Nomex Underwear Advice
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Dear All
I am after some advice, I finally get to race at Spa in June and as racing abroad it's mandatory to have FIA Nomex underwear for scruitineering and racing, so I need to buy some.
In the UK I use a brand new balaclava and my late Dad's lucky Nomex socks, so I've never thought about a top/under-shirt or long-johns/shorts before.
What does everyone recommend and where from?
I know you can't put a price on flame-grilled bits, but unfortunately there is, as I will probably only use for foreign events.
Thanks in advance.
I am after some advice, I finally get to race at Spa in June and as racing abroad it's mandatory to have FIA Nomex underwear for scruitineering and racing, so I need to buy some.
In the UK I use a brand new balaclava and my late Dad's lucky Nomex socks, so I've never thought about a top/under-shirt or long-johns/shorts before.
What does everyone recommend and where from?
I know you can't put a price on flame-grilled bits, but unfortunately there is, as I will probably only use for foreign events.
Thanks in advance.
I've had the old style Sparco (thing loose fittings stuff), and the current 'on trend' Alpine Stars stuff of it fitting like a base layer, which I'll admit is lovely and comfortable, hardly know you're wearing it. That's the idea I suppose.
However! I have been disappointed with the Alpine Stars quality. Whilst the current (Base Layer fitting ZX Style) top is in to it's 4th year (and going strong, and it is tight/stretched across my chest), the bottoms have torn/holed very easily at the seams think I'm onto my 3rd pair now, socks I've done 2 pairs.
At same time I had one set of gloves which only lasted 3 races (which were replaced under warranty), and a set of boots which into their 3rd year are starting to show significant wear. Bearing in mind this stuff isn't used much... Disappointing, especially as this stuff isn't cheap..!
jj
However! I have been disappointed with the Alpine Stars quality. Whilst the current (Base Layer fitting ZX Style) top is in to it's 4th year (and going strong, and it is tight/stretched across my chest), the bottoms have torn/holed very easily at the seams think I'm onto my 3rd pair now, socks I've done 2 pairs.
At same time I had one set of gloves which only lasted 3 races (which were replaced under warranty), and a set of boots which into their 3rd year are starting to show significant wear. Bearing in mind this stuff isn't used much... Disappointing, especially as this stuff isn't cheap..!
jj
When I was last at spa 2 years ago they were very strict on the nomex underwear being FIA stamped and long sleeves on your top, also watch out for the random checks when getting out of the car to check long sleeves are being worn not just presented at scutineering, even gloves need the FIA label and to make things worse roll bar padding had to be installed anywhere in the car where your head could come into contact with the roll bar, this padding was available to buy from the circuit shop at a heavily increased price. Over here at hockenheim all that scrutineering required was in date belts and the hologram inside helmets, no checking of car or lights so nice and easy
I found HRX to be the best value and reasonably hard-wearing, there's perhaps 40 hours and 15 washes on mine and they're good. However, I recently upgraded to Walero and as mentioned above, if you can afford it, do it. You'll find yourself wearing them in home events as well because you'll be more comfortable than without. The thermal control is impressive.
What was in that can? And why are there worms everywhere?
AWRacing said:
majordad said:
For Spa you will need FIA everything, including socks, so your dad’s lucky nomes won’t do.
Only for the scrutineer to check...
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