Chuck 98 RT/10
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Why does everyone get the one piece suits? It seems the two piece would be more comfortable.
Driving suits
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C O D Y
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Wouldn't it be harder to make a fire resistant suit if there was two pieces.
Much like a two piece snow suit. When skiing, the first time you bite it you get snow inside you suit.
Much like a two piece snow suit. When skiing, the first time you bite it you get snow inside you suit.
luc
Enthusiast
Cody is correct.
The purpose of a driver suit is not to be comfortable but to protect the driver from fire/burns.
But all driver suits are not created equal even if they all have to be SFI rated.
The last # on the SFI rating as in 3-2A/1 give you the approximate time that you will have before having severe burns.
Grade Time
3-2A/1 3 sec
3-2A/5 9.5 sec
3-2A/10 19 sec
3-2A/15 30 sec
3-2A/20 40 sec.
Luc.
The purpose of a driver suit is not to be comfortable but to protect the driver from fire/burns.
But all driver suits are not created equal even if they all have to be SFI rated.
The last # on the SFI rating as in 3-2A/1 give you the approximate time that you will have before having severe burns.
Grade Time
3-2A/1 3 sec
3-2A/5 9.5 sec
3-2A/10 19 sec
3-2A/15 30 sec
3-2A/20 40 sec.
Luc.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chuck 98 RT/10:
Why does everyone get the one piece suits? It seems the two piece would be more comfortable. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I dont think any 2-piece (Top + Bottom) carry the higher SFI ratings. To get the race-sanctioned ratings you need a full "overall" suit. The extra layers add longer flame protection time, and add to cost....and discomfort in hot weather....
Even a CoolSuit can cost you a race if the cooler leaks......
(T. Archer, Laguna, last weekend)
Why does everyone get the one piece suits? It seems the two piece would be more comfortable. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I dont think any 2-piece (Top + Bottom) carry the higher SFI ratings. To get the race-sanctioned ratings you need a full "overall" suit. The extra layers add longer flame protection time, and add to cost....and discomfort in hot weather....
Even a CoolSuit can cost you a race if the cooler leaks......
(T. Archer, Laguna, last weekend)
dtittle
Enthusiast
Hey Guys,
I've got two 'one piece' suites for sale if anyone wants to take a peek.
1) Sparco Prima Top, Size 56. This suit was worn twice. If you're around 5' 10" and 170lbs, this is all you. Check it out here: http://www.sparcousa.com/racewear.asp?sub_id=1&inc=thumbnail&sub_section=1&type_id=flash
I paid $1,050 new and want $500 for this one.
2) Auto Pro NomexIII suit in Large. Worn a couple of times. Black with white stripe.
$100
Regards,
I've got two 'one piece' suites for sale if anyone wants to take a peek.
1) Sparco Prima Top, Size 56. This suit was worn twice. If you're around 5' 10" and 170lbs, this is all you. Check it out here: http://www.sparcousa.com/racewear.asp?sub_id=1&inc=thumbnail&sub_section=1&type_id=flash
I paid $1,050 new and want $500 for this one.
2) Auto Pro NomexIII suit in Large. Worn a couple of times. Black with white stripe.
$100
Regards,
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
Hi guys,
I wear Nomex suits for a living(helicopter Instructor Pilot) and we use both one piece($125) and two piece($450) suits. Most guys like the looks of the one piece plus it is much cheaper. We also believe they protect better. The two piece suits are more comfortable, but are horrible looking. Beside the cost(which actually the ya'll are paying for(tax payers), most guys would use the one piece, and they look better when we're at the club. Chicks dig them!
I wear Nomex suits for a living(helicopter Instructor Pilot) and we use both one piece($125) and two piece($450) suits. Most guys like the looks of the one piece plus it is much cheaper. We also believe they protect better. The two piece suits are more comfortable, but are horrible looking. Beside the cost(which actually the ya'll are paying for(tax payers), most guys would use the one piece, and they look better when we're at the club. Chicks dig them!
