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04-26-2007, 06:49 AM
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Driving suits should be mandatory. What other motorspots let you race without them? People who are into "real" motorsports would probably laugh if they saw pictures of "offshore boat racers". Let's not make offshore boat racing a "low-class" motorsport.
04-26-2007, 07:18 AM
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Great first post Taco
,but have to disagree with you. I think boat racers have some of the best uniforms going. Look at any "auto" related team uniforms and they have so damn many patches-I think they're ugly.
What would you prefer to see-a one piece fire retardent suit???
,but have to disagree with you. I think boat racers have some of the best uniforms going. Look at any "auto" related team uniforms and they have so damn many patches-I think they're ugly.What would you prefer to see-a one piece fire retardent suit???
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04-26-2007, 07:49 AM
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There are some light weight alternatives to the nomex suits we wear. Peppers,GEICO, Reliable,Budweiser all have them. And there are more teams having them made.
I agree with Taco. If we want to be taken seriously we have to play the part. PLUS..the fans love them.
Contact one of these teams for information on wear to get the lightweight drivers suits
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04-26-2007, 08:13 AM
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It is not the heat, it is the wieght of the suite when it is wet. The life vest would have to be much larger to keep u afloat. I have tested this in my pool with one of my race suites. (OMP) Had to work real hard to keep my head above water. That was with a life jacket.
PS: The Cats with escape hatches would most likely be OK. Maybe some of the newer suites may not hold as much water
PS: The Cats with escape hatches would most likely be OK. Maybe some of the newer suites may not hold as much water
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04-26-2007, 12:35 PM
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the single layer nomex is lighter than the karting suit. i can tell you, when a fan walks up to your camp, and your in a driving suit, they really look at you with a little more respect. not just a bunch of rich guys in shorts and t shirts racing some high dollar equipment. we have a total of $200 in ours with embroidery./
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04-26-2007, 02:45 PM
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And cover up my beautiful arms and tattoos!!!!!!!!!!!!
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