Frank Thomas XTIii race suit 50EU/40US

adouglas · January 12th, 2014, 11:31 AM

Link to CL ad with photos

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/4275324382.html

AS-NEW CONDITION. Never on track, never down, only worn on the street a couple of times.

Always worn with a full undersuit. Absolutely clean.

Includes all armor that came with it -- as with any race suit, it does not include a back protector, only a foam pad. Comes with the original knee pucks, which are untouched.

Suit is fully perforated front and back, and has a speed hump.

The full story: I bought this in preparation for my first track day and wore it around the house to break it in. The leather did stretch, but it did not stretch enough to be comfortable with my chosen armor -- a Forcefield vest that protects both back and chest.

I can get the zipper up, but it's literally a breathtaking experience with that armor on!

I wear a Frank Thomas jacket in the same size, but this suit is cut a bit more slim. I'd say that it would give a "race snug" fit on a 40" chest with a back protector only, or a similar fit on a 38" chest with an added chest protector. I need to go up one size.

For reference, I'm 5'7" and about 170. The suit will fit someone quite a bit taller but not someone bigger around than me.

Price $250 SHIPPED for Ninjette members only. $225 for local pickup. I'm in SW Connecticut.

JohnnyBravo · January 12th, 2014, 05:08 PM

Sweet!!!

Sirref · January 13th, 2014, 09:13 PM

Do you think the suit would fit someone 5'9" with a 38" chest (just shy of 40 with my back protector) 30" waist? if so I'm interested since I feel the need for something that will protect me a little better when I go out on joy rides to west virginia and when I head over to the track (someday...ideally soon) and the price is a stretch but doable for me.

edit: nvm I just read the bottom half and it sounds like my fit. PMing

csmith12 · January 13th, 2014, 09:58 PM

Go for it Ben! I think it has a good chance of fitting you pretty good. I used to have one of these and liked it well enough. I needed something that was cut more for my build or I would still have it. These suits are big in the knee area, no clue why and there isn't much you can do about it aside of where knee armor under the suit.

I used it for a track day where the temp was 107 degrees with high humidity. I was surprised at how well it breathed with the perforation locations.
ps. I was wearing it for one of my avatar pics for a long time.

Sirref · January 13th, 2014, 10:12 PM

Your suit looks a little bit different, it seems like you have shoulder sliders.

As for purchasing it, once I have my paypal set up tomorrow (just need to contact the bank for my acct/routing numbers since their website is glitching and won't show them to me) I have both the ability and intention of purchasing it.

csmith12 · January 13th, 2014, 10:15 PM

Yea, mine is just a newer model. I personally think the FT brand gets a bad rap but their older stuff, like what your interested in and what I had was good. The leather is actually thick and the seams are well tailored. The new stuff.... not so much.

Sirref · January 13th, 2014, 10:22 PM

Yeah, I noticed that FT has a bad rap reading around but I figure that I don't have the financial ability to purchase a full price a* or dianese suit and it will definitely be a huge upgrade over what I currently use on the street along with being able to go to the track without renting leathers makes it worth it. worst case scenario I'll turn around and put it on CL but I doubt that I'll need to since it seems like it's the right size for me.

Sirref · January 14th, 2014, 03:54 PM

Purchased and already giddy with excitement waiting for it to arrive

csmith12 · January 14th, 2014, 05:51 PM

Sirref · January 17th, 2014, 12:54 PM

Product arrived, precisely as described and in a timely manner. adouglas was right there giving updates on when the product went out and did a great job getting the product to me.

Now, as for fit. it fits nicely without my icon stryker vest on and then it fits perfectly (slightly snug but not tight) with the vest on underneath. I went on a quick 5minute ride immediately and the suit felt great (though there was a slight cardboard/sandpaper feel on the knees but I can deal with that by wearing very thin pants instead of just boxers.

The build quality, if people see this as a low quality budget brand then A* and Dianese suits should be out of this world. There is one minor point where the stitching is nicked but it's a non issue since it's not in a place where it doesn't matter and it is double/triple stitched throughout anyway. There is not a single doubt in my mind that this suit will hold up in a crash far better than anything else that I own or have worn.

