Jacket and pants recommendations

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.

Dale Hulquist · 03-30-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Herbie Null

The Sparco wed 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.

Herbie, i bought the light weight 3-2A/5 jacket and pants fro Pro 1 at the Ennis event ,I like them so much i told everyone that would slow down long enough to check them out, took a couple friends over to their trackside support trailer and they bought jackets and pants also. Racing in the Texas heat is a little easier now.

Herbie Null · 03-31-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Herbie Null

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.

Pro1 large jacket and Large extra length pants, I got 4lbs on the dot. Happy with the fit and looks great. Unless your longer than 34 length I would get regular length.

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.

e vassar · 03-11-2023, 09:48 PM

Don't know which are lighter,but I hav Pro1 harness,jacket,and pants. I love the pants because they have 2 snaps and velcro side straps so I can snug them up after I get them on my fat *****.

Doug Domm · 03-11-2023, 10:26 PM

Sorry I didn’t update sooner but I ended up with Racequip jacket and pants. I bought the Chevron version multiple layer. They are lighter, softer and much more comfortable than my old stuff even when those did fit. I’m also impressed that even with being multiple layer Nomex they are not nearly as unbearable to wear in100 degree heat unlike my old stuff. Doug

polish aviator · 02-18-2024, 11:50 AM

that totally helps! I want to replace my simpson std19 with something lighter,and, that was exactly the ones I was looking at! THANKS!!

03-30-2021, 12:12 AM	#1
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	#6
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	#7
Lenny5160_v2 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 174 Likes: 465 Liked 219 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

03-11-2023, 09:48 PM	#8
e vassar Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 382 Likes: 67 Liked 271 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations Don't know which are lighter,but I hav Pro1 harness,jacket,and pants. I love the pants because they have 2 snaps and velcro side straps so I can snug them up after I get them on my fat *****.

03-11-2023, 10:26 PM	#9
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 251 Likes: 29 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations Sorry I didn’t update sooner but I ended up with Racequip jacket and pants. I bought the Chevron version multiple layer. They are lighter, softer and much more comfortable than my old stuff even when those did fit. I’m also impressed that even with being multiple layer Nomex they are not nearly as unbearable to wear in100 degree heat unlike my old stuff. Doug

02-18-2024, 11:50 AM	#10
polish aviator Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts: 9 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jacket and pants recommendations that totally helps! I want to replace my simpson std19 with something lighter,and, that was exactly the ones I was looking at! THANKS!!