I have been trying to find a 1 piece suit that fits with no luck. I'm 6'4" tall and everything I try is not only very short in the torso (read uncomfortable) but the sleeves also stop almost halfway between my wrist and elbow. I don't really want to drop the money for a custom.
So I guess my questions are:
-What brands run long if any?
-Does a 2 piece give more leeway for tall folks?
-Any other recommendations? Or should I just give up and be the entertainment [popcorn]
Thanks.
sportbike trackgear.com Celtic suit has tall sizes i believe and a video review on them. you should check that out. hope it helps.
From everything I've priced out, a custom isn't that much more than a really good off the shelf two piece.
I would drop the coin-you'll be more comfortable, and safer.
I am nearly 6'6" 250lbs and can fit in most or our suits off the rack without any problem. I especially recommend the Steel, W-Frame or Mission considering your height.
It is also true that most 2-pc suits are cut more relaxed in the torso. A 2-pc may be a good bet for you if you don't want to be forced into the neanderthal racer's crouch that a properly fitting 1-pc requires.
The pickings are slim if you are tall and thin. I'm 6' 3" and 200# - I wear a two piece Fieldsheer 48/58. I raced in this suit for about four years and it was a little tight in groin but tolerable. I finally decided to do something about it and just got it back from the tailor (actually cobbler) today. She put a two inch extension on the zipper that ties the jacket and pants together and now it fits great. Some people say a one piece is safer. I have crashed more than a few times in this suit and never had the zipper separate or anything. Anyhow I would recommend the two piece because you can get the length adjusted relatively easily.
Also, I talked to the guy that sells those Celtic suits mentioned above. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com He claims they are great for tall guys with long torsos. He recommended a 46 for me but said he would exchange if it wasn't right. I decided to stick with the suit I have as it has been a real soldier. Most tall guys end up getting custom leathers from Z-Custom, Barnacle Bill, etc. I would not mess with anything that is really tight when you are tucked in because fighting with it will make you tired pretty quick in a race. Let us know what you end up doing.
everyone, thanks for the recommendations. I am looking into several of these options and will post the results when I find something.
Quote from: Dainesedan on January 23, 2009, 04:16:50 PM
I am nearly 6'6" 250lbs and can fit in most or our suits off the rack without any problem. I especially recommend the Steel, W-Frame or Mission considering your height.
It is also true that most 2-pc suits are cut more relaxed in the torso. A 2-pc may be a good bet for you if you don't want to be forced into the neanderthal racer's crouch that a properly fitting 1-pc requires.
Who has good pricing on those suits? For 2K (moto's price on the W-frame) you can get one hell of a custom suit that is tailored to fit perfect.