Great product, Great price, and adouglas did a great job getting it to me in a timely manner. A true pleasure doing business and purchasing this suit was definitely a good idea. I'm looking forward to riding spiritedly with it particularly at my local track shenandoah raceway, summit point wv.

January 12th, 2014, 11:31 AM	#1
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Frank Thomas XTIii race suit 50EU/40US Link to CL ad with photos http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/mcy/4275324382.html AS-NEW CONDITION. Never on track, never down, only worn on the street a couple of times. Always worn with a full undersuit. Absolutely clean. Includes all armor that came with it -- as with any race suit, it does not include a back protector, only a foam pad. Comes with the original knee pucks, which are untouched. Suit is fully perforated front and back, and has a speed hump. The full story: I bought this in preparation for my first track day and wore it around the house to break it in. The leather did stretch, but it did not stretch enough to be comfortable with my chosen armor -- a Forcefield vest that protects both back and chest. I can get the zipper up, but it's literally a breathtaking experience with that armor on! I wear a Frank Thomas jacket in the same size, but this suit is cut a bit more slim. I'd say that it would give a "race snug" fit on a 40" chest with a back protector only, or a similar fit on a 38" chest with an added chest protector. I need to go up one size. For reference, I'm 5'7" and about 170. The suit will fit someone quite a bit taller but not someone bigger around than me. Price $250 SHIPPED for Ninjette members only. $225 for local pickup. I'm in SW Connecticut. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

January 12th, 2014, 05:08 PM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Sweet!!! __________________________________________________

January 13th, 2014, 10:15 PM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Yea, mine is just a newer model. I personally think the FT brand gets a bad rap but their older stuff, like what your interested in and what I had was good. The leather is actually thick and the seams are well tailored. The new stuff.... not so much. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 14th, 2014, 05:51 PM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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January 13th, 2014, 09:13 PM	#3
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Do you think the suit would fit someone 5'9" with a 38" chest (just shy of 40 with my back protector) 30" waist? if so I'm interested since I feel the need for something that will protect me a little better when I go out on joy rides to west virginia and when I head over to the track (someday...ideally soon) and the price is a stretch but doable for me. edit: nvm I just read the bottom half and it sounds like my fit. PMing

January 13th, 2014, 10:12 PM	#5
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Your suit looks a little bit different, it seems like you have shoulder sliders. As for purchasing it, once I have my paypal set up tomorrow (just need to contact the bank for my acct/routing numbers since their website is glitching and won't show them to me) I have both the ability and intention of purchasing it.

January 13th, 2014, 10:22 PM	#7
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Yeah, I noticed that FT has a bad rap reading around but I figure that I don't have the financial ability to purchase a full price a* or dianese suit and it will definitely be a huge upgrade over what I currently use on the street along with being able to go to the track without renting leathers makes it worth it. worst case scenario I'll turn around and put it on CL but I doubt that I'll need to since it seems like it's the right size for me.

January 14th, 2014, 03:54 PM	#8
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Purchased and already giddy with excitement waiting for it to arrive

January 17th, 2014, 12:54 PM	#10
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Product arrived, precisely as described and in a timely manner. adouglas was right there giving updates on when the product went out and did a great job getting the product to me. Now, as for fit. it fits nicely without my icon stryker vest on and then it fits perfectly (slightly snug but not tight) with the vest on underneath. I went on a quick 5minute ride immediately and the suit felt great (though there was a slight cardboard/sandpaper feel on the knees but I can deal with that by wearing very thin pants instead of just boxers. The build quality, if people see this as a low quality budget brand then A* and Dianese suits should be out of this world. There is one minor point where the stitching is nicked but it's a non issue since it's not in a place where it doesn't matter and it is double/triple stitched throughout anyway. There is not a single doubt in my mind that this suit will hold up in a crash far better than anything else that I own or have worn. Great product, Great price, and adouglas did a great job getting it to me in a timely manner. A true pleasure doing business and purchasing this suit was definitely a good idea. I'm looking forward to riding spiritedly with it particularly at my local track shenandoah raceway, summit point wv.