Raymond Sexauer Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I am new to this forum looking to start some track days. I have read some of the post here and have a question about safety gear. Since I am new to track racing, I have helmet, boots,gloves, armored textile jacket. My question is about my chaps, Are leather chaps attached to my textile jacket approved for novice track days, not sure if I want to invest in complete race suit at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I am new to this forum looking to start some track days. I have read some of the post here and have a question about safety gear. Since I am new to track racing, I have helmet, boots,gloves, armored textile jacket. My question is about my chaps, Are leather chaps attached to my textile jacket approved for novice track days, not sure if I want to invest in complete race suit at this point.Chaps are not approved track gear.1 piece suits or 2 piece that zip together completely are your only options to ride on a track.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Used suits are for sale here and on the WERA board, many track day orgs rent them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 With some orgs you can also run textile suits as long as they zip together 360 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 STT is 50% min. Zip together. You can add the zipper if your pants and jacket do not zip together, novice can use textile. You may want to rent a 1 PC suit for the best protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 If they're true chaps, I don't know of any orgs that will let you on track. Textile 2-piece suits are allowed in most novice groups though. Used suits can be had for pretty cheap, and like others have said, rentals are sometimes available. Any name-brand suit should be fine. The only really negative reviews I've ever seen have been the Frank Thomas brand, and eBay no-name suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Sexauer Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks for all the replies, my ebay search continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 What size are you? I have a set I would let go cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynethomas Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have use one piece motorbike leather suit with zipped on track days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Sexauer Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I am a 40 or 42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwb675 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Some track day organizers rent suits also. That would be a good start before you buy anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I am a 40 or 42. height/weight? I have an old 2-piece that I would lend you, but it's on the small side of 40... I am 6' and around 175. I haven't worn it since I was more like 185, but it was snug and a little short on me then. Gauntlet gloves and proper riding boots made the length a non-issue. I refer to it as my "rain suit," but I never really pack it, so it's just been in a closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Sexauer Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I am 5' 8" and 175lbs. Inseam 30". Edited April 9, 2014 by Raymond Sexauer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have a US 40 1 piece alpinestars I need to get rid of real cheap. Send me a message if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 2pc is way better for those dipping their toes. that is why i think you should buy my 2pc alpinestars suit (size 42 US) instead of all these plebeian tattered up 1pc suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subisti Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I just purchased the dainese superspeed textile jacket and new drake air textile pants. Is this considered a textile suit? they do zip together?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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