mail order is a crap shoot RANT!
oh how i hate mail order.. but it's the best way to get jerseys/shorts and at good prices!
it's so hard to determine size even when they give you the measurments! for example.. i ordered a base shirt.. figured it would be good for cycling and working out since it wicks... read the description which said:
Get thermal comfort - anytime, this Thermal H2Zero™ tee is fleeced lined with vapor-channel technology for extra breathability. Contoured extra long raglan sleeves provide excellent mobility. Black/Cream (BLU), Black/Sky (BLB). Sizes: S(36), M(38), L(40).
so i order a small... i get the shirt and the sleeves are SHORT! uhm... i do NOT have long arms... and they claim extra long sleeves??? grrrrr i called and fortunately they agreed to send mediums and waive the shipping.. but i still have to pay return shipping....
and even within brands it's hard to choose via mail! an example here is in PI i end up buying medium long sleeve shirts (cuz the arms feel a bit too snug) but i need small in sleeveless and short sleeve! no continuity!
we've already discusses performance brand.. their century shorts in small are too big on me.. but fortunately their ultras run small and a small fits me perfectly! why no continuity though? why can't the centuries fit?
and going even further with performance.. i wanted some cheaper base t-shirts.. so i looked at the men's polypropelene... they only had mediums so i figured i'd order them jus to see.. and hopefully exchange them at the store cuz i know we'll be near one in the next few weeks... well the men's mediums fit me wonderfully!!!! and they claim they are 38-40! sheesh!
i won't even get into civilian clothes sizing... and the vanity sizing dilema! or my blood pressure may go through the roof!
thanx for listening!
