09-12-2023, 05:44 AM
Maybe there was a reason that this jacket was on clearance for less than forty bucks.
Placing an order on motorcyclegear.com, a great place for discounted gear at a good price. I was in that grey area, where I could pay for shipping, or add something to my order to get free shipping. That's how they get 'ya, isn't it?
"The Denny", a casual-style riding jacket from Cortech, was on clearance for $39. Enough to give me free shipping, and it looked nice, one of those "looks good off the bike too" jackets. I like those styles, particularly when I'm meeting Mrs. G or friends for dinner after work.
Trying it on, I figured out why it was probably on clearance (And even cheaper on some other sites). The picture on the website makes it look very stylish, doesn't it?
First of all, the arms were so tight that I could barely get my arms in them. I don't work out, and have very normal arms. Zipped and buttoned up, the front of the collar fell below the level of the t-shirt I was wearing. This thing was apparently made for people with huge necks. I had plenty of room inside it, but the length of the jacket was also shorter than my shirt. Finally, the pockets were placed so far back on the sides that I found myself twirling in a circle just trying to put my hand in one of them, like a dog chasing his tail.
I got the feeling that this jacket was tailored by someone who had seen a grainy photo of a jacket long ago, and now decided to try designing one. Wouldn't have made sense to exchange for a larger size... I'd probably be able to fit my arms in the sleeves, but I'd be swimming in it and the collar would be half-way down my chest.
I guess it wasn't such a deal after all, back it went.
Placing an order on motorcyclegear.com, a great place for discounted gear at a good price. I was in that grey area, where I could pay for shipping, or add something to my order to get free shipping. That's how they get 'ya, isn't it?
"The Denny", a casual-style riding jacket from Cortech, was on clearance for $39. Enough to give me free shipping, and it looked nice, one of those "looks good off the bike too" jackets. I like those styles, particularly when I'm meeting Mrs. G or friends for dinner after work.
Trying it on, I figured out why it was probably on clearance (And even cheaper on some other sites). The picture on the website makes it look very stylish, doesn't it?
First of all, the arms were so tight that I could barely get my arms in them. I don't work out, and have very normal arms. Zipped and buttoned up, the front of the collar fell below the level of the t-shirt I was wearing. This thing was apparently made for people with huge necks. I had plenty of room inside it, but the length of the jacket was also shorter than my shirt. Finally, the pockets were placed so far back on the sides that I found myself twirling in a circle just trying to put my hand in one of them, like a dog chasing his tail.
I got the feeling that this jacket was tailored by someone who had seen a grainy photo of a jacket long ago, and now decided to try designing one. Wouldn't have made sense to exchange for a larger size... I'd probably be able to fit my arms in the sleeves, but I'd be swimming in it and the collar would be half-way down my chest.
I guess it wasn't such a deal after all, back it went.
if something sounds too good to be true...it probably is