Sailing gear for tall people?

Posted by netzure@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 12 comments

I am 198cm / 6” 5 and am looking for some offshore jackets and trousers. Can anyone recommend any brands that cater to taller men? Brands that offer options for inside length and a couple of extra inches in length for jackets.

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Lumpy-Sea-388@reddit

Any xxxlt PTO iders?

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potskr@reddit

check Helly Hansen

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rhbvkleef@reddit

In my experience, Musto is slightly better for tall people nowadays

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wbemus@reddit

I'm 6'4", slightly overweight, and need to wear a XXL in Musto for things to fit properly. HH proportions are wrong. I have a XXL jacket which is the right length for my torso but the arms are comically long.

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Rino-feroce@reddit

Gill has Medium Tall and XL Tall sizes on some of their products (e.g. OS2 offshore jacket and trousers).

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netzure@reddit (OP)

Good to know, thanks.

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kor0na@reddit

I am "only" 192 but i have Gills offshore pants and they are well adapted for my body size. I am super happy with them.

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lowflash@reddit

Gill has tall sizes

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overthehillhat@reddit

6'5" headroom sailboat would use every last cent for most sailors

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FujiKitakyusho@reddit

Mustang Survival has XL and XXL sizes, but they don't make as many in the production runs, so they can be hard to find.

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LimestoneSailingCo@reddit

I am the same size as you. Very happy with all my Helly Hansen gear. Their sailing gear is top-notch and worth every penny. Except for their t-shirts, which shrink too much after washing.

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Waterlifer@reddit

Grundens makes a handful of their most popular jackets in tall sizes. I have one of them. They will keep you warm and dry but will not meet your fashion needs and will not project affluence, so it depends on your goals. :/