not all women are created equally....

Jadefoxx215 · 05-08-2008

I've realized that all women are not created equally, at least when it comes to buying gear, specifically jackets...for me I was searching high and low for a jacket that
1) matched my bike
2) Wasn't pink
3) actually fit the contour of my body...

I have an athletic frame, 5'7 top heavy and broad shoulders... and finally found a jacket that fit me like a glove, it was a Men's jacket though..I certainly had no problems with it...here's a pic of it below

I also had to by mens gloves (small) b/c of my "man hands" as I affectionately call them...haha (maybe this is for the chick only forum) but any of you ladies run into this problem?

I love my gear but was wondering if any ladies had this problem as well..

CheriAnn · 05-08-2008

Well, fortunately I have been able to fit in women's jackets so far, however, getting the zipper past being a little top heavy with a larger frame can be a challenge

I don't think the manufacturers think of that!!!!!

I LOVE your new jacket!!!!

fretbuzz · 05-08-2008

Pics please.

Jadefoxx215 · 05-08-2008

thanks, I love my new jacket too its awesome...

and..
Patience is a virtue, that and I'll have them by the weekend

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

Pics please.

CheriAnn · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

Pics please.

You have a point....this is a forum that requires pictures!

V2K_CCTX · 05-08-2008

my wife and her deisre for properly coordianted riding gear is no different

*Svetlana* · 05-08-2008

Yup- finding a good fit is a challenge with ladies gear simply b/c there isn't so much to choose from! I myself am on the taller slender side, but I have what I affectionately call monkey arms and a longer torso- while I want a fitted look with a jacket, none of them cover my midriff let alone my wrists!

I think you'll like your new Icon jacket. I've been very pleased w/ my Icon gear and I think it looks great, too!

*jukief* · 05-08-2008

I have the broad shoulders and the "man" hands, too. Big frame girl, that's me, and I'm not just talking about my 1500.

cpttoad1swife · 05-08-2008

try being short, and find gear lol and boots!!! don't get me started on boots!! i wear a size 5 in ladies shoes.... and can wear a 3 in little girls. and my hands are so small i can't find gloves to fit

*Svetlana* · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by cpttoad1swife

try being short, and find gear lol and boots!!! don't get me started on boots!! i wear a size 5 in ladies shoes.... and can wear a 3 in little girls. and my hands are so small i can't find gloves to fit

The boots would be tricky for small size feet! I know they pretty much only stock the standard 6-10s in most of my shops, if you can find even them!

V2K_CCTX · 05-08-2008

man Msr. Toad, you must be tiny tiny, I thought my daughter was small. SHe is 5' and about 110 lbs...had to lower her 250

fretbuzz · 05-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jadefoxx215

thanks, I love my new jacket too its awesome...

and..
Patience is a virtue, that and I'll have them by the weekend

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheriAnn

You have a point....this is a forum that requires pictures!

Cool. That was easy.

*jukief* · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by cpttoad1swife

try being short, and find gear lol and boots!!! don't get me started on boots!! i wear a size 5 in ladies shoes.... and can wear a 3 in little girls. and my hands are so small i can't find gloves to fit

My mom wears a 4 1/2.

Me? I got my dad's feet (and so did my sisters; life is SO unfair). I wear a 9 1/2 D or E!!!! Try finding wide shoes. It's impossible. My boots are men's. Thank goodness men have wider feet than women.

*jukief* · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

Cool. That was easy.

Justin, you're incorrigible.

cpttoad1swife · 05-08-2008

it is hard to find them lol i did find a pair i liked at the harley shop in texarkana i will go back there when we get home.... and yes i am small lol im only 4'11 but im not telling you my weight!!

*jukief* · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by cpttoad1swife

it is hard to find them lol i did find a pair i liked at the harley shop in texarkana i will go back there when we get home.... and yes i am small lol im only 4'11 but im not telling you my weight!!

I'm not going to tell mine, either.

Middle age has NOT been kind to me!

cpttoad1swife · 05-08-2008

me either

when you have 3 kids and the 4th grandkid on the way, it kinda makes it hard to lose weight

fretbuzz · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by jukief

I'm not going to tell mine, either.

