What is the proper fit for a one piece suit?

[afinepoint]

$200 more but something to think about. If this A*s doesn't work out or I every buy another suit I will seriously check out Pilot .

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by afinepoint

How will I fit armor beneath? And breathe?

Doesn't it already have armor?

[afinepoint]

yes it does but there's no way I can fit a chest or back protector under this.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by afinepoint

I will order a 56 to see if it does fit better. Don't see how it can't.
Reg

First off - I would say a size up based on your comments.
Second - Going up a sign might not work because of the way A* fit. Some people can wear then and some can't (like my hubby). No matter what size he tries, it just never fits quite right. This might be you too.

Originally Posted by afinepoint

yes it does but there's no way I can fit a chest or back protector under this.

I think you answered your own question with this comment here - go up a size to see if it helps.

[101lifts2]

I just bought my second custom suit made by NJK leathers in San Clemente, CA. The dude made the suit start to finish in 3 weeks.

Suits are supposed to fit snugly from the beginning and take about 2 months to fully break in. Many off the shelf suits, since not designed to fit you perfectly, will be loose or tight in various areas. The custom suits will be tight in ALL areas, but once broken in will fit like a glove. I took mine to the canyons for the first time today and it was tight as shit, especially from the crotch to the shoulders. I could barely get the thing on in the AM, but was acceptable in the PM when I got home. Another 10 or so rides and it should be good.

IMO...my next suit is going to be more loose because I'm not all that flexible to begin with so I'll take the suit tearing after a crash for more flexiblity.

[the chi]

It's supposed to be snug, and most comfortable when sitting on the bike. Getting it wet is a great idea, my racing friends recommend that and it will help it stretch out some.

The suit should be snug not to prevent your suit from tearing, but to prevent it from rashing you from the inside.

[Sean]

You should be trying on suits with a back protector in place. It should be snug but not restrictive. It will stretch to fit a little bit (most do, Dainese don't in my experience). As long as it's tight enough that the armor that's in there doesn't shift around even when torqued violently or the leather fold over or bind when pulled, it should be enough.

[Homeslice]

Getting leather wet usually makes it more brittle, because you lose some of the natural oils as the water evaporates.

[Sean]

Wetting a suit is a terrible idea, it dries it out and makes it more prone to tearing and cracking. If you find yourself in a rainstorm moisturize the suit after to keep the leather supple.

[CrazyKell]

Leather conditioner!