How Tight Should A Leather Jacket Fit?

i_needit · 06-29-2008, 04:23 PM

I went to cycle gear today and picked up a Dainese Zen Leather Street Jacket. When I talked to the guy I tried on the 46/56 and he said it was to loose, so I tried on the 44/54 and he checked it out told me to take a deep breath with my t-pro back pad and I should not be able to have no more .5- 1 inches of loose material. So I jumped on my bike and went for a little ride, kinda felt like a pimple ready to pop. I can take very deep breath and I can move but it is a strange feeling. This is the first time I have ever worn a leather jacket that is supposed to be my size. So will really how it is supposed feel? Do you guys get more comfortable with this feeling and will the leather give a bit?

Thanks

bitterpil · 06-29-2008, 04:30 PM

The idea of being tight is that it wont fill with air and flap around in the wind. Also you don't want your armor shifting out of place when getting off the bike at speed. Same goes for all jackets tho not just leather.
I personally like my jacket tight fitting. You need to be comfortable in the jacket though. I would say you should be able to wear a sweatshirt under your jacket with out it imparing your opperation. If you can do that then the jacket is probably right.

You will get used to the tight feeling. It will become a secure feeling before too long. Kinda like a snug fitting helmet.

KC-10 FE · 06-29-2008, 04:41 PM

If it fits correctly, a leather jacket should be very snug. Once it breaks in, it should be snug but comfortable. If it is uncomfortable, try a different jacket. Try to do a push up wearing your jacket. If you can do it but it constricts you & doing the push up is not a comfortable thing to do, it's probably the right size. If you can do the push up no problem, it's most likely too big.

The reason for the tight fit has to do with how a leather jacket protects you in a crash. Leather is designed to slide along the pavement. If it fits too loosely, your body will move inside the jacket. This is why it's a fairly common thing to see minor road rash on someone even thought their jacket never ripped. If it is very tight, you are held in place & your apendages have no place to go.

KC-10 FE out...

bitterpil · 06-29-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KC-10 FE

If it fits correctly, a leather jacket should be very snug. Once it breaks in, it should be snug but comfortable. If it is uncomfortable, try a different jacket. Try to do a push up wearing your jacket. If you can do it but it constricts you & doing the push up is not a comfortable thing to do, it's probably the right size. If you can do the push up no problem, it's most likely too big.

The reason for the tight fit has to do with how a leather jacket protects you in a crash. Leather is designed to slide along the pavement. If it fits too loosely, your body will move inside the jacket. This is why it's a fairly common thing to see minor road rash on someone even thought their jacket never ripped. If it is very tight, you are held in place & your apendages have no place to go.

KC-10 FE out...

YEAH... That's what I was trying to say .....

i_needit · 06-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Ya, its tight but it doesn't cut off circulation. I just need to loose my midsection. :)

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06-29-2008, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
i_needit Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: Today 05:22 PM Location: Rockville Maryland My Ride: 2005 VFR (Red) Posts: 71 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	How Tight Should A Leather Jacket Fit? I went to cycle gear today and picked up a Dainese Zen Leather Street Jacket. When I talked to the guy I tried on the 46/56 and he said it was to loose, so I tried on the 44/54 and he checked it out told me to take a deep breath with my t-pro back pad and I should not be able to have no more .5- 1 inches of loose material. So I jumped on my bike and went for a little ride, kinda felt like a pimple ready to pop. I can take very deep breath and I can move but it is a strange feeling. This is the first time I have ever worn a leather jacket that is supposed to be my size. So will really how it is supposed feel? Do you guys get more comfortable with this feeling and will the leather give a bit? Thanks

06-29-2008, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
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bitterpil Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 06:12 PM Location: Northern Virginia - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 Honda VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 267 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	The idea of being tight is that it wont fill with air and flap around in the wind. Also you don't want your armor shifting out of place when getting off the bike at speed. Same goes for all jackets tho not just leather. I personally like my jacket tight fitting. You need to be comfortable in the jacket though. I would say you should be able to wear a sweatshirt under your jacket with out it imparing your opperation. If you can do that then the jacket is probably right. You will get used to the tight feeling. It will become a secure feeling before too long. Kinda like a snug fitting helmet.

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i_needit Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: Today 05:22 PM Location: Rockville Maryland My Ride: 2005 VFR (Red) Posts: 71 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ya, its tight but it doesn't cut off circulation. I just need to loose my midsection. :)