The right flightsuit

[BananoPower22]

Hey there guys and girls, I was checking out eBay for some possible flight suits and I found this

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/FLIGHTSUIT-AIR-FORCE-C...15#ht_931wt_698

 

I'm a big guy, my waist is 44" and I'm 5'9 tall and I'm wondering if an XL or maybe L size would look right for me? I don't want to look all baggy and wrong if I get to purchase any flight suit I wanna look right. So I ask you guys and girls first for advice before making a purchase that I might regret later. I'd love to purchase a custom flight suit but I'm afraid I don't have that kind of money at hand right now and not sure when.

 

Thanks in advanced

[Witness]

Normally posting eBay links is taboo, but I'll let this go as it is critical to your post and question. Flight suits tend to be on the baggy side, even when worn by people with average proportions. The screen used suit was a motorcycle racing suit, which are mostly made of leather these days, so the closest thing is a single layer proban car racing suit. A lot of people wear the following:

 

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Safety-Racin...-Suit,2466.html

 

Racing suits tend to be much more form fitting than the flight suits and look closer to the screen used. Flights suits however are a much more economical method. One problem you will have is the large is unlikely to fit your waist size, yet the extra-large will likely be very baggy and very tall on you. If you purchase the XL, you will likely have to get some custom tailoring on it to size it down in height and bagginess. In the racing suits, I wear a large, but it is VERY VERY tight on my stomach. I am 6ft tall with a 42 waist. It takes me some time to wiggle into the suit, but it worth it in appearance IMHO.

 

Probably not overly helpful, at least some information.

[lonewolf]

I am 5ft 9" with a 34" waist and used a large flightsuit, it is not roomy!

With all the modifications you might need to do maybe a black boiler suit/work suit would be an option, they have more room in the belly region for big builders!

[BananoPower22]

Thanks for the replies. And about posting eBay links, it won't happen again. Sorry

 

I wear size 40" jeans, a L flight suit still be tight for me, right?

[Boba Leo]

Normally posting eBay links is taboo, but I'll let this go as it is critical to your post and question. Flight suits tend to be on the baggy side, even when worn by people with average proportions. The screen used suit was a motorcycle racing suit, which are mostly made of leather these days, so the closest thing is a single layer proban car racing suit. A lot of people wear the following:

 

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Safety-Racin...-Suit,2466.html

 

Racing suits tend to be much more form fitting than the flight suits and look closer to the screen used. Flights suits however are a much more economical method. One problem you will have is the large is unlikely to fit your waist size, yet the extra-large will likely be very baggy and very tall on you. If you purchase the XL, you will likely have to get some custom tailoring on it to size it down in height and bagginess. In the racing suits, I wear a large, but it is VERY VERY tight on my stomach. I am 6ft tall with a 42 waist. It takes me some time to wiggle into the suit, but it worth it in appearance IMHO.

 

Probably not overly helpful, at least some information.

 

Very good information, thanks Dave

 

Leo

[lonewolf]

The originals were a racing suit type thing, the pockets on the MOM exibit certainly look the same as the standard style pocket of a racing suit, at least what I can see of it.

Many racing/cart/motorsport/pitcrew/mechanic overalls/suit have a wide range of sizes and not just s/m/l/xl etc.

This type of suit is what you want to try to get, the arms are tighter fitting by the looks of it and try to get as light a material as possible, cotton preferably.

[Griffin-X]

Normally posting eBay links is taboo, but I'll let this go as it is critical to your post and question. Flight suits tend to be on the baggy side, even when worn by people with average proportions. The screen used suit was a motorcycle racing suit, which are mostly made of leather these days, so the closest thing is a single layer proban car racing suit. A lot of people wear the following:

 

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Safety-Racin...-Suit,2466.html

 

Racing suits tend to be much more form fitting than the flight suits and look closer to the screen used. Flights suits however are a much more economical method. One problem you will have is the large is unlikely to fit your waist size, yet the extra-large will likely be very baggy and very tall on you. If you purchase the XL, you will likely have to get some custom tailoring on it to size it down in height and bagginess. In the racing suits, I wear a large, but it is VERY VERY tight on my stomach. I am 6ft tall with a 42 waist. It takes me some time to wiggle into the suit, but it worth it in appearance IMHO.

 

Probably not overly helpful, at least some information.

 

Good info thanks Witness!

[ozarkscout]

I bought a racing suit and found that the sizing guide was very accurate. I'd see where you fall within the chart and it should tell you where you may need some tailoring. I fit dead on with the 2XL... of course if I ever lose some of this gut it may be baggy around the middle, but that's not such a bad problem to have.

 

http://static.speedwaymotors.com/images/ch...ng-stdsuits.gif

[BananoPower22]

I may end up asking someone who knows about tailoring to measure my arms and legs and cut the suit so it fits me right. Probably removing pockets and zippers too.

[Boba Leo]

 

Sorry for the question, but these measures, Chest, Waist, Inseam, Sleeve, Neck, are these expressed in inches?

 

 

Leo

[TK-1179]

 

Sorry for the question, but these measures, Chest, Waist, Inseam, Sleeve, Neck, are these expressed in inches?

