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14-03-18, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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Scott Leather Jacket
I decided to take Bibio's advice and so late February I made the trip to Barnard Castle to be measured for a Venom jacket at Scotts. Jim quickly and efficiently disillusioned me on my chest, waist and height size, I'm just glad he didn't weigh me because there's only so much disappointment a man can take.
The jacket arrived today, so it took about 3 weeks which was quicker than I'd expected although Jim did tell me it would be that long. I'd asked for all leather sleeves instead of the kevlar mesh which wasn't a problem. Finally, a jacket that fits so well, no pinching, flapping it just...fits. I have a shortish torso so most jackets are too long which causes them to bunch up when seated on a bike and I'm so used to that it felt odd when this jacket didn't do that. I like it. It cost me £300 which I think was a great price for bespoke jacket. I've only managed a short ride so far but in that short duration I am impressed. If you're in the market for a new jacket I, like Bibio, recommend Scott Leathers. |
14-03-18, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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Sounds like a great investment. Is there armour in the jacket for that money? |
14-03-18, 01:50 PM | #3 |
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just wait till it breaks in.. you wont want to wear any other jacket
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14-03-18, 03:27 PM | #4 |
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£300 is a bargain for a bespoke jacket. Bibs is right wait until its broken in.
I had a made to measure jacket by Manx leathers in the 80's, such a lovely jacket. Sold it to a guy in Japan on Ebay, as I got too fat round the waist to use it when I returned to biking. I must have been a skinny runt back then.
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You're hardly Billy Bunter now are you??
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