tdelegram
Control Rider
After the first session you'll never know it's on.All signed up!
Going to be sporting a new hit air vest my wife and FIL got for my birthday.
Pitt Race September 16, 17
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mpusch
Micah
I am hoping that's the case. I already wear a chest and full back protector, so I don't want to turn into a big marshmallow.
Louber
New Member
Very interested in the Hit Air vest. Interested in your impressions after you use it for a day.
I'll be at PIRC that Saturday, maybe we can meet up. Yellow CBR600F4i #143.
chrisplm
Chris
I've been wearing one for a couple years now. The racer model with the tether in the back. Luckily I haven't truly "Tested" it yet, but I have heard good things.
Only complaints I have are it isn't very adjustable for bigger guys. I'm not that big myself, but I have it completely expanded, and there is no extra room. (wear a 46/56 suit)
If you take out the back protector that comes on it, it helps. My friend bought an expansion zipper for it which helped as well. It is yet Another thing to have to add to the gear, but it seems well worth the hassle.
As far as riding with it, I've never even noticed it while on the bike.
Only complaints I have are it isn't very adjustable for bigger guys. I'm not that big myself, but I have it completely expanded, and there is no extra room. (wear a 46/56 suit)
If you take out the back protector that comes on it, it helps. My friend bought an expansion zipper for it which helped as well. It is yet Another thing to have to add to the gear, but it seems well worth the hassle.
As far as riding with it, I've never even noticed it while on the bike.
mpusch
Micah
Please do. I'm usually in the main garage, but if I'm not I'll try to remember to tell you. Red/black Daytona 675 #716
Interesting info, thanks. I have the XL Racer and I'm 6'0 190. I'll check on the back protector piece of it. Certainly already have that covered with my existing gear.
I got one last year also. I got the "regular" rather than the racer vest. Based on what I read and observed, I liked attributes of both the racer and the larger MLV. Considering I'm 6'2" (48/58 suit size) I was less concerned about a little larger vest, and more concerned about the increased coverage the MLV provides (particularly the lower back) vs the RS. I have found that the vest is completely forgotten once on the track. I have, however, forgotten several times that I'm tethered when I'm dismounting. No issues - you just start to move and feel the cord attached, so you unclip it. Actually while riding, there are only two things that sometimes have happened to me. One, that the collar of the vest can end up rubbing your neck. Doesn't happen often, but I've had it happen. Two, that the cord can get hung up on bike parts. I've had the cord get caught on the corner of bodywork while hanging off the right side of the tank - only to discover it when attempting to move off the left side Doh! My lanyard is secured to the subframe and comes up between the seat front and the tank rear.
I've been down once while wearing the vest. One thing to keep in mind about it. I had a low side where I cut T4 at PIRC too tight while chasing a friend in an A session. Both front and rear tires ended up just up on the inside curbing - where they naturally immediately lost all 100 points of grip. In a low side, you're on the ground before you separate much from the bike - so by the time the vest deployed, you've already hit. My only damage was to my pride, and the bodywork on the bike. Vest only needed a new cartridge. I'm still a fan, but I don't wear it all the time.
Doh! My lanyard is secured to the subframe and comes up between the seat front and the tank rear.I've been down once while wearing the vest. One thing to keep in mind about it. I had a low side where I cut T4 at PIRC too tight while chasing a friend in an A session. Both front and rear tires ended up just up on the inside curbing - where they naturally immediately lost all 100 points of grip. In a low side, you're on the ground before you separate much from the bike - so by the time the vest deployed, you've already hit. My only damage was to my pride, and the bodywork on the bike. Vest only needed a new cartridge. I'm still a fan, but I don't wear it all the time.
tdelegram
Control Rider
I have deployed mine twice, once a low side loosing the front wheel and the other a highsided over the bike in t14 (?the uphill carousel at pirc), I landed flat on my back and stoped dead with no bruising or pain in vest covered area's. My feet and thumb were not so lucky. On my third repack and won't ride without it. Like Bill I have the larger model but he's ginormous! Actually I think we are close to same weight or he's lighter and he's taller too, but he needs to be lighter to keep up since he's down on cc's.
The larger vest has tailbone coverage that the racer one doesn't, and it has twin airbags around the spine, neck (reduces spinal compression) and chest.
The larger vest has tailbone coverage that the racer one doesn't, and it has twin airbags around the spine, neck (reduces spinal compression) and chest.
We will not be running the Chicane.
Fork seal was leaking so I just changed them in both forks and put new fork oil in that is 10w instead of stock 0w. I assume it would be best to baseline the front suspension again...will there be anyone there that can help with this?
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i-Zapp
New Member
i am planning on running on Saturday if the offer is still available.
mpusch
Micah
Still available.
I'm pretty sure it's garage 4, but my name (or some misspelled variation
) should be on there. Feel free to hop in Friday evening if you get there before me.
mpusch
Micah
Fisticuffs. Winner takes the garage.
I'll call Pitt today and double check.
Edit: just called and confirmed I have North track garage 4. Are you in the event center?
i-Zapp
New Member
Still available.
I'm pretty sure it's garage 4, but my name (or some misspelled variation
UGGH, i just tried signing up and FULL in Advanced!!! Dang it, waited too long.
Posted a "WTB" in the classified, hopefully a spot opens up...
i-Zapp
New Member
Micah - was able to successfully register, so i'll be there. see ya Sat morning!Still available.
I'm pretty sure it's garage 4, but my name (or some misspelled variation
mpusch
Micah
In case you didn't see, I'll be there in garage #4 (main garage). Feel free to stop by any time.
What time do gates open Friday night?
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