What does your races suit weigh?

[rsportvolvo]

Looking over suit options and I was curious what the various race suits weigh. Please include the brand, style, size, and of course weight.

[JeffYoung]

I weigh 175 lbs. My race suit weighs 25 lbs. Yes it does!

[rsportvolvo]

I weigh 175 lbs. My race suit weighs 25 lbs. Yes it does!

So what brand, style and size is your ballast suit?

[JeffYoung]

LOL...I wish...

I have a Sparco Ultrasomething. Bought it in January of 07, so this is going to be its 4th season. Still in great shape and very light -- much better than the cheap-o OMP I started with.

I think spending $800 to $1,000 on a good suit (if you can afford it) is worth the money in terms of comfort, etc.

[RacerBill]

I have a RaceQup 3 layer custom Nomex, 3-2A/5 suit that weighs 3.5-4 lbs. That's without shoes, and socks and the nomex undies and gloves, head pot and head sock.

[Streetwise guy]

Before or after an hour in the car?

Racequip 3-2A/5 is about 4 pounds dry.

[dave parker]

I have two.
The Sparco Tech 5 (all around use) known as "ol faithful" is 3.78 pounds.
The Sparco X-light (Sunday Suit) is 3.0 pounds.
Both are 3 layer FIA/ SFI 5.
Both are size 60 (euro sizing).

cheers
dave parker

[ddewhurst]

***My race suit weighs 25 lbs. Yes it does! ***

Is it probable that the built in cup weighs 20 pounds?

[Steve @ TeamDIUSA.com]

TeamDI's Evo 2 Three layer weighs 3.8lbs in size 60.

TeamDI also makes a custom 2 Layer thats around 3 lbs, same SFI rating, with a TPP rating only 17% less than the 3 layer. 2 layers TPP rating is also over 13% higher than whats required for the SFI 3.2A/5 rating.

[lateapex911]

Before or after an hour in the car?

Racequip 3-2A/5 is about 4 pounds dry.

Yea, but IF the suit gained 2 pounds, you LOST that and a couple more...

[spnkzss]

Large G-Force GF545 3.2lbs.

[benspeed]

I have a cast iron jock sewn into my suit to protect from the sub belt - suit is now 50 lbs.

[tom_sprecher]

Large G-Force GF545 3.2lbs.

+1 and was only $395 when I bought it 4 years ago.