What is the proper fit for a one piece suit?

[afinepoint]

Never worn one before. Mine is an Alpinestar Trigger. How snug should a new suit be? How loose?

I have worn it indoors for about two hours. The suit still makes me walk like a gorilla and is quite tight in the crotch but the it is comfortable on the bike with the exception of tightness in the shoulders. I can grab a small bit of leather and pull it away from my chest. I can take it off alone but not put on by self. Help is required I am told. Plan to by an undersuit like Pysclesuits.

I'm 6'2" and weigh 205 lbs. Per the salesman these suits are a size off. Mine is a 54 (Euro) but per them it will fit like a 56 - which is what I need.

Many on NESBA think it is too small and one or two amazed I can put it on. A couple of guys say the suit is fitting like it should.

I thought I would get more opinions here.

Thanks,

Reg

2007 Honda VFR Interceptor ABS

[azoomm]

there should be no camel toe...

[afinepoint]

Guess I'll be ordering a larger suit. Can't stand (easily) and causes shallow breathing (when standing). My wife asks, "Are you OK?"

Will it stretch?

Thanks for feedback.

Reg

[Trip]

It will stretch some. You don't want it unbearably tight, but not real loose either.

[Porkchop]

Yea, "when" you hit the ground.... you dont want alot of suit movement. You don't want extra suit to snag something either. Snagging causes flipping at higher speeds, and flipping causes more injuries.

Is this mainly for street or track use??? Sorry I don't pay attention.

[afinepoint]

Track use but if tolerable I would use it on the street.

Is this snagging issue why one piece are more common than two piece?

The suit isn't crippling just very tight.

Per sales they want the suit tight because it will stretch some but not enough to fold or roll up in a crash. If it is comfortable off the rack then they say it will be too loose when it does stretch.

I'm just trying to figure out if I need to order a larger suit. As is now the zippers are tight, I pant while standing and there is no way I could get anything else between it and my skin.

Reg

[OreoGaborio]

Originally Posted by azoomm

there should be no camel toe...

I dunno bout that... My suit gives me mega camel hump.

It should be tight enough to be snug while in the seated position but allow you to move around the bike freely.

Walking should be kind of a pain in the ass.

[afinepoint]

Pilot "sample" suit waiting for me at home. Another 6 hours of work.

Amber Lamps, no big deal. I'll rent for the SED. If the sample fits I'll have Pilot produce the suit in time for the next track day plus it gives me more time to finalize the design. Besides if I go down in May at least it won't be in my new suit.

Reg

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by afinepoint

Pilot "sample" suit waiting for me at home. Another 6 hours of work.

Amber Lamps, no big deal. I'll rent for the SED. If the sample fits I'll have Pilot produce the suit in time for the next track day plus it gives me more time to finalize the design. Besides if I go down in May at least it won't be in my new suit.

Reg

Well you gotta stay positive...I guess... I'm glad to hear that you took my advice. You will not be sorry, of that I am certain.

[afinepoint]

Comfortable snug fit with back and chest protector in place. Although not easy I can get in and out of suit alone. Feel good on bike.


Reg