arms of an orangutan.

    See https://bering.fr/brody-king-size.html

    I tried a jacket on in a shop (those were the days) and a King XL fitted me well whereas my Hein Gericke 4XL went round but was like a clown suit.

    What stopped me buying was that the trousers (which they no longer seem to sell) were ridiculously long in the leg, so I would have needed about 8 inch longer legs to fit - the knee armour would protect my ankles!

    Infinity motorcycles are the UK stockist and do have both jacket and trousers

    https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/bering-carlos-king-size-ce-waterproof-jacket

    https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/bering-otto-king-size-mens-trousers
     
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  5. Lou160487

    Lou160487 Senior Member

    Jun 16, 2020
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    I have one of those. In hi-viz yellow
     
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