Jacket and pants recommendations

Dale Hulquist · 03-24-2021, 08:41 PM

Before you buy, at least look at Pro 1 Safety. Jeff and Charlotte are great folks to deal with they have a great selection of jackets, pants, gloves, seat belts, both are racers and their customer service is Second to None. Did I mention they pay Contingency. No Brainer ???

Doug Domm · 03-24-2021, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Hulquist

Before you buy, at least look at Pro 1 Safety. Jeff and Charlotte are great folks to deal with they have a great selection of jackets, pants, gloves, seat belts, both are racers and their customer service is Second to None. Did I mention they pay Contingency. No Brainer ???

I just checked them out and they won’t ship to Canada.

Jeff Kempton · 03-25-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Domm

I just checked them out and they won’t ship to Canada.

Pro 1 Safety products can be purchased in Canada through Jason MacNeil at JNB Racing. Check them out at https://www.jnbracing.com/

SGSST109E · 03-26-2021, 07:10 AM

Are the pro 1's as lite as the Sparco's?

Herbie Null · 03-26-2021, 07:33 AM

Just used my Pro1 seat belts last weekend and was so happy with them I came home and purchased the jacket and pants. They pay contingency and for me that pushed them over the top among others, plus the price point and quality are second to none. Racers supporting racers is a WIN WIN.

JWhalen58 · 03-30-2021, 12:12 AM

So which one would be lighter? The Pro 1's or the Sparco's? Thanks

Herbie Null · 03-30-2021, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JWhalen58

So which one would be lighter? The Pro 1's or the Sparco's? Thanks

The Sparco web site says the MAXX-SPORT Light Pro SFI-5 jacket and pants are 1lb 13oz each 3lbs 10oz combined. I should receive my Pro1 Pro 1 Multi Layer Nomex 3-2A/5 jacket and pants tomorrow and will weigh them and post if no one else responds. My UPS tracking shows my package is 3lbs so I'm curious as well now.

curtis reed · 03-30-2021, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JWhalen58

So which one would be lighter? The Pro 1's or the Sparco's? Thanks

Anybody know the TPP rating of either suit?

Damon · 03-09-2023, 05:58 PM

Sorry to hear about your jacket and pants dilemma. I love the Alpinestars brand for motorcycle gear, as their jackets and pants are comfortable and protective. As for sizing, it's always best to check the brand's size chart and measure yourself to ensure a proper fit. I haven't tried RCI gear before, so I can't compare, but a double-layer bag can be a bit warmer and heavier but provides more protection. I've also had good experiences buying UK men's tuxedos at https://happygentleman.com/product-c...-tuxedo-suits/. I wish you the best of luck and all the best.

Lenny5160_v2 · 03-10-2023, 12:03 PM

I really liked my Sparco single-layer stuff, but I replaced it with Pro1.

The Pro1 waistband is great. Snap closure and velcro adjustable sizing.

I can definitely see an argument against snaps on a firesuit but if you're in a situation where that's a problem, it's just one more of many problems.

03-24-2021, 08:41 PM	#1
Dale Hulquist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crosby Texas Posts: 440 Likes: 600 Liked 351 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations Before you buy, at least look at Pro 1 Safety. Jeff and Charlotte are great folks to deal with they have a great selection of jackets, pants, gloves, seat belts, both are racers and their customer service is Second to None. Did I mention they pay Contingency. No Brainer ??? __________________ Dale Hulquist 4006 Stk 4006 S/Stk

03-26-2021, 07:10 AM	#4
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations Are the pro 1's as lite as the Sparco's?

03-26-2021, 07:33 AM	#5
Herbie Null Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greencastle pa Posts: 215 Likes: 86 Liked 439 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations Just used my Pro1 seat belts last weekend and was so happy with them I came home and purchased the jacket and pants. They pay contingency and for me that pushed them over the top among others, plus the price point and quality are second to none. Racers supporting racers is a WIN WIN. __________________ Herbie Null 201 SS Last edited by Herbie Null; 03-26-2021 at 07:36 AM.

03-30-2021, 12:12 AM	#6
JWhalen58 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 110 Likes: 7 Liked 117 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations So which one would be lighter? The Pro 1's or the Sparco's? Thanks

03-09-2023, 05:58 PM	#9
Damon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations Sorry to hear about your jacket and pants dilemma. I love the Alpinestars brand for motorcycle gear, as their jackets and pants are comfortable and protective. As for sizing, it's always best to check the brand's size chart and measure yourself to ensure a proper fit. I haven't tried RCI gear before, so I can't compare, but a double-layer bag can be a bit warmer and heavier but provides more protection. I've also had good experiences buying UK men's tuxedos at https://happygentleman.com/product-c...-tuxedo-suits/. I wish you the best of luck and all the best. Last edited by Damon; 03-13-2023 at 03:01 AM.

03-10-2023, 12:03 PM	#10
Lenny5160_v2 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 174 Likes: 464 Liked 218 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations I really liked my Sparco single-layer stuff, but I replaced it with Pro1. The Pro1 waistband is great. Snap closure and velcro adjustable sizing. I can definitely see an argument against snaps on a firesuit but if you're in a situation where that's a problem, it's just one more of many problems. __________________ Tony Leonard S/ST 56 S/C 53