Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

[jeepjeep13]

Curious. Your comparative large size seems inconceivable to me. I am six two and 185 pounds and I can't get a jacket with shoulders under 18.5 inches to fit over my actual shoulders and a pit to pit under 23 inches won't zip up. I am a slim build. 27 inch back is ok but 28 inch sleeves are a deal breaker.

No way your jacket would fit me and yet you are bigger than me and it fits you and looks losoe to boot. This metaphysical conundrum must have an answer.

Gosh hahahaha I wish I had a better answer for you. Honestly I was worried about the shoulder measurement when I ordered it also but it works perfectly. What jackets/sizes do you have currently which fit well?

 

[Seb Lucas]

I generally choose 19 inch shoulders if I go custom. I had a jacket that was 22.5 inch chest but I struggled to zip it up and I couldn't breathe. Maybe there's something about the G1 pattern the gussets, action back that makes it work. Of the 50 or 60 leather jackets I have bought, the ones that fit well have a 23.5 inch chest.

 

[jeepjeep13]

I generally choose 19 inch shoulders if I go custom. I had a jacket that was 22.5 inch chest but I struggled to zip it up and I couldn't breathe. Maybe there's something about the G1 pattern the gussets, action back that makes it work. Of the 50 or 60 leather jackets I have bought, the ones that fit well have a 23.5 inch chest.

yea the bi-swing back has a lot to do with the mobility. I don’t think I would ever risk getting an a2 with a 17.5 shoulder to shoulder measurement.
If you’re looking for a sweet g1 though, I would totally recommend this one; only complaint is that the sleeves run a little longer than they should.

 

[pmx-berlin]

Hey Guys,

I will awake this old thread to show you my Cockpit USA G1 in 44. I‘m 178cm (5‘10) and 74kg (163 lbs). What do you think of the fit?

 

[thor]

Hey @pmx-berlin I think that G-1 looks like a good fit. Maybe the sleeves are a tad long but nothing excessive.
Looks like a quality jacket with a nice fit.

 

[Tom71]

It looks good. I think you may be able to make a size 42 work too.

You have quite the athletic physique, so down the line you may want to try a more slim fitting pattern (Eastman has a very nice M422 cut).
Not saying there’s anything wrong with the fit you have here, but I remember you going after a form fitting silhouette in your shearling, thus the remark.