Trying to buy a new protective pressure suit

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August 15, 2011 at 4:15 pm #100342

Robert Jillett
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Hi All,
I am trying to wade through the mase a differant protective pressure suits on the market and am totally lost as to what one to get.
Can anyone give me some advice as to what type to buy.
Cheers
Robert

August 15, 2011 at 4:38 pm #207125

glenn
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some good advice,,

dont get one thats to small for you,,,it wont fit.

seriously theres thousands out there, I am a lover of the six,,six one suit,, theier good in my eyes. they provide good protection , in saying that I know some people have issues with the chest plate they come with.

August 15, 2011 at 4:42 pm #207126

jamie
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Gotta go with whats comfortable Rob400 and or kneck brace compatible,ive been looking myself,like the alpine stars one initially but saw one in a shop and the shoulder cup was cracked! Bit wierd as ive got the matching elbow guards and they are plenty tuff.

August 15, 2011 at 6:21 pm #207127

Stuart
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I recently changed from a ZacSpeed with their own compatible pressure suit. Needed modifications ie: remove the plastic shoulder cups as they restricted movement. Other than that it has been a great bit of gear & works with a Leatt

Currently using the Alpinestars BNS pressure suit. Hardly know you are wearing it, works with Leatt, zip off elbow pads & back protector. Don’t think I’ll be wearing it during summer as I seem to get extremely hot wearing it.

August 15, 2011 at 6:49 pm #207135

Robert Clark
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I have had an Alpinestars one for about 3 years now and it has been faultless. I throw it in the washing machine also and it has no cracks or anything. It is really comfortable for me and i forget i am wearing it. I don’t really ride in summer though and i would expect it to be pretty hot.

I cannot recommend it enough. Have not tried other brands.

Clarky

August 15, 2011 at 9:35 pm #207138

Roy
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I also have an alpinestars one (don’t know the model). I’ve had it about 4 years now and all good. I wear it all year round. It does have to be real cold in winter though before I wear a jacket. Great protection though and light and it moves with you. Cost me $260 but that was a while ago so probably more now I suppose. I just wear a cotton t-shirt under it to stop nipple cripple and a jersey over the top and I don’t seem to overheat in summer any more than I would without it. I’ve never unzipped any of the components and I would never ride without it.

A few of my mates have it too and they have cut the tail bone protector of the base of the spine protector as it sits either in or over the top of the pants. I haven’t changed mine. Just means you can’t tuck the jersey in which I wouldn’t do anyway.

Didn’t like 661 as it felt too heavy and stiff when I tried it on. It was cheaper though.

August 15, 2011 at 11:20 pm #207128

pete
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This is when buying overseas is a bad idea cause you have to just try them on and see which one suits you.
I buy from overseas but one thing I won’t do is go to a bike shop and try something on then go on line, as much as i dislike some bike shops, THAT’S JUST NOT FAIR.
I have the 661 and it’s been good but is just about stuffed so let us know what you buy as I will be looking myself soon.

Good luck mate.

PTW

August 15, 2011 at 11:35 pm #207166

ian
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when i bought mine i was in sydney and went to MCA they had heaps of different brands so i just tried them all on .You have to go for comfort remember your goin to be in it all day. I ended up getting the alpinestar bionic 2 it was close to $300 its saved my ass a few times , so id suggest you get to a few bikeshops and try some on

August 15, 2011 at 11:56 pm #207167

Robert Jillett
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Thanks for all the advice i think hitting the bigger bike shop and trying different ones sounds like the way to go. I will add to this post on the one i buy and the reason i brought it.
Any futher advice in the meantime would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Robert

August 16, 2011 at 1:05 am #207136

jamie
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sb_250y wrote:

I recently changed from a ZacSpeed with their own compatible pressure suit. Needed modifications ie: remove the plastic shoulder cups as they restricted movement. Other than that it has been a great bit of gear & works with a Leatt

SB how did you mod the shoulders? Its a real pain getting the Leatt locked under the shouler covers.

August 16, 2011 at 1:37 am #207180

Dean
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Check this out Rob http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/66PRPN1VP/title/661-vapor-pressure-suit-2011

Ollie

August 16, 2011 at 1:53 am #207184

scott bocking
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Nice find Ollie

I can vouch for the Six Six One Rob. I have had one for 6 years and I wear it all year long. It gets thrown in the wash and hung on the line and it is stil going strong.

STM

August 16, 2011 at 1:59 am #207181

Stuart
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twobanger wrote:

sb_250y wrote:

I recently changed from a ZacSpeed with their own compatible pressure suit. Needed modifications ie: remove the plastic shoulder cups as they restricted movement. Other than that it has been a great bit of gear & works with a Leatt

SB how did you mod the shoulders? Its a real pain getting the Leatt locked under the shouler covers.

No problem on mine locking the Leatt in like I showed you.

I made mods to the exotec jacket, removed the plastic protection from the shouler (unstitched) leaving only the padded shoulders. You can see in the last photos on the link that it fowls the shoulder protection of the Zac Speed itself.

http://www.zacspeed.com/10site/au/exotecHybridJacket.shtml

August 16, 2011 at 2:04 am #207129

jamie
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Thanx,SB was thinking you modded the top shoulder bits of the chest plate,maybe i need more practice the first sides ok its the second one that sh#@s me.

August 16, 2011 at 2:07 am #207170

Stuart
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Rob400 wrote:

Thanks for all the advice i think hitting the bigger bike shop and trying different ones sounds like the way to go. I will add to this post on the one i buy and the reason i brought it.
Any futher advice in the meantime would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Robert

I went to most shops in the Sydney Western suburbs looking for the Alpine Stars BNS.

None had one of any size in stock.

Plenty had the Bionic not the BNS

One shop offered to get one special order ie: pay for it hoping it will fit with no refund, they could have put it out & resold it easily.

We bought 2 plus some other gear from OS with Flat $25 shipping.

Would have bought locally if I could of gone in & walked out with what I wanted as they were only $50 more here than the US.
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