Icon Overlord Textile jacket

Wicked808 · January 20th, 2012, 01:19 AM

http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/...1327047228.jpg

http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/...1327047211.jpg

Sorry, pictures aint that great. And is it ok that the sleeves are a bit longer? I mean, the jackets fits perfectly it's just the sleeves feels long and the forearm and elbow pads are not exactly covering my elbows! Am I making any sense??? Help me out guys! Thanks in advise!

csmith12 · January 20th, 2012, 06:32 AM

If you're like me and have long arms then no, it's not "EXACTLY" alright that the armor in the arms are not in their respective places to protect you. It can be the same result for riders with short arms. If the padding doesn't cover your elbow then it's not gunna do you much good in the event of an accident. I mean, riding jackets normally have longer arm sleeves by design so something must compensate. Custom sizing or alterations to move the armor.

Jackets should be tight when worn, so are you 100% sure you got a proper size? For me, new gear feels somewhat uncomfortably tight until broken in a little. So if you buy a jacket that fits perfectly out of the box, the armor may not be in the proper places. From there you have a few choices;

Get a different size
Alter the jacket to have the armor moved to more appropriate locations
Wear additional under/over armor to compensate

Can you post a pic of you wearing the jacket so we can see fitment?

Wicked808 · January 20th, 2012, 07:09 AM

The size is XL. I tried a large and I could not zip up the front. The shoulder part felt like I was going to tear it apart if I tried to bring my arms forward across my chest. Maybe Im just fat! Im 5'7 , 220lbs. Definitely will post pics up with jacket on. Oh, can the jacket be altered by someone? I didn't think it could be altered.

csmith12 · January 20th, 2012, 07:40 AM

Well, lets start with a pic and ensuring you have a the proper size jacket first. If your not partial to ICON, you could also try Joe Rocket gear. They seem to be cut larger in the torso area to allow for a better fit.

Shaq O'Neal don't wear a standard sized jacket but altering the jacket should be a last resort and is normally reserved for expensive leathers. You know, spending $300 to alter a $100 piece of gear. Besides, if not done by someone who knows what they are doing, it can weaken the protective qualities.

massacremasses · January 20th, 2012, 07:51 AM

no one likes clicking on a link to a picture

Wicked808 · January 20th, 2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

no one likes clicking on a link to a picture

Thanks

Wicked808 · January 20th, 2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Well, lets start with a pic and ensuring you have a the proper size jacket first. If your not partial to ICON, you could also try Joe Rocket gear. They seem to be cut larger in the torso area to allow for a better fit.

Shaq O'Neal don't wear a standard sized jacket but altering the jacket should be a last resort and is normally reserved for expensive leathers. You know, spending $300 to alter a $100 piece of gear. Besides, if not done by someone who knows what they are doing, it can weaken the protective qualities.

Understood. Will post pics later in the day. Thanks

massacremasses · January 20th, 2012, 08:01 AM

people with short arms are out of luck. I have the same problem.

Wicked808 · January 20th, 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Well, lets start with a pic and ensuring you have a the proper size jacket first. If your not partial to ICON, you could also try Joe Rocket gear. They seem to be cut larger in the torso area to allow for a better fit.

Shaq O'Neal don't wear a standard sized jacket but altering the jacket should be a last resort and is normally reserved for expensive leathers. You know, spending $300 to alter a $100 piece of gear. Besides, if not done by someone who knows what they are doing, it can weaken the protective qualities.

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

people with short arms are out of luck. I have the same problem.

I guess huh!

Wicked808 · January 20th, 2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Well, lets start with a pic and ensuring you have a the proper size jacket first. If your not partial to ICON, you could also try Joe Rocket gear. They seem to be cut larger in the torso area to allow for a better fit.

Shaq O'Neal don't wear a standard sized jacket but altering the jacket should be a last resort and is normally reserved for expensive leathers. You know, spending $300 to alter a $100 piece of gear. Besides, if not done by someone who knows what they are doing, it can weaken the protective qualities.

http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/...1327047211.jpg

Front and side view. I sent the jacket back to exchange for a large rather than the XL.

http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/...1327088522.png

matha028 · January 20th, 2012, 03:53 PM

I'm confused. Are u selling it, giving it away?

nickjpass · January 20th, 2012, 08:37 PM

Same problem with me. Long arms, small chest size.

csmith12 · January 20th, 2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked808

Front and side view. I sent the jacket back to exchange for a large rather than the XL.

Yea, that is looking a bit large for you in all areas. Hopefully a Large will be better fitting.

