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Board Racer in 42 or 44 ?
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My vote is the 44.
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eugenesque
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44.
Guppy
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I'd have to say the 42. It's supposed to be a close fitting jacket.
Harris HTM
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Easy. Keep both! The 42 as a summer jacket and the 44 for layering!
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I love these types of posts. You’ll get as many opinions as there are members.
The correct ‘fit’ is so subjective. The real question is; which actually feels better when worn?
It IS supposed to be a tight fitting jacket. After all, this design was meant to be worn as a second skin whilst racing a speedway bike.
For a more comfortable & relaxed casual jacket, sizing up to the 44 provides more scope for layering.
For what it’s worth, the 44 looks baggy to me. There appears to be quite a bit of excess material in the rear upper sleeves & through the back.
The correct ‘fit’ is so subjective. The real question is; which actually feels better when worn?
It IS supposed to be a tight fitting jacket. After all, this design was meant to be worn as a second skin whilst racing a speedway bike.
For a more comfortable & relaxed casual jacket, sizing up to the 44 provides more scope for layering.
For what it’s worth, the 44 looks baggy to me. There appears to be quite a bit of excess material in the rear upper sleeves & through the back.
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I agree with dan_t as it is supposed to be a tight fitting jacket. If the 42 is comfortable for you on your bike, that is the one I would go with.
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I like 42 a lot more.
dubpynchon
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42, it's the correct fit for that type of jacket. Movement is overrated!
No but seriously, 42.
No but seriously, 42.
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I prefer the fit of the 42, too, for that type of jacket.
yep, as many opinions as posters!
Seriously - neither.
the 42 looks too form fitting, I hate that look IMO, the 44 has an issue with the shoulders/upper arms that could get worked out with wear or a bit of hot water.
Maybe a different moto option? A D pocket style?
But really, YOU need to love it
Seriously - neither.
the 42 looks too form fitting, I hate that look IMO, the 44 has an issue with the shoulders/upper arms that could get worked out with wear or a bit of hot water.
Maybe a different moto option? A D pocket style?
But really, YOU need to love it
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42 -- the shoulders are WAY too big on the 44. IMHO, the shoulder width is critically important for a cafe racer.
Woodyear
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Definitely the 42
