Thread: Jacket sizing help.

I'm roughly 5'11" & 160lbs and I wear a 44(US)/54(Euro) size Alpinestars jacket with room for a back protector or a sweatshirt underneath. Sizes will run different between manufacturers.

I am 6'3" and 195lbs and wear a 46 one piece Komodo suit.



Check the sizing charts that the manufactures have available online to give you an idea of what to get, but the best way is to actually go to a shop that stocks gear and try on what you want.

Take a look over at newenough.com
On every page they have a sizing chart particular to that brand of apparel. Many of us have had good experiences with that company - you can occasionally get a smoking deal over there.

Here's a sample page - they have a lot to say about sizing under the gray bar.

Alpinestars GP Plus Leather Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD


(just a random page, not a recommendation of the jacket)

You're measuring your chest wrong. It's not length.

Wrap the tape measure all the way around your body just under your armpits and across the largest part of your chest (usually right across your nipples). Make sure the tape measure is level.

It's kind of awkward to do it yourself. I usually bring the tape measure to a local college bar on a Friday night and sell raffle tickets.

Originally Posted by seamus

Wrap the tape measure all the way around your body just under your armpits and across the largest part of your chest (usually right across your nipples). Make sure the tape measure is level.

But what if your nipples aren't level?


I'll second going to NewEnough. Besides the sizing chart, they tell you how the sizes run. Great information and great service.

Now if what I want would just be delivered to stock so they will accept my order

Originally Posted by gt702

But what if your nipples aren't level?

Then we'll all laugh and point at you. Freak.

Somehow, it always gets back to nipples, doesn't it?

I'm gonna need to pick up a roll of raffle tickets, too. Almost out...

Originally Posted by nijiconfetchi

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

You guys crack me up everytime!


Thanks for letting me know i was measuring myself. wrong..
And, yeah, i wouldnt be too worried about my nipples not being level.

I am 5' 11" and exactly 164.4 lbs. (measured myself at the clnic i work for.

now back to the drawing board.

+234 for newenough. Plus, unless they changed it they have a free return (No restocking fee) policy. Plus, their customer service is great. If you have a question about an item you'll get a very prompt email response.

Based on your height and weight I'd bet you'd be around a 42 Euro, but again that varies by manufacturer. If you can try some on locally that's your best bet.

Originally Posted by deftones156

Based on your height and weight I'd bet you'd be around a 42 Euro, but again that varies by manufacturer. If you can try some on locally that's your best bet.

I'd agree, I'm 5'10.5" and 150 and wear a 42 Euro Alpinestars because it gives the length I need, and overall fits about right. There is easily room for 15 pounds more in the chest and arms area...I'm working on it.