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Bit of a review of the BKS stuff.
Used it for three weeks. Almost 2,000 miles in all weather.
Whilst I'm sure protection wise it's good, I've not had the chance to test it thankfully.
Fit wise...considering its M2M I'm not that impressed. To lose around the waist that they fall down when walking normally.
Knee pad in a really annoying place that doesn't sit on my knees.
Sleeves a bit too short which means the gloves don't fully reach the cuff.
My off the peg Richa fits me better and was £4,000 cheaper...
Used it for three weeks. Almost 2,000 miles in all weather.
Whilst I'm sure protection wise it's good, I've not had the chance to test it thankfully.
Fit wise...considering its M2M I'm not that impressed. To lose around the waist that they fall down when walking normally.
Knee pad in a really annoying place that doesn't sit on my knees.
Sleeves a bit too short which means the gloves don't fully reach the cuff.
My off the peg Richa fits me better and was £4,000 cheaper...
LosingGrip said:
Bit of a review of the BKS stuff.
Used it for three weeks. Almost 2,000 miles in all weather.
Whilst I'm sure protection wise it's good, I've not had the chance to test it thankfully.
Fit wise...considering its M2M I'm not that impressed. To lose around the waist that they fall down when walking normally.
Knee pad in a really annoying place that doesn't sit on my knees.
Sleeves a bit too short which means the gloves don't fully reach the cuff.
My off the peg Richa fits me better and was £4,000 cheaper...
Did you have a test fitting session when the clothing was part-manufactured ? These all seem like issues that should have been caught at that point.Used it for three weeks. Almost 2,000 miles in all weather.
Whilst I'm sure protection wise it's good, I've not had the chance to test it thankfully.
Fit wise...considering its M2M I'm not that impressed. To lose around the waist that they fall down when walking normally.
Knee pad in a really annoying place that doesn't sit on my knees.
Sleeves a bit too short which means the gloves don't fully reach the cuff.
My off the peg Richa fits me better and was £4,000 cheaper...
When I had my Hideout m2m textiles made, that fitting session was really important and caused some changes to be accommodated that couldn't have been done later.
outnumbered said:
Did you have a test fitting session when the clothing was part-manufactured ? These all seem like issues that should have been caught at that point.
When I had my Hideout m2m textiles made, that fitting session was really important and caused some changes to be accommodated that couldn't have been done later.
Nope. Literally measured at the shop and it got sent to work a few months later. When I had my Hideout m2m textiles made, that fitting session was really important and caused some changes to be accommodated that couldn't have been done later.
It makes sense. If I was paying for them myself I'd be pissed. But I'm not so it's alright. Sleeve issue can be sorted with different gloves.
@LosingGrip – Did you raise these issues with Brian? I believe he gives you up to a year in which to have cost-free adjustments made(?).
Aside from the fit, I’m curious how the BKS textiles have performed in all weathers. What have they been like?
Me, too. However, Hideout stressed the test fitting session’s importance. Does BKS put as much emphasis on it?
Aside from the fit, I’m curious how the BKS textiles have performed in all weathers. What have they been like?
outnumbered said:
Did you have a test fitting session when the clothing was part-manufactured? When I had my Hideout m2m textiles made, that fitting session was really important and caused some changes to be accommodated that couldn't have been done later.
Me, too. However, Hideout stressed the test fitting session’s importance. Does BKS put as much emphasis on it?Salted_Peanut said:
@LosingGrip – Did you raise these issues with Brian? I believe he gives you up to a year in which to have cost-free adjustments made(?).
Aside from the fit, I’m curious how the BKS textiles have performed in all weathers. What have they been like?
Me, too. However, Hideout stressed the test fitting session’s importance. Does BKS put as much emphasis on it?
To be fair I haven't as it will do. Worse case I'll just get some braces or something to stop them falling down. Aside from the fit, I’m curious how the BKS textiles have performed in all weathers. What have they been like?
outnumbered said:
Did you have a test fitting session when the clothing was part-manufactured? When I had my Hideout m2m textiles made, that fitting session was really important and caused some changes to be accommodated that couldn't have been done later.
Me, too. However, Hideout stressed the test fitting session’s importance. Does BKS put as much emphasis on it?Day one was biblical rain. Slight leak in the collar due to not pulling it all the way up.
Right knee gets a little damp/cold. I can't work out if it's water getting through or just the knee pad being cold against my knee (I just wear boxers under my trousers).
Other than that...perfect (minus the sleeve issue).
LosingGrip said:
To be fair I haven't as it will do. Worse case I'll just get some braces or something to stop them falling down.
Day one was biblical rain. Slight leak in the collar due to not pulling it all the way up.
Right knee gets a little damp/cold. I can't work out if it's water getting through or just the knee pad being cold against my knee (I just wear boxers under my trousers).
Other than that...perfect (minus the sleeve issue).
Contact them, they will put it right for you of you're not happy with it.Day one was biblical rain. Slight leak in the collar due to not pulling it all the way up.
Right knee gets a little damp/cold. I can't work out if it's water getting through or just the knee pad being cold against my knee (I just wear boxers under my trousers).
Other than that...perfect (minus the sleeve issue).
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