GHiT 0298: Racing Suits, Shoes, and Gloves with Alpinestars
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GHiT 0298: Racing Suits, Shoes, and Gloves with AlpineStars
Fabryce Kutyba is with the North American Alpinestars group and was kind enough to join us for a quick discussion on driver protection equipment, including racing suits, racing shoes, and gloves.\\xa0 We cover several key aspects of each component and the overall system to protect the driver.\\xa0 \\xa0For instance, one piece vs two piece drivers suits, grades and certifications, proper care, and approximate replacement/upgrade guidelines.\\xa0 We also go through a very high level review of the Alpinestars product line offerings.\\xa0 Hopefully, this is the first part of a many part series.\\xa0
A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/FabryceKutyba
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PS\\xa0 Please don\\u2019t forget that if you are looking to add an Apex Pro to your driving telemetry system, don\\u2019t forget to use our discount code for all Apex Pro systems you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40.\\xa0 Just enter the code \\u201cghitlikesapex!\\u201d when you order.\\xa0 They are a great system and truly invaluable in safely increasing your speed on track and/or autocross etc.\\xa0 The recently released second generation systems and app increases the capability of the system greatly.
Best regards,
Vicki, Jennifer, Alan, and Bill
Hosts of the Garage Heroes In Training Podcast and Garage Heroes In Training racing team drivers
Highlights for this episode include:
1)\\xa0 One piece suits vs two piece racing suits
2)\\xa0 What the latest certifications for equipment is from the FIA and SFI.
3)\\xa0 Alpinestars custom drivers suit program.\\xa0
4)\\xa0 What is the proper/optimal use, care and lifespan for replacing a suit while maintaining proper safety performance.
5)\\xa0 Several types of shoes that are available, as well as Alpinestars pit crew shoes.
6)\\xa0 Bill recalls one of our teams improper care of his first pair of racing shoes.
7)\\xa0 Racing gloves construction, including inside vs outside stitching as well as the palm surface texture.
8)\\xa0 We break a paddock "rule" that Bill was told early in our racing career
9)\\xa0 Why karting suits and equipment is designed to a different construction and standards
10)\\xa0 Several methods to assure that the equipment you purchase is not counterfeit and is offering all the expected protection.
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To follow Alpinestars or to get more information:\\xa0
website:\\xa0 www.alpinestars.com
Instagram: @alpinestars
or you can email Fabryce directly at:\\xa0 auto.us1@alpinestars.com
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