Uncommon sized leather

[OlDirtyBrian]

I'm 6'3 but I only weigh 175. The problem is that the Spidi leathers i currently own are way too loose especially now that i've lost weight. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes off the rack leathers that would fit me better. Ideally i would like to buy some Vansons but $1500 is a little out of my price range right now. On a related note, if you order a custom set of Vansons how long does it take for them to get delivered?

[EX#996]

Brian:

Instead of purchasing new leathers, have yours tailored instead.  I don't know of anyone in NC, but if all else fails, you could ship them to WI to Spyder Leatherworks.  Alexa does a great job.  She's on the board as spyderchick.

Dawn   :)

[OlDirtyBrian]

hhmmm thats a possibility. Can she really take about 4 inches out of the waist without causing any structural problems?

[EX#996]

hhmmm thats a possibility. Can she really take about 4 inches out of the waist without causing any structural problems?

I do believe so.  I have e-mailed her number to you.

Dawn   :)

[OlDirtyBrian]

thanks

[Pit_Girl]

Brian..
i'm in the same boat as you, except at the exact opposite end of the spectrum... try being 5'1 and a hipsy 130 lbs...  ;) even worse, try looking for racing boots in a woman's size 5 or riding gloves in a child's small....or a bike for that matter... not an easy task  :) ;D

-jen

[spyderchick]

Dawn, thanks for the kudos. And yes Brian, I can take 4 inches out of the waist for you if you like. I've been doing alterations on leathers for about 6 years now. I have an industrial leather machine for all of the work, and I use industrial grade thread, the same as the leather industry. The problem with fixing problems long distance is that it might not be as accurate as if I were to see "in person" where all of the alterations would be made, resulting in the best fit.

As far as ordering custom Vansons. First, thay make an excellent product. Shipping time depends on how busy they are, could be 6 weeks, could be 12 weeks.
They have a very thorough measuring system. They have built in "cross checking" formulae that works very nicely. You will need to get a kit from Vanson or a local dealer. You cannot do these measurements by yourself. If you can have a professional seamstress do them, all the better. It's a tedious process, but well worth the results.

[OlDirtyBrian]

How long would it take you to do the alterations? How much do you charge? what measurements do you need? also its a two-piece suit if that makes any difference.

[lightweightgp]

i have used barnacle bill in kentucky with excellent results.  nothing against ms. spyder.

www.racingleather.com is his website.  nice guy, good prices.  good work.   he can repair or alter most anything.  

[GAMEDIC]

Give me a call..i am a Vanson dealer and i have a great racer program that would include them in it... 706-236-9338

[Super Dave]

And Vanson Leathers stand up better than anything else.  You can take them out and punish them, and you'll be protected where the others just fall apart.

I still have my Vanson's from 1994.  I've worn them, allowed others to use them, etc.  They just keep going.  

[Protein Filled]

I still have my Vanson's from 1994.  I've worn them, allowed others to use them, etc.  They just keep going.  

Are those the one's that Riebe wears? I thought they were from 1964... ;D