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got my riding suit and its tight - 1/16/2008 4:20:17 PM

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Just got my suit today, the agv sp4, mann its tight, are they supposed to be like this out of the box? Do these things give some when they break in. I sat on my bike and it feels ok when I get on the bike, I can move but it's a little constricting, tight in the croutch to. I emailed agv my measurements and they recomended my size, said a 42 would be too loose, and they also said 40 would be snug. any thoughts you guys I'm not sure weather I should send it back and try a 42?

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/16/2008 4:39:26 PM

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lounge around the house in it tonight or go for a ride. It will stretch out some and will be the most comfy while you are on the bike (its made that way). Its pose to be snug w/o being restricting.

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/16/2008 4:40:00 PM

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if you can get it zipped, and almost stand with your back straight -it fits. it will break in and loosen up. it is supposed to very tight so that the protective gear doesnt move around when your sliding down the street on your face. when I first got mine I had to have someone help me put it on and take it off the first couple of times, now if fits like glove so to speak.

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/16/2008 5:25:48 PM

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As Krash stated... tight is REALLY good!
This is going to sound stupid or funny, but... It works!
Put the suit on and take a shower it (wear you swim suit please)! Then wear it around for a couple hours while it's drying. This will allow the leather to strech and shrink basicially forming the suit to your body. Do NOT try and artificially dry it with a hair dryer or heat, just let it air dry.

If you think about it , when you're wearing it on track as sweating your doing the same thing, it just takes much longer to do.

< Message edited by Jason748 -- 1/16/2008 5:31:13 PM >

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/16/2008 5:54:37 PM

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i dont know how comfortable wearing it for hours soaking wet would be, but I broke mine in down at the gap last summer. 2 days in 90+ degree heat, for about 14-16hrs each day, the suit was soaked from my sweat, but it fit perfect after that

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/17/2008 1:58:33 PM

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The SP4 is a good suit. I've crash tested it. Congrats.

I did have a few issues with stiching in a few places, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. Be careful when removing the suit. Pull the zipper ALL THE WAY DOWN before trying to get out of it. And don't jerk the zipper down, rather pull down in one fluid motion. I ripped the seam in the crotch in frustration from not being able to get out, until I discovered that the zipper wasn't to the bottom.

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/17/2008 6:33:53 PM

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quote:

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i dont know how comfortable wearing it for hours soaking wet would be, but I broke mine in down at the gap last summer. 2 days in 90+ degree heat, for about 14-16hrs each day, the suit was soaked from my sweat, but it fit perfect after that

Not Very Comfortable... But it works

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/17/2008 6:40:07 PM

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thanks for the input Fellas, yeah I was lounging around last night, got on the bike once in a while, got used to it, I guess I wont really know how it feels until I get a couple of hot track days.

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/17/2008 6:40:25 PM

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quote:

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As Krash stated... tight is REALLY good!
This is going to sound stupid or funny, but... It works!
Put the suit on and take a shower it (wear you swim suit please)! Then wear it around for a couple hours while it's drying. This will allow the leather to strech and shrink basicially forming the suit to your body. Do NOT try and artificially dry it with a hair dryer or heat, just let it air dry.

If you think about it , when you're wearing it on track as sweating your doing the same thing, it just takes much longer to do.

And how long does it take the average suit to dry?

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/18/2008 3:55:57 PM

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With my MotoGP suit, after towel dryingand hangin it up in the open, overnight I think...

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/18/2008 10:06:25 PM

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But wouldn't that defeat the purpose of forming to your body?

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/19/2008 12:39:55 PM

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I purchase the AGV Sport SP4 riding suit size 42. They recommended size 44 for me. It was TIGHT when i first bought it. Almost toooo tight. I was uncomfortable riding the bike with it on because I had no movement. BUT... I took it easy and wore it about 5 times for periods of 2 -4 hours and it feels GREAT now. Wouldn't go any other way. Also the suits are suppose to limit unwanted/unnecessary movement and tight is Good.

+1 on making sure the zipper is completely down to the crouch when removing. Also try wearing Underarmor. (helps with removing)

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/19/2008 12:58:47 PM

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quote:

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But wouldn't that defeat the purpose of forming to your body?

Nope, It does the majority of its "fitting" in the first few hours, After that you're just sitting around in a damp suit

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RE: got my riding suit and its tight - 1/19/2008 6:57:09 PM

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quote:

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...just sitting around in a damp suit

That would be Gangsta
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