Finally Got A One-Piece Suit

Originally Posted by fumbducker

Maybe you pulled the trigger too soon?Ducati suit


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I wonder if you get a check from Phillip Morris with the purchase of that suit?

Dayum fumb! Your avatar is making me dizzy!!

Originally Posted by Bacchus

Dayum fumb! Your avatar is making me dizzy!!

Nah...that's just the vino MM,


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Originally Posted by freq

I wonder if you get a check from Phillip Morris with the purchase of that suit?

Maybe a free brick?

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Originally Posted by fumbducker

Maybe a free brick?

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Is that anything like a "sleeve of tuna"?

Originally Posted by freq

Is that anything like a "sleeve of tuna"?

mmmm love tuna.....don't smoke...


J

Originally Posted by fumbducker

Maybe you pulled the trigger too soon?Ducati suit


J

Probably wouldn't work too well for someone of my religious persuasion...

Originally Posted by bwhip

Probably wouldn't work too well for someone of my religious persuasion...

It's only clothes...yeesh!


J

Originally Posted by bwhip

Funny, Bacchus! The vein was popping because my jewels were getting "cameled" at the same time the suit was looking baggy! When I sit on the bike the front of my neck gets choked pretty good because the length is still a little short. I hope it stretches lengthwise through the torso, but none in width!

look at the picture of you sitting on the bike and tell me you think that fits right.... it's really loose, and i give you props for getting and riding with full gear, but if you want it to be fully effective you'd get the right size suit. looks like baggy clothing when you are leaned over on your bars, that's not good.

Thanks for your feedback regarding my one-piece suit. I totally agree with those of you that have said that the suit does not fit the way it's supposed to.

I know too that the reason suits are supposed to fit tightly without wrinkles or bagging is so that they can slide should one get off the bike, rather than cause the material to catch and make the accident worse. As such, I am looking forward to receiving my custom suit - either the one I've ordered (should it ever actually arrive) or one I will order from a more reputable firm to replace it.

I have also been told specifically by people like those at newenough.com that with my individual body proportions, i.e. height to width ratios, torso length, etc. that an off-the-rack one-piece will either be way too small in the height (as in the 46 I have worn), or the correct height but way too big around the width (as in the 48 I have).

A two-piece off-the-rack suit would certainly give a more customized fit between upper and lower body, but two-piece suits also can sometimes come apart during a crash, leading one to question whether or not it is better to have a properly fitting two-piece, or a less than perfect fitting one piece.

I have ridden hundreds of miles in the new suit, getting choked at the front of my neck because it isn't quite long enough (while yet still being baggy).

A custom suit is clearly in my future, as it is the only proper solution to my unique situation. Once I get it, I'm sure that this suit will be enjoyed thoroughly by the 6' 3" 260 pounder that buys it from me on Ebay.

Thank you again for caring enough to give me constructive feedback.

Originally Posted by bwhip

A custom suit is clearly in my future, as it is the only proper solution to my unique situation. Once I get it, I'm sure that this suit will be enjoyed thoroughly by the 6' 3" 260 pounder that buys it from me on Ebay.

You could just get that one altered. That would probably be an inexpensive way out.

should have went with Z custom, they are from cali and have a great product and sevice.

Can't speak for their leathers personally, but bought a couple pairs of gloves on sale from them recently. Very nice.

Originally Posted by RPinOZ

You could just get that one altered. That would probably be an inexpensive way out.

Good idea.

I'm your height and probably a little bigger in the gut, and I'm wearing a size 38 jacket. It's maybe an inch short but otherwise fits well. I would think 48 would be huge. Maybe 2 & 1 piece sizing isn't quite the same...


I was about 17 when I got it, still growing.

I am tossing up the 46/48 size right now... How tall are you? and how much do you weigh?

Originally Posted by 41ants

I am tossing up the 46/48 size right now... How tall are you? and how much do you weigh?

I'm 6' 2" 180 lbs, with a long torso. 34 waist, 34 inseam.

Try alpinestars they run alittle small but they are comfortable and good air flow and great protection...

You did notice this was 2 yrs old right?