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Post by luke213 on Sept 15, 2003 14:30:35 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone was very familiar with Flight suit sizes. I stand about 6'2 and weigh somewhere around 165lbs. Anybody happen to know about what size flight suit I would be looking for? I've been scouting ebay a little and just not "sure" what size I should be looking for. Thanks.
Luke
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Post by Bigmack on Sept 15, 2003 15:04:43 GMT -5
Not sure about nomex flight suits... But the Propper Patrol Suits...
a XXLL fits Bigmack. i'd say to get the same size... since when i sit, the legs sneak up a little.
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Post by luke213 on Sept 15, 2003 15:19:26 GMT -5
They seem to be measured in like 40L and whatnot, and to be honest I"m not sure where that measurement starts. I'm thinking like waist to floor, but it also could be like suit sizes, so I'm quite lost:)
Luke
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Post by Hadoken on Sept 15, 2003 15:29:52 GMT -5
I believe they're measured much like you would a shirt or tux. 40 would be your chest measurement in inches and L translates to Long. (S-short, R-regular, and so on) Keep in mind flightsuits are usually worn over existing clothing so you might want to add a few inches. Right now I have a 42R and I think it could be a little bit looser so eh...eventually I'll give ebay another try. Edit: Guess you could use this as a guide: www.tuxedosonline.com/measurement.asp
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Post by Motown on Sept 15, 2003 15:49:28 GMT -5
I'm 6 foot, and about 140 pounds, and I typically wear a 42L or a 46, my problem is with my long arms, so I need to order the next biggest size than my chest measurement. Since the height and weight difference isn't too much, I'd speculate, and say you'd wear a 46 or 48, and possibly even a 50.
Depending if you are going to wear pants and a long shirt underneath, order an extra size or two larger, you'll want the extra bagginess, so *cetain* areas don't ride up when you crouch down.
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Post by luke213 on Sept 15, 2003 15:55:00 GMT -5
Yeah I would say I definatly have long freaking arms, so I may be best off going larger and hoping for the best, it's kinda a pain in the ass with the sizing on some of this gear. It's like shopping for chicks clothes for a girlfriend, a size 8 isn't always a size 8 and all that bullshit:) Too many sizes to remember;)
Luke
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Post by DE50man on Sept 15, 2003 16:14:33 GMT -5
Maybe if you can find a local army surplus retailer that has one and you could try it on
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Post by Grunt22 on Sept 15, 2003 16:22:53 GMT -5
There probably aren't a whole lot of them up by Luke though, he's quite the "outback" type of guy in the great north.... holds down the fort up thata way I have nothing else to say.... I so have to make a trip up to play with you next summer up there. - Grunt22
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Post by Motown on Sept 15, 2003 17:07:08 GMT -5
You'd probably be best going with a size 50 then. Flightsuits typically run a little baggy, if you buy a newer one, to account for any shrinkage.
If I wear a flight suit, I'll usually only wear shorts and a T-Shirt underneath, or in the winter, thermals, so I haven't had much problem with it digging in the nether reigons which happens when I wear jeans.
My "professional" advice- get a 50, to me, a 50 is really big, so it should be fairly comfortable for you. 2 inches, and 20 pounds isn't much a difference compared to myself, and like I said earlier, I wear either a 42L (My regular suits) and a 46 flight suit, so to account for the difference, two sizes larger should just about do it. As always, if it doesnt fit, you can either return it (if you/bought it retail) or sell it on here.ebay.
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Post by xaos on Sept 15, 2003 17:50:53 GMT -5
Woo, good thread. Now I know what to order if/when I ever shop for a flightsuit, since Motown and I are just about the exact same size
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Post by luke213 on Sept 15, 2003 18:37:57 GMT -5
Well I think I will go with the 50, since if it's to big I can at least use it till I find someone bigger than me to buy it:) And if I get it to small it will be like trying to ride in my corolla with the seat anywhere but all the way back ;D Thanks allot for the help, been looking at them for a while, and really started thinking about them seriously today, since hell I got a little more cash then I did to "waste" on airsoft:) Damn this sport is addictive:)
Luke
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Post by sUpEr K-@Z2-K on Dec 3, 2003 21:11:01 GMT -5
I realize this post is old but I'll add my two cents Nomex Flight suits are rather pricey and unless you are going for the navy seals boat bording look I would stick with BDUs.
Why?
(1) Price (2) Flightsuits are mostly meant to protect the operator from fire and allow breathability when sitting in a chopper for prolonged periods of time (3) With BDUs you can take the top off and cool off on hot days ;D
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Post by Dawg Bait on Dec 4, 2003 2:29:25 GMT -5
I am going to make my ghillie suit with my filght suit Ross PunisheR
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Post by luke213 on Dec 4, 2003 9:37:28 GMT -5
Well I've seen some for around $30 which is less than a BDU set:)
I smoke while playing with green gas, fire protection is not a bad thing:)
Mostly though I like the look of a OD flight suit with full load of tac gear and I think for CQB it should be pretty comfortable.
Luke
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Post by Motown on Dec 6, 2003 18:48:44 GMT -5
Flightsuits are nice, because they're easy to maintain, easy to put on over clothes, they're breathable, and have a bit of "stretch" to them. I've found them to be more comfortable (and most importantly-portable) then bdus, and the fact that they posess good camoflage properties, whilst maintaing a cheap price, make it a good alternative.
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