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JeffG
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Jul 26, 2018
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Seeing lots of comments about it running small. Has anyone measured it and compared against the size chart provided? The chart on the description lists garment size instead of chest size. Maybe that's throwing people off? A quick measurement from armpit to armpit on the jacket should let us know.
Jul 26, 2018
W8lkinUSA
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Jul 30, 2018
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JeffGThis wind jacket doesn't run small; it has a slim fit just like the pictures portray. The sizing is similar to the Patagonia Houdini which I've test-fitted at a brick-and-mortar recently.
This wind jacket doesn't wear like rain jackets. Medium rain jackets are like large shirts for me -- designed to wear many layers underneath. I test-fitted the medium Patagonia Storm rain jacket just fine; I have extra sleeve length as well as space for additional layers with the Storm.
For reference, medium button down shirts are what I wear; same as this wind jacket (slightly longer sleeve length though). I typically wear small undershirts. Both lightweight and midweight hoodie jackets (simultaneously) look fine under the Veil.
Hope this helps.
Jul 30, 2018
JeffG
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Jul 31, 2018
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W8lkinUSAFinally received it today and it seems to fit as expected. I have a 42" chest and size large is a close fit but seems to have at least a little room to layer. I suspect people must have been going by their normal sizes. Size large in "American" sizing often goes up to a 45 inch chest and that's not going to work here. I'm wearing a medium tall button down shirt right now that has more room in the chest than the large Veil does.
Jul 31, 2018
W8lkinUSA
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Aug 1, 2018
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JeffGMy summer race fit leather riding jacket is a 40. The fall and winter jackets are both 42.
I used to wear large jackets, but with the advent of slim fit clothes availability, I've decided to leave the gangsta outfits behind for some slim fit hipster gear. :-P. No beard, but cut-throat razors..
Aug 1, 2018
JeffG
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Aug 1, 2018
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W8lkinUSAMy leather jacket is a 44 long. It's a pretty close fit, but leaves enough room for a little layering. I may be able to squeeze into a 42, but it would be tight and I think I'd have trouble in the shoulders. If you haven't tried an electric liner you really should. No need to size up for the winter when you can just wear a thin liner and crank up the heat. I've got a Warm & Safe waterproof liner that's great. Can wear it under perfed leather or mesh for some wind blocking even without turning it on.
I do have the beard, and I've had a life-long appreciation for flannel, but I'm pretty sure I'm too old to be a hipster :)
Aug 1, 2018
W8lkinUSA
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Aug 2, 2018
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JeffGI haven't considered winter electrical riding gear yet since I have not run accessory power connections to the instrument cluster. I've only just installed a battery tender cable to the pinion seat and am waiting to run an extension to the front (just too busy....).
In the meantime, I am acquiring multipurpose backpacking gear. Hopefully, this Veil jacket will prove useful as an additional wind-break for my non-perforated leather jackets. If my new layering acquisitions work well, then I might just sell 1 of 3 leather jackets to reduce my storage footprint.
Thanks for the tips; I'll look into it further for future riding gear.
EDIT: I often do work on coffee shop patios during Central Texas winters, so having efficient layers would be ideal. I wouldn't want to ride with an extension cord around my body like a cowboy with his lasso. :-D
Aug 2, 2018
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