ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!!! Im about to go drive an hour away to get my first “ first mfg “ fairfax vest and this video just confirmed the one the shop has left will fit me ! This is so smart, simple, and convinient yet have never seen anyone else do a video like this 2 thumbs and 2 big toes up brother ! Next purchase is one of those camo mfg hats!
Looking to get a summer leather jacket and the Turbine seems like the perfect choice. 6’1 190 lbs with a 39-40 chest, should I go with small if I want more of a fitted look?
Man really want one of your leather riding shirts (maduro, milestone, or mesa), but all your smalls seem like they'd be massive on me! My chest fits a 36-38, and all the Small chest sizes are about 41-43 according to your size chart. Is that right?
Y'all make great jackets, but the sizing needs work. I bought 2 First Mfg jackets both in size 'small' (5' 6" ~160 pounds). The 'Turbine' fits great in size small. It's snug, length is spot on and it just fits me very well! The 'Top Performer' was way too big in a size small. It was super baggy, the sleeves came out to my fingers and the neck hole was ginormous. I laid the Turbine on top of the Top Performer and it's a solid inch or two bigger in all aspects. Not sure what that's about, but again - ya'll make great jackets! Just need to work on the sizing.
Oh snap we're the same height but I'm around 150-155 pounds. Any sort of tips you got for sizing? I'm looking at the raider jacket, might be doing a custom order one as well to mix some colors up.
@@SooHighFashion Anything from First Mfg that's not XS is too big. Sadly, there are quite a few jackets that are only 'small' and above, so they just don't fit.
@@ChopperGreg I ended up getting a small and it fits perfect. I'm 5'6 tall I would say up to 5'10 the small is still perfect for that height the body isn't tight and you can layer under.
@@Tiger24kicks awesome! That’s exactly what I was curious about. Glad to know. I have a cutlass in small, am about 5’9 165 and it fits a tiny bit snug but works well enough. I was thinking about either a Vendetta or a Night Rider. Thanks for your reply!
That last one is called The Raider. One of our best sellers. you can get one at this link:\ www.firstmfg.com/collections/mens-jackets/products/raider-mens-motorcycle-leather-jacket-black
Hey Oliver, I would suggest sizing up 1 size to your normal size. You maybe either a large or XL. however being 6 feet, it might sit pretty short. Of course if you do get one and aren't happy with the sizing you can always send it back for an exchange.
Idk if you bought the vest already man! But your best bet is to measure your waist and give an extra 2 to 3 inches in order to rock a sweater or jacket bro! Hope all is well! Just ride clyde!😎👍
Hey what up. Great post and I love the selections in the website. I’m thinking of getting the Fillmore and I’m 5’6, 33 waist, 170lbs and my chest is 40. I also like to wear medium size tshirt. What size would you recommend? S or M? Thank you in advance. I plan on purchasing another jacket soon.👍
Hey!!! Sooo I want to purchase the vendetta jacket I wear an xl in long sleeve shirts and t shirts I’m 6’2 210 pounds Would you recommend I get an xl then? I don’t want it to be too tight cuz I have a lil bit of a belly lol (dadbod) please help lmfao
I have three or their jackets. Im about his size. 5'9" 155. Two jackets are in small. I got the raider in small. It fits but maybe it should have been a medium.
You are correct on that. The raider is one of the only jackets we have that is sized a bit smaller than the others. the only other jacket like that is the cutlass as well.
Weird that you say that as I'm almost the same size as you. 5'8" 153lbs and I have the raider in a small and I find its too tall for me. The bottom goes mid way around my butt (about 4-5 inches too long to sit just above my hips), the sleeves are about 2" too long. There's lots of room in the jacket, except because its too long, its tight at the bottom button (because its around my butt), and it wants to lift up and bulk while riding. @First Manufacturing Co. I was wondering if the raider might be better built for shorter riders? I'm also in a Club so I have my cut on top of my jacket, so I don't want a jacket to bulky. Maybe a slightly thinner leather than the Raider?
@@Jordan.levesque interesting. The sleeves are slightly too short for me but that's ok. Everything else fits fine. I assume your torso is probably shorter than mine and your legs are longer. I have the villain now. Have you checked that one out? It's thinner and fits well.
