AlpineStars 2 piece suits.

[Sarge]

Has anybody here ever worn any A* 2 piece track suits? I just ordered the GP Pro 2 piece in a size 48 US and the jacket fit like a glove, it was perfect, but then then pants easily could have accomodated two people.

I had my measurements taken and found that I'm more of a 42 in the chest. and according to A* size charts, this means a size 44 US, but it assumes a 36" inseam, when I'm a 32-33 at best.

Just FYI, I'm about 185 lbs, 5'11.5', have a 42-42.5 in chest, 33 inch waist, 33 inch inseam, and 39" around the hips.

Am I just doomed to never fit into one of these things? Anybody with a similar build have any luck with full 1 or 2 piece track suits? Can I possibly get the pants tightened a little after the fact? Do I have to settle for a pant/jacket combination or do I need to starve myself and never exercise for the next six months to get my chest size to match up to my hip size?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
-Sarge

[Ricky]

I wear 32" inseam in jeans, and I would think I would want a 30" inseam for leather pants to accommodate boots. That's crazy the default is 36".

[pauliep]

Measurements are different for every make. I can't remember who runs tight and tall and who runs big. But my advice is goto Performance Cycle and try on what they have hanging on the racks.

[Sarge]

Performance Cycle in Denver? I'm in the Springs and don't get up that way much. Do they have a lot of full suits in stock?

[pauliep]

Yeah, I noticed your location after submitting my post. It's getting warm though, so a nice ride up North can't be all that bad.

[Sarge]

Sadly, my bike is in Nevada, had to leave it there during my previous deployment (Just got back 2 weeks ago), so my current dilemna is that I'm trying to buy all new gear before I pick it up April 9th.

[CaneZach]

Did you say you have a 42" chest, but the 48US jacket fits you like a glove? I have a 47.5" chest and I wear a 46US jacket. You should be swimming in the jacket lol.

The pants aren't all the same length, iirc. I think the length goes by the waist size. The smaller-waisted pants have 34" or 32" inseams. According to their size chart, you should wear a 32 or 34 pants.

ETA: You can always have the pants tailored to fit your inseam, assuming you get the right size waist.

[Sarge]

Did you say you have a 42" chest, but the 48US jacket fits you like a glove? I have a 47.5" chest and I wear a 46US jacket. You should be swimming in the jacket lol.

The pants aren't all the same length, iirc. I think the length goes by the waist size. The smaller-waisted pants have 34" or 32" inseams. According to their size chart, you should wear a 32 or 34 pants.

ETA: You can always have the pants tailored to fit your inseam, assuming you get the right size waist.

Are you measuring below or above your arms? I'm a 47 if I measure around the arms, and I might honestly be doing this whole thing wrong, but 47" to me sounds pretty big, especially if you fit a 46" A* jacket, because from what I've seen these things run rather small.

[CaneZach]

No, I measure under my arms and the 46 still fits me fine. My Alpinestars race suits are either 46 or 48 and my RS Taichi suit is a 48. The jackets are cut differently than suits.

Are you sure you didn't mean 48 EU?

[Sarge]

I'm beginning to see that, I might just go for the Tech 1-R jacket and Track Pants, provided I can get them to zip around.

[CaneZach]

I'm beginning to see that, I might just go for the Tech 1-R jacket and Track Pants, provided I can get them to zip around.

That's a good idea. A majority of A* jackets have the 8" and the 360º zipper and the zipper "tread" will always match the A* pants' zipper. If you buy Teknic pants, the zipper tooth pattern will be off and you'll need to swap either the jacket or the pants zipper.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I have an A-Stars SP-1 (I think it was) size 50US/60 EU 2-pc suit I've worn for about 5 years now, and love it. I'm 6'1-215 lbs, kinda barrel chested and long limbed (hey, like a monkey!) and it fits perfectly. I lucked out, because that's the largest size they made. There are places that will custom tailor to your fit, Z leathers in SoCal used to make really nice stuff, and not too much more than an off-the-rack. Luckily for you, the pants are too big, and any quality leathers repair shop could probably resize them for you. Good luck!

[Sarge]

I think I got one that fits finally!

[Think]

It's really annoying that companies automatically increase waist and belly/chest sizes for your height. Being 6'2 and 185 is a pain in the ass when trying to find gear that fits.

[CaneZach]

Being 5'10", 210, with a 47" chest isn't any easier. The arms are too tight, the waist is too large, and the length is always off.

[TransNone13]

Nice to see you found one that fits! We're both going to have white suits... hmm. Hey what helmet do you have?

[konichd]

Thanks again Joe and glad we could get you fitted up properly

Damn I love those boots!

[bornwildnfree]

Being 5'10", 210, with a 47" chest isn't any easier. The arms are too tight, the waist is too large, and the length is always off.

Try finding gear for a 5'3", 38DD chest, 34" waist and a 29' inseam lol. Just take the pants to a leather shop and they can fix them for you.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Being 5'10", 210, with a 47" chest isn't any easier. The arms are too tight, the waist is too large, and the length is always off.

Being 6'1"-215lbs with 42" ballz don't make it any easier either.......

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

It's really annoying that companies automatically increase waist and belly/chest sizes for your height. Being 6'2 and 185 is a pain in the ass when trying to find gear that fits.

Well, that'd be normal, wouldn't it? They can always make you a custom size for extra $$. I'd like to think they'd make suits by height/ inseam/arm length, and maybe have sm/med/lg body type for every length, but, I really doubt they'd do that. I always have a hell of a time finding long sleeve dress shirts that fit. When i can find one for my ape-like long arms, and 18" neck, it always comes with, like, a 42" waist. But, I have to say, though my suit is a touch tight in the forearms (what can I say, I'm single!) and the calves, otherwise it fits perfectly. couldn't ask for a more proper fit. I LOVE it, have had it about 5 years now, and have been wearing it almost every time I ride now.

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Try finding gear for a 5'3", 38DD chest, 34" waist and a 29' inseam lol. Just take the pants to a leather shop and they can fix them for you.

Mmmmmm, double-Deeeeeeeessssssss.....

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

I think I got one that fits finally!

Nice gear man! LOVE mine. Hope you don't regret having the 1-pc vs. the 2-pc on long rides though. I know I love the freedom of zipping of the jacket when I'm walking around in the summer or have to stop mid-ride to take an emergency dump (happened only once thank God!).

If this is your first suit, you'll love the new feeling of protection.

[Zach929rr]

You have got to learn how to multi quote

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

You have got to learn how to multi quote

Yeah, I know. I'm one of maybe 2 people here NOT in IT.