Jackets for "athletically built" guys? Brand recs?

eyeheartny · November 5th, 2012, 02:44 PM

I'm 6'2", 195, really broad shoulders and a narrow waist. I'm having a hard time finding jackets that aren't constricting in the chest/shoulders but that are snug/slim fitting in the waist.

Are there any brands you'd recommend that might work? I've been looking at some of the Rev'it jackets and couldn't get a great fit in the Alpinestars gear I tried on, same with Dainese. In the Alpinestars, the sizes that fit in the shoulders were huge in the waist. Seemed like a safety issue.

Thoughts? I'd really appreciate any recommendations or help.

alex.s · November 5th, 2012, 02:49 PM

can't help much with your question but wanted to congratulate you on living in beautiful encinitas ;p

hirubhaiambani · November 5th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Thats a better problem to have rather than the following problem:

Gear recommendation: Can somebody suggest jackets that will fit a person built like a cylinder with a big paunch?

Maybe you should try Teknic jackets. Or maybe find jackets with more waist adjustment?

Slono · November 5th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyeheartny

I'm 6'2", 195, really broad shoulders and a narrow waist. I'm having a hard time finding jackets that aren't constricting in the chest/shoulders but that are snug/slim fitting in the waist.

Are there any brands you'd recommend that might work? I've been looking at some of the Rev'it jackets and couldn't get a great fit in the Alpinestars gear I tried on, same with Dainese. In the Alpinestars, the sizes that fit in the shoulders were huge in the waist. Seemed like a safety issue.

Thoughts? I'd really appreciate any recommendations or help.

The Alpinestars GP-Pro jacket 2012 model is good. You can adjust the waist, and the shoulders leave enough room for the athletic built people. I just got a month ago and it fits well. I'm 5 feet 9", weight 180. Broad shoulders.

EMSRacer07 · November 5th, 2012, 03:34 PM

i really like the guys over at sportbiketrackgear.com awesome guys that will help you find the jacket, pants, helmet, etc to fit you. And alot of those guys are pretty built too. Give them a call and will hook you up

Aggrotech · November 5th, 2012, 03:56 PM

i'm the same way op, except 5'7. Everyone ive talked to has always said go for some sort of attack fit type of jacket, like the Icon Overlord if you're athletically built. I have yet to buy a leather jacket and i dont think theres a whole lot, if any textile jackets with an attack fit, im currently rockin the Icon Contra though. i love it

CC Cowboy · November 5th, 2012, 06:30 PM

Vanson and they custom fit

eyeheartny · November 5th, 2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggrotech

i'm the same way op, except 5'7. Everyone ive talked to has always said go for some sort of attack fit type of jacket, like the Icon Overlord if you're athletically built. I have yet to buy a leather jacket and i dont think theres a whole lot, if any textile jackets with an attack fit, im currently rockin the Icon Contra though. i love it

Funny, I tried on the Icon Overlord and the waist was gigantic in the size that fit my shoulders. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

eyeheartny · November 5th, 2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slono

The Alpinestars GP-Pro jacket 2012 model is good. You can adjust the waist, and the shoulders leave enough room for the athletic built people. I just got a month ago and it fits well. I'm 5 feet 9", weight 180. Broad shoulders.

Cool, I'll check it out. Thanks.

Any experience with Rev'it jackets? Motorcycle Superstore has the Tarmac Air leather on closeout and it looks like a sweet jacket.

Slono · November 11th, 2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyeheartny

Cool, I'll check it out. Thanks.

Any experience with Rev'it jackets? Motorcycle Superstore has the Tarmac Air leather on closeout and it looks like a sweet jacket.

Nope, no experience. My first jacket was an Alpinestars RC-1 leather jacket, and when that got ruined in an accident with a deer I tried a bunch of different jackets and found the GP-Pro was most like it. The RC-1 fit me well, and I made sure the GP-Pro did before I purchased it. It has a slimmer profile than the RC-1 and it hugs the skin a little more. The RC-1, at the equivalent size EUR 54 / US 44 was looser than the GP-Pro.

csmith12 · November 11th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Check out the speed and strength jackets. I found them to be nice for an "athletic" build. Dunno though, each person is different.

Good luck with your search.

November 5th, 2012, 02:44 PM	#1
eyeheartny ninjette.org member Name: N Location: Encinitas, CA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet! Posts: 24	Jackets for "athletically built" guys? Brand recs? I'm 6'2", 195, really broad shoulders and a narrow waist. I'm having a hard time finding jackets that aren't constricting in the chest/shoulders but that are snug/slim fitting in the waist. Are there any brands you'd recommend that might work? I've been looking at some of the Rev'it jackets and couldn't get a great fit in the Alpinestars gear I tried on, same with Dainese. In the Alpinestars, the sizes that fit in the shoulders were huge in the waist. Seemed like a safety issue. Thoughts? I'd really appreciate any recommendations or help.

November 5th, 2012, 02:49 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	can't help much with your question but wanted to congratulate you on living in beautiful encinitas ;p __________________________________________________

November 5th, 2012, 03:34 PM	#5
EMSRacer07 ninjette.org sage Name: Byron Location: Reno, NV Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250 1990 Posts: 761	i really like the guys over at sportbiketrackgear.com awesome guys that will help you find the jacket, pants, helmet, etc to fit you. And alot of those guys are pretty built too. Give them a call and will hook you up __________________________________________________ 1990 250F. ex300 motor swap, 15/42 gearing, flush side markers, newgen intergrated front fairing, rear integrated turn signals, DB Touring Bubble, zx600 rear shock, Custom DanMoto Exhaust

November 5th, 2012, 06:30 PM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Vanson and they custom fit __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 11th, 2012, 05:35 PM	#11
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	Check out the speed and strength jackets. I found them to be nice for an "athletic" build. Dunno though, each person is different. Good luck with your search. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 5th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#3
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	Thats a better problem to have rather than the following problem: Gear recommendation: Can somebody suggest jackets that will fit a person built like a cylinder with a big paunch? Maybe you should try Teknic jackets. Or maybe find jackets with more waist adjustment?

November 5th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#6
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	i'm the same way op, except 5'7. Everyone ive talked to has always said go for some sort of attack fit type of jacket, like the Icon Overlord if you're athletically built. I have yet to buy a leather jacket and i dont think theres a whole lot, if any textile jackets with an attack fit, im currently rockin the Icon Contra though. i love it

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