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Re: Why don't gear mfg's realize that tall women exist?
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Quote from: throttlemeister on August 08, 2007, 09:54:16 PM
Check out the European brands if you can get them there. Average length of EU women is significantly taller than in the US, so you can probably find something there, though you probably have to special order.
But damn, she must have some legs...
Not all Europeans. Dutch women are on average the tallest of any country on earth. Try hitting the .nl sites
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Re: Why don't gear mfg's realize that tall women exist?
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August 14, 2007, 05:20:25 AM »
Want some cheese with that whine
Order custom made stuff and get over it
Jammin just ordered a custom Kelvar stuff for his trip to Mexico. Vivid has a custom Syed leather suit for the track. If you have odd body sizes....just order custom...yea maybe you have to skimp on some useless farkles (Ipod, XM BS, the GPS with all the lastest dodas) but you'll get stuff that fits and you'll be comfortable.
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Re: Why don't gear mfg's realize that tall women exist?
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Quote from: RickC1957 on August 14, 2007, 05:20:25 AM
Order custom made stuff and get over it
From where is the major question?! Custom motorcycle leather makers have not popped up in any looking I have done locally... Maybe I was absent the day that they told us how to find those!
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Re: Why don't gear mfg's realize that tall women exist?
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Quote from: KLRchickie on August 14, 2007, 05:40:11 AM
From where is the major question?! Custom motorcycle leather makers have not popped up in any looking I have done locally... Maybe I was absent the day that they told us how to find those!
You gotta go to the races and have the manufacturer's own tech measure you. Do Not trust a tailor who has no experience measuring for leathers (the riding position is obviously very different from a business suit) and especially Do Not trust some dude/gal in a motorcycle shop. Measuring a human body is harder than it sounds, and if you're spending megabucks to get something made custom, you want it to fit right.
I don't know where your nearest CSB round is, or how far you are from Brainerd, but you wanted to go to the races anyhow, right? And visit the Arai tech too.
Of course you can always go to their plant, but racetracks are definitely closer and more convenient.
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Re: Why don't gear mfg's realize that tall women exist?
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Quote from: KLRchickie on August 14, 2007, 05:40:11 AM
From where is the major question?! Custom motorcycle leather makers have not popped up in any looking I have done locally... Maybe I was absent the day that they told us how to find those!
My custom leathers were done by
Helimot
in San Jose. Not local to you, but they do mail ordering as well and I've heard that they do a good job even when you can't physically come into the store.
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Re: Why don't gear mfg's realize that tall women exist?
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Quote from: LicketySplat on August 14, 2007, 11:18:00 AM
or how far you are from Brainerd,
OK, I had to Google it --- Calgary, AB to Brainerd, MN is 1,848km by the "fastest" route --- I wonder how far it would *actually* be the way we like to travel?!?!?!
Not this year, I can tell you that --- besides, we'd have to head over all that flatness.... we prefer West!!!
Seriously though - thanks!
We keep reading about custom leathers, but hadn't the faintest clue how you go about getting them made....
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I am willing to bet tall wowmen have WAY more options that short tiny ones.
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October 22, 2007, 10:45:31 PM »
hello,
I may be able to help you guys. I run a online motorcycle apparel business located in Australia (we deal worldwide). Currently we are offering custom made motorcycle suits, The suit is made to fit and you get to choose your own colours, features/design.
Our prices are very reasonable and our 1 on 1 personal service ensures our customers are satisfied.
If you would like some more information or pictures of previous custom made items please email me at
sales@austsales.com
thanks
matt
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Quote from: Bigfoot on August 09, 2007, 10:20:18 AM
Wow. 36 inseam for a lady. Sexy.
That's what I was thinkin'.
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