@@DeCavalcante I haven't actually looked into the Villain. I had been looking at both the cutlas (not sold anymore) and the Vandetta. I'll have to check it out. Did you keep with a small for the Villain?
So, I usually wear a Large tshirt size and have a 42” chest, am 5’10” and weigh 175lbs. Your sizing chart says medium is 42-44. I ordered a medium because of that but it feels weird ordering a medium. Just hoping it works out
First Manufacturing Co. .....Sleeves are a bit short. The waist is like a 32 and the chest is like a 46. Not sure what person you made this for but it is the weirdest sizing. I am definitely returning it and not sure I could buy any of your products if they are like this.
@@presentmnd returned it because too big in chest, too small in waist and sleeves were just a bit short. Did not want to try any other size because it would be all weird sized as well
I ordered a 2x raider jacket and it was crazy small and the zipper starts above my belly button, is this the way the jackets are designed? I will be returning the jacket and am currently on the fence about ordering a larger size due to that zipper start point. I'm 5'8 260 with a 42" waist.
@@derekmedeiros5436 Hey derek. So on our size chart it says that a 52 inch chest size would be a 4XL. If you feel it is super tight and hard to zip up, i would go with the 4xl. The 2XL says the chest size would be a 46-48" chest.
I'm 5'7 at 165 with a 38' chest. Got the No Rival vest in medium and felt a little roomy but still works with a hoodie. On the fence in doing the Bandit vest in small for those tshirt rides. Will the Bandit in small be a good fit?
that was something that happened a few years back. I don't think that should be the case anymore. What did you wanna get, and what's your sizing? ill let you know.
@@firstmfgco that would be great. I measure 55" chest. I'm looking at getting the savage skulls leather jacket. I had thought a 4xl until watching that revzilla video. So let me know what you think.
Make a tall version with longer arms. I’m tall, but not fat, so unless I want to wear a parachute of a jacket, the arm armor is never in the right place. So I’m limited to a few jackets from a few manufacturers. Seems easy enough to just attach longer arms to the chest sections but 🤷🏼♂️
@@firstmfgco the Hipster Men's Motorcycle Biker Riding Black Leather Jacket. The leather is very thin and on certain parts of the jacket, it crinkles almost like a laminate is the best way I can describe it. I’m in the window for an exchange from Blackbeard motorcycle gear so if you could recommend a thicker one, I’m all ears.
@@teddysurf Yep the hipster is one of our more thinner leathers. 0.8-0.9mm Sheep Dutch Leather to be precise. The thicker leathers will be a bit more in price, but if your looking for thicker and more safe, I'd look at the following jackets. -Chaos, Raider, Top Performer, Commuter, Crusader, Nemesis, Maverick. those jackets are over 1.0mm - The revolt is the thickest leather with 1.4mm. I'm not aware if Blackbeard's has any but id look or call them to make sure.
ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!!! Im about to go drive an hour away to get my first “ first mfg “ fairfax vest and this video just confirmed the one the shop has left will fit me !
This is so smart, simple, and convinient yet have never seen anyone else do a video like this 2 thumbs and 2 big toes up brother ! Next purchase is one of those camo mfg hats!
Can't wait to decide which one I want. I just have an awkwardly long torso. So I'm between a large and XL lol hope a large fits in the canvas lowside
I just ordered the Tantrum (ladies) jacket and I can't wait for it to arrive. 😍
Heads Up Readers - This is the best sizing review on the Innerweb. Thanks FIRST! -scotto
Any idea how i can get through to someone who can tell me when my order will actually ship?
Looking to get a summer leather jacket and the Turbine seems like the perfect choice. 6’1 190 lbs with a 39-40 chest, should I go with small if I want more of a fitted look?
I have the platinum lable serries jacket and a FMC vest with the black and white american flag liner in it. Love the vest
Ordered a REDLINE vest medium felt it was to big I’m 165 pounds 5’8 height.
What’s size would you wear with the low side or Lowrider
Is the vendetta jacket strong enough to hold up in a crash?
