Vanson fyi

[Kurlon]

Figured I'd post up my current experience:

12/31/14 - Emailed Vanson repairs asking how their work load looks currently
1/2/15 - Nicole responded, noting 2 to 3 week turn around times currently.
1/20/15 - Suit shipped via USPS
1/22/15 - Arrived at Vanson
2/9/15 - Nicole emailed with an estimate, I approved the work plus some additional stuff the same day.
2/11/15 - Another woman at Vanson called to give me the final charge (under the estimate), setup payment and verify my address. I just got UPS notification with a tracking number for my suit, estimated delivery by UPS is tomorrow, 2/12/15.

So, just over 3 weeks from me mailing it out to getting it back.

[Rada]

Figured I'd post up my current experience:

12/31/14 - Emailed Vanson repairs asking how their work load looks currently
1/2/15 - Nicole responded, noting 2 to 3 week turn around times currently.
1/20/15 - Suit shipped via USPS
1/22/15 - Arrived at Vanson
2/9/15 - Nicole emailed with an estimate, I approved the work plus some additional stuff the same day.
2/11/15 - Another woman at Vanson called to give me the final charge (under the estimate), setup payment and verify my address. I just got UPS notification with a tracking number for my suit, estimated delivery by UPS is tomorrow, 2/12/15.

So, just over 3 weeks from me mailing it out to getting it back.

Great news!

[Tas]

Follow up...

Attachment 41585

1. A nice lady at Vanson measured my body.
Cheers,
#123

Did she measure your inseam???

[cdovego]

Did she measure your inseam???

Yes, I think she took 50+ different measurements.

[MFChop]

Did she measure your inseam???

Yes, I think she took 50+ different measurements.

That one went right over his head lol


As Dové quickly goes to google what an inseam is :p

[Pigman]

inseam was -1"

dove is a little guy...

[rolker]

Yes, I think she took 50+ different measurements.

...of the inseem.

[cdovego]

Tas is a pretty straight forward guy (he used to put me back together in college sports) - anyone else I'd assume it was a joke. I actually thought he *might* be serious and skipped the vulgar reply out of my respect for him as a kickass dude.

<insert short jokes>

[Tas]

Don't worry about the vulgar jokes, I can take them and dish out a few if needed. I was just referencing a scene from the TV show Freinds and if there was "cupping" from the male tailor.

Back a few years ago I would say Chris was a tough guy but by the way he is spelling his name now I would say things have changed, a lot! Suppose that's what the west coast will do to you.

Sorry to derail the thread. Back on topic.

[cdovego]

FYI - I took delivery of an absolutely gorgeous suit last week. Vanson missed their self set deadline by 2 weeks while they re-did sections of the suit that didn't meet their safety standard on a FREE suit.

I give them all the credit in the world for communicating clearly, good cusomter service and ultimately the product they produced.

I'll wear it with pride.

[cdovego]

Suit fits and looks great, it's breaking in nicely.

[Chippertheripper]

Despite the shenanigans, it's nice this has a happy ending.

[Tas]

You actually look thin in it. I need mine takin in a few spots.

[cdovego]

You actually look thin in it. I need mine takin in a few spots.

you!!! haha

[cdovego]

Despite the shenanigans, it's nice this has a happy ending.

I'm with you. No matter what path I go down in life, there's always a huge collection of naysayers.

Half the fun is showing them they're just negative and that good things still happen.

It's all in writing earlier in this thread - Vanson will never come through, it'll take forever, blah blah blah. None of that happened and the suit is gorgeous. I'm very thankful for Vanson's support of LRRS and the racing community.

[b0xmonkey]

That picture makes me miss racing in the worst way....fuck.

[nhbubba]

None of that happened and the suit is gorgeous.

On that front, do you have more pictures. Details of which model or whatever you bought?
I was just talking to a rider the other night who dismissed Vanson out of hand because of style concerns. I have no such concerns. But I am curious.

And just to stir the pot; what do we think of their 2-piece "race" suits? (RR22 I believe it is called.)
I could start a thread if folks prefer.

[Paul_E_D]

I need to go to vanson to pick up a new suit this weekend maybe!

[cdovego]

I need to go to vanson to pick up a new suit this weekend maybe!

You got your money's worth out of your current suit, I read your review.

[Paul_E_D]

Oh yeah. I probably log more miles in it than most racers. 10 seasons is more than anyone could ask

[cdovego]

On that front, do you have more pictures. Details of which model or whatever you bought?
I was just talking to a rider the other night who dismissed Vanson out of hand because of style concerns. I have no such concerns. But I am curious.

And just to stir the pot; what do we think of their 2-piece "race" suits? (RR22 I believe it is called.)
I could start a thread if folks prefer.

I got the double zip front style (I forget what they call that). After that, I simply sent them a pic of Jonathon Rea's suit and then made minor adjustments to the proof they sent me afterwards. They were very receptive and easy to work with.

As for the 2 piece suits - I went that route with Vanson years ago. The problem is the elastic waistband on the pants - it binds around the hip flexors and is uncomfortable after you're on the bike for a little while. I'd highly suggest going for a 1 piece suit if racing, no matter the manufacturer.

[cdovego]

On that front, do you have more pictures.

You can find a ton more pics here --> chainwheelmoto.smugmug.com (search 123)

[nhbubba]

I believe that the top shelf double zip is called the Volante One (VO93).