Middle age has NOT been kind to me!

Pfft. I've seen you in person and weight is definately not an issue.

Ruh Roh · 05-08-2008

mmm hmmm, most womens jackets look to me like youre trying to feel sexy on a bike. Im trying to feel protected. And frquently womens are too small in the shoulders for me. So i have mans jacket thats kinda poofy around the middle and lil long arms, but since wrists are bound, doesnt matter that much.

Black leather rose jacket still for sale ! Id prefer to see seen.

*jukief* · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by cpttoad1swife

me either

when you have 3 kids and the 4th grandkid on the way, it kinda makes it hard to lose weight

And then there's menopause. That's what did me in.

And now I'm taking Tamoxifen (for the next five years--ugh), which amplifies all the menopause symptoms--including hot flashes and weight gain.

Just kill me now.

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Jadefoxx215 Endangered specie BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Where the blocks stay hot... Posts: 101	not all women are created equally.... I've realized that all women are not created equally, at least when it comes to buying gear, specifically jackets...for me I was searching high and low for a jacket that 1) matched my bike 2) Wasn't pink 3) actually fit the contour of my body... I have an athletic frame, 5'7 top heavy and broad shoulders... and finally found a jacket that fit me like a glove, it was a Men's jacket though..I certainly had no problems with it...here's a pic of it below I also had to by mens gloves (small) b/c of my "man hands" as I affectionately call them...haha (maybe this is for the chick only forum) but any of you ladies run into this problem? I love my gear but was wondering if any ladies had this problem as well..

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fretbuzz Non Omnis Moriar BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heart o' Texas Posts: 7,785	Pics please. __________________ I'd rather you offend me with the truth than appease me with a lie.

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 3,816	my wife and her deisre for properly coordianted riding gear is no different __________________ 07 ZX-14 BLACK 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV-650 BLUE http://www.myspace.com/peacethrufirepower

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Svetlana Sunshine Mod Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 6,644	Yup- finding a good fit is a challenge with ladies gear simply b/c there isn't so much to choose from! I myself am on the taller slender side, but I have what I affectionately call monkey arms and a longer torso- while I want a fitted look with a jacket, none of them cover my midriff let alone my wrists! I think you'll like your new Icon jacket. I've been very pleased w/ my Icon gear and I think it looks great, too! __________________ aka Bonnie '97 Moto Guzzi 1100 Sporti Photos

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jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,179	I have the broad shoulders and the "man" hands, too. Big frame girl, that's me, and I'm not just talking about my 1500. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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CheriAnn October MOM 07 Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,477	Well, fortunately I have been able to fit in women's jackets so far, however, getting the zipper past being a little top heavy with a larger frame can be a challenge I don't think the manufacturers think of that!!!!! I LOVE your new jacket!!!!

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cpttoad1swife Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texarkana Texas Posts: 1,537	try being short, and find gear lol and boots!!! don't get me started on boots!! i wear a size 5 in ladies shoes.... and can wear a 3 in little girls. and my hands are so small i can't find gloves to fit

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 3,816	man Msr. Toad, you must be tiny tiny, I thought my daughter was small. SHe is 5' and about 110 lbs...had to lower her 250 __________________ 07 ZX-14 BLACK 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV-650 BLUE http://www.myspace.com/peacethrufirepower

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cpttoad1swife Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texarkana Texas Posts: 1,537	it is hard to find them lol i did find a pair i liked at the harley shop in texarkana i will go back there when we get home.... and yes i am small lol im only 4'11 but im not telling you my weight!!

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cpttoad1swife Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texarkana Texas Posts: 1,537	me either when you have 3 kids and the 4th grandkid on the way, it kinda makes it hard to lose weight

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Ruh Roh Hey yall BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 561	mmm hmmm, most womens jackets look to me like youre trying to feel sexy on a bike. Im trying to feel protected. And frquently womens are too small in the shoulders for me. So i have mans jacket thats kinda poofy around the middle and lil long arms, but since wrists are bound, doesnt matter that much. Black leather rose jacket still for sale ! Id prefer to see seen. __________________ Procrastinate now, Dont put it off ! Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. Last edited by Ruh Roh : 05-08-2008 at 02:29 PM.

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