Gorgeous but SNUG until broken in - Heaven to ride in!
By bobboli from Sacramento, USA on 09/21/2007
Pros: The workmanship is impeccable -- fantastic riding comfort even when new/snug, and it makes me look like a babe! I am not big-chested, so well-endowed women might feel like they're getting a mammogram. But I do think I'd rather have it form-fitting in the chest, vs. having the sleeves too long or shoulders too wide -- that's a bigger problem IMHO. And it DOES stretch to conform to you body. I LOVE this jacket!
Cons: If you're planning to use this with the Stella track pants, you'll have to have one side of the zipper (that comes with the pants) sewn into this jacket. It doesn't come with the back zipper. This isn't necessary unless you're doing track days, where most tracks do require the pants & jacket zipped together.
Sizing Info: Fits true to size
Additional Sizing Notes: Even though it felt snug when I first tried it on, it did fit perfectly in the sleeve length and should width, so I consulted a racer friend who said that new leathers are better snug than loose since they will progressively stretch as you wear them. It really is true to the size it will stretch to, so order your true size.
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Gorgeous but SNUG until broken in - Heaven to ride in!
By bobboli from Sacramento, USA on 09/21/2007
Pros: The workmanship is impeccable -- fantastic riding comfort even when new/snug, and it makes me look like a babe! I am not big-chested, so well-endowed women might feel like they're getting a mammogram. But I do think I'd rather have it form-fitting in the chest, vs. having the sleeves too long or shoulders too wide -- that's a bigger problem IMHO. And it DOES stretch to conform to you body. I LOVE this jacket!
Cons: If you're planning to use this with the Stella track pants, you'll have to have one side of the zipper (that comes with the pants) sewn into this jacket. It doesn't come with the back zipper. This isn't necessary unless you're doing track days, where most tracks do require the pants & jacket zipped together.
Sizing Info: Fits true to size
Additional Sizing Notes: Even though it felt snug when I first tried it on, it did fit perfectly in the sleeve length and should width, so I consulted a racer friend who said that new leathers are better snug than loose since they will progressively stretch as you wear them. It really is true to the size it will stretch to, so order your true size.
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Love it--but those with boobs should read on.... =)
By mindy from austin, tx on 01/15/2007
Pros: looks great, high quality materials/construction. lots of zippered pockets & interior pockets.
Cons: this wasn't a con for me but could be for someone else---i got the white/black jacket, and although the internet pics make the white look like a bright flat white, in reality the white is more of a creamy pearl white. i like it, but it did catch me by surprise when i first opened the box.
Sizing Info: Fits true to size
Additional Sizing Notes: since there weren't any local shops with this jacket in stock for me to try on, i based my size selection on the size chart provided by astars and the jacket fits just about perfectly. it is a little tight in the chest and neck---i don't have much in the way of cleavage so this is a warning to the lucky women who are well-endowed: try it on before buying, or buy a size larger! on the other end of the spectrum, what i lack in cleavage i make up for in hips. even though the jacket fits tight around the chest it seems to fit around the hips perfectly, without opening the side zippers.
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Great jacket, fantastic customer service! Way to got Kneedraggers!
By Nancy from Mississauga , CAN-ON on 01/12/2007
Pros: Love the jacket! Great fit!
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