Leather Alterations Q's
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Squid
Joined: May 2012
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From: SW Wisconsin
Leather Alterations Q's
Anyone ever had racing leathers altered? My friend is selling a suit for $150 that I am interested in, but it would have to be altered as he is about 275lbs and I am barely 200lbs. We are the same height.
1st question - is it even plausible to alter a suit that much?
2nd question - how much would an alteration like that cost?
3rd question - is it worth it?
1st question - is it even plausible to alter a suit that much?
2nd question - how much would an alteration like that cost?
3rd question - is it worth it?
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Superstock
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 460
From: Costa Mesa, CA
Contact Anthony's Leather works in Corona del Mar, CA They do tons from all over the country. They're local for me and have done my boots, jackets and a race suit. (800)823-1236 anthonysleatherworks.com
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MotoGP
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: NYC
Quick answer NO.
I have raced 20yrs and done almost all my own leather repairs for that time. I promise by the time you alter them you really coulda and shoulda just went on the barf wera or nesr forum and bought a set your size.
ONCE I had a set altered for size and its prohibitively expensive if the person doing it is qualified. The problem is you really don't know the answer til years later or a week later if you crash.
I have my own machine and have spend countless hours sewing leathers, grafics padding etc.
The only reason I had the one suit altered is that it was my favorite and fit like a glove, just got too tight.
Check out those forums, tons of racers are selling leathers at all times.
I have raced 20yrs and done almost all my own leather repairs for that time. I promise by the time you alter them you really coulda and shoulda just went on the barf wera or nesr forum and bought a set your size.
ONCE I had a set altered for size and its prohibitively expensive if the person doing it is qualified. The problem is you really don't know the answer til years later or a week later if you crash.
I have my own machine and have spend countless hours sewing leathers, grafics padding etc.
The only reason I had the one suit altered is that it was my favorite and fit like a glove, just got too tight.
Check out those forums, tons of racers are selling leathers at all times.
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