Running gear for tall people

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RayMan
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Running gear for tall people

Postby RayMan » Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:11 am

Anyone over 6'4" know the best place to get running gear for us lanky people? My girlfriend bought me some RR tights and a jacket, both XL, but the tights are too short and the sleeves of the jacket are too short as well.

Are there better brands out there which fit long limbs better?
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Postby Madame Bourette » Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:21 am

It's always the opposite for me. RR doesn't carry Small and medium is too long for me. Maybe I could cut my gears and you sew my leftovers on your gears. :idea:
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Postby La » Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:47 am

Nike women's tights tend to be longer than the men's. Go figure!
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Postby BJH » Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:55 am

LaDeChat wrote:Nike women's tights tend to be longer than the men's. Go figure!


I like that particular quirk. :lol:
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Postby BJH » Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:13 am

MEC does sell some stuff in men's tall. I had to look in the cycling section to find it.

Try here and here.

Slightly short leggings is a situation where I find ski socks come in handy. Try black leggings with black high socks.
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Postby RayMan » Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:11 pm

Looks better - although their XXL only has 33.5 in inseam. I am a 36 in inseam...although they mention tall sizes as well. I will have to visit them this weekend.

Thanks BJH
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Postby BJH » Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:23 pm

The website sizing chart says tall sizes get an extra two inches on the inseam. The stuff I linked to comes in tall.

Be sure to check both the cycling and active wear section of the store.
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Postby lovethehills » Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:55 am

lululemon has a men's running tight that's pretty long....or the "untight" as they call it. Wayyy too long for my man that's for sure. :oops:
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Postby RayMan » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:40 pm

MEC was definitely the place to go. Thanks BJH. Running Room had a larger, long size for jackets but not for tights. I am fully kitted out for winter running now - cheers!
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