![]() I got the trial suit and followed the instructions of measuring it and taking pictures of me wearing it, on and off my bike, seated and standing. ![]() I have never tried any other brand so my views are only of my experience with my Tiez Powershell: Yes, you can resell it and get at least half if not more of your money back. However, it is expensive, and if you find you don't like it. The price is reasonable for what they give you and how long it will last. I think the Aerostitch Roadcrafter is probably the best if money is not a major consideration.īut when I contacted them and gave them my measurements they said I needed a two piece suit. I researched a lot of one piece suits and ended up going with a Tiez Powershellįor me, it had the best combination of armor protection, fabric, sizing, and price ($1,000) I never have to decide which pants, what armor, and which jacket to wear on each ride now. However, it has a lot of advantages too, if you get the right one for you. This First Gear Insulated one might be good in winter.Īs others have mentioned, a one piece is heavy, hot, and not so easy to get into. What are some pros and cons of a one piece textile? Looked pretty cool feature wise and compared to jacket and pants the price is nice. One is a fall winter waterproof and the other is mesh. Was just browsing around and saw these two from Olympia. LostInPA wrote:Anyone riding with a one piece textile suit? While its spendy up front but it will last (unless you slide it down the road) for decades under normal useage. Another plus is most of the Aerostich stuff is made in the good ole' USA His Aerostich see lots of everything mother nature can throw at it and lasts for a decade or more with extreamly heavy use. A buddy of mine who just passed his 6,000th consectuitive day of riding 10 miles or more and has well over a million miles on motorcycles wears and swears by Aerostich. Seems people buy one piece Roadcrafters and find out they are too much for their kind of riding, then they sell them used for a considerable savings to the buyer. You might look at them, maybe find a "2nd" or used one. You don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for the one-piece to find that the armor is where they saved the most money. I would make sure the "armor" is quality armor in any suit I bought. Sizing is less forgiving than a two-piece. It will be heavier, hotter and offer better protection against the elements. It is heavy, but offers great protection.Ī one-piece will offer better protection than a two-piece. As a year-round commuter I appreciate the 'total coverage' of knowing that you will arrive dry and warm.Īs you might expect, the Olympia Odyssey Suit is available in High-Viz as well, providing a high contrast approach for the cage-conscientious rider.Ace! wrote:I also have a Roadcrafter. I was greatly impressed with the comfort and fit of the suit. Personally, I've always been skeptical about one-piece textile suits, however, when Olympia stopped by a few weeks ago to show us their pre-production model, I had an opportunity to try this on. The Odyssey boasts 6 storage pockets, of which the exterior are waterproof. Combined with a side-leg zipper that reaches up to the hip, this makes entry with boots a breeze. The main zipper extends from the neck to below the waist, diagonally. ![]() On the outside, a heavier DWR coating is applied to encourage water to bead and roll off, completely bypassing the waterproof liner all together. This process reduces bulk and improves fit. The interior liner is now laminated to the outer shell as opposed to a zip-in mesh lining on the Phantom. While the shell is completely waterproof, a series of zippers allow for direct venting when open and keep water out when closed. Constructed with an astonishing 2000D Cordura shell, which is interspersed with 500D Cordura for mobility, the Olympia Odyssey Suit is the ultimate in abrasion resistance. Sold as a replacement to the Olympia Phantom, the Odyssey evidences several leaps forward in technology. ![]()
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