LegendsRacer - Legends & Bandolero Racing Forum
LEGENDS => General => Topic started by: MegaMang on January 04, 2008, 11:53:09 pm
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There are all kinds of different choices for racing underwear. Any of you using any?
If so, what brand/style?
How comfortable are they?
What would you recommend?
Thanks,
Mike
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good question Mike. I am looking to add some as well. I just bought a new 2 layer suit today. I think Jeff was the only guy at our track who wore it so anyone else's imput would be great.
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I didn't know Jeff was wearing any. I'll have to give him a call and get his input.
Thanks,
Mike
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I think it gave him an exuse to walk around in his underwear :-). But again he was the only one I saw wearing it so who on the forum has worn it?
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I'm thinking of going with Safety Racing underwear from Speedway Motors.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/m/209_Racing-Safety-Equipment-Nomex-Proban-Underwear.html
Reasonable Price for Nomex.
I had some Simpson underwear that I got with a used suit. Didn't fit me very well, but felt pretty comfortable.
Steve
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Used underwear....I dont care about the context, it just sounds bad!!!! :D
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I've worn Nomex underwear and a double-layer suit since I started racing in 1996 (not the same set of underwear ;D ) When I started racing, I promised my wife that I would take advantage of every piece of safety equipment I could. It's a little hot in the summer, but not nearly as hot as a fire is.
People that race with a single-layer suit should really consider using Nomex underwear. You will literally double the time you have with the suit alone.
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Jim,
That really doesn't sound right! I gotta watch what I post in the wee hours of the morning. :o :o :o
Craig,
I'm with you on the safety issue.
Steve
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I did try to tell you that you should be in bed Steve ;D
Craig, how well does the Nomex underwear outfit breath? Do you find yourself sitting in a pool of sweat or does it wick away well?
Also, what do you have to do for cleaning?
Mike
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I use a 2-piece suit, so I can remove the underwear top easily between races, which helps a bunch for us sedentary types. The last set I bought in 2006 seemed to wick away sweat better than the older sets, and were a bit thinner. I am not sure if that is due to some sort of technical advancement with the fabric or something else.
As far as cleaning, I use Woolite on the gentlest cycle and then hang them up to dry. I try to limit how much I clean them, however, as repeated washings will hurt the flame-retardant capabilities. Be sure to check your manufacturer's recommendations.
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I told my boss I wanted to race my Legends naked just once....he looked at me a just shook his head, his girlfrind smiled, I decided it was time to go home.
Mike.
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Gees!!!
Used underwear doesn't sound so bad now! ::)
Mike,
Your definately twisted!
;D
Steve
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I use a 2-piece suit, so I can remove the underwear top easily between races, which helps a bunch for us sedentary types. The last set I bought in 2006 seemed to wick away sweat better than the older sets, and were a bit thinner. I am not sure if that is due to some sort of technical advancement with the fabric or something else.
As far as cleaning, I use Woolite on the gentlest cycle and then hang them up to dry. I try to limit how much I clean them, however, as repeated washings will hurt the flame-retardant capabilities. Be sure to check your manufacturer's recommendations.
Thanks for the tips. I hope to be able to afford buying some for this season. If not, next season for sure. Many things yet to buy.
Mike
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I have had good success with the Pyrotect "Innerwear" product. It is very soft and excellent at wicking away the moisture and keeping you reasonably cool even on the hottest days. I wear a single piece two-layer suit rated SFI3.2a/5 from Bell that is quite heavy so it was important to me to try and keep cool also. If you were using a single layer suit I would recommend combining the "Innerwear" with the Nomex underwear to achieve as much protection as possible but still leave you as reasonably comfortable as possible. Before finding the "Innerwear" product I tended to not always wear my fire protective underwear because the Nomex was too hot and scratchy. You can usually pick up a set of top and bottoms for under $50 at their website. (www.pyrotect.com)
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Excellent! That is indeed affordable. I was hoping there would be a decent product out there that would help to protect while helping to wick perspiration away.
Thanks for the link. I've added it to the main link post.
Mike