My chest is roughly 41 inches. I just measured from up under my arms, around my back, and right on the part of my chest that sticks out the most, just above the nipples. Should I compensate the size to account for clothes I should be wearing? According to Alpinestars.com the TZ-1 jacket comes only in sizes 46-64. I also plan to start weightlifting and getting bigger so 46 should work for me right?
I have a Joe Rocket thats a size 42 while my chest is 40" and it fits just right. So a 46 is going to be loose on you which you dont want as it will be able to slide up and the pads shift etc, I'd try a 44. Check the A*'s sizing chart or possibly see if any of your friends that ride happen to have one that size, or a local shop:2cents:
Also, consider going up a size. I stayed with what fit me according to the chart. Pros: Armor didn't move, so in the event of an accident, nothing would move. Cons: Felt a little "crushed".
yea depends alot on your build. Why I suggested seein if ya can find a place to try on different sizes. I could prolly wear a 44 comfortably, not to mention get maybe a hoody under it. may can with what I got now too aint tried yet :lol:
Thanks man. I looked on the sizing chart but it didn't seem to have a conversion for Euro sizes. Thanks for the help! What do you recommend then? I'll most likely be wearing it over a shirt some days and a uniform other days. Plus weightlifting and whatnot. I doubt I could gain 2 inches on my chest in 6 months though.
ah my bad :lol: I look at this screen to much :lol:
I'm a slender build. I stayed 150 - 160lbs after AIT and in the desert. After I got out I got down to 140lb til I got into my 30's. Been 180 - 190lbs the last 6 years. I'm 39 btw :lol:
Don't equate sizes in numbers to sizes in L, XL, etc because those are different for every manufacturer.
European sizes are ten larger than US. For example, you're considering a EU56 jacket, that's a US46. Look at the company's sizing profile and see what a 46 corresponds to in L, XL, etc. if you want that frame of reference.
Basically, buy what you would buy if you were buying a suit jacket.
thank you for your replies. however I don't understand the us size + 10 thing. are u talking waist size, shoulder size or chest size?
either way as per alpinestars sizing chart, size 56 is half way between XL and XXL. I think I'm going to order that one and hope it works. I cannot try it on first as u suggest because there isn't a dealer around who stocks alpinestars gear. besides I'm getting it at dealer cost from the regional rep. so even if I guess wrong and I need to sell it ill probably make out just fine.
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