jacket arm length question

[hollypop]

hi!
my patagonia primo down arrived today. yay!
the only thing is... the arms are way long.. my hands dont even stick out the tiniest bit. is this a problem? how much do your fingers stick out from under your jacket? when i tighten the wrist velcro thingies it makes the arms really puffy and weird looking. it fits in every other way.

 

[Severine]

I'm 5'5" and most jackets have sleeves that are too long. If I can velcro around the wrist, I do. If there's no velcro, depending on the type of jacket, I'll fold the wrist up a bit. I make due. Some may go to the lengths of having their jackets altered by a seamstress but that's just more money spent. It doesn't bother me that much, to be honest.

 

[Jilly]

Have you tried it on with mitts or gloves? How much is hanging over then??

 

[hollypop]

good idea! i haven't got any mitts here but i will try some on when i return home.

 

[Gloria]

If you are standing with your arms at your sides this may not be a problem, but if the sleeves are this long as you hold them out in front of you it may be pretty uncomfortable. If so I would call Patagonia and see if you can have the jacket altered etc.
My personal opinion is that you paid a great deal for a technical jacket and it should operate to that degree for you without compromise on your part.

 

[Jilly]

Going along with Gloria - how long are the arms still with your arms out in front - like driving the car!. I have a winter coat that is fine with my arms at my side, but as soon as I move the arm to do something active - like turning the wheel of the car, they're too short!! Same might apply to the ole pole plant!

 

[Gloria]

Going along with Gloria - how long are the arms still with your arms out in front - like driving the car!. I have a winter coat that is fine with my arms at my side, but as soon as I move the arm to do something active - like turning the wheel of the car, they're too short!! Same might apply to the ole pole plant!

Lol, my DD seems to have this problem every year just after we get through buying passes, equipment, paying team dues and Christmas. :D

Holly - I tried on my coat real quick and my sleeves are pretty long as well. I am incredibly picky about not having any bulk around my arms and I am really comfortable in this jacket, It may be just fine.

 

[hollypop]

haha - when "driving a car" the sleeve comes to my first knuckle on my hand.. i think this is a good sign? especially considering what Gloria said too!
when i get home next week i'll try it on with my mitts and see how it goes.. plus i'm wearing only a tank top as its quite warm here today and i think base layers may hold it up a bit (maybe)
thanks for much for both ofyour advice!
it's so pretty!! but i bet first day i'll get some lift grime on it.

 

[geargrrl]

Shameless self promotion here. I am a professional technical clothing specialist and I can do the alteration you are after. Gloria is right to check the length in "active" mode.

more here,
www.specialtyoutdoors.com/about.asp

 

[hollypop]

thanks geargrrl but i am in Aus! so i dont think i'll be able to usr your services :(

 

[geargrrl]

LOL _ I have clients in UK, Ireland, Singapore, Canada, and Norway.

You would think people could find other specialists like me.

 

[hollypop]

geargrrl your link doesnt work for me :(


i am a bit concerned that they are too long. and its disappointing considering the cost of this jacket. if i can get a pick do you think you ladies could tell me if you think its too long? <3

 

[Solincia]

geargrrl your link doesnt work for me :(


i am a bit concerned that they are too long. and its disappointing considering the cost of this jacket. if i can get a pick do you think you ladies could tell me if you think its too long? <3

https://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/

 

[Solincia]

Here's a place in Australia....

https://www.remoterepairs.com.au/repClothing.htm

 

[geargrrl]

https://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/

LOL, thanks for fixing that. You would think I would know my own URLS by now!!

https://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/about/whatis.asp

gg

 

[geargrrl]

Nice to know there's someone in OZ. I do keep track of these things.

 

[hollypop]

the aus. website seems to be for repairs more than alterations?

 

[hollypop]

geargrrl my jacket is made with down :(
i think i am going to have to live with the stupidly long sleeves

 

[geargrrl]

the aus. website seems to be for repairs more than alterations?

see here:
https://www.remoterepairs.com.au/repClothing.htm

 

[hollypop]

ta. i sent them a e-mail asking if they do down jackets.