How do you wear your leathers?

[spyderchick]

An informal poll for research. Thanks!

[JonGu]

I usually let em hang at the waist, but I think this is probably why I busted 2 seams around the crotch area even though the suit never hit the ground. Or perhaps the suit simply cannot handle my 'manhood' :D

[cshaffer66]

For me it depends on the situation and the weather.  If I have more than a 3-4 race break, then I'll take them off.  If its a short break I'll let them hang.  Usually after practice and for lunch they come off.  During a practice day I will just let them hang when its hot.  If the weather is cool enough I will have them zipped all day.   

[JonGu]

For me it depends on the situation and the weather.  If I have more than a 3-4 race break, then I'll take them off.  If its a short break I'll let them hang.  Usually after practice and for lunch they come off.  During a practice day I will just let them hang when its hot.  If the weather is cool enough I will have them zipped all day.   

+1 yeah OK, that was a lot more detailed than what I said and yeah that's pretty much what I do too

[KBOlsen]

'Lexa - I was wondering if you could sew little "buttons" or velcro or something inside the suit to alllow for suspenders - that way, one could leave 'em halfway on but without putting stress on the zipper.

[spyderchick]

'Lexa - I was wondering if you could sew little "buttons" or velcro or something inside the suit to alllow for suspenders - that way, one could leave 'em halfway on but without putting stress on the zipper.

You're not the first person to ask for suspenders. I'm trying to see how many people do the "hanging" thing so I can engineer a fix for the zip stress.

BTW, I don't have your new contact info. Can you shoot me a quick PM with that? Your leathers have been clean since 2 weeks after you gave 'em to me! :wink:

[superspud]

For me it depends on the situation and the weather.  If I have more than a 3-4 race break, then I'll take them off.  If its a short break I'll let them hang.  Usually after practice and for lunch they come off.  During a practice day I will just let them hang when its hot.  If the weather is cool enough I will have them zipped all day.   

+2
I like Kim's idea about suspenders.  It'd be nice to have additional support to hold them up and not stress any seems or zippers while they're hanging.

[KBOlsen]

Holy cow!  I was wondering about that...  PM sent!

[sryan296]

I try to let them hang halfway but I don't have an ass so they fall to my feet!

[rwracer]

You're not the first person to ask for suspenders. I'm trying to see how many people do the "hanging" thing so I can engineer a fix for the zip stress.

Daaamn!  I'd be all over that!

"I zip them down and let 'em hang at the waist."

[spyderchick]

I'm asking mostly for the new suits that I'll be building, but I think it would be good to do something that can retro fit into other suits. I have a germ of an idea, I just need to flesh it out.

[PJ721]

Hey Schnorrbusch.... U out there? This thread is directed RIGHT to you!   


But I take them off if it's more than 2 races....if not -  I let 'em hang.....