So about the flight suit....

[DaringDragoon]

So my wife is contemplating a Biker Scout build but we have some questions about the Flight Suit. We noticed that with some builds the flight suit adds level of "bulkiness" to the build that we find aesthetically displeasing.

 

The CRL says

• The undersuit is a one or two-piece black textile suit, such as military flight suits, motorcycle racing suits, industrial work clothing (Dickies), or similar suit modified appropriately.
  

Now considering that many motorcycle racing suits are considerably more form fitting then a flight suit our question is, "Has anyone experienced a problem with approval using a form fitting Motorcycle racing suit as opposed to a baggy flight suit or work clothing option?"

 

Thanks

[stasz]

To me, the main issues with motorcycle suits are:

Availability

Cost

Zippers and patches

 

There are definitely some that have come (and gone) that look good and work and can be approved. They'll typically still need the same mods as coveralls: suede riding patches and mud flap, mandarin (flap closure) collar, extraneous pockets and zippers removed...

 

Given the cost of most of these suits vs coveralls and still requiring a fair amount of work, coveralls are easier to get, cheaper, and also can be cooler.

 

That being said, the bulkiness can be an issue and I actually took my RedKap coveralls in considerably - arms, legs, everything - to achieve a more form fitting look.

 

Short answer: if it hits the marks of the crl, you can absolutely use a motorcycle suit.

 

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[BikerScout007]

I can't remember the last time I saw a motorcycle suit on a prospect. The coveralls are fine. They are very easily tailored if they are too baggy

[Nexous]

Stasz is right, the main issue with moto-suits is really that their not as easily available... you'd be spending quite a bit of money... and then you'd have to rip all the zipped and pouches off it (at last whatever is visible with armor on). But, if that is the path you wish to take then I say - go for it!

 

But, as Mickey mentioned the coveralls are definitely easy for a professional tailor / seamstress to modify and create a more desired form-fit. And pricing / availability is much easier.

[DaringDragoon]

True, racing suits are $$$ and uncomfortable in the heat. We weren't sure if taking in a Flight suit or coveralls was an option. My wife is a seamstress and cosplay costumer designer in her spare time so getting the mod work done isn't problem. Thanks for the heads up guys we appreciate it.

[Nexous]

Modding is not an issue. Most people don't modify theirs other than the basic-basic requirements of using a seam ripper to get rid of extra pockets and the collar... but in the majority of cases taking in the suit does give a much better appearance

[Bobik96]

My Redkap was so baggy in the legs that I just turned it inside out and ran a seam up the outside of both legs. This took care of the fit and totally hid the side pocket.

[Canterbury Tail]

You'll probably want to open the legs of the coveralls anyway to make it easier to stitch on the riding patches, so it's easy to take them in at the same time.

[Dart]

Fitted is good, just not really fitted. The legs should really fit like a pair of slighly loose fitting jeans. The elastic strap on the thigh should be stitched with a bit of tension in the elastic so that when worn, it actually gathers what little slack there is on the thigh.