BLOBs "big lads on bikes"

[Phoenix]

Hi all,
Ive been off the scene for a wee while, as I was made redundant from my leftie youth work job but now have a real job, at least I have to wear a suit to work and not play as much pool as usual.
But I need a pair of textile over trousers I can wear over the suit( I already use the Hein gerick touring jacket .... vg kit) but their trousers dont fit. Im 40 waist 36" leg and having played rugby for years thights and butt slightly enlarged. OK Ive a big arse, any way does anyone know of any gear makers that do armoured trousers that may fit me.

Lardie boys unite.

[doglegdon]

www.brosh.com

Good prices, good delivery times too. I played rugby for 16 years, loosehead prop, their stuff fits me perfectly. Goodluck!

[Paul-S]

I wear suit for work. When I go to work on the bike, I carry the suit in a ruck sack or top box with my shoes. The suit doesn't get creased up even after 120 miles. That way you can wear the correct fitting armoured suit. If the armoured suit is loose the protection will not work effectively as it will move out of the areas needed in the event of a crash. The better the fit the better the protection. Exactly as you would do with a helmet - i.e. you would not get a helmet that is bigger so you can wear a cap inside it.

Regards

Paul

[davsato]

im 40" waist too,
i usually wear HARDAS kevlar armoured cargo trousers from giali, they also have pockets for upping the armour. but now the cold is setting in im going over to my hein gericke all-season gear.

[russh]

BLOBs "big lads on bikes"

BLOB's lol Never heard that before, I think we should form our own club, anyway being a skinny 38" waist and 6'2" I still have the same problem.

A couple of years ago I bought a cheapo Lewis textile jacket / suit. I've stopped using the jacket however the leggings are brilliant. They fit over a pair of jeans. Were still warm enough this morning at -3 without any thermal lining. The only drawback is they aren't breathable, however for the 30min ride to work this isn't a problem. They are starting to show there age so I'm hoping they still make them.

I tried Heine Gericke to try and get some legging that would fit me over my jeans but with no luck

[RainMan]

BLOB's lol Never heard that before, I think we should form our own club

Already been done and I'm a paid up member, anyone under 17 stone need not apply, good to see you back on the scene Phoenix, when are you down this side of the island next ?, I'll have a look at the NEC show next weekend for a suitable pair of big "A" trousers.

BTW how did you manage to get fired from a voluntary youth work job

[sterzam]

im 40" waist too,
i usually wear HARDAS kevlar armoured cargo trousers from giali, they also have pockets for upping the armour. but now the cold is setting in im going over to my hein gericke all-season gear.

Does HG make a 40'' waist, 36'' inseam pair of trousers?

[Phoenix]

Hi Guys thanks for the tips, Rainman If you are at NEC Id aapreicate it if you do keep your eyes open for something large. Mark has my mobile no if you need to ring me.
As for the job I was a paid employee and the company ran out of money to keep paying me so.............. Im another employment statistic. but Ive now got a new better job so ha ho. Id like to get down your neck of the woods soon or when the weather improves ......about June

[ChrisH]

Id like to get down your neck of the woods soon or when the weather improves ......about June

That should be about time for the next Jollity Farm Extravaganza Actually the weather has been much better than last summer for October and November so far... BTW Phoenix, reckon I must be a bit of a SLOB..... that is weighing in at about 11 stone I'm one of the Skinny Lads on Bikes!!

[RainMan]

Hi Guys thanks for the tips, Rainman If you are at NEC Id aapreicate it if you do keep your eyes open for something large.

No Bother at all, myself and the above mentioned S.L.O.B will be at the show and will keep an eye out for you.
BTW Congrats and good luck with the new job, might be up in the province before Christmas the misses wants to go to the newly opened IKEA , maybe I could sneak out and we could go for a pint