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 

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.

Quote from: Jughead on July 16, 2007, 02:49:14 PM
Mmmmm Not sure on Abrasion Protection but would definately work in a Fire.

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.

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 

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

I don't think its approved for condom use Crucialval 

Quote from: Onlypastrana199 on July 17, 2007, 03:35:13 PM
I don't think its approved for condom use Crucialval 

+1                         

Now I know why you got so many kids.

Damn it busted  ,,, no no I mean I'm busted

Nomex is good for those retarded people who like to ignite their farts and burn their ass.                       

Sounds like the voice of experience

Quote from: spcterry on July 17, 2007, 09:55:34 PM
Sounds like the voice of experience

I mostly see it on stile project site.