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Yes. I was facing a custom suit if I hadn't found the scarce stock of Rev IT leather pants. I rather not go through the expense of getting a custom suit along with so far, I've only seen customization for one piece track suits.
The solution I came up with was to combine pants and jackets that fit my body. I'm stuck with Rev IT since manufacturers don't have a standard zipper. I need to zipper the pants and jacket together when I'm on track. I could try to find some place to replace the zipper so I can use a jacket from a different manufacturer. But again more hassle. Also with a two piece setup, there's more flexibility where I can ride with just the jacket and not the leather pants that has knee pucks. Or just take the jacket off leaving the pants on when it's hot out while I rest off track.
With my recent gear purchases, I'm all set till I'm too old to ride. Only thing I have to do which I don't remember it being a problem with my old worn leather pants is how slippery the new pants are when I'm on my bike. Braking and hanging off the bike are exercises in trying to stay on the bike without slipping off. I got some horse saddle tack to spray around the crotch area of the new pants so I don't slide off the bike. But I think I just have to wear them in by getting the leather roughed up so there's some texture for grip.
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