Track gear - 2 questions
I'm planning on riding the track for the first time in October with a good group of people/friends from another forum. Majority are guys of course. My first question...where do you ladies that have gear get them? I've noticed A-Stars has their one and two-piece suits (of course, being who they are, they're quite expensive, but I know it's because they're all about quality), Teknic has a single two-piece suit and I believe one other manufacturer does too, but unfortunately I have forgotten who they are. What are the options for women? I have looked and looked, but don't seem to get too far. :/ Secondly, I have heard some girls will get the track pants and then a riding jacket, but will sew the zipper onto the bottom of the jacket... If I went this route, where could I go to have that done? People on the other forum have told me I can rent a suit at the track, but I doubt they'll have one my size (I'm petite).
Thanks so much in advance! :)
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Permalink Reply by Silverzzr Admin Team on -
i know for a fact that the rentals will NOT fit you. Since the trackday isn't until October, you need to start looking now for your leathers on craigslist, ebay or on the jennings forum: jenningsgp/forums. There was a guy who practically gave away a set of frank thomas 2 piece leathers that were his wife's that was our size, for less than $100! If money is an issue, as it is for all of us, you can find a reasonably priced set of used leathers for about $300. I checked craigslist of every state before i found mine in tenneessee (new, with tags) for $250. The teknic leathers fit pretty good for those of us that are short, you are welcome to try mine on although they do stretch and they fit very loose in the waist and ass. But since I normally go to the track in the winter, it allows room for underarmor, and long-johns. Dont give up! As far as buying track pants and having a zipper sewn in the jacket, remember, the zipper must go 360 degrees. Call any alteration place and see if they'll do it. Good Luck!
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Permalink Reply by LaurenOE on -
I had custom leathers done by Syed. I'm not *fun* size, so that was my only option.
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Permalink Reply by Becky DeShazo-Westly, Admin Team on
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Katie,
I had my track suit made by Syed as well, but it was very expensive. When I went to the Schwantz school, I bought a Teknic jacket and pants that had a 360 zipper and that worked for them. When I rode at Road Atlanta, I used a Joe Rocket combo. Of all the options, I love my one piece custom made, but after that it would be the Teknic. I am selling my Teknic combo if you are interested in seeing if it works for you. If you need it altered, it would still be cheaper than anything else. Good luck in finding something that fits you, another reason I went with Syed.
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Permalink Reply by Girlriders - Katie on -
That's great, Laura posted this though, she tried my Teknic on and it fit her, so yours might work.
Becky DeShazo-Westly, Admin Team said:Katie,
I had my track suit made by Syed as well, but it was very expensive. When I went to the Schwantz school, I bought a Teknic jacket and pants that had a 360 zipper and that worked for them. When I rode at Road Atlanta, I used a Joe Rocket combo. Of all the options, I love my one piece custom made, but after that it would be the Teknic. I am selling my Teknic combo if you are interested in seeing if it works for you. If you need it altered, it would still be cheaper than anything else. Good luck in finding something that fits you, another reason I went with Syed.
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Permalink Reply by Laura "Lilwoman" Bird on -
Thank you so much ladies for your replies!! I was pleasantly surprised Katie's jacket/pants fit great, just the zipper on her pants didn't like me very much. LOL Becky, I'd be interested in checking it out. Please PM me to let me know what area of town you live in and contact info. Also, a friend of mine found a a pretty good deal on a Teknic suit for me (2 piece) Friday night after seeing Katie. The total is around $450 (I calculated taxes and shipping would be free). As of now, I'm seriously considering that option. I will check out craigslist & jenningsgp too, thanks Nanna. :) I have been looking at Ebay and no luck there for me. Thanks again!
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Permalink Reply by Laura "Lilwoman" Bird on
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Update: I went ahead and purchased pants/sliders at a nice price. The matching jacket is not in stock and Teknic has not posted a date when they will be making that jacket again. (Venom) Just an FYI. At least the pants are all black so I can have a pick at a jacket and it'll still be fine. :)
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Permalink Reply by Girlriders - Katie on
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That's great, you're getting there!
Laura "Lilwoman" Bird said:Update: I went ahead and purchased pants/sliders at a nice price. The matching jacket is not in stock and Teknic has not posted a date when they will be making that jacket again. (Venom) Just an FYI. At least the pants are all black so I can have a pick at a jacket and it'll still be fine. :)
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