+1 on both accounts.logitech104 wrote:The site's censorbot changes the word c.r.a.p into "crumb".brentw wrote:By the way, what is "crumb" slang for?
try to write out the word "nrop" backwards.
anyway, +1 on the going to a store and trying on a jacket. You don't know how anything will fit from the internet. But clothing is made for the human shaped body, so i guess it wouldn't hurt to buy it from the internet and still be able to exange it.
Try on alot of different jackets at various motorcycle stores in your area. The more, the better. It should give you a better idea of what you are looking for in a jacket. Where you want pockets, or vents, or zippers, or straps, or armor... full leather jacket, textile, textile mesh, textile and leather combo jacket... etc.
And just because you are trying stuff on at the local stores dosn't mean you have to buy it from them. If you find a jacket that you absolutely want... just search for some better prices online in the size you like.
Going back to what she was saying, motorcycle gear is tailored to fit the body more so than fashion clothing. Sometimes the tailoring differs for different riding styles. The position of a cruiser, standard, and race replica sport bike are different. Just go with what you ride for the best fit. Another plus for trying things on at a local shop is that you can hop on a bike to see how it will feel.
I would rather shop at an online retailer that is a dealer of various companies rather than buy directly from someone that makes their own stuff for discount prices. Unless the company really did make quality stuff. Ive heard alot of bad reactions to leather up.
Some good stores ive had great experiences with and super low prices i'd never find in town have been with motorcycle-superstore, newenough, and dennis kirk. I got my 300 dollar jacket for 89 dollars from new enough. Just gotta look around!