Would you say this sizing for you medium) applies to all the jackets on the site? Any specific jackets you’d size up or down on?
Man really want one of your leather riding shirts (maduro, milestone, or mesa), but all your smalls seem like they'd be massive on me! My chest fits a 36-38, and all the Small chest sizes are about 41-43 according to your size chart. Is that right?
Our your products made in the USA?
Would the Medium in Mastermind be good for this guy's size ❓
Hi is your guy's size chart on the website measured from a bare body and then recommend size? Or is that the full dimensions of the vest?
I want to get the First Mfg Mens Milestone Leather Shirt I weigh 175lbs at 5'9 and 42 1/2 inch chest. should i go with a medium or small?
To me that sounds like you would be a medium. If you get it and the sizing seems off, you can always exchange it for the other size.
How come I don’t see the Rocky style on the website ?
where in Australia can i buy
Y'all make great jackets, but the sizing needs work. I bought 2 First Mfg jackets both in size 'small' (5' 6" ~160 pounds).
The 'Turbine' fits great in size small. It's snug, length is spot on and it just fits me very well!
The 'Top Performer' was way too big in a size small. It was super baggy, the sleeves came out to my fingers and the neck hole was ginormous. I laid the Turbine on top of the Top Performer and it's a solid inch or two bigger in all aspects. Not sure what that's about, but again - ya'll make great jackets! Just need to work on the sizing.
Oh snap we're the same height but I'm around 150-155 pounds. Any sort of tips you got for sizing? I'm looking at the raider jacket, might be doing a custom order one as well to mix some colors up.
@@SooHighFashion Anything from First Mfg that's not XS is too big. Sadly, there are quite a few jackets that are only 'small' and above, so they just don't fit.
I just ordered the enforcer jacket in small my chest is 40 but I'm 165 lbs, in tee shirts I'm a medium. Guess I'll have to wait to see if it fits.
How did this end up fitting you? My measurements are exactly the same.
@@ChopperGreg I ended up getting a small and it fits perfect. I'm 5'6 tall I would say up to 5'10 the small is still perfect for that height the body isn't tight and you can layer under.
@@Tiger24kicks awesome! That’s exactly what I was curious about. Glad to know. I have a cutlass in small, am about 5’9 165 and it fits a tiny bit snug but works well enough. I was thinking about either a Vendetta or a Night Rider. Thanks for your reply!
@@ChopperGreg Ok thanks but it isn't the same for vest some vest a you may have to size up. My advice get the jacket you like the most.
That last jacket was ducked dope!! Where do I get one??
That last one is called The Raider. One of our best sellers.
you can get one at this link:\
www.firstmfg.com/collections/mens-jackets/products/raider-mens-motorcycle-leather-jacket-black
@@firstmfgco Sweet, thanks
Hi! I'm about to order the Lowside Cropped Concealment Leather Vest; I'm 6 feet, about 170 pounds. Medium or Large?
Hey Oliver, I would suggest sizing up 1 size to your normal size. You maybe either a large or XL. however being 6 feet, it might sit pretty short.
Of course if you do get one and aren't happy with the sizing you can always send it back for an exchange.
Hello! I'm 5'6" 280lbs, what size do you recomend for the turbine Jacket? I wear 2x shirts
Idk if you bought the vest already man! But your best bet is to measure your waist and give an extra 2 to 3 inches in order to rock a sweater or jacket bro! Hope all is well! Just ride clyde!😎👍
These guys have the best stuff
I'm looking to order the blaster vest, as a women do i order a size up or down?
What is your sizing? that will help us if your planning on getting the Blaster
Hey what up. Great post and I love the selections in the website. I’m thinking of getting the Fillmore and I’m 5’6, 33 waist, 170lbs and my chest is 40. I also like to wear medium size tshirt. What size would you recommend? S or M? Thank you in advance. I plan on purchasing another jacket soon.👍
Hey rai. It sounds like you should go with a Medium Jacket. If there is a problem with the size you get, you can always send it back for an exchange.
Hey!!!
