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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: xlr8tn on June 08, 2003, 11:44:17 AM

Title: Rain Suits
Post by: xlr8tn on June 08, 2003, 11:44:17 AM
What kind of rain suits are those being used in the AMA race?  A guy at roebling bought one of those white painter's suits from home depot, but it only held up for a lap or two.

-brent
Title: Re: Rain Suits
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on June 08, 2003, 01:22:14 PM
     I don't know what the AMA guys are using but I can give you the type that I use. We have a store chain here in Illinois called 'Farm & Fleet' that carries alot of heavy-duty use products, from tools to clothing. I purchased my 2 piece rain suit from them, it's made by 'Walls' clothing. The coat and pants are both waterproof, windproof, durable, and extremely breathable. I purchased them in XL so they would fit over my leathers and I keep them in my truck at all times incase it starts raining anytime. I have used them a couple times so far this year while racing and must admit they are completely waterproof and don't allow the wind to penetrate either. They cost me just under $100 combined, but they are holding up great and I use the coat all the time outside of racing, so it's well worth the money.
Title: Re: Rain Suits
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 08, 2003, 03:09:16 PM
I have one from Farm And Fleet too. Totally forgot about it at the May BHF rain races. :o
Title: Re: Rain Suits
Post by: EX#996 on June 08, 2003, 05:36:58 PM
Go to the hunting and fishing section of your local sporting goods store.  They will have rain suits that are heavy duty and in sizes that will fit over your leathers (although they may be in a drab green or camoflage colors).  

Paul has had and used his rain suit (two piece) for the past two years.  Total investment.  $35.00.

Dawn   ;)
Title: Re: Rain Suits
Post by: tzracer on June 09, 2003, 09:21:51 AM
Since I street ride I just use my old rainsuit. For street riding cheap rainsuits don't do the trick. I currently have  Fieldsheer one piece that I used on the street for 10 years before it developed a couple small leaks. Works great at the track.
Title: Re: Rain Suits
Post by: spyderchick on June 09, 2003, 09:47:03 PM
The best rain suit we ever purchased was from the turn 10 store @ BHFs for $14. We still have it and it has been used to race, and Roger uses it to ride when ever it rains (he commutes 25+miles one way) I think after 4 years we're due for a new one. Hope they're still available.