January 29th, 2012, 09:57 PM | #1 |
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Question about new boots and one piece I got
Hi guys, I bought a Shift Vertex one piece (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ther-Suit.aspx) for $300 and a size 10.5 SMX-Plus boots for $80 off craigslist yesterday.
The suit is a size 50(M/L) and I'm 5'10 about 160 pounds. I've never tried on any other one piece on before, but this one is very snug. I went for a short 40 minute ride and love the suit, but found I definitively couldn't move like I can with kevlar jeans on. The suit is pretty much brand new, the guy I bought it from only wore it 3 or 4 times. Is the suit just not broken in? Also, if I wanted to stick a back protector in it, would it make it even more snug? I have another question about the boots. I'm about a size 9 or 9.5 foot. My shift street boots are a size too big but haven't been a problem. But with these I've noticed it's kind of difficult to shift. The boots are pretty worn, they had two owners and I think one of the owners may have gone down in them. Does it just take some time to get used to boots, because of the increased thickness? |
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January 29th, 2012, 10:17 PM | #2 |
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50 US or 50 Euro? I hope it's not a 50 US cuz that may be a bit too small/tight for your height.
As for the boots size...you got tiny feet for your height. And you know what they say about small feet. I know cuz I'm small.
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January 29th, 2012, 11:35 PM | #3 | |
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January 30th, 2012, 08:54 AM | #4 | |
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The biggest issue i found was translating how much brake i wanted when rear braking. Once that was figured out, it was good to go. Note: I also own a pair of SMX-Plus (new model). |
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January 30th, 2012, 10:55 AM | #5 |
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small feet? im 5'6" 160 lbs. and I wear a size 6.5 in my A* SMX5 boots.
I need to lose some weight!
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January 30th, 2012, 11:00 AM | #6 |
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Race suits are suppose to be very snug, it should fit like a second layer of skin. When you go down if it is too loose the armor will move around and out of its place. It is going to feel WAY different than having jeans on, the idea is for it to be snug so when you slide across the pavement the friction doesn't pull the armor out of its place.
I am 5'10 and 140ish and wear a size 48 euro in my Rev'It suit which is almost perfect for me, I could use a little more chest room though with the back protector in but at your weight and height the 50 should be perfect, especially with the back protector in and 300 is a damn good price for that suit, its a very good suit |
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January 30th, 2012, 11:31 AM | #7 |
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Dang...mine's Gozilla compared to yours. And you know what they say about BIG feet. Shall we cross swords?
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January 30th, 2012, 11:38 AM | #8 | |
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They call my burger king hands at work as well... lol Im just a little dude with a little belly.. But my wife is tiny too 4'11" and 90 lbs. lol
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January 30th, 2012, 01:27 PM | #9 |
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January 30th, 2012, 02:10 PM | #10 |
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We will see! he didnt actually come from my seed so we arent sure how big he will get lol
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January 30th, 2012, 02:13 PM | #11 |
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January 30th, 2012, 02:16 PM | #12 |
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January 30th, 2012, 02:47 PM | #13 |
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lol she had him before we got together. hahahaha
hella funny pic. Opposite of me though. Im brown, brown eyes and black hair. Kids white, blue eyes, blonde hair.
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January 30th, 2012, 03:02 PM | #14 |
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Daaaad?
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January 30th, 2012, 03:35 PM | #15 |
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OH how cute XD
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January 30th, 2012, 03:39 PM | #17 |
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I'm 5'9", 129 pounds, body fat percent of 10.5% and wear size 12 US.
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January 30th, 2012, 04:10 PM | #18 |
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im lazy?
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January 30th, 2012, 06:38 PM | #19 |
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I never said that lol
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January 30th, 2012, 08:35 PM | #20 |
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I know I was saying that....
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January 30th, 2012, 08:44 PM | #21 |
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