Personal Stats

I am a big fellow and finding gear that fits has always been and continues to be a challenge.  Here is a quick run down of my build:

6'3", 300 lbs
34" inseam, 46" waist, 52" chest, 34" sleeves
Extremely wide shoulders
Round/Earth shaped head with large jaw
Wide hands with average length fingers for my height
 

Gear List
< Clothing - Helmets - Gloves >

Below is a list of gear that I currently wear and use.

Clothing

Make: Joe Rocket
Model: Phoenix 4.0 Jacket
Available Sizes: S-5XL and to 3XL Tall (3XL Tall Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: I sometimes think it should be called Big OR Tall.  This jacket is an off the shelf Big AND Tall jacket.  It has great length in the arms, plenty of room for my belly and doesn't constrict my shoulders.  Pockets for CE armor, very comfortable mesh and I have been down in this jacket and it protected me well.

Make: Joe Rocket
Model: Ballistic 7.0 Jacket
Available Sizes: S-5XL and to 3XL Tall (4XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: I first tried the 3XL Tall but found it binding under the arms.  This was a surprise since the Phoenix jacket is such a good fit.  This jacket is a great fit right till the neck.  For some reason they think people that buy a jacket this big have small necks.  I cannot zip the jacket all the way up which makes it not that useful in wet conditions.  Still very nice jacket but because of the neck not waterproof at least for me.

Make: First Gear
Model: Sierra Rain Jacket
Available Sizes: S-5XL (4XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: I bought this jacket to carry along with me on long distance rides.  I wanted something I could put on quickly and would fit over my other gear.  The jacket works for its purpose and has held up in several heavy rain riding sessions.  My only real complaints are that it is bulky when you aren't wearing it eating up precious cargo space and it doesn't breathe.

Make: First Gear
Model: Sierra Rain Pants
Available Sizes: S-5XL (4XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: I bought these pants to carry along with me on long distance rides.  I wanted something I could put on quickly and would fit over my other gear.  These pants work their intended purpose and has held up in several heavy rain riding sessions.  My only real complaints are that it is bulky when you aren't wearing it eating up precious cargo space and it doesn't breathe.

Make: Frogg Toggs
Model: Leep Frogg Rain Suit
Available Sizes: S-3XL (3XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: This is now my default wet weather riding suit.  It packs well, doesn't balloon up like other light weight rain gear and it breathes bought this jacket to carry along with me on long distance rides.  I wanted something I could put on quickly and would fit over my other gear.  It has held up very well but the material still feels wimpy compared to other rain suits.  I don't expect this to have the life of other heavy duty jackets, but I feel it is worth it.  I seriously doubt this will survive in a crash, but I don't think that is really a consideration for me either.

Make: Z Custom
Model: Carbon Fiber Jacket
Available Sizes: Only Custom Sizes
Custom Alterations: Completely Custom
Comments: If you have the cash for this jacket, I am a big fan.  It is completely customized for your body and it uses the high grade materials.  Being completely customized for the person wearing simply means everything works.  The only two downsides to this jacket are cost and weight but that weight feels like it will protect more.  I have been down in this jacket and it was a nasty one.  Other than scuffing the jacket it held up incredibly well.

Helmets

Make: HJC
Model: CL-SP Helmet
Available Sizes: S-3XL (3XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: This helmet fits fairly well, but I find it heavy and the weight rides high on my head.  After a few hours in it, I find it more uncomfortable which is odd at least for me.

Make: Arai
Model: Quantum 2 Helmet
Available Sizes: S-2XL (2XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: This helmet fits about as good as it gets for me.  The weight is great and feels very balanced.  Also, I have a huge jaw line that makes most helmets virtually impossible to wear but this one has ample room in that area.  This helmet is my daily driver.

Make: GMax
Model: 68S SPC Helmet
Available Sizes: S-3XL (3XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: This helmet is tight fit going on and feels pretty good even though smaller than an Arai.  I do have pressure on my forehead with this helmet which has kept me from enjoying it.  My face also sits very close to the front of the helmet but nothing that makes me feel uncomfortable.  The features to price on this helmet make it a winner if it fits your noggin.  I haven't given up on it yet.

Gloves

Make: AlpineStars
Model: S-MX 6 Gloves
Available Sizes: S-3XL (3XL Purchased)
Custom Alterations: None
Comments: These gloves are manna from heaven in the summer.  My hands usually end up busting the stitches out of most other gloves but these are down right roomy.  They work great in cool to hot weather and have held up incredibly well.  One of the few pieces of gear I have zero complaints with.  Well it would be nice to have a silver color to reflect some of that hot sun in the summers but very minor nitpick.