Firesuit Sizing

[CTX-SLPR]

Howdy,

As most all of you probably know an SFI 3.2A-20 firesuit is not cheap! I found one for sale locally in the right height but for a bit heavier of a person.

http://www.racingjunk.com/Suits/1817...iece-suit.html

I'm 6'2" and 180-190lbs, the looks like it's for 6'2" and 220lbs. Is this going to be a problem being a 1 piece suit? Is it even a good price for a suit that was recerted in 2012?

Thanks,

[CDMBill]

I don't think it'll be that big a deal. I don't know the brand so its hard to assess price but a Crow Enterprizes, the kind I have isn't much more than that new. BTW I have a medium Blue suit which is way cooler than black when stuck strapped in for long periods of time in the sun IMHO.

[CTX-SLPR]

I was kinda thinking that a new suit probably isn't much more. I don't need one immediately, just rare to find stuff like this in CO. Sounds like a pass. Probably make mine Grey with red striping/stiching.

[DanStokes]

Light colors are definitely better for the reasons noted. Mine is red and was given to be by a friend. They can be altered but you MUST send them back to the manufacturer. I have very short legs and had to have mine shortened. G-Force was very reasonable (I think it was $35 and shipping) for my 3/2A-5. I'm guessing that a higher rated suit might be more as they charge by the hour and the additional layers would probably take longer to do. Mine would now pass as Capris for most of you but at least I'm not tripping on them.

Dan

[greenjunk]

Owning a cheap 15 suit, spend the money on the ultra suit. The cheap suits are thick, bulky, unflexable, hot, and just plain suck. They didn't have the ultra suit when I bought mine. contact de chassis works, ask for joe. Its better and cheaper than a week in the local burn unit

[YELLA BRICK]

Anything you get, make sure you size to include fireproof long undies. A tad loose also let's you move more comfortably and allows for weight gain. TOO loose and you could snag it on stuff if you have to de-ass in a rapid hurry. I like my leg bottoms to fit down over by booty tops. Better quality is always better and cheaper in the long run. You wear this gear to work 100% plus, the one time you may need it. Prepare-Prepare-PREPARE

[DanStokes]

Along that same line, practice bail-outs a number of times until it's automatic. The suit is there to buy you time to get the car stopped and for you to get out and away from it. If you don't have a bail-out plan and have practiced it until it's automatic the suit and helmet may not be enough. And that's free! Besides, the inspectors may ask you to bail out for them and they'd like to see a smooth, thought-out exit. BTW - the bail-out is NOT timed in LSR, they just want to see you exit in a timely manner.

I just put the Camaro on the grass (easier to fall out) and had at it. The swing-out door bar took a little getting used to. I'll need to tackle that in the S-10.

Dan

[Joe Timney.]

http://www.racingjunk.com/Suits/1817...iece-suit.html

...that is no bargain!!!

I sell brand new Stroud -20 suits for $975, either a one or two piece and they are custom from YOU!

Thought this would be good info on this topic:

SFI Rating TPP Value Time to 2nd Degree Burn
3.2A/1 6 3 Seconds
3.2A/3 14 7 Seconds
3.2A/5 19 10 Seconds
3.2A/10 38 19 Seconds
3.2A/15 60 30 Seconds
3.2A/20 80 40 Seconds

If you don't like to wear funny car boots, then at least wear fire proof socks. Surgeons remove nylon socks with a scalpel.

[YELLA BRICK]

Along that same line, practice bail-outs a number of times until it's automatic. The suit is there to buy you time to get the car stopped and for you to get out and away from it. If you don't have a bail-out plan and have practiced it until it's automatic the suit and helmet may not be enough. And that's free! Besides, the inspectors may ask you to bail out for them and they'd like to see a smooth, thought-out exit. BTW - the bail-out is NOT timed in LSR, they just want to see you exit in a timely manner.Dan

When you practice your bailouts, 'familiarize' yourself with the procedure(precice sequence of events) a few times slowly and thoughtfully, add in wearing ALL your driving suit, gloves and shoes AS YOU WILL BE RACING ( includes under wear and all, then add your helmet (including any and all comm systems) and THEN practice, practice, practice. THEN cover your face shield and do it without 'sight'. A cockpit full of smoke will panic you let alone disorient you INTO panic.

During your various practice runs, include tossing out the laundry(pulling the chute), hitting the fire suppression system(LEAVE THE SAFETY PIN IN ! Just go through the motion!) and flipping off the main electrical switch. BOOM BOOM BOOM...If you can, learn to multi task by doing one operation with one hand and unlatching your harness with the other. This whole procedure should end up being in your subconscious and automatic cuz you MIGHT have had your bell rung so muscle memory will take over. Most of all, SPEED is not your priority, EFFICIENCY IS, as efficient use of movement will allow speed.

Every time you exit your race car, use the exact sequence of events every time. MUSCLE MEMORY.......