What is the proper fit for a one piece suit? - Page 3

Sean · 04-06-2010, 01:15 PM

You should be trying on suits with a back protector in place. It should be snug but not restrictive. It will stretch to fit a little bit (most do, Dainese don't in my experience). As long as it's tight enough that the armor that's in there doesn't shift around even when torqued violently or the leather fold over or bind when pulled, it should be enough.

Homeslice · 04-06-2010, 01:20 PM

Getting leather wet usually makes it more brittle, because you lose some of the natural oils as the water evaporates.

Sean · 04-06-2010, 02:10 PM

Wetting a suit is a terrible idea, it dries it out and makes it more prone to tearing and cracking. If you find yourself in a rainstorm moisturize the suit after to keep the leather supple.

CrazyKell · 04-06-2010, 02:35 PM

Leather conditioner!

afinepoint · 04-06-2010, 10:07 PM

I told the saleman to let me know when the 56's are in stock.

I'm going to order one and try on. He is trying his best to talk me out of the 56.

Reg

afinepoint · 04-06-2010, 10:09 PM

I told him I would give the 54 a two hour try tomorrow to see if it will stretch some. My worry is can the zipper(s) hold?

Reg

azoomm · 04-06-2010, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afinepoint

I told him I would give the 54 a two hour try tomorrow to see if it will stretch some. My worry is can the zipper(s) hold?

Reg

Reg, for a suit that you can't get armor under.... forget it. Contact Pilot. They're really great.

Not every "deal" is a good deal.

afinepoint · 04-07-2010, 01:25 PM

Returned. Talk about high pressure sales. Sheesh!

Size 56 won't be in til end of month. Another website doesn't have the 56s either. Will look at custom. Wife is on board in paying more for custom. She's a keeper.

Reg

afinepoint · 04-07-2010, 09:36 PM

Pilot suit on way to check fit. Josh there agrees Alpinestar suit probably two sizes to small and states leather does not stretch.

Reg

racedoll · 04-07-2010, 11:12 PM

Good call. I think you will be happier with a suit that you don't have to "break in" and that shouldn't really need broken in.

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04-06-2010, 01:15 PM	#21
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	You should be trying on suits with a back protector in place. It should be snug but not restrictive. It will stretch to fit a little bit (most do, Dainese don't in my experience). As long as it's tight enough that the armor that's in there doesn't shift around even when torqued violently or the leather fold over or bind when pulled, it should be enough.

04-06-2010, 01:20 PM	#22
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Getting leather wet usually makes it more brittle, because you lose some of the natural oils as the water evaporates.

04-06-2010, 02:10 PM	#23
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Wetting a suit is a terrible idea, it dries it out and makes it more prone to tearing and cracking. If you find yourself in a rainstorm moisturize the suit after to keep the leather supple.

04-06-2010, 02:35 PM	#24
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Leather conditioner!

04-06-2010, 10:07 PM	#25
afinepoint Trailer Queen Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Moto: 2007 VFR RWB ABS Posts: 24	I told the saleman to let me know when the 56's are in stock. I'm going to order one and try on. He is trying his best to talk me out of the 56. Reg

04-06-2010, 10:09 PM	#26
afinepoint Trailer Queen Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Moto: 2007 VFR RWB ABS Posts: 24	I told him I would give the 54 a two hour try tomorrow to see if it will stretch some. My worry is can the zipper(s) hold? Reg

04-07-2010, 01:25 PM	#28
afinepoint Trailer Queen Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Moto: 2007 VFR RWB ABS Posts: 24	Returned. Talk about high pressure sales. Sheesh! Size 56 won't be in til end of month. Another website doesn't have the 56s either. Will look at custom. Wife is on board in paying more for custom. She's a keeper. Reg

04-07-2010, 09:36 PM	#29
afinepoint Trailer Queen Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Moto: 2007 VFR RWB ABS Posts: 24	Pilot suit on way to check fit. Josh there agrees Alpinestar suit probably two sizes to small and states leather does not stretch. Reg

04-07-2010, 11:12 PM	#30
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Good call. I think you will be happier with a suit that you don't have to "break in" and that shouldn't really need broken in.