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danf1234 29-05-07 10:06 AM
Fitment of leathers
 
After wearing textiles for a year or so, I have decided to splash out and get some leathers. I was just wondering if I should buy them so they are slightly tight to allow for stretch. Infact the question I really want to know is will they stretch at all??

pups3000 29-05-07 10:15 AM
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My trousers stretched a little

danf1234 29-05-07 10:22 AM
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Stretch as in a full size or not?

the_lone_wolf 29-05-07 10:26 AM
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http://www.ixion.org.uk/Leather2.html

seems pretty comprehensive

ninjadoll 29-05-07 10:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danf1234 (Post 1198858)
After wearing textiles for a year or so, I have decided to splash out and get some leathers. I was just wondering if I should buy them so they are slightly tight to allow for stretch. Infact the question I really want to know is will they stretch at all??
Take your gf along for advice. We always know whats best when it comes to men in leathers ;)

Dave The Rave 29-05-07 10:45 AM
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Mate, my recommendation is to buy as tight a fit as you can. It will stretch! Mine were so tight I struggled to put them on. Few days or riding will help to stretch them. Also using a leather treatment will make the leather softer to allow for a better fit. So I would say buy as tight as you can.

CoolGirl 29-05-07 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave The Rave (Post 1198885)
Mate, my recommendation is to buy as tight a fit as you can. It will stretch! Mine were so tight I struggled to put them on. Few days or riding will help to stretch them. Also using a leather treatment will make the leather softer to allow for a better fit. So I would say buy as tight as you can.
This depends on your natural weight fluctuation. True, this is probably more an issue for girls than boys, but if you know you might gain or lose a few pounds, think about how your leathers might fit once that's happened (and don't keep promising yourself that diet!).

I bought both my sets ofleathers so they were 'comfortable' - not too snug, but they did stretch and I have had moments where they were a struggle to get into, and times when they've felt loose!

Blue_SV650S 30-05-07 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by CoolGirl (Post 1198896)
This depends on your natural weight fluctuation. True, this is probably more an issue for girls than boys, but if you know you might gain or lose a few pounds, think about how your leathers might fit once that's happened (and don't keep promising yourself that diet!).
!
Na don't give yourself excuses to put on weight, buy a 'spray on' set ... make sure they cost you about a grand ... its a great weight control method!!! :flower: :D

DoubleD 30-05-07 10:14 AM
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My new leathers were very snug, by the time I had zipped everything up I had been moulded into the "I'm riding an invisible bike" position.... they have now given a little and are very comfy to wear.

carlos 30-05-07 12:20 PM
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And bear in mind that on the hot days you'll be wearing just a t-shirt underneath, but its not always hot so you might want them slack enough to get a thick jumper/sweatshirt underneath aswell.


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