Wicked808 · January 20th, 2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Yea, that is looking a bit large for you in all areas. Hopefully a Large will be better fitting.

It does yeah! Hopefully the large will fit better. Thanks

psych0hans · February 8th, 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Same problem with me. Long arms, small chest size.

I have the same problem too... I'm 5'8" @ 155lbs, lean built... Just bought an icon merc jacket in medium... I hope it fits... I know the small one I tried earlier was too small at the sleeves and the large one I saw in the reviews was on a guy about 3" and 50lbs more than me...

nickjpass · February 8th, 2012, 09:19 PM

How are you lean, if you weigh 155, and have a height of 5'8"? Are you really muscular?

massacremasses · February 8th, 2012, 09:24 PM

that sounds pretty lean to me... lol

nickjpass · February 8th, 2012, 09:28 PM

I don't know man! Maybe he's just fat lmao

I'm just kidding. You're probably a lean mean fighting machine.

massacremasses · February 8th, 2012, 09:42 PM

hes 5'8" ? 155 is pretty normal lighter would be skinny status

nickjpass · February 8th, 2012, 09:45 PM

I'm five eightish and am 130 pounds. But, I have muscle to cover up my bones.

massacremasses · February 8th, 2012, 10:03 PM

I was 5'6" 135 in HS and I was fairly buff but not that big... I think you are just skinny. lol Im a fatass now but I think you could use some more meat on your bones Nick... haaha

psych0hans · February 8th, 2012, 10:52 PM

Hahaha... I'm slightly muscular, not overly buff... Been working out for a bit more than a year now... Unfortunately I haven't that much to show for it...

nickjpass · February 8th, 2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

I was 5'6" 135 in HS and I was fairly buff but not that big... I think you are just skinny. lol Im a fatass now but I think you could use some more meat on your bones Nick... haaha

I definitely could...I just don't want it to be fat

I bet if I started doing push ups more often instead of bikeing, I could see an improvement in my upper body

Jay72 · February 9th, 2012, 04:45 AM

What was this thread about? Oh ya, the guys jacket not fitting correctly, get further into it and Nick is talking about doing push ups to gain some more upper body physique. lol The subject sure gets changed quick.

nickjpass · February 9th, 2012, 06:08 AM

The pushup have to do with it. Because, if I had a larger chest size, I could have a larger selection of jackets.

massacremasses · February 9th, 2012, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay72

What was this thread about? Oh ya, the guys jacket not fitting correctly, get further into it and Nick is talking about doing push ups to gain some more upper body physique. lol The subject sure gets changed quick.

Youre new to forums arent you? lol

Jay72 · February 9th, 2012, 02:20 PM

Not that new Justin, I just don't post often, I really enjoy this one though, and i get a kick out of young Nick, I think you were ribbing him about changing the topic of other peoples threads recently and I was just teasing about that. Damn I hope I didn't sound nasty with my post, so sorry Nick if you took it that way.

massacremasses · February 9th, 2012, 03:38 PM

lol yeah I was giving him **** because he likes to change the topic on others threads but gets upset when they are changed on his thread. haha

nickjpass · February 9th, 2012, 03:40 PM

I don't get upset...I don't care when the topic is changed. Have you seen my recent threads?

Jay72 · February 9th, 2012, 03:47 PM

So no need to get upset now young Grasshopper...just having fun with ya

And how is your saving coming along? Almost have enough yet??

nickjpass · February 9th, 2012, 03:53 PM

I'm not upset. I'm a pretty mellow person. Not very well lol I'm not getting enough hours.

January 20th, 2012, 01:19 AM	#1
Wicked808 Wicked808 Name: Roger Location: Kahului, Maui Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja zx6r, 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250(Traded in) Posts: 86	Icon Overlord Textile jacket http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/...1327047228.jpg http://s1118.photobucket.com/albums/...1327047211.jpg Sorry, pictures aint that great. And is it ok that the sleeves are a bit longer? I mean, the jackets fits perfectly it's just the sleeves feels long and the forearm and elbow pads are not exactly covering my elbows! Am I making any sense??? Help me out guys! Thanks in advise! Last futzed with by Wicked808; January 20th, 2012 at 01:25 AM. Reason: No text

