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« on: September 25, 2011, 02:10:16 PM »


Anyone got one of those?  Comments?

When I go to the track I have a 1 piece Alpinestars suit which I got on closeout from NewEnough a couple of years ago.  I am looking around again to find a 2 piece suit; I need to get the jacket off between sessions to help cool off.  I can unzip the suit and let part hang, but with the fit and the front zipper, that can be a struggle.  It seems my heat tolerance has been decreasing with increasing age.  

While looking around, I saw the Vanson Hybrid suit.  Now, it is a 1 piece suit, but with the dual zippers I am thinking it would be easy enough to let the top part hang off.  Also the ventilation seems adequate.

So, anyone test it?


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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 11:55:17 AM »

I am normally loath to suggest something that is counter to what an OP is asking about, but...well, sorry Smile

If you're track riding, wear whatever the most comfortable, safest suit is. When you come in from your session, it's 30+ minutes before you have to ride again...just take the suit off. If you wear some Under Armor style stuff under it, it comes off and goes on easy.

That said, if you need a new suit, and don't mind waiting 12 years or so for Vanson to get around to making you one (no I'm not bitter) that dual zipper design does make getting them on and off easier.

Cheap-and-easy tip: find a bungee cord that is tight enough around your leathers that you can use it as a belt. Get off the bike at the end of your session, put the cord around your waist, then get the top half of the leathers off and let them hang...the bungee will mostly keep the bottom part in place.
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