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River Road Raider Jacket
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Great Value... If It Fits.
I was pretty hesitant to buy this jacket since it's so new and there weren't any customer reviews yet here or on any other site. But RZ has such an easy return policy that it's literally zero risk buying from them. I'll comment on their return policy too, later.
RZ matched a much lower price from another site for me. Very simple process and they only took about a day to get back to me with the approval. There's no reason to ever buy anywhere else.
Using the size chart, I should be a Large with a 44" chest. I should be on the smaller end of a Large with a little extra room. Not even close. First of all, the big dude in the video also has a 44" chest, but he's wearing an XL. Granted, he's a lot taller than me. I chose to stick with the size chart and wow, what a mistake. I'm not a big guy. I'm 5'9", 220 with a slight gut but nothing serious. This jacket in a Large was so tight in the arms that it hurt to move them. There was no way I could have ridden in it. But in accordance with the size chart, it fit perfectly everywhere else! Now again, I'm not a huge guy. I don't work out. I don't have scrawny arms but I don't need a gun license either. I could barely bend my arms in a Large.
RZ return policy was painless and fast. Lightning fast. Sent back Thursday, confirmed received Friday, correct size sent Friday and received Monday. Had there not been a weekend involved, I'd have had the right size 2 days later. Incredible.
So the XL... fits in the arms! But I do have a little more room than I'd like everywhere else, but it's totally acceptable. The Raider has kind of a weird cut and you might find it fitting perfectly in one place while you make concessions elsewhere.
The quality is awesome. Seems good enough to last years. Don't let the sizing BS deter you. Try it out and send it back if it doesn't work for you. RZ will make it easy.
I'll skip the features since they're all noted in the video. I did really like that you don't lose the cell phone pocket with the liner removed. The same pocket is in the same place under the liner also.
The last thing I want to warn you about is removing the liner. It zips right out but also has 4 buttons holding it in place. 2 at the tail and one in each sleeve. I didnt know these were there when I tried to pull the liner out and then when I did realize it, I thought they were snaps. They're not snaps. If you yank at the liner expecting them to pop off, they rip right off. Take a guess how I know. They're not critical, though so don't sweat it.
Overall, awesome quality and really comfortable if you can get the size right. I'd order a size bigger than you should be on the chart. But even if you get the wrong size, RZ makes it too easy to exchange.
March 4, 2013
Mens Jacket and Vest Size Chart
Use this chart if your height measures 5'6" to 6'2" | Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in)
| Sleeve (in) |
|---|
| SM | 36
| 36
| 28
| 32 1/2
|
| 38 | 38
| 30 | 33
|
| MD | 40
| 40
| 32
| 33 1/2
|
42
| 42
| 34
| 34
|
| LG | 44
| 44
| 36
| 34 1/2
|
46
| 46
| 38
| 35
|
| XL | 48
| 48
| 40
| 35 1/2
|
50
| 50
| 42
| 36
|
| 2XL | 52
| 52
| 44
| 36 1/2
|
54
| 54
| 46
| 36 1/2
|
| 3XL | 56
| 56
| 48
| 37
|
58
| 58
| 40
| 37
|
Sizing information is provided by the manufacturer and does not guarantee a perfect fit.
Click here to see the full River Road Size Chart
| Product Style |
RevZilla SKU ID |
Manufacturer Product # |
Availability |
| Black / SM |
840569 |
12/J/3479 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
|
| Black / MD |
840568 |
12/J/3479 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
|
| Black / LG |
840567 |
12/J/3479 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
|
| Black / XL |
840566 |
12/J/3479 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
|
| Black / 2XL |
840565 |
12/J/3479 |
Out of Stock
|
| Black / 3XL |
840564 |
12/J/3479 |
In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
|
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