Buying clothes that
fit is hard enough, but trying to get the right fit when shopping on-line can
take the skills of a psychic. Often this
involves a trip to a local store to try something else from the same brand.
When it comes to sailing gear
or foul weather gear the challenge is that much harder. Stores are reducing stock selection and favoring
home-brand gear to reputable branded products.
Wouldn’t it be great to have a
way to compare sizes across brands?
The team at Whitecaps Marine
Outfitters have done exactly this and put together a comprehensive size chart
that brings all of the best brands together.
Suppose you have some Gill gear
but like the styling of Henri Lloyd or features that SLAM offers. Simple.
Look at the table to see what the equivalent Gill size, lets say large,
is for Henri Lloyd (medium or large) or Slam (XXlarge).
You’ll see that the sizes are
not an exact substitute between brands.
This is due to the styling and designers of each brand. It does however let you easily pick the right
gear for the type of sailing you do and the amount of layering you may
have. Select your size from the chart
and pick the best fitting brand. Too
easy.
Junior sailing gear sizing is also made easy. Now you can clearly see
what the cross-over sizes are and when an adult size may be appropriate.
Women have a challenging time
finding good off-shore gear as there is a limited selection made to fit a
women’s frame. It is now easier to get a
size of unisex gear that is going to provide a comfortable fit.
While not the same as a bespoke
suit, Whitecaps Marine Outfitter are finding new ways to get you into the right
sailing gear and boating apparel.
Our size guides can be found at
http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/sizeguide
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