Rate My Gear For Track Days

[Dieseldan]

Well after talking to alot of different people I have decided on the gear i will be buying for my TDs this summer. I wanted to try to get the best I could afford, I figure I am worth it.

Spidi Hydroback Suit -

Spidi Penta Gloves -

Sidi Vertigo Boots -

Knox Body Armour

I plan on going with spidi because they are discontinued in US and I can get some great deals BUT they are very hard to find.

If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears.

Thanx

[GixerJockey]

I plan on going with spidi because they are discontinued in US and I can get some great deals BUT they are very hard to find.

If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears.

Suggestion... Pick a suit that's actually available...

[Dieseldan]

I have found my size and color already.........

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

Good stuff you will be good, Check out the impact amour

its good stuff

[Honclfibr]

If you're going to spend 800 on a suit it should be custom fit.

[Dieseldan]

If you're going to spend 800 on a suit it should be custom fit.

Like vansons?

[Tricky Mike]

Like vansons?

plan on more like $1500 for a custom Vanson.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

Could you get a Non Hydroback cheaper, At loudon there is no time for drinking, trust me.

[Doc]

Could you get a Non Hydroback cheaper, At loudon there is no time for drinking, trust me.

Although he would just be trackdaying it...

Why spend so much when you can get a suitable used set much cheaper?

Spend the money on suspension and spare parts.

[schleppy]

Give this guy a call, see what he says:
http://www.spartanleathers.com/

I've been thinking about getting one made from him.

[Manny]

If you want a custom suit Id say go for SYED.

I've got a 2 piece vanson and a 1 piece SYED and the quality/stitching/design is almost identical. BUT the customer service is fantastic and the cost is about 1/2 a vanson. For those that don't know the owner of SYED was a top guy at vanson for many years.

[Dieseldan]

Although he would just be trackdaying it...

Why spend so much when you can get a suitable used set much cheaper?

Spend the money on suspension and spare parts.

I just can get my size in the hydroback it is the same suit as the GP wind it just has the drink compartment already installed

I will check out those other suits, I am just trying to get the best i can afford. I am changing my rear shock already.

[GixerJockey]

I just can get my size in the hydroback it is the same suit as the GP wind it just has the drink compartment already installed

I will check out those other suits, I am just trying to get the best i can afford. I am changing my rear shock already.

Where are you finding the left over Spidi stuff?

[Dieseldan]

ebay

[RyanNicholson]

I've raced and crash tested a $350 technic suit many many times and I've never been hurt or had a complaint. Nothin against the higher end stuff, just sayin y'know. Esp for trackday use.... a $2000 suit won't help you MUCH better than a decent lower end suit.

And some of the people here can attest to some of the gnarly crashes I've walked away from lol.

[XTR]

I use Knox body armor, As I understand it the difference between Technics vs Vanson or some other high end stuff is that if you crash in a Technics you buy another suit, crash in a Vanson and you get it fixed. That does not address fit.

That said, I'm 6'4, my pants and jacket are custom Vanson so they fit right, my suit is Technics).

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

And some of the people here can attest to some of the gnarly crashes I've walked away from lol.

Hells yeah

[Dieseldan]

well just bought my stuff......

Spidi Hydroback 750.00

Spidi penta 175

Sidi vortice 420

Knox Gilet 275

So far so good still need tires/rear sets/suspension but I am working on that locally :-)

[xsiliconkid]

plan on more like $1500 for a custom Vanson.

+ 20% if you want it inside of 6 weeks.....
now is exactly the wrong time to get measured for a new suit..with the season almost underway.

[imkindafkedup]

i'd add a helmet to the list

[Awesome]

Where'd you get the suit for that cheap? I searched e-bay and and around and best I found was 899.

[Dieseldan]

Where'd you get the suit for that cheap? I searched e-bay and and around and best I found was 899.

look closer........closer.........(best offer) button

also bought more shit so got a little better deal

[Dieseldan]

i'd add a helmet to the list

lol i had atleast that already