We've been running mono suits for 5 seasons now. FXR insulated and non insulated. Super warm without allot of layers, mobility on the machine is very good. You can get insulated liners for the non insulated suits. If you want to go inside a establishment then tie the arms around your waist ...

One con would be more messing around if you have to take a smash.. But my wife pees trail side and doesn't have a problem...lol

 

We've been running mono suits for 5 seasons now. FXR insulated and non insulated. Super warm without allot of layers, mobility on the machine is very good. You can get insulated liners for the non insulated suits. If you want to go inside a establishment then tie the arms around your waist ...

One con would be more messing around if you have to take a smash.. But my wife pees trail side and doesn't have a problem...lol

I tied the arms around my waist for a day then decided it was just easier to remove the whole suit when we stopped. It's a lot more comfortable being in my sweats and a shirt while eating.

No regrets lol

 

Scott Dry-O insulated. I will not be going back to 2 piece. No wind entering anywhere, body heat evens out instead of being trapped, interior hangers make the upper portion float.
My daughter wears an FXR simply for the proprietary floating capability. We ride a lot on the Ottawa river and prefer the peace of mind, just in case.

 

My only thing is i run oxygen helmet and i run the wire on the inside of my jacket so it's not flopping around and caching on anything, how would I run the wire on the inside of the one piece?

 

Switch to a Mission helmet and ditch the cord!

 

I started last year to ride with a FXR mono insulated with F.A.S.T. for safety as I sometimes go on large body's of water.
The suit is great for heat and manoeuvrability, one CON is that the legs are out of proportion to the harm and top for me.
Top fits well but the legs are a little long so it bunches up in my belly, but I don't feel it when riding.

 

I've been running monosuits for several years now. My original/first year Castle X Freedom insulated monosuit is by far the best one I've had and I still use it for quick testing trips through town. One of the most important things for me with the monosuits is the thigh/leg zippers. Not many are a full waist height zip, which makes it harder to get the suit on and off, harder to access your pants pockets (paying for fuel, locking truck once you've got gear on, etc), and not as ventilated when in restaurants.

My Castle X is quite worn after 4 seasons so I decided to try an FXR, only one model last season had the full length leg zip. The $800 FXR Ranger Instinct insulated I bought is junk and I have no intentions of buying another FXR product after this disappointment. The leg/thigh zippers are not cut up high enough and are on a terrible angle so it's extremely difficult to get into your pants pockets with the suit on; most of the zipper rubber pull tab thingers have ripped off after half a seasons use; the wrist gaitors are too short and dig into your hand; it's significantly bulkier without being much warmer, just all around is in no way worth the money.

I've tried on several Klim suits at shows and dealers and they fit quite loose, and the leg/thigh zip doesn't go up as high as I'd like. I'm going back to a Castle X (they only offer non-insulated now) for this season and will be layering underneath the shell as required.

 

My son has worn a non insulated Tobe mono for a few years and swears by it, I tried it and like it but am sticking with the setup I have.

I saw one similar to his in the classifieds for a great price.

 

I have a Tobe uninsulated, and I loved the fit, warmth, and venting. Great for very cold to spring warmth, just pick your correct layers, doesn't take much. I never feel bulky because you don't need the extra stuff. They just need bigger pockets for today's large phones.

 

I tried the fart suit a couple years back and loved everything about it until it was time to hit a watering hole. That said, I have a like new Tobe suit FS in case you were shopping.

 

What do you wear under the suit? I wear sweats and a long sleeve. I just ditch the whole suit when we go inside. Way more comfortable and you don't get hot sitting in your gear.

 

Thanks for all the replies and advices. I will be going to big east show and trying different ones on and see which one fits me best

 

I'm sure there are a lot of good qualities to wearing a monosuit.

However, MY OPINION ONLY---People that wear them always look like they have a load in their pants.

Don~

 

Good thing there’s no ladies to impress in the mountains
I wear the 509 non insulated and enjoy it. Had an insulated too before it ripped, very warm and probably better for trail.

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Does anyone know who makes the Lynx and Ski-Doo brand jackets, pants, and suits? Or is it really in house?

 

I'm using the Swedish "underdog brand": Jethwear

1x Shell: Jethwear Freedom 20k (Left)
1x Insulated: Jethwear The One 10k (Right)

I would say that they are of great quality for the price in comparison, at least over here!..

I just like there designs, mine are 19 & 20 I believe something like that.. These are basically there two designs.. It varies in color from year to year! some year you like the colors and some you don't!.. Personally I like that they are designed/made in "Östersund Sweden"

I don't really have anything negative to say about them! I'm sure others have so I leave that one open!

If you want there high end stuff checkout the "Endurance 45k" line, they also released there 23 line like yesterday! So I guess chance of finding good deals on 22 is high right now!

 

Not for me. I'm too afraid that it would lead to flashbacks of my youth tobogganning back in the 70's with broken zippers.

 

I just bought a new un-insulated jacket for this season, but I may consider a suit for future seasons. I didn’t know so many folks are rocking them on the trail. I did look into the Tobe suits. Those look good and I do see how the zipper all the way to hip would be nice. I imagine the suits fit well over a Tekvest.

 

That is one of my concerns is the Tek Vest fitting under the suit. I run an uninsulated jacket now and works great with insulted pants. Guess I could layer my pants then also

 

They look kinda funny on some people, never been a vane person but I guess I might be a little 😁

 

They are not fat guy friendly LOL

 

What are some of the challenges when that unexpected need to perform a certain bodily function arises "out on the trail"

 

Not really different than taking your coat off to lower your bib pants.

 

So, this is directed more towards the people that run a heated shield for trail riding. If you run a cord for your shield where do you place your cord, then?? Right now, with my jacket I place my cord inside on the back side for my Oxygen Helmet and then run the cord out the front on bottom of jacket. Wondering what other people are doing if you have the Oxygen Helmet. Thanks

 

I think I'll just run my under my arm and hook it to D loop with the hook thats provided with the cord for oxygen helmet

 

That sounds like one way to run your cord for the Oxygen. I had thought of also to run on the inside of sleeve also. Will have to see if I decide to get a one piece yet. I am leaning towards an uninsulated one. Just trying to get some ideas here. Thanks

 

D loop from O2 cord gets clipped on the front of the suit. Then I run the cord under my arm and up through the hanging loop on the inside the collar of my suit

 

Great rubber band lol. No heated seat! Blasphemy