Sooo I want to purchase the vendetta jacket
I wear an xl in long sleeve shirts and t shirts I’m 6’2 210 pounds
Would you recommend I get an xl then? I don’t want it to be too tight cuz I have a lil bit of a belly lol (dadbod) please help lmfao
Hey Mike,
You sound like you could be in between sizes. Do you know what your chest and waist size is as well?
First Manufacturing Co.
so I’m 45 inches at my lower stomach/ I wear a 34w/34l in pants
And roughly 42 inches at my chest
First Manufacturing Co. I looked at your sizing chart and I’m guessing I need an xl
I'm 5'4" 135, should I go with an XS? Usually I wear small or medium in shirts.
What jacket are you looking to get. We don't have too many jackets in an XS. Except for the Vendetta and the Fillmore.
@@firstmfgco I was looking at the Vandetta.
@@ShootingSportz Okay than i would suggest the XS of the vendetta. If your chest size is below 39 inches than that should be good
@@firstmfgco Thanks! What is the chest size for a small?
Megs motorcycle Journey I want that vest done!
I have three or their jackets. Im about his size. 5'9" 155. Two jackets are in small. I got the raider in small. It fits but maybe it should have been a medium.
You are correct on that. The raider is one of the only jackets we have that is sized a bit smaller than the others. the only other jacket like that is the cutlass as well.
Weird that you say that as I'm almost the same size as you. 5'8" 153lbs and I have the raider in a small and I find its too tall for me. The bottom goes mid way around my butt (about 4-5 inches too long to sit just above my hips), the sleeves are about 2" too long. There's lots of room in the jacket, except because its too long, its tight at the bottom button (because its around my butt), and it wants to lift up and bulk while riding.
@First Manufacturing Co.
I was wondering if the raider might be better built for shorter riders? I'm also in a Club so I have my cut on top of my jacket, so I don't want a jacket to bulky. Maybe a slightly thinner leather than the Raider?
@@Jordan.levesque interesting. The sleeves are slightly too short for me but that's ok. Everything else fits fine. I assume your torso is probably shorter than mine and your legs are longer. I have the villain now. Have you checked that one out? It's thinner and fits well.
@@DeCavalcante I haven't actually looked into the Villain. I had been looking at both the cutlas (not sold anymore) and the Vandetta. I'll have to check it out. Did you keep with a small for the Villain?
@@Jordan.levesque I did keep with small. The villain is the vendetta I think but with a collar.
So, I usually wear a Large tshirt size and have a 42” chest, am 5’10” and weigh 175lbs. Your sizing chart says medium is 42-44. I ordered a medium because of that but it feels weird ordering a medium. Just hoping it works out
Was it a jacket that you ordered?
First Manufacturing Co. yes
First Manufacturing Co. .....Sleeves are a bit short. The waist is like a 32 and the chest is like a 46. Not sure what person you made this for but it is the weirdest sizing. I am definitely returning it and not sure I could buy any of your products if they are like this.
so was the medium to large for you? because im similar to u Im 5'9 175lbs and 42 1/2 chest would you have gone down to small or up to large?
@@presentmnd returned it because too big in chest, too small in waist and sleeves were just a bit short. Did not want to try any other size because it would be all weird sized as well
I’m 5’11 and 155-160pounds ordered the bandit vest my chest is 37inches I ordered medium will that work or should I have ordered small
you might have been a small but let us know when you receive it. If it is too big than you can always exchange it for a different size.
I ordered a 2x raider jacket and it was crazy small and the zipper starts above my belly button, is this the way the jackets are designed?
I will be returning the jacket and am currently on the fence about ordering a larger size due to that zipper start point.
I'm 5'8 260 with a 42" waist.
hey Derek, What is your chest size as well?
@@firstmfgco 52"
@@firstmfgco any update on what size I should look into?
@@derekmedeiros5436 Hey derek. So on our size chart it says that a 52 inch chest size would be a 4XL. If you feel it is super tight and hard to zip up, i would go with the 4xl. The 2XL says the chest size would be a 46-48" chest.
