Re: [ST] Aerostitch Suit

[Bryce <bster13@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Only on the shoulders and top of the forearms has
the red faded a bit."


Get this stuff:

http://www.303products.com/fabricguard.htm

May be too late for your suit, but it'll prevent any
further fading.

Bryce

- --- Matt Lyon <lyonm@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've had an aerostitch two-piece suit, red w/blue
> patches jacket, and
> black pants for about 12 or 13 years.  I updated the
> foam pads when they
> came out with the plastic backing, and also ride
> with the back protector
> & the hip pads.  Typically, I ride about
> 2500miles/year, although since
> getting my RS 2 years ago, that's gone up to about
> 4000/year (Hmmm...).
> While I've not owned any other suit, I really like
> the 'stitch.  Except
> for some velcro pocket fastening strips coming off
> (which I could
> replace if I wanted to), the suit is still great. 
> Take out the padding
> & throw it in the washer, & most of the road grunge
> and dead yellow
> jackets wash away.   Only on the shoulders and top
> of the forearms has
> the red faded a bit.  I  find that with vents open,
> the suit is
> comfortable up to low 90's, as long as you're
> moving.  At stop lights,
> it heats up quickly, but cools off once you're
> moving again.  I ride in
> light rain a lot (I live in Oregon, any questions!?)
> and it's fine.  In
> heavier rain, though, it leaks a bit around the
> seams after awhile (30
> minutes?) I like the versatility of the two piece
> suit.  I only wish I
> had ordered the inseam an inch or two longer than
> what they recommend in
> the catalog.  I also bought the 'stitch electric
> vest last Spring, but
> haven't really worn it that much.  All I  can say
> is, Yes, it does get
> warm.
> Matt, '00RS
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