Yes, the under suits are very helpful. I have several different versions of stuff from Virus International that are all very good at body temperature control and ease of getting in and out of your suit. That's my experience from racing here in the desert in June/July when it can be 95-105.
However, there is a point in time when it's just so damned hot that there is not a simple solution in getting your leathers on or off. That's my August experience when it's 110-115 all damn day.
It does get tiresome on track days getting in/out of 1 piece suits all day long to go take a piss between sessions (if you're not hitting the head between sessions - you are not drinking enough).
I really wish the suit designers would give us a two way zipper with enough length to save the struggle between sessions. Either that or someone to come up with a comfortable catheter.
It does get tiresome on track days getting in/out of 1 piece suits all day long to go take a piss between sessions (if you're not hitting the head between sessions - you are not drinking enough).
I really wish the suit designers would give us a two way zipper with enough length to save the struggle between sessions. Either that or someone to come up with a comfortable catheter.
I agree. They could easily add a zippered area to the front crotchualar region without degrading safety. I've never seen a guy slide on just his junk after a crash. Ever.
Just run a tube down your leg and out your boot for easy overboard discharge. Works especially well when a competitor is close on your tail..... Heeheehee.
As for getting out of a sweaty suit, I just did a track weekend with a one piece for the first time (thanks to @MakinBeer for the used one). It didn't get super hot (75 to 80 F), but I still had to do a funny dance to get that first shoulder out.
My biggest issue was that I needed a belt, that I didn't have, to keep it up when I had it off to the waist. I ended up having to do everything one handed or risk it falling down to my knees.
Another tack is get a piece of flat elastic (think suspender material) just long enough to go around outside the suit at full stretch then sew velcro on each end. Just wear it around your waist inside the suit as your ride. This way, you always have it with you.
Mountaineering bib overalls used to come with a "drop seat". If you think getting out of a 1 piece is a pain, try getting out of a climbing harness in in a howling blizzard while wearing mountaineering boots w crampons. Always good for a laugh and a frozen ass.
The mental image of a guy in full leathers and helmet sitting on a port-a-john cracks me up. Like he's prepared for anything his rectum can dish out. :rofl:
It's a common phrase in the Army as well. I think the metamorphosis goes from the gut bomb (shitty food) BGs (cold sweats or not) to the screaming/flaming shits.
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