5'11 @ 185 - A* jacket - 42 or 44?

BaileyMoto · 08-07-2006, 11:45 PM

No local shop here that carries A*. My chest measures exactly 42". The only jacket I currently have is a Joe Rocket mesh jacket in size L and it fits nicely.

Anywho, for those of you with a similar build, can you comment on the 42 or 44 sizing?

Jaxx · 08-08-2006, 01:46 AM

I am 200 lbs at about 6' 2" and I take a 44 in A* jackets. My chest measures almost 44 inches. In your case, I would probably go with the 42.

If you are ordering from NewEnough.com, they have a good return policy as well in case it doesn't fit, plus pretty accurate sizing info.

BaileyMoto · 08-08-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaxx

I am 200 lbs at about 6' 2" and I take a 44 in A* jackets. My chest measures almost 44 inches. In your case, I would probably go with the 42.

If you are ordering from NewEnough.com, they have a good return policy as well in case it doesn't fit, plus pretty accurate sizing info.

They recommend ordering a 1/2" larger than your actual chest size. Only thing that scares me is that I am exactly 42". I lift a lot, so I have somewhat of a bodybuilders physique, I'm "cutting" right now so my chest is even smaller than it usually is, probably a 42.5 or 43" a good majority of the year. Im also around 190-195pounds often as well.

Any idea if the sleeve lengths are a huge difference between 42 and 44? Also, how does your 44 fit you? Pretty snug?

Get_1 · 08-08-2006, 12:20 PM

im 5'11" @ 188, i just bought a A* but its at home, after lunch ill check the size cuz it fits perfect on me.. ill get back to you with the size of my jacket

Get_1 · 08-08-2006, 12:22 PM

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TS80 · 08-08-2006, 01:14 PM

+1 on newenough.

I would get smaller...I've found that my gear stretches over time. I usually get a size smaller than I used to now.

bzbatl · 08-08-2006, 03:14 PM

Just about your same size. Go with the 42.

Besides the leather stretching out, the armor won't move around either.

44 is a "street fit", but won't offer as much protection.

My A* jacket took a good bit of riding to break in. Dainese, not so much.

BaileyMoto · 08-08-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Get_1

im 5'11" @ 188, i just bought a A* but its at home, after lunch ill check the size cuz it fits perfect on me.. ill get back to you with the size of my jacket

Thanks, that'd be great.

Get_1 · 08-08-2006, 07:42 PM

dude mines a size 50 usa & it fits perfect.. you may want to re-consider

Kein_Mitleid · 08-08-2006, 09:28 PM

I'm 5'10" 135 pounds with a 36" chest and I wear a size 40 jacket which fits me snugly.

Get_1 · 08-09-2006, 10:20 AM

yup it's a 50

Pector55 · 08-09-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kein_Mitleid

I'm 5'10" 135 pounds with a 36" chest and I wear a size 40 jacket which fits me snugly.

I'm 5'10" 235 lbs with a 49" chest, 34" waist. Ordering a jacket online is scary.

Notalent · 08-16-2006, 05:53 PM

Im in the same situation...my chest is 43" im 5'10 and 175lbs...also a bodybuilder...I bought the 44 and it fits great all around, but when Im riding I cant turn my head to look back all the way.....is this normal???

Goose Rider · 08-17-2006, 03:58 PM

I'n the same size as Notalent(no body builder here) and I tried on my co-workers Cortech GX Sport Jacket size L (44 I think?) Without the liner it felt like it fit just right..maybe a smidge long in the sleeves which is what you want right? I mean if you are reaching for the bars the jacket sleeves are going to pull back just a bit anyways correct?

Seems like a pretty good heavy duty jacket for the price

Goose