Top for over armour / pressure suit

DodgeT
DodgeT Posts: 2,255
edited July 2012 in MTB buying advice
Going to have a bash at some light DH and going to start using the 661 pressure suit I have.

Want a top to go over the armour, but unsure as to sizing with the tops. I'm normally a large in most things, certainly biking tops, the pressure suit is a large.

Don't want to spend loads, just want something half decent to cover the suit.

Any suggestions on top / size of top?

Also, do you normally wear anything under the pressure suit?

Ta.

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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    I have Fox, size large get the dh/freeride stuff and the suit fits under np,

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I just go up a size though some DH jerseys can be quite large anyway
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Cheers fellas. Ideally want long sleeved, had been looking at this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=69216 but the comment "Based on the fit and feel of an everyday tee shirt" made me think that maybe it aint for going over armour?
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    Just order L and XL its free returns bud.
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    1mancity2 wrote:
    Just order L and XL its free returns bud.

    Oh right, do they send you a form? Think i remember seeing something now you mention it in the parts I recently ordered...
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 60,776
    I found that if you're ordering a DH type top the cut usually allows armour underneath if you order in your normal size - that was the case for the Troy Lee and Nema jerseys that I've got.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I have got a couple of those Royal jerseys. Sizing is loose enough to fit over my 661 pressure suit without going up a size
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Ta. Do you bother with anything underneath the suit? Guessing not..
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    DodgeT wrote:
    Ta. Do you bother with anything underneath the suit? Guessing not..

    You won't need anything unless you want to sweat more than usual........
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 60,776
    DodgeT wrote:
    Ta. Do you bother with anything underneath the suit? Guessing not..
    Only in winter...
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Cool, just didn't know if it was the norm to have something like a thin baselayer underneath to keep most of the sweat off the armour as it aint really something you can stick in the washer.

    Plenty of febreeze I guess??

    I was sweating like gary glitter in toys r us last night and that was just in the sub top...
  • angry_bird
    angry_bird Posts: 3,786
    I stick my pressure suit in the wash, just take the spineboard off and in it goes... seems not to have done it much harm
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  • YeehaaMcgee
    YeehaaMcgee Posts: 5,740
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    I found that if you're ordering a DH type top the cut usually allows armour underneath if you order in your normal size - that was the case for the Troy Lee and Nema jerseys that I've got.
    This^^
    All my mountain biking tops fit over it fine. It's not actually very bulky when you wear it, you just look slightly more "buff" than normal :lol:
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    YeehaaMcgee wrote:
    you look "buff" :lol:

    Nice of you to notice :mrgreen:


    I can confirm however that I will lokk like something straight out of star wars. Certainy will feel it anyway :)
  • YeehaaMcgee
    YeehaaMcgee Posts: 5,740
    :lol:
    I swear, you'll feel like a stormtrooper, but if you actually see a picture of yourself you'll be surprised.
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    So, went for the large. Question is, look the part or look a prat ? :lol:

    Seem's comfy enough, also not too bad a fit without the armour.

    IMG-20120701-00028.jpg

    Will of course change the jeans to something more appropriate :lol:
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    You always look a prat............
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    1mancity2 wrote:
    You always look a prat............

    Surprised you remember.. :wink:
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    DodgeT wrote:
    1mancity2 wrote:
    You always look a prat............

    Surprised you remember.. :wink:

    Tas been a while, get up whalley next week....
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Let me know when your going and i'll try. Fri afternoon's usually aint you? Enduro or 456?
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    DodgeT wrote:
    Let me know when your going and i'll try. Fri afternoon's usually aint you? Enduro or 456?

    Any bike but maybe the Enduro, unless you fancy wazzing the carbon of the jumps.
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