Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 How tight is your jacket? I went to Iron Pony and tried on a Size Medium Icon Motorhead jacket so I ordered a small which came in and the sizing says it's a 38-40 instead of the 36-38. When I stand up it feels damn near close to fitting correct w/ the liner in but I still have room on my back where the jacket isn't touching my skin. On the bike it feels like it moves just a tiny bit on me. Does your jacket have full contact on your entire torso at all times or does it move around on you a little bit? I'm debating if I need to sell this one and get a size 36 or break the Icon in. I know my old jacket didn't fit correctly so I guess I really don't know what's the correct fit. Maybe I just need to get bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 How tight is your jacket? I went to Iron Pony and tried on a Size Medium Icon Motorhead jacket so I ordered a small which came in and the sizing says it's a 38-40 instead of the 36-38. When I stand up it feels damn near close to fitting correct w/ the liner in but I still have room on my back where the jacket isn't touching my skin. On the bike it feels like it moves just a tiny bit on me. Does your jacket have full contact on your entire torso at all times or does it move around on you a little bit? I'm debating if I need to sell this one and get a size 36 or break the Icon in. I know my old jacket didn't fit correctly so I guess I really don't know what's the correct fit. Maybe I just need to get bigger. should be tight on you. should feel natural in riding position , but when standing straight up should be somewhat hard to raise your arms up above your head. as for your question about icon stuff, some people like it some dont. i liked my motorhead jacket, and it fit well. i just wanted something a little bit more flexibe to my type of riding and weather conditions. it was to hot for summer riding and to cold for colder temps. im gonna get a dianese perforated leather jacket for summer, and something heavier for colder months ill probably end up getting a windproof liner for the dianese jsut to have with me just incase. quality wise, for the money you cant beat a astars jacket when your are sizing though.. always try stuff on with the liner out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 also if a jacket is a little tight, remember it will break in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 when your are sizing though.. always try stuff on with the liner out. +1. This is good advice. Last summer was my first season riding. I'm already in the market for another jacket for next season because I didn't really have a feel for how it needed to fit. I went with a jacket that was a little too long in the torso that bunches up when I'm arched over on the bike. I reasoned that a longer jacket would give better coverage in a fall, but I actually tuck the front portion under when i ride now to keep it from puffing up. I'm sure that's not the safest way to use it. Issue number 2 is that I made sure it fit okay with the liner in but I spend 99% of my riding time without the liner in and it's too damn loose. So I now have a jacket that's both too loose and too long for me. I wish I had asked some questions first, but now I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35RFTW Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Tight is what you want when you hit the pavement moving at 60+ MPH. If it is loose it can catch more on things you are skidding over causing a tumble, which is not something you want. When you figure out what Jacket you are after, hit me up. I will get you a good price on a jacket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I've been finding GREAT deals on the jackets I've ordered. The one I have coming in will be the one I'm sticking with. If you want to take this ICON I got off my hands hit me up. I'll go low enough to make it worth putting it on a shelf... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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