Has anybody got a textile adventure/sport touring suit made by Hideout Leather in Essex?
What is it like, comfort, quality, etc?
After having a chat with the girls at NEC show last Saturday, I am tempted to go ahead and place an order. However, it is a lot of cash (approx £2200) for a complete suit, albeit made to measure. You do get a chance to add/ remove extra vents, pockets, patches, etc. in the process and the whole thing takes about 10/12 weeks to complete depending on the time of the year you place an order in.
Reason being why I am looking for a custom suit is that I have rather abnormal (orangutang like) limbs and a slim figure. If I wanted for a jacket to fit my arms, I need to go up to size XL, even though my body size is M/L depending on the Brand. The same issue applies to trousers although less of a problem as most manufacturers offer longer leg lengh, mostly at no extra cost.
In the past few months I have tried many suits on from various manufactrers, Loved Rev'it suits how they fit my body shape but arms were at least 2"-2.5" to short in every case.
So, while at NEC, I had a chat with a rep from Dane clothing. They, being a Dutch company, offer long sleeve/body jackets but there are only 2 or 3 to chose from and some of them just simply not the style I am after or have features that I dislike etc. Yes, I am being picky, but I can't stand adventure jackets with bulging pockets. I will never use them for what they are intended and instead, in my opinion, they only add weight/bulk to the whole suit.
In order for me to try these Dane suits, I would have to travel 200+ mile return trip to Kent. which isn't an issue in it self, unless weather is shite and the only time I have to do so, is over the weekend.
What is it like, comfort, quality, etc?
After having a chat with the girls at NEC show last Saturday, I am tempted to go ahead and place an order. However, it is a lot of cash (approx £2200) for a complete suit, albeit made to measure. You do get a chance to add/ remove extra vents, pockets, patches, etc. in the process and the whole thing takes about 10/12 weeks to complete depending on the time of the year you place an order in.
Reason being why I am looking for a custom suit is that I have rather abnormal (orangutang like) limbs and a slim figure. If I wanted for a jacket to fit my arms, I need to go up to size XL, even though my body size is M/L depending on the Brand. The same issue applies to trousers although less of a problem as most manufacturers offer longer leg lengh, mostly at no extra cost.
In the past few months I have tried many suits on from various manufactrers, Loved Rev'it suits how they fit my body shape but arms were at least 2"-2.5" to short in every case.
So, while at NEC, I had a chat with a rep from Dane clothing. They, being a Dutch company, offer long sleeve/body jackets but there are only 2 or 3 to chose from and some of them just simply not the style I am after or have features that I dislike etc. Yes, I am being picky, but I can't stand adventure jackets with bulging pockets. I will never use them for what they are intended and instead, in my opinion, they only add weight/bulk to the whole suit.
In order for me to try these Dane suits, I would have to travel 200+ mile return trip to Kent. which isn't an issue in it self, unless weather is shite and the only time I have to do so, is over the weekend.