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Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 1:57 pm
by Tramp
Well.another jacket despatched back to whence it came as its only fit for a long armed orangutan...i have long arms as it is campared to my smaller than average chest size...
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:07 pm
by Tourider
I think a lot of clothing designers are Italian and Italians have long arms. I have the same problem because I have short arms (and long pockets).
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:38 pm
by sohoeasy
Fit some "Ape Hangers" to your bike Russ, ain't you got no brains at all ? :laugh:
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:57 pm
by Dave DRZ
I have long arms and generally have to buy biking jackets that are massive around the chest, just to get the sleeves right - short sleeves and draughty aren't good
What make have you bought that are too long?
Dave
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:21 pm
by Tramp
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:08 pm
by sohoeasy
I know I came in with a joke , but their web shop has some pretty cool leather jackets (probably not up for biking but cheap for decent street wear. (thumbs) )
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:42 pm
by Big Red
I have a similar problem with motorcycle trousers. I know Im overweight but if I get the waist to fit the legs are so long the knee armour is below my knees. Im about 6ft tall but only have a 28in inside leg and weigh about 17 stone
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:06 pm
by Paul_C
Being a knuckle dragger I find some arms too short, especially when reaching forward. Oook.
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:58 pm
by Rederic
Dave DRZ wrote:I have long arms and generally have to buy biking jackets that are massive around the chest, just to get the sleeves right - short sleeves and draughty aren't good
What make have you bought that are too long?
Dave
The new Badlands has got long arms on it Dave (thumbs)
Re: Why are jackets made for orangutans?
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:11 pm
by Dave DRZ
Rederic wrote:Dave DRZ wrote:I have long arms and generally have to buy biking jackets that are massive around the chest, just to get the sleeves right - short sleeves and draughty aren't good
What make have you bought that are too long?
Dave
The new Badlands has got long arms on it Dave (thumbs)
Thanks Eric. If my Lotto numbers come up I might be tempted... :whistle:
Dave