darien jacket sizing (nklr)

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Ed Boyd
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darien jacket sizing (nklr)

Post by Ed Boyd » Mon Jun 26, 2000 4:03 pm

RE: Darien Jacket sizing (nklr) Hey Brian, I just got a Darien this spring and I'm about 200 lbs, 6'6" with wide shoulders, about a 44" chest, 38" waist, but skinny as hell (Hey, do you have to jump around the shower to get wet?. Think Phil Jackson or Kevin McHale). Normally I wear a XL Long, but for the Darien I ended up with a XXL. I originally ordered the XL, but it was too small in the shoulders. It was really cramped. I agonized over sending it back, but sent it back for the XXL and am happy I did. I would say that if you have broad shoulders go with the XL. Its easily adjustable with the velcro belt thing. I had to pay shipping both ways when I sent it back, which sucks, but for that kind of money I just caulked it up to the cost of getting the right protection with the best fit. I'll be sending the jacket and pants back this winter to get the arms and legs extended, but they work fine for now, I don't want to be without the jacket and pants this summer. And the gear is awesome. Its the first decent gear that I've had, and I'm really glad I went with the Darien and pants. And with all the pockets, the jacket is like a wearable backpack.  :^) Good luck, Ed Duvall, WA '96 KLX 650 R '82 Katana 1000 http://www.egroups.com/group/KLX650 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 11    Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 13:43:48 -0400    From: "Shepard,Brian" Subject: Darien Jacket  sizing I have decided on the Darien Jacket (Hi-Vis Yellow). My only concern is the fit. I normally take a large, but when the size runs a little small I get an X-Large. I have a big chest (45") and shoulders, but my waist is 36 and my height is 6' and I weigh 180. Anyone built like me have a Darien Jacket? Should I order the Large or X-Large? Thanks in advance, -Brian Shepard  Philadelphia PA  A13

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