Olympia Phantom One Piece Suit

Great Value but a little short

I'm right at 6' and this should fit to 6'4" in height, but it's a little cramped in the crotch and shoulders. I'd say it's 1-2 sizes smaller than stated

I won't make another long trip without it

The fit was perfect for me. I'm 5'11" 195 lbs with an athletic build and the XL fit me just right. If I was over 6 feet, I think I'd need and XXL for extra room when sitting.

It was 105 degrees when I left Las Vegas with all the vents open and only underwear and t-shirt underneath. The venting worked great at speed. I had 5 thin layers underneath when the snowflakes were falling in Rocky Mountain National Park and was plenty warm. I rode in heavy rain two days and the suit kept me dry.

I can't say enough for this suit. I only wish I would have gotten one years ago!

Warm and Dry

Excellent suit for cold or warmer rainy weather. Loads of ample pockets, fits very well for riding.

Nice Adventure wear

On my second ride, 500 miles I encountered light (70% of the time) to moderate (30% for the balance) rain for approx. 100 miles. I did all the checks and rechecks to ensure all zips where zipped and velcro was lined up and secure prior to the ride. Seepage was felt within the first 20 miles at 50MPH with a windscreen and handguards in place. At the first gas up, water came out of the sleeve cuffs. Gloves where gaulets style, so it did not come from there.
I feel it is the leading vents on the sleeve bicep areas that leak. They go from the inside elbow ( near the cinch strap in picture) up towards the shoulder. The storm flap actually kind of traps water at highway speeds as the velcro is not one full piece but an intermittent patch work of velcro pieces.
Trunk and legs remained dry.

Good suit

Lots of storage pockets and fits well. With liner can be a bit cramped at 1size larger, but for most summer riding I wouldn't want 2 sizes larger. Hard to clean.

Order larger if you're a long skinny guy

At 6' 1", 185lbs with a 33" inseam I found I had to go with the 2XL. There's a little more room in the chest in this size than I'd like, but both the L and XL were too short in the torso once in riding position.

Great suit. Apparently not as fast as some to get on and off but still sub-30s once you get used to it. Plenty of pockets, 2000 denier Cordura on the impact zones gives some reassurance. Armor is generally good, though back protector coverage isn't full length.

Olympia Phantom One Piece Suit

I bought my suit in Feb of 09. And been riding bike for a bought 5 years and need to get rid of all the gear to put on for every kind of ridding conditions, and do away with the pack back 25lbs or more carrying the gear. And came across the Olympia Phantom One Piece Suit. And for the price is not bad and when I got it it had the nice sung fit that it should be with the liner. Being in the the northeast of Florida being a cool winter I took out the liner and still was happy being warm with just a shirt and paints. Before I took the liner out I tried with the liner on with my boots and had a difficult time tiring to get into the suit. So would recommend to take the boots off with the liner. And now with the rain season is here in Florida I had my first experience with the suit. I road 13 miles to work in a down pour which was about 45 min to and hour ride. And when I got to work I was soaked in the front in the crotch area and a few spots on my shoulders. As I have read in reviews about the suit I could have not had to Velcro fastened right and or not tight enough. And or don't know if I need the liner in or if the liner is just for temps below 40 degrees. But over all I am very happy with the suit except for this one minor problem. And haven't had a chance to crash test yet.

Money Well Spent

So for me it came down to the Roadcrafter, the Cyclone and the Phantom. I went with the Phantom because of the extra features and the reviews I was able to find were all good. It also has really nice CE rated armor, with hip panels that are like memory foam and plenty of protection throughout. Yeah, it takes 2-3 minutes to get into, but once you are in, its ready for as much adventure as you are. It looks really good and doesn't draw unneeded fanfare (mine is grey). The 3M reflective piping and panels add alot of nighttime visibility. The velcro is very strong and there are plenty of adjustments. I really love how versatile the suit is. Cold morning, no big deal. Got hotter during the day, just open some vents. It is very easy to maintain an ideal temperature with the Phantom. The liner does make the fit a little snug, so wearing a suit or work clothes underneath with the liner might be difficult. However, you will not need the liner untill the temps are freezing. I have ridden down into the 20's without the liner and could only feel a little cold air seeping in. With the liner in and nothing but a tee shirt and boxers on underneath, I have ridden warm down to 10 degree's (my hands and feet were cold though). I am 6' 190lbs and got mine in size large (34x32 pant size and large top normally). I have been through a few rain showers and came out just as dry as I went into the suit. The only flaw that it has is the collar that is too short. It would be nice to have some more adjustability there. It may not be the cheapest suit on the market today. It may not have the fastest entry/exit times, but I am glad I purchased this suit and consider it money well spent. If an all around versatile suit is what you are looking for, than your search is over. Happy riding.

Great Product

This suit is beautifully turned out and operates just as I expected. With the liner installed, things are comfortable down to the high 40s; an additional liner will take you to the 30s. I've cut holes and grommeted it to allow for electric heat, which has taken me comfortably down to the mid 20s (45 minutes at 75-90 mph on a naked bike)

Olympia Phantom 1 piece suit

First off, this thing is BRIGHT. You cant help but notice this thing as you drive along. It fits true to size (I'm 5'8 and 145lbs, and a size small fits like a neon glove), with extra length in the legs so it dosnt ride up (nicely done, Olympia). The miles of Velcro do take some getting used to, but they proved their worth when coupled with the storm-sealed zippers by maintaining watertight suit integrity during a few rainstorms. This suit is very warm, though not as warm as the Firstgear Thermo suit it replaced (http://www.revzilla.com/product/firstgear-thermo-1-piece-suit). Note, however, that the Firstgear does not have any armor, or pockets for armor, making the Olympia the clear choice. In terms of comfort, it is a bit stiff, but I can already feel it breaking in after 3 weeks of daily use. The lining is comfortable, and the suit is ok on the skin even when worn without the lining. The only complaint i have in this area is that the Velcro in the part of the lining covering the calf has to be carefully lined up, otherwise it can chafe your calf. A minor issue, and nothing at all to worry about if you're careful putting it on and sealing it up. A big part of the disscussions surrounding this suit center of the ease of entry/exit. I'll put this out there right now: This suit takes more time to get into that a Roadcrafter. With that said, it dosnt take that long, all told. I spend about 3 minutes getting this on, and perhaps half that getting it off. However, to do both these things, i take off my shoes, because dealing with the velcro-zipper-zipper combination on the legs is a huge pain. IF you dont mind taking off your shoes, however, it's no big deal. When you think about it, 3 minutes is about how long commercials last when watching TV. I love this suit, and would certainly buy another one. I was planning on buying one for the girlfriend, but the look of horror on her face when she saw just how bright and yellow mine was killed that idea at the gate. I suppose she'll just have to continue looking tasteful in her leathers for the time being. All in all, bright, safe, well armored, warm, waterproof, comfortable and the fit honestly looks good. Highly recommended for cold weather riