pls recomend one peice track suit
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thanks Chris. ive sent of a few emails to willow springs along with other tracks near me to set up track days I just need to gear up.
Be careful with low budget suits. I love my Alpinestars Carver and you can get them fairly cheap now since the line has been discontinued. The lowest priced suit from someone like Astars or Dianese or any of the top brands is going to be WAY more reliable than any of the uber cheap noname suits. If youre riding in a way thats making you want a suit, no point in taking more risk by buying "Joe Blows Leathers" suit and having it fall apart.
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Bert-Aus
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Which ever way you go always inspect the seam work.
All seams should have internal primary stitching, to check for it you can bend each seam back on itself, to open the joint slightly.
If you can see stitchwork passing through the layers of material internal to the seam, and not exposed to the outside of the suit, it should be okay.
Correct seam work will have internal stitching and exposed stitching.
Try on what ever you intend to buy first to ensure it will fit correctly.
My street 2 piece gear is a different size to my suit.
I believed I would be the same size, but upon trying on a couple suits in a bigger retailer, I discovered that size was too small.
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All seams should have internal primary stitching, to check for it you can bend each seam back on itself, to open the joint slightly.
If you can see stitchwork passing through the layers of material internal to the seam, and not exposed to the outside of the suit, it should be okay.
Correct seam work will have internal stitching and exposed stitching.
Try on what ever you intend to buy first to ensure it will fit correctly.
My street 2 piece gear is a different size to my suit.
I believed I would be the same size, but upon trying on a couple suits in a bigger retailer, I discovered that size was too small.
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I don't plan putting it on w my bday suit. Some under clothing will be used
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He's not on our forum much anymore, but I still talk to him on FaceBook and txt. For the old timers who still remember, our friend MikeN, who also had a blue 2009 6R...
He bought a Cycle Gear (Frank Thomas brand?) 1-piece race suit and he low sided at the track on his R6 multiple times. He was fine and his suit held up too. So I think the Cycle Gear held up really well for entry level suit.
For those who recall, back towards the end of 2010 Mike traded in his 6R for the dark gray R6, and unfortunately low sided that. Then he fixed it all up, but crashed again and then put on replica white/ red anniversary series plastics.
Anyhow. Long story short is the Frank Thomas suits held up.
He bought a Cycle Gear (Frank Thomas brand?) 1-piece race suit and he low sided at the track on his R6 multiple times. He was fine and his suit held up too. So I think the Cycle Gear held up really well for entry level suit.
For those who recall, back towards the end of 2010 Mike traded in his 6R for the dark gray R6, and unfortunately low sided that. Then he fixed it all up, but crashed again and then put on replica white/ red anniversary series plastics.
Anyhow. Long story short is the Frank Thomas suits held up.
I was reading about that not long ago and I agree.CycleGear actually has a couple of reviews now saying the seams ripped apart on the Bilt suits during low sides.
But on a side note, SBTG always has a few suits on closeout.I saw a few AGVsuits there between $4-500 but the sizes were limited.
I had an AGV suit i got from SBTG. It was OK. But the zipper broke. Not the seam holding the zipper to the leather. The zipper itself broke. That was my fat time and id gotten even bogger after i bought it. I lost 40lbs and sold it. I had the zipper replaced with a really havy duty one at a high end tailor and it was fine after than. I will say the suit was probably a size, maybe 2 too small when that happened.
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I know you are wanting to go cheaper, but sometimes that's not always best. I bought an Entry level A* suit. It ripped on my in my crash and I got some nice rash. Freak things happen, but quality is important too. The organizations around here rent out suits, and you can tell they are DIRTY and have been down numerous times. I think I've seen a lot of joe rocket in their supply.
What size and price range is your target. Make sure it's snug, loose fitting can cause safety issues.
And as great as stg is, they are usually not the cheapest place, by far...
What size and price range is your target. Make sure it's snug, loose fitting can cause safety issues.
And as great as stg is, they are usually not the cheapest place, by far...
im a 42 but I don't have a price range was just looking to not throw away $$$ ill see if my track company rents the suits out or not before I buy
Sportbiketrackgear has this AGV 1 piece in a 42 on the closeout page for $390
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Bert-Aus
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In regards to fitting,
If the suits is tall enough for you but loose in arms and legs
you can get them taken in
but you will need to account for the extra $ to spend
as finding someone who is reputable at tailoring race leathers may be troublesome
and they will charge you for their expertise
If the suits is tall enough for you but loose in arms and legs
you can get them taken in
but you will need to account for the extra $ to spend
as finding someone who is reputable at tailoring race leathers may be troublesome
and they will charge you for their expertise
good to know. yea it looks like I will be renting first two track days I will re evaluate after that
I suggest that u buy a suit that's the correct fitment and avoid getting it altered. It's safer this way.
Unless u are really shaped abnormally wide or long, u will be able to find a brand and size that fits.
Just like helmets, every brand has different shape & fit. Some wider, some slimmer, and some that actually mold to your body after break-in. The only way to know is to go to the store and spend an hour or two trying them on.
It should be a skin tight fit when new. And, make sure to try on the body armor u intend to wear inside the suit at the same time. For the most part, your correct size without the armor ought to be ok- ie should allow for a back & chest protector. But try it on just to be safe.
Unless u are really shaped abnormally wide or long, u will be able to find a brand and size that fits.
Just like helmets, every brand has different shape & fit. Some wider, some slimmer, and some that actually mold to your body after break-in. The only way to know is to go to the store and spend an hour or two trying them on.
It should be a skin tight fit when new. And, make sure to try on the body armor u intend to wear inside the suit at the same time. For the most part, your correct size without the armor ought to be ok- ie should allow for a back & chest protector. But try it on just to be safe.