January 20th, 2012, 06:32 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	If you're like me and have long arms then no, it's not "EXACTLY" alright that the armor in the arms are not in their respective places to protect you. It can be the same result for riders with short arms. If the padding doesn't cover your elbow then it's not gunna do you much good in the event of an accident. I mean, riding jackets normally have longer arm sleeves by design so something must compensate. Custom sizing or alterations to move the armor. Jackets should be tight when worn, so are you 100% sure you got a proper size? For me, new gear feels somewhat uncomfortably tight until broken in a little. So if you buy a jacket that fits perfectly out of the box, the armor may not be in the proper places. From there you have a few choices; Get a different size Alter the jacket to have the armor moved to more appropriate locations Wear additional under/over armor to compensate Can you post a pic of you wearing the jacket so we can see fitment? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 20th, 2012, 07:40 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Well, lets start with a pic and ensuring you have a the proper size jacket first. If your not partial to ICON, you could also try Joe Rocket gear. They seem to be cut larger in the torso area to allow for a better fit. Shaq O'Neal don't wear a standard sized jacket but altering the jacket should be a last resort and is normally reserved for expensive leathers. You know, spending $300 to alter a $100 piece of gear. Besides, if not done by someone who knows what they are doing, it can weaken the protective qualities. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 20th, 2012, 07:51 AM	#5
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	no one likes clicking on a link to a picture __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 20th, 2012, 08:01 AM	#8
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	people with short arms are out of luck. I have the same problem. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 20th, 2012, 07:09 AM	#3
Wicked808 Wicked808 Name: Roger Location: Kahului, Maui Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja zx6r, 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250(Traded in) Posts: 86	The size is XL. I tried a large and I could not zip up the front. The shoulder part felt like I was going to tear it apart if I tried to bring my arms forward across my chest. Maybe Im just fat! Im 5'7 , 220lbs. Definitely will post pics up with jacket on. Oh, can the jacket be altered by someone? I didn't think it could be altered.

January 20th, 2012, 03:53 PM	#11
matha028 ninjette.org guru Name: Adam Location: Orlando FL Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R red/black SE <-- totalled now '11 650r BLACK Posts: 334	I'm confused. Are u selling it, giving it away? __________________________________________________ Proud to stand by the fact that I saved my life by laying my bike down and sliding away from it, to avoid a T-Bone collision with a red light runner.

January 20th, 2012, 08:37 PM	#12
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Same problem with me. Long arms, small chest size. __________________________________________________

February 8th, 2012, 09:19 PM	#16
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	How are you lean, if you weigh 155, and have a height of 5'8"? Are you really muscular? __________________________________________________

February 8th, 2012, 09:24 PM	#17
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	that sounds pretty lean to me... lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 8th, 2012, 09:28 PM	#18
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I don't know man! Maybe he's just fat lmao I'm just kidding. You're probably a lean mean fighting machine. __________________________________________________

February 8th, 2012, 09:42 PM	#19
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	hes 5'8" ? 155 is pretty normal lighter would be skinny status __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 8th, 2012, 09:45 PM	#20
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I'm five eightish and am 130 pounds. But, I have muscle to cover up my bones. __________________________________________________

February 8th, 2012, 10:03 PM	#21
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I was 5'6" 135 in HS and I was fairly buff but not that big... I think you are just skinny. lol Im a fatass now but I think you could use some more meat on your bones Nick... haaha __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 8th, 2012, 10:52 PM	#22
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Hahaha... I'm slightly muscular, not overly buff... Been working out for a bit more than a year now... Unfortunately I haven't that much to show for it...

February 9th, 2012, 04:45 AM	#24
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	What was this thread about? Oh ya, the guys jacket not fitting correctly, get further into it and Nick is talking about doing push ups to gain some more upper body physique. lol The subject sure gets changed quick.

February 9th, 2012, 06:08 AM	#25
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	The pushup have to do with it. Because, if I had a larger chest size, I could have a larger selection of jackets. __________________________________________________

February 9th, 2012, 02:20 PM	#27
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	Not that new Justin, I just don't post often, I really enjoy this one though, and i get a kick out of young Nick, I think you were ribbing him about changing the topic of other peoples threads recently and I was just teasing about that. Damn I hope I didn't sound nasty with my post, so sorry Nick if you took it that way. Last futzed with by Jay72; February 9th, 2012 at 02:21 PM. Reason: wrong word

February 9th, 2012, 03:38 PM	#28
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	lol yeah I was giving him **** because he likes to change the topic on others threads but gets upset when they are changed on his thread. haha __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 9th, 2012, 03:40 PM	#29
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I don't get upset...I don't care when the topic is changed. Have you seen my recent threads? __________________________________________________

February 9th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#30
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	So no need to get upset now young Grasshopper...just having fun with ya And how is your saving coming along? Almost have enough yet??

February 9th, 2012, 03:53 PM	#31
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I'm not upset. I'm a pretty mellow person. Not very well lol I'm not getting enough hours. __________________________________________________

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