Ok - random question. So my sister just got her flight suit for helicopter runs - she's an ER doc in Ann Arbor/Detroit. It's a pretty cool Nomex suit. Anyone have any experiences with those? I was thinking it would be pretty cool to wear to ride - under my jacket, but over jeans. Would it provide any protection whatsoever? Or only if I happened to ride through a fire or something :icon_twisted:
I happened to find a used one on ebay for $15 shipped so I'm intrigued. they usually go for a few hundred dollars.
Thoughts?
Mmmmm Not sure on Abrasion Protection but would definately work in a Fire. :thumb:
Quote from: Jughead on July 16, 2007, 02:49:14 PM
Mmmmm Not sure on Abrasion Protection but would definately work in a Fire. :thumb:
Yeah .. that's what I've been finding. Also was told that the fire resistant chemical/whatever actually goes away slowly as you wash them :(
Quote from: MrDan on July 16, 2007, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: Jughead on July 16, 2007, 02:49:14 PM
Mmmmm Not sure on Abrasion Protection but would definately work in a Fire. :thumb:
Yeah .. that's what I've been finding. Also was told that the fire resistant chemical/whatever actually goes away slowly as you wash them :(
that is true, ours in the navy turned lighter with time then they were no use anymore
Nomex is also an excellent electrical insulator so I wouldnt worry too much about being struck by lightning either :laugh:
Don't think chemical or fire retardancy are big reasons for wearing Nomex riding gear. Not the softest of materials as I recall.
Go for abrasion resistance -- Cordura 600
it's for fire protection only.i used to wear nomex when i raced karts.trust me there is no protection from sliding across gravel or pavement.
Quote from: RedShift on July 16, 2007, 04:15:37 PM
Don't think chemical or fire retardancy are big reasons for wearing Nomex riding gear. Not the softest of materials as I recall.
Go for abrasion resistance -- Cordura 600
This was more for comfort/look. I'd be wearing it with my nice leather jacket and over jeans - seems easier to find a Nomex suit that fits than a pair of leather or cordura pants - haven't found a pair that fits well enough to ride in a few years.
Quote from: ben2go on July 16, 2007, 08:06:59 PM
it's for fire protection only.i used to wear nomex when i raced karts.trust me there is no protection from sliding across gravel or pavement.
+1 Not going to give you much if any abrasion protection, especially on pavement.
I've got a Nomex slip-on :laugh: :flipoff:
I don't think its approved for condom use Crucialval :laugh:
Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on July 17, 2007, 03:35:13 PM
I don't think its approved for condom use Crucialval :laugh:
+1 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Now I know why you got so many kids.
Damn it busted :o ,,, no no I mean I'm busted :laugh: :laugh:
Nomex is good for those retarded people who like to ignite their farts and burn their ass. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Sounds like the voice of experience :flipoff: :cookoo:
Quote from: spcterry on July 17, 2007, 09:55:34 PM
Sounds like the voice of experience :flipoff: :cookoo:
I mostly see it on stile project site.