One piece suits...

xyourlocaldjx · 02-12-2005, 02:48 PM

I purchased a V4 one piece suit on closeout and I wore it for a short ride a couple of days ago. One thing i noticed was the pucks... They mount directly on your knee instead of on the side (well in my case on my shin since the suit is so long *get to that later*). I havent landed my knee down but i scuffed my boots up at the tip in the process... While in the turns i look at my knee and notice if i were to touch the ground it you be mostly leather to asphalt contact. Is this something i should worry about?

Also fitting! the upper portion of the suit is too short (i have a longer upper body) and the lower portion is so damn long! Unless i'm in the sitting position there will be a lot of slack. I know these leathers werent made to walk in but it seems funky. When on the bike everything is fine except the upper portion. Has anyone experienced the same problems? And will the upper portion stretch out enough? I need maybe about an half an inch or so in the upper portion for me to sit straight up without and resistance.

Save the (you shoulda got cutsom) because i'm a broke student :laughing
I got the suit at a good price so i saved a bunch of green.

As for my riding boots, I think i could wear 'em all day. They're comfy as can be!

Just need to fix my CCT and save money for trackdays!

SPEED · 02-12-2005, 02:52 PM

What is a V4 suit? :dunno

Slacker · 02-12-2005, 03:05 PM

I understand the affordability,
but couldn't the suit do more harm then helping if it doesn't fit correctly?
Maybe you can take it to a tailor shop and have it fixed to your size or something???

TahoesHateMe · 02-12-2005, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slacker

I understand the affordability,
but couldn't the suit do more harm then helping if it doesn't fit correctly?
Maybe you can take it to a tailor shop and have it fixed to your size or something???

+1

xyourlocaldjx · 02-13-2005, 02:26 AM

sorry i was in a rush when i posted...

The suit fits good when i'm in the attack position... It's just when i'm standing up or walking there's slack.

I may look into getting it tailored but i dont think i really need to yet. Also there's venting all up on the inside of the leg which is going to be hard to re-sew i think...

This is the v4 suit... The reason you havent seen them is because it's one of a kind. Only slow guys can get 'em :happyb

02-12-2005, 02:48 PM	#1
xyourlocaldjx Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 64 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (10)	One piece suits... I purchased a V4 one piece suit on closeout and I wore it for a short ride a couple of days ago. One thing i noticed was the pucks... They mount directly on your knee instead of on the side (well in my case on my shin since the suit is so long get to that later). I havent landed my knee down but i scuffed my boots up at the tip in the process... While in the turns i look at my knee and notice if i were to touch the ground it you be mostly leather to asphalt contact. Is this something i should worry about? Also fitting! the upper portion of the suit is too short (i have a longer upper body) and the lower portion is so damn long! Unless i'm in the sitting position there will be a lot of slack. I know these leathers werent made to walk in but it seems funky. When on the bike everything is fine except the upper portion. Has anyone experienced the same problems? And will the upper portion stretch out enough? I need maybe about an half an inch or so in the upper portion for me to sit straight up without and resistance. Save the (you shoulda got cutsom) because i'm a broke student :laughing I got the suit at a good price so i saved a bunch of green. As for my riding boots, I think i could wear 'em all day. They're comfy as can be! Just need to fix my CCT and save money for trackdays! __________________ Oranges make me go.. ZIPPP ZAMMM BAMMM!

02-12-2005, 02:52 PM	#2
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02-12-2005, 03:05 PM	#3
Slacker Squid Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 229 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (10)	I understand the affordability, but couldn't the suit do more harm then helping if it doesn't fit correctly? Maybe you can take it to a tailor shop and have it fixed to your size or something??? __________________ Current Sponsers: Vicodin

02-13-2005, 02:26 AM	#5
xyourlocaldjx Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 64 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (10)	sorry i was in a rush when i posted... The suit fits good when i'm in the attack position... It's just when i'm standing up or walking there's slack. I may look into getting it tailored but i dont think i really need to yet. Also there's venting all up on the inside of the leg which is going to be hard to re-sew i think... This is the v4 suit... The reason you havent seen them is because it's one of a kind. Only slow guys can get 'em :happyb __________________ Oranges make me go.. ZIPPP ZAMMM BAMMM!

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