Suit fitting: sizing questions

oldBolt · March 28, 2010, 11:55:50 AM

So I went and bought a new one piece suite (Alpine stars RC1).
My body dimensions fell with in the sizing chart 54-58 so I went with a 56.
I wear a 54 jacket.
I know this is a off the rack suit but I was wondering how can I tell if
I have too large of a suit. (Yes it pulls in the groin when standing and fells good on the bike)
Arm lenght is right and the shoulders and torso are nice and snug but not binding.

Whats too baggie? I am a total nob beginner never owned one before. Can I get away with
a little baggie in the thigh area? Also I am not sure where the knee sliders should fit at. Can anyone help me understand what I should be looking of in fit and positioning. The suit was only 745.00 so the price was right. The seller will do free exchange on size so I thought I would seek some help from those with more experience in understanding what to look for.

Thanks for any assistance,

Regards

Justin · March 28, 2010, 12:09:58 PM

Hey,
Off the rack always seem to be a fit sacrifice in one area or another. I don't think I'd I'd mess up the fit everywhere else because you've got chicken thighs. (kidding)
I know where you live, and I'd be happy to lend an opinion as to fit, and can certainly help with knee slider location.
You should still have my number, i think... if not. PM me and let me know what you need.

oldBolt · March 29, 2010, 05:18:13 PM

Thanks Justino,
I think the chicken thighs are directly related to my missing As_.

That's according to wife who likes to point out that I had one when she married me. Seems I need to try to shape up a bit. I remember the one trackday I went to last year clearly showed me how weak my legs are. I was very impressed that you road almost constantly only taking short breaks to smoke between rides which even more impressed me. Bringing some smokes with me this year

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Justin · March 29, 2010, 08:54:08 PM

Quote from: oldBolt on March 29, 2010, 05:18:13 PM
I was very impressed that you road almost constantly only taking short breaks to smoke between rides which even more impressed me. Bringing some smokes with me this year .

I never smoked until I asked Zoran how I could get faster.

He took a long drag and said
"Do what I do"
then he exhaled.

Oneup · March 29, 2010, 09:01:03 PM

I thought this was going to turn into another "moose knuckles" thread.

Justin · March 30, 2010, 10:13:31 AM

Quote from: Oneup on March 29, 2010, 09:01:03 PM
I thought this was going to turn into another "moose knuckles" thread.

It just might. I'm gonna get a look at them soon.

bkrblood · March 30, 2010, 02:44:35 PM

lol im in the same boat. my buddy is sending me up his alpine star suit hes selling me and im not sure bout the fit on wats too baggy and knee slidder position. hes bout the same height as me i would say but i am pretty skinny weighin in at a whole 150 pounds.

Oneup · March 30, 2010, 08:25:37 PM

Quote from: bkrblood on March 30, 2010, 02:44:35 PM
lol im in the same boat. my buddy is sending me up his alpine star suit hes selling me and im not sure bout the fit on wats too baggy and knee slidder position. hes bout the same height as me i would say but i am pretty skinny weighin in at a whole 150 pounds.

What is your height and what size suit is he selling you?

bkrblood · March 30, 2010, 09:14:42 PM

i cant remember for sure but i wanna say 50 size and height i think like 5 9 ish 5 10. he thinks it will fit me pretty well

Oneup · March 30, 2010, 09:17:32 PM

I'm 5'9" and weigh 140. My suit is a Shift size 50 euro, size 40 U.S. With a back protector the suit fits me perfectly all over.