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SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Andrew G » Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:51 pm

Following Captain Jon's email here's the skinsuit update.

These are less of a mass sale item than jerseys etc so we have to be careful how we order them to avoid stock overload in certain sizes.

Orders can be made in blocks of 15 (although can mix sizes) so we've decided that the bast way to go is take a note of who wants one and what size they'd want and a note of those who currently wear them and what size they wear. the size info of those who wear them will also help those who want one know what size they'll need.

This way those who want to buy one will get one in the right size ordered, and any surplus needed to make up an order to 15 we'll get in the most common sizes worn by members.

Please can you copy and paste the bit below and fill in if you want one ordered or currently wear one.
Thanks,
Andrew.

I want a skinsuit and in this size
e.g. Mr. Addiscombe - Size XL




I don't want a skinsuit at the moment but do wear one and in this size
Andrew Green - Size L
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Andrew G » Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:42 pm

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Ian A4size » Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:38 am

Can you honestly imagine me ....................... :lol:
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Jon H » Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:14 pm

I've got two and they're both getting a bit tatty, so...

I want a skinsuit and in this size
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Postby Phil H » Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:41 pm

I have got one and I do look like a teletubby.
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Amy » Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:50 pm

It's the first time you're asked to pin a number onto someone wearing a skinsuit... :oops: they turn round and bend down in front of you :shock: :lol: All you can think is 'how the hell do I do this without putting the pin in their butt...???'
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Postby Lucyap » Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:59 pm

Got a pin in my butt today :shock: :oops: :cry:
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Amy » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:54 am

[quote="Lucyap"]Got a pin in my butt today :shock: :oops: :cry:


Must have helped with your ride :lol:

Yep, for all those who don't know, the trick is to pinch their @r$e instead :oops: :lol:
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Paulos Fandangos » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:02 pm

Hi Andrew

I'm interested in grabbing one, can you give us an idea of price first? What sizes are available - to fit 34 chest?

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Postby Sylv » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:07 pm

[quote="Andrew G"]I don't want a skinsuit at the moment but do wear one and in this size
SG - Size S
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Andrew G » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:59 pm

[quote="Paulos Fandangos"]Hi Andrew

I'm interested in grabbing one, can you give us an idea of price first? What sizes are available - to fit 34 chest?

Paul

I'm a 38" and take L, if Sylv's a small then maybe a small for you although I know of at least 3 people who take a medium so would expect at least a couple of mediums would be ordered in the excess block so if the small was too small then there would be a medium you could take instead.

Give GBs a call and see if they have any left in stock, I think they only had one skinsuit left and it was a small but I may be mistaken. Website's not showing any so it may have gone. Current ones cost £85 I think but all kit prices have gone up since the last orders for a number of reasons (manufacturing costs, ROE changes since last orders etc). GBs are going to see what deal they can negotiate to keep the cost as close to the previous price, this is one of the reasons we'd have to buy up front, but it may cost a bit more.

I know some people are a bit nervous of saying what size they are but this isn't a "does my bum look big in this" exercise, I'm just trying to make sure we order the right size skinsuits. Heck I'm no man mountain and am a large in Santini's small sizing so I'd guess the strapping 6 footers were XLs or XXLs but if I'm not told then I'll have to guess.

If you're riding a bike in lycra then people know how big or small you are regardless of the tag in the collar. Please just help me out with this ordering or you won't necessarily get the size you want in stock.

So far what I am aware of is:

I want a skinsuit and in this size
1 x M
1 x S

I don't want a skinsuit at the moment but do wear one and in this size
1 x S
2 x M
1 x L
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Dominic » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:38 pm

Your not far wrong Andrew I am just over 6 foot with a 32 inch ish waist and I use an XL. Did try a large for a while but it was a bit tight!!!!

If this is not the forum to get into this please tell me BUT I think £85 plus is a bit steep for a skin suit. I have just paid £64 for a SLH tri-suit. Is £21 the price of short sleeves?
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Dominic » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:49 pm

Sorry Andew was being a bit thick. I am guessing the price is such due to the limited numbers we buy, doh :roll:
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Postby Sylv » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:57 pm

Don’t forget you’re not supposed to be able to stand up in a properly-sized skinsuit : )
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Re: SKINSUITS - Want one? Do you own one?

Postby Andrew G » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:44 pm

Price is about the going rate for a skinsuit, I googled santini, nalini, pbk, giordana and they're all same ball park. We don't pay extra for small order but just have to pay a bit extra over plain kit for screen printing of club design.
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