@@firstmfgco thank you, I will give it a shot
I'm 5'7 at 165 with a 38' chest. Got the No Rival vest in medium and felt a little roomy but still works with a hoodie. On the fence in doing the Bandit vest in small for those tshirt rides. Will the Bandit in small be a good fit?
yes the bandit vest small will probably work. The bandit and No rival has the same sizing.
I’m going to purchase my first raider jacket. I’m 5’9” 200lbs. What size do you recommend? Thanks!
from those descriptions you may be a large or XL. what is your chest size?
@@firstmfgco 42” and thanks for replying back!
@@infidel9810 I think from your sizing try a large. If its not a good fit, you can always send it back for a different size.
@@firstmfgco thanks!!!
Revzilla says to go up 2 sizes with all of your jackets, is that true?
that was something that happened a few years back. I don't think that should be the case anymore. What did you wanna get, and what's your sizing? ill let you know.
@@firstmfgco that would be great. I measure 55" chest. I'm looking at getting the savage skulls leather jacket. I had thought a 4xl until watching that revzilla video. So let me know what you think.
I'm 6'2" 300lbs.
Excellent vid!
I’m 6’2” 185-200 athletic build 40” chest.
M or L?
Thanks!💯
What jacket are you looking to get?
Vendetta
@@MyGenericYTC That one is tough since you are a bit taller. I would say go for the large.
Thanks 💯
The large I will get!
I expected to see measurements translated into the size categories. oh well. Big guy here having trouble finding the vest I need.
hey don, so what is your chest, waist and length size in inches? ill try to help you out
If im 5'5 130 should i get small or medium?
small or maybe even try an xs if you can find it? I'm 5'-11" and 155~ and went with a small
John Northrup thanks
@@johnnorthrup1240 I’m about the same size as you and ordered a medium what is your chest size and could you fit a hoodie under your small
Make a tall version with longer arms. I’m tall, but not fat, so unless I want to wear a parachute of a jacket, the arm armor is never in the right place. So I’m limited to a few jackets from a few manufacturers. Seems easy enough to just attach longer arms to the chest sections but 🤷🏼♂️
They do I just bought one
Solid vid but don’t like that you can only see the top of the vest and doesn’t show the length
I just gave links to a wish list of all FirstMFG gear to my fiance and family for Fathers Day haha let's hope I get some goodies!
Sounds like a plan !
When is the Defender coming back in stock?
Unfortunately The defender jackets is a closeout. I can check though if there is at least one left. What size would you be?
@@firstmfgco Im a 44-45 inch chest so im somewhere between a medium and a large. What size would you recommend?
Women’s video?
Really wish they had extra medium’s tho ... its the only size that fits me...
Get a large man! Its good for wearing a jacket underneath or hoodie.
Damn I feel you on the xtra medium 😔
You should go over how to measure yourself! Your site has nothing. If I’m spending $500 plus on an item, I want to be sure I’m doing it correctly.
The jacket I got from them is super thin, and would not protect you in a crash…I question the quality of this manufacturer.
Hey Teddy, may I ask what jacket you bought from us?
@@firstmfgco the Hipster Men's Motorcycle Biker Riding Black Leather Jacket. The leather is very thin and on certain parts of the jacket, it crinkles almost like a laminate is the best way I can describe it. I’m in the window for an exchange from Blackbeard motorcycle gear so if you could recommend a thicker one, I’m all ears.
@@teddysurf Yep the hipster is one of our more thinner leathers. 0.8-0.9mm Sheep Dutch Leather to be precise.
The thicker leathers will be a bit more in price, but if your looking for thicker and more safe, I'd look at the following jackets.
-Chaos, Raider, Top Performer, Commuter, Crusader, Nemesis, Maverick.
those jackets are over 1.0mm - The revolt is the thickest leather with 1.4mm. I'm not aware if Blackbeard's has any but id look or call them to make sure.
@@firstmfgco it says in your promotional video for the hipster jacket, distressed cowhide? th-cam.com/video/crEJTDjj5GY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DriCYc9yMZixLLma
Not really measured for us fat guys with belly’s.
I entered the giveaway on Instagram
Solid vid but don’t like that you can only see the top of the vest and doesn’t show the length