This detailed guide is designed to assist you in selecting and assessing the fit of a racing suit, ensuring that it meets the demands of high-speed motorcycle racing on the track. The process involves several steps, each crucial for achieving a combination of comfort, functionality, and safety.
Step 1: Preparation for Suit Fitting
Prior to donning a racing suit, it is crucial to assemble all necessary garments, particularly the undersuit. A one-piece undersuit is highly recommended due to its seamless design, which minimizes bulk around the abdomen—an area of frequent movement. Various brands offer these suits, including our own in-house options and those from reputable manufacturers like AGVSPORT, Alpinestars, Dainese, Mithos, Revit, and Spidi. While two-piece undersuits, such as those from Under Armour, are acceptable, they introduce additional seams which can interfere with the suit’s fit and comfort.
Benefits of an Undersuit
The undersuit aids significantly in donning the racing suit by reducing friction, allowing easier movement of the leather over your body. It also helps in moisture management, keeping you cooler by wicking sweat away from your skin. This feature is particularly beneficial as it prevents the racing suit from sticking to your body, which could otherwise hinder mobility and increase discomfort during races.
Additional Gear
Long socks should be worn over the undersuit to further ease the process of slipping into the racing suit. Ideally, these socks should extend over the lower portion of the undersuit to smooth the transition into the suit’s legs.
Step 2: Trying on the Racing Suit
When fitting a new racing suit, it is essential to wear all protective gear you intend to use on the track, including back protectors, padded shorts, a chest guard, gloves, and even your helmet. This setup ensures that the suit fits correctly over all equipment and accurately reflects the conditions in which it will be used.
Evaluating the Fit of the Suit
After donning the suit with all gear in place, evaluate its fit in a roomy space, ideally in a stance mimicking your riding posture. It’s important to recognize that racing suits are designed for an athletic, leaned-forward riding position, not for standing upright. The fit might feel tight across certain areas like the shoulders to crotch when standing, but these feelings should diminish when adopting the riding position. Notice if there’s a ‘saggy butt’ phenomenon when standing, which should disappear when seated on the motorcycle, indicating that the suit is tailored for riding posture.
Real-World Suit Adjustment
If feasible, sit on your motorcycle (preferably mounted on a rear stand for stability) to fully assess the suit’s comfort and range of motion. Move around to check for any restrictions or excessive tightness. This step is crucial as it confirms whether the suit will perform well under actual racing conditions.
Taking Photographs for Fit Evaluation
If there are concerns about the suit’s fit, having someone take photographs while you are on the motorcycle can be immensely helpful. These images can be used to discuss fit issues more effectively with customer service, providing a clear reference of how the suit fits in a riding context.
Final Thoughts: How to Choose the Correct Size Racing Suit
After completing these steps, if the suit feels too restrictive or overly loose, adjustments might be necessary. A suit that is too tight may restrict movement and be uncomfortable, while a too-loose suit might fail to properly secure protective gear in place during a crash.
This guide aims to equip you with the knowledge to choose a racing suit that not only fits well but also enhances your performance and safety on the track. For any further questions about suit fitting or selection, do not hesitate to contact our customer support team for personalized assistance.
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Equip yourself with the right gear and ride with confidence.
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