Suit solution for fat guy?

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  1. Mran556

    Mran556 Rides with no training wheels

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    For you big guys what do you use/recommend? Im 6'2" 270

    1 piece suits just dont fit me at all in the legs or arms. So im reduced to a 2 piece it seems. I cant get a suit tho becouse the pants and top are the same size. So jacket and pant is the only solution it seems if i want different size pants and jacket.

    Does stt even allow that with the zippers being 270 in most cases? Are they recommend or even safe for that matter? Was looking at a atem or gp pro jacket and possibly track or missile pants if they even zip together idk..

    Rly lost here what do you big guys do?

    http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-gp-pro-jacket

    http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-track-leather-pants
     
  2. Ggunn9

    Ggunn9 Rides with no training wheels

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    You could get a custom made suit.
     
  3. ads109

    ads109 What's an apex?

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    If they're leather and zip together all the way around, you should be fine in all three groups. I don't think it matters that they don't match.

    As Ggunn9 said, you could go custom.

    You could also get a one-piece suit altered to fit you.
     
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  4. gkotlin

    gkotlin What's an apex?
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    Where are you from? I was 5'10 275. I have a 1 piece AGV suit that fit me comfortably and was much to long in the arms and legs. Excellent suit and served me well. But the budget wasn't there for a new suit for a long time. I'd be willing to sell it. I'm in St. Louis. Going to Barber this weekend and in the Chicago area a lot.

    I lost some weight and hope to lose more. Because I don't fit in off the rack stuff, I went with an ACT custom suit this season. It should be finished in a few weeks!
     
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  5. tnskydivr

    tnskydivr Shut up and Jump!
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    I have a friend who is pretty large and had a Pilot Suit custom made. If you're serious, then either finding a used one or having one made for you are pretty much your options...or, diet :) Good luck
     
  6. Ogre

    Ogre Body, brake, shift, look, lean, believe
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    I had an AplineStar off the rack suit that fit me pretty well and I am about your size. It finally wore out end of last year after 4 years of hard service. I went with a custom suit for this year but that has been a cluster f*** so far.
     
  7. Mran556

    Mran556 Rides with no training wheels

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    Custom would definitely be they way to go but im a novice and only do a couple days a year cant justify 2k on a suit just yet.

    I thinj you guys are right tho. I guess ill keep my eye out for a used one.

    Pm incomeing for that guy!
     
  8. kawdawg

    kawdawg n00b

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    I have a custom leather 2 piece suit that I had made for myself when I was close to your size. I would let it go for $150. If interested send me your measurements or I can send you the measurements of the suit.
     
  9. mutineer

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    I teeter towards your weight at the beginning of,the season. 265 six feet tall. Alpinetar GP1 I run a size US 50. readily available and I wear it with a chest and back protector. Its snug as sweet fuck all at the beginning of the season but we work our way to happy understanding by second or third track bad day it's getting a Little and I'm losing a lot
    The Astars mptegi runs roomy too and they are on sale every where
     
  10. Mran556

    Mran556 Rides with no training wheels

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    I had a motegi in 48us and couldn't zip it up lol i might have to try the 50
     

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