 

 

Leo

 

 

 

i would think they are in inches yeah. if not, the smallest size wouldnt fit an infant:-P

[Boba Leo]

Yes, you are right !!!!!!!

 

Leo

[Griffin-X]

I actually own the 1st flight suit and use it for cold days on the motorcycle. In the end, it was too baggy even though it is rather close fitting. Plus, way too many zippers and do-dads to take off. I like the Proban racing suit and ordered one for the long haul. It has the best specs and wear, plus the mandarin collar.

 

In the interim, I found this suit and it fits really nice. If you get one, go with your business suit size.

 

http://www.automotiveworkwear.com/RedKap/CT10/coveralls.html

 

[lonewolf]

I have just bought a new undersuit, a black pair of racing overalls, very good fit and much less adjusting compared to the multi pocketed flight suit.

The pockets are very similar to the MOM exibit, square bottom and the only modifications, apart from the 2" straps, riding patch and mudflap, I removed the 4 brand name patches and knee pads, a ten minute job.

I am very happy with this suit and would advise others to go this route.

 

[BananoPower22]

I actually own the 1st flight suit and use it for cold days on the motorcycle. In the end, it was too baggy even though it is rather close fitting. Plus, way too many zippers and do-dads to take off. I like the Proban racing suit and ordered one for the long haul. It has the best specs and wear, plus the mandarin collar.

 

In the interim, I found this suit and it fits really nice. If you get one, go with your business suit size.

 

http://www.automotiveworkwear.com/RedKap/CT10/coveralls.html

 

 

Bookmarked! Thanks a lot!

 

edit: Unfortunately they do not ship to Puerto Rico! Might as well just keep looking

[automaton]

Do you have a link to the undersuit you just bought?

 

I have just bought a new undersuit, a black pair of racing overalls, very good fit and much less adjusting compared to the multi pocketed flight suit.

The pockets are very similar to the MOM exibit, square bottom and the only modifications, apart from the 2" straps, riding patch and mudflap, I removed the 4 brand name patches and knee pads, a ten minute job.

I am very happy with this suit and would advise others to go this route.

 

[lonewolf]

Do you have a link to the undersuit you just bought?

 

 

I am not sure I am allowed to post the link? Look up racing suit overalls on Ebay.

[Griffin-X]

I have just bought a new undersuit, a black pair of racing overalls, very good fit and much less adjusting compared to the multi pocketed flight suit.

The pockets are very similar to the MOM exibit, square bottom and the only modifications, apart from the 2" straps, riding patch and mudflap, I removed the 4 brand name patches and knee pads, a ten minute job.

I am very happy with this suit and would advise others to go this route.

 

Thanks John. I need to check that option out. Sorry for the link.

[automaton]

I am not sure I am allowed to post the link? Look up racing suit overalls on Ebay.

 

Ah, I didn't realize it was through ebay.

[lonewolf]

Ah, I didn't realize it was through ebay.

And it is from a company in the UK, but I am sure there will be similar racing suits in USA.

The expensive racing/kart suits are fire retardant, double layered, etc , what you need is the cheaper thinner lighter version.

Maybe look for pitcrew overalls or something like that. Most versions are multicoloured or have a colour piping around them.The cheapest versions are all black. I have looked at lots of racing suits,military overalls, boiler suits , flight suits, swat suits, this is the best in my opinion. I have always been a bit uncertain what the original was , even having read Witness's verification! I am now certain the MOM costume is a racing suit .

[Red5]

Hi everyone,

 

just wanted to know what you guys think of these:

 

http://www.racewear.co.uk/Pole_Position_Clubman_Proban_p/pp-clubman.htm

 

http://www.benscore.com/Fostex-piloten-overall-zwart-p-26210.html

 

http://www.logoprint.nl/index.php/Article/Beroepskleding/900/Overall/510/Overall+TUO-2000/1467/zwart

 

Cheers,

Etienne

[Griffin-X]

Not bad...but watch out for pockets and zippers. You do not want those to be seen on your costume.

[ECOLI]

I have a quick question,

Which one is lending itself to be the most accurate

The race suit?

The Flight suit?

Coveralls?

From reading most of the links it sounds like the racing suit is the most accurate??? with little if any modification.

[Dart]

I have a quick question,

Which one is lending itself to be the most accurate

The race suit?

The Flight suit?

Coveralls?

 

Yes.

 

It really all depends on how much work you want to put into it, what your budget is and what fits your body best.

 

Flight suits tend to be on the baggy side and typically, have many zippers and things that need to be removed. They're usually made from a thinner material.

Coveralls (what I use), if fitted correctly, just need a few pockets removed and a mandarin collar attached.

Racing suits are the easiest to modify but they tend to be more expensive and, depending on the material they're made from, warmer.

 

So it really depends on what you can get and how much you have to spend. They're all acceptable as long as they've got a mandarin collar with neck closure and no exposed pockets.

[ECOLI]

Ok so no pockets.... Mandarin Collar??? Sorry I may be stealing this thread.