How tight is to tight for...

[Sonofabeesting]

...leathers?

Reason I ask is that my Technic violator leathers I brought last season seem a little tight now. It is a bit uncomfy to walk in (I know they should be) but on the bike they are not to bad. The reason I ask is that they are bit like a second skin on me. Is that how they should be?

Thanks

[julian64]

I'm sorry, but someone nicknamed your leathers 'violators' for what reason.

[Mr Gear]

Leathers stretch. You're just getting fat.

[Brewsters]

Tighter the better, without restricting movement needed to control a two wheeled vehicle and limit blood supply to extremities required to enable safe operation of said vehicle.

Luke Vs John, Old testament.

[Sonofabeesting]

Mr Gear said:

You're just getting fat.

I am not denying that!

[Condi]

Mine have got really uncomfortable on the bike. Fine to walk around in, but when I have my legs bent onto the pegs they feel tight across the front and really uncomfortable on the back of my knee. So much for the last 6 months in the gym. Will they stretch out, or will I have to find monies for the next size up?

[Dog Star]

ive got to say that the OHs leathers are looking a bit tight - in fact they're looking like theyve been sprayed on. This is all very well for perving but I think they might impede control...

[Mr Gear]

Condi said:

Mine have got really uncomfortable on the bike. Fine to walk around in, but when I have my legs bent onto the pegs they feel tight across the front and really uncomfortable on the back of my knee. So much for the last 6 months in the gym. Will they stretch out, or will I have to find monies for the next size up?

I was told by the bloke at Alpinestars to get the tightest leathers you can fit into because they stretch by about 15%. Good advice thus far.

[anonymous-user]

My last track days leathers would not go over my back protector, wife gave me a choice, loose weight or sell bike, new leathers were not on the list. Lost weight double win as I felt better for it.