dnwhoop02
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posted June 29, 2004 10:52 AM
Custom Leathers
I just ordered my first set of one-piece leathers, and here's the deal:
1. I'm somewhat tall and skinny, so when going by the sizing chart for "off the rack" leathers, I had to get a set that's bigger around the chest, stomach, and waist in order to accomodate my height.
2. Custom leathers are too expensive for me right now.
So my question is:
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Has anyone had any luck with having their leathers altered to fit them better? Or is it really that important to have a snug fit around your midsection? I read on the Z Custom Leathers website that they do alterations... do you know of any other places that might do this (like places that do dress suit alterations, etc..)?
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posted June 29, 2004 11:33 AM
Z leathers will only usually alter their own suits.
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k bryant
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posted June 29, 2004 12:04 PM
Bates Leathers.
Also, look in the back of Cyclenews. There are usually some in there also.
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kz2zx
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posted June 29, 2004 12:12 PM
Barnacle Bills, too.
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big daddy
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posted June 29, 2004 12:38 PM
Vanson does alterations but i'm not sure if they will alter other brands.
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dnwhoop02
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posted June 29, 2004 01:01 PM
thanks for the suggestions... I'll check them out
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David
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posted June 30, 2004 08:06 AM
You can try zoonileathers.com as well. I know for a fact that he will alter any thing you send. GREAT work too. I've had several suits made by him and tested them all several times without ever having a seam come apart.
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lurking
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posted June 30, 2004 08:48 AM
Ive found Z leathers to be very helpful with just about anything. Crash damage on another brand, even tailored a nomex driving suit.
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posted June 30, 2004 09:07 AM
I want a kangaroo suit next. Have sent mail to Arlen Ness a couple times, but if I don't get any response from them soon, I might look at a Teknic kang suit.
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