Re: tall and skinny

in message <slrndoqtc0.2i2q.andyf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Andy
('andy@xxxxxxxx') wrote:

> Guys and gals,
>
> I'm at a loss to find some half-way decent winter gear to fit my
> 6'5" 10-and-a-bit stone frame... It wasn't such a problem in the
> summer, but everything I've got for the cold winter is just too
> drafty.
>
> Thus far I have:
>
> Lusso repel bibtights (too short so I can't sit up with the
> bib done up
> Altura long sleeved base layers (too baggy around the chest
> and arms)
> Nike arm warmers (too big around the tops of my arms so they
> don't actually stay up)
>
> And a wide assortment of jerseys that are too short and too baggy
> around my chest, and as a consequence bathe my skin in cold air
> every time I'm out.
>
> I've managed to fix a lot of this by wearing the arm warmers over
> base layers, but it's not ideal and ultimately not actually that
> warm..
>
> Any recommendations for clothing for the tall and svelte?

Quite a lot of my best cycle clothing is home made for me by my partner.
All the fabrics are available, and sewing patterns are available too,
mostly from the US. Find a good dressmaker near you and chat them up.

<URL:http://www.pointnorth.co.uk/>
<URL:http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/>
<URL:http://www.phred.org/~josh/bike/jersey.html>
<URL:http://www.jalie.com/catalog/sports/allsports.html>
<URL:http://www.thegreenpepper.com/adults.html>
<URL:http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/>

Alternatively, quite a lot of this stuff is made by quite small companies
in the UK and if you talk to them you may be able to get them to make
special sizes for you. E.g.:

<URL:http://www.endura.co.uk/>

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