*REVIEW ADDED* WHY is it so hard for a girl to get real gear ????

[LMT]

If you have a more athletic like build maybe ( and don't take this the wrong way ) you should think about men's leather. 

The problem with the men's gear is that even if a woman has swimmers or rowers shoulders, the men's jacket does not fit at the waist.  They are to long and then you have to zip them over your hips.  This does not work.

[mbalmer]

I wish I could blame my size on being athletic. I just like my junk food too much. Dainese fits me well. I was pleasantly surprised.

[mcgalinmd]

My fitting issues is partly junk, partly the sturdy frame, partly the beer I like to drink  , or as my family says "you're big boned".  I've tried cortech gear, but i've got to have the 18 or 3x to fit in it.  The size large is well, sized for my 13 year old or my left leg.  If you saw me, you'd say you're not fat - but unfortunately the scale tells me otherwise.

+1 to the women's specific store mentioned earlier.  You could almost stock it with off season purchases from ebay or newenough.com.  I've gotten awesome deals on gear from both places.  Got my size 16 fieldsheer textile jacket (women's specific fit) for $35 in January.  Best jacket I own when it comes to fit.

I tried on a Ducati jacket at our local dealer....the biggest size womens they had didn't  fit at all, and I took a mens 56 (46 us size)....damn these breasts!! 

[larakat]

my lady has the same problems. we are thinking about saving our pennies for a few years and opening up a ladies specific shop here in pittsburgh. she would be doing it for the "cause." I would be there for the sightseeing i guess

"sightseeing"   LOL       Nice!!   

[larakat]

If you have a more athletic like build maybe ( and don't take this the wrong way ) you should think about men's leather. 

No offense taken at all.   
I did try guy's leathers in a number of labels.  Alas, my ass.  It is too small.   

GOOD NEWS!!!!
My Scorpions are IN!  BUT I can't get outta the office before Barney's closes.  BUT I don't have kickboxing tomorrow so I shall go get'm at lunch!
I'll let ya'll know if they were worth they wait.   

Dear bikergods...let me be worth the wait! 

[faolan01]

...damn these breasts!! 

blasphemy! 

next she'll be singing the praises of Japanese in-line fours!

[mcgalinmd]

Inline 4's....had two of 'em (95 ninja zx9 and an 04 honda 599)....switched to the L-twin instead.  I wanted to be louder than the ol' HD the hubby drove.   My monster wins the loud contest hands down. 

Don't get me wrong, I like what i've got, just not as much as I have.  Makes things, ummm, difficult.  LOL 

[Kyna]

My Scorpions are IN!  BUT I can't get outta the office before Barney's closes.  BUT I don't have kickboxing tomorrow so I shall go get'm at lunch!
I'll let ya'll know if they were worth they wait.   

I'd like a review of them if you get a chance.  I'm looking at a pair of Scorpion pants as well but they aren't in-stock at the stores around here. (But they'd be happy to order them for me. )

[aprilmaybe]

No offense taken at all.   
I did try guy's leathers in a number of labels.  Alas, my ass.  It is too small.   

GOOD NEWS!!!!
My Scorpions are IN!  BUT I can't get outta the office before Barney's closes.  BUT I don't have kickboxing tomorrow so I shall go get'm at lunch!
I'll let ya'll know if they were worth they wait.   

Dear bikergods...let me be worth the wait! 

So how are they?

[TiNi]

i know lara got her pants 
but i wanted to add to the thread...

i had great luck with the women's line of MotoGP and Alpinestar brand clothing.

also, i just had a similar issue with ordering gear online...
the pants i ordered online were not shipped when they said they were,
and i needed the vented pants... so, i went to a local dealer and they had the revit ladies gear instock  shocking, but true.

i bought a pair of the revit's from the dealer and the pants i ordered online are going back... unless of course i like them too 

[brlchief]

DuCaTini,

Where is there a local dealer that carries MotoGP and Alpinestar for women?

Brenda

[TiNi]

DuCaTini,

Where is there a local dealer that carries MotoGP and Alpinestar for women?

Brenda

where are you in CT?
NW corner? Mid? South?

cliffs cycle revolution in brookfield
gengras ducati in east hartford
branchville motors in ridgefield

[somegirl]

I like the idea of us posting local shops that carry a good selection of women's gear.

In the SF Bay Area:

Scuderia West - San Francisco

Dainese D-Store - San Francisco

[brlchief]

where are you in CT?
NW corner? Mid? South?

cliffs cycle revolution in brookfield
gengras ducati in east hartford
branchville motors in ridgefield

I am in the NW corner.  I have been to all of those dealers numerous times.  I bought my Multi at Cliff's.  I bought my new Monster (and 2 Harleys) at Gengras'.  I went to Cliff's a few weeks ago too.  I guess I was just focused on the new Monster.
Where are you in CT?

[TiNi]

I am in the NW corner.  I am actually in Winsted, close to Colebrook.  I have been to all of those dealers numerous times.  I bought my Multi at Cliff's.  I bought my new Monster (and 2 Harleys) at Gengras'.  I went to Cliff's a few weeks ago too.  I guess I was just focused on the new Monster.
Where are you in CT?

pm sent