Big arms = bad news for tapered sleeve owners?

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:30 am

If one owned a Wested with tapered sleeves, and their arms grew bigger (for whatever reason

), would this be bad news brown for that person? What I mean is, as the sleeve tapers off toward the cuff, would a person's larger arms cause it to stretch, be too small/form fitting, etc...?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 6:04 am

Been eating your spinach Strider?

Your arms would have to grow a lot to cause a problem, if you wre lifting weights your forearms take a lot of work to make them bigger. Your biceps would probably be too big before youe forarms get to that point.

Kt.

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 6:45 am

yea i work out and i dont see my jacket being any issue.

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:45 am

Arms useually do not tend to grow beyon proportions - so I would
not spend my youth worrien about that...

...and if they did - buy a new jacket - after seing the doctor..

Best regards

JAN

rick5150 · Post by **rick5150** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:26 am

If somebody thinks that they are going to grow their arms so big that their jacket will not fit, they may already notice that their fedora is getting tight from the swelling.

I am not referring to anyone in particular.

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:49 pm

ha u look like a cartoon character now.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:14 pm

He's gonna come after you now, Morgan... lol

That's pretty good, Tone! Love the jaw -

Great reverse taper, too!

Tone's really not lying guys - I was there to see the first fight with his new 'ceps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/ ... 16bc67.jpg

(Strider's been working out too - though he's not so... oddly shaped - no 'roids, just good ol' fashion weights.)

In Christ,
Shane

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:29 pm

Indiana_Tone wrote:

Them's some strong 'roids! They went all the way to your hat!

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:18 pm

Tone, Shane ... I'm rolling. That's hilarious! My friend asked me the other day that if you had a tapered sleeve jacket, and your biceps got huge, if that would spell bad news for you. I said I don't know, but I know who will!

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 6:05 pm

i dont know if my sleeves are a bit wider around the upper arm than others, sorta seems that way, but i told peter my arm width and said i lifted, so he might have slightly adjusted mine. I had to get my jacket with a 48 chest cause i work out , fits great too. Surpirsinly lifting helped when i got my first WPG indy shirt in 17x33, i felt no bagginess i was afraid if i flexed my back it would rip, too bad the sleeves were like 5 inches short lol. This next one should fit like a glove...i hope. Good job staying healthy strider with the working out. My favorite exercise is the dead lift, nothing like lifting 404 pounds off the ground. (4 plates each side for those who dont want to do the math.) Strider, are you trying to get buff for a TOD gear set up?

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:02 pm

LOL! Nothing like that! This was just a question from a friend of mine that I said I'd ask here. It's as simple and innocent as that.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:08 pm

I believe it has been an issue for _ in the past. He lifts iron (last I heard, he had stepped down from weightlifting with GE locomotives, but that may just be a rumor.

)

Hopefully when he passes through next, he can post something about what he's had to do regarding the 'larger arm' issue.

Regards! Michaelson

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:36 pm

yea pretty soon i will be looking more like the origional indy concept picture than skinny old harrison.

BEEFCAKE!

Rusty Jones · Post by **Rusty Jones** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:51 am

I have a motorcycle jacket with (adjustably) tapered sleeves which I have always kept very narrow. When I first got it, I was quite skinny and have since been exercising (2 years now) and I really don’t see my arms ever becoming an issue, unless the jacket is already not comfortable, then it shouldn’t matter... either way, its not something to not exercise over, Unless you're looking for an excuse ;c)

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:35 am

I wouldn't worry Strider, I have a Wested with tapered sleeves, and the taper really only effects the cuff. Unless your wrists get huge, no worries.
'Blues

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:26 pm

Indiana_Tone wrote:In an effort to prove this theory, I went on a quick regimen of steroids. I'm happy to report that not only did the jacket sleeves still fit without tearing, but my batting average went waaaay up and I am able to see just how much weaker everyone else is in comparison. Over the course of this experiment, these 'roids have helped me to understand that I should just KICK PEOPLE'S A-! whenever they annoy me. And that's been a lot, lately! People are just disrespectful! My wife said to me just today, "Good morning". Well, you can bet I showed her not to mouth off anymore!!
My best friend asked if I wanted to go riding today. I didn't feel like riding so I KICKED HIS A-!

So, the jacket sleeves do fit over my now massive arms AND there were no ill side-effects from this experiment. I look better than ever in the gear! And you BETTER NOT disagree!!

Ahh, my stupid phone's ringing! Gotta go rip that thing out of the wall!!

