Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hey everyone, I need a speed suit. Does anyone know of a ski shop in Central to Northern NJ, or around Blue or Camelback that carries them? I'm hoping maybe nestor's or the loft stock them, but something in jersey would be really, really cool. And please no one tell me to buy it on Ebay, there aren't many on there, and I don't think I'd get it for when I need it (next weekend). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hey, Metz, lots of shops carry a few early in the season, but it's hit and miss. The Loft always has a few, but they are usually mediums. Nothing to do but call around. Keep in mind that most adult men end up in either XL or XXL. BTW, reliableracing.com has a great selection and ships UPS Ground from NY State. I almost always get stuff in two or three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks '999, I actually found a place in OR online that has a lot of suits on sale for the end of the season. Out of curiosity, what size do you wear, because i'd guess that you and I would wear a similar size... or maybe I'd need a size bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Go larger - round a size up from what they recommend. Speed suits are like wearing a tight elastic band. I don't recall exactly how tall you are, but I'm thinking you'd be an XL, at a minimum. I'm 130 lbs and wear a large without much extra room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 XL. And don't be worried about it being too long, since you can bunch it at your shins comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 XL. And don't be worried about it being too long, since you can bunch it at your shins comfortably. And, don't worry about it being too short, since it stretches in all directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Yeah, frankly, for me I'm more worried about it fitting the equator than the prime meridian if you know what I'm saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 They've got plenty of stretch around the equator. I've seen men with guts three times yours girth fit into them ... not a pretty site, but I've never heard of anyone rupturing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Speed suit will take 1/2 to a second off of your time.. Full mirrored razor edge and base tune another 1/4 - 1/2 second add a separate set of skis waxed, another 1/2 second. Go through 100 nastar races along with some coaching another 1-2 seconds. Best starting gate house technique another 1/2 second.. GO!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I saw a 20 something male at Blue yesterday wearing a full body spider-man suit (not to be confused with a spyder speed suit). If I were to dress as the web-slinger, does anyone feel it would improve my times? yeah, me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'd also recommend a GS suit over DH, Metz...they have some extra padding protection from gates. Not a deal breaker, though, if you don't want to spend the extra $. But.....do your ski pants zip off? If not, you need new ski pants that have the zippers up the outside of the legs. It's the only way to remove them with boots on and there's no time to remove boots in the start area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 My pants do not zip off, so I was pricing the zip offs yesterday. Frankly, at this point, price isn't so much a factor to me as much as having proper clothing for next saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimom Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 If the spiderman suit has a cape, it will slow you down. It's nice to have the padding. Metz, you are talking about ASRA, right? Most people don't routinely do NASTAR in race suits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I am most definitely talking about ASRA! I was thinking, however, that I might race Nastar in a suit as well, just to show off my figure and maybe get a few dates... In all seriousness though, thursday nights are starting to bring out speed suits at blue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 My pants do not zip off, so I was pricing the zip offs yesterday. Frankly, at this point, price isn't so much a factor to me as much as having proper clothing for next saturday. Well, heck, I'll send you my XMas list instead of Santa. The Spyder Tarantula's are awesome pants...it's also nice to have shorts for training days, as well as when it's warm. You get the feeling of freedom and you still stay a little warmer. For under your race suit, I HIGHLY recommend CW-X tights. They give great muscle support for your legs, plus they let your suit slip on easily. They are about $80 for the bottoms, but are very rugged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 You mean I'm not supposed to go commando under my speed suit? Thanks for the heads up '999. what are the tights like, are they like compression shorts? Or are they a full length pant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 http://race-werks.com/product.php?prod_num=27536202 Remember the support you had from getting taped? These are amazing. It's like your muscles never get tired. *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 If the spiderman suit has a cape, it will slow you down. haha, whaaat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 You guys are silly Spiderman didn't have a cape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 And who says a Penn State education doesn't pay off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 You guys are silly Spiderman didn't have a cape. im not sure if that was part of the jest or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I saw a 20 something male at Blue yesterday wearing a full body spider-man suit (not to be confused with a spyder speed suit). If I were to dress as the web-slinger, does anyone feel it would improve my times? yeah, me either. yeah i saw him too... and i hate whoever it was because all they did was hit the lips onto rails like jumps and ruin them... sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz the Jersey boy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 And you guys thought I was joking.... So that makes Toast, Doug and I that all saw this phenomenon of stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 And you guys thought I was joking.... So that makes Toast, Doug and I that all saw this phenomenon of stupidity. oh yeah, its the truth. i saw him as i was hiking the park, he was in the lower park. then he was on his ass on sidewinder a few times. me and my friends always "call" the people that look like the biggest freaks on the mountain.... once piece suits, flourescent colors, etc... well lets just say he was the call of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 And it's always some skeevy dude. Shame it isn't some chick dressed like Vampirella out being an idiot. Or Cat Woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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