When did Barry Bonds join the forum? I must have missed that. Welcome to COW, Barry! Come for the gear, stay for home run records with an asterisk.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:17 pm

strider, I was a personal fitness trainer for 14 years back in the big apple. The average male ( if he does everything correctly ) can only gain around 5 pounds of muscle a year( drug free). I don't think at this rate this is going to be a problem anytime soon. maybe in a few years with training you might have to buy a new jacket but only one. also you have to put in acount that with this training you will loose fat ( and size with that as well). Your jacket is safe from ripping at the seams for some time.

..............and to show you that my jacket is safe aswell ( and to send Canyon dropping to the floor again )....................

http://photobucket.com/albums/y101/jpen ... 404559.jpg

canyon is this TOD screen acurate?

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:37 am

I've got the gurney and defribrillator wating for Canyon after she sees that! I'm impressed. Thanks for the advice and input, J-Pen.

MorgonKenbur wrote:yea pretty soon i will be looking more like the origional indy concept picture than skinny old harrison. BEEFCAKE!

jpenman wrote:http://photobucket.com/albums/y101/jpen ... 404559.jpg

Owned!

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:50 am

pretty funny strider

But hes got 14 years of traing under his belt. Size wise, probably has a bit bigger chest from more years of training, otherwise im really not that much differnent, minus the little bit of gut left. Maybe ill throw up my own Canyon heart stopper one day lol

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:52 am

Well, the man is also a firefighter. You can't even think about being in sub par shape with a job like that. Hats off to him for doin' it, too.

Luisiana Jones · Post by **Luisiana Jones** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:31 am

showoff...

jealous

How many workout hours do u do per day?? and I know ur a fire fighter but I mean that body has gym hours for sure...

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:26 am

Again, your results may vary, but at the risk of sounding like a brainless side of beef - I've not seen many other Indy Gear members in the particular parts of the gym that I frequent...

You just need to show up at "my" gym ... We could share a glass of water..

Best regards

JAN

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:56 am

_ wrote:
Again, your results may vary, but at the risk of sounding like a brainless side of beef - I've not seen many other Indy Gear members in the particular parts of the gym that I frequent...

That so stereotypical of a view, which i would never call someone. Just because we actually get off our #####, unlike most lazy overweight americans (no offense to any of you bigger guys) we get refered to as steriod poppers, or meat heads. I think everyone should be working out, our bodies were genetically designed to grow and develope in size and strength. I think anyone who doesnt try to improve their bodies physical strength or health is wasting away a gift. Anyone can do it, and time is never and issue, there is always a way to find time to do something.

As to you ripping your jacket...why the #### would u lift with it on? They would limmit your movement so much lol Or is that not what u meant. My arms 17 now, i was at 13-14 4 years ago when i first started, 100% steroid free too!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:59 am

The first thing I do in the morning is put on my gear (firefighter) around 16 lbs. and a old cast iron (SCBA) air bottle around 40 -45 lbs, and run up and down a 6 storys tower and I do this ten times ( 60 in total ).This takes about twenty minutes to complete. Then drop all that stuff off and run for at least a mile. I do the tower 2-4 times a week and run 5 times a week. The gym I don't go as often as I like to but, I'll make it a couple of times.

I've got the gurney and defribrillator wating for Canyon after she sees that! I'm impressed. Thanks for the advice and input, J-Pen.

strider I can take care of that.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:57 pm

MorgonKenbur wrote:yea pretty soon i will be looking more like the origional indy concept picture than skinny old harrison. BEEFCAKE!

*cough* If you had to run around in 130 degree heat and suffering w/ dystentry I'm sure you would look 'skinny' as well.

I personally think that Harrison looked great in Raiders, and that's not just from a woman's perspective.

Seriously, I have always felt that Harrison looked incredibly fit and healthy in the Indy movies.

jpenman wrote:..............and to show you that my jacket is safe aswell ( and to send Canyon dropping to the floor again )....................
http://photobucket.com/albums/y101/jpen ... 404559.jpg
canyon is this TOD screen acurate?

Oh my goodness!

Talk about fit!

Strider wrote:I've got the gurney and defribrillator wating for Canyon after she sees that!

Very funny...

MorgonKenbur wrote:Maybe ill throw up my own Canyon heart stopper one day lol

I can't wait.

jpenman wrote:strider I can take care of that.

So gentlemen, the question is, how many more of you have got a physique like this?

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:03 pm

im already past harrison on that pic, lol but my irish blood makes me a bit less tan.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:17 pm

sorry but I just had to. I love canyon reaction.

Rusty Jones · Post by **Rusty Jones** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:23 am

Canyon wrote:So gentlemen, the question is, how many more of you have got a physique like this?

Heaay! I got a hat like that...

"I'm workin on it I'm workin on it"

I've always thought Ford was a good shape because he looked fit, healthy, and strong without being too Robo-muscled...

I've also thought he was a hair cylindrical in the tummy region, but no complaining here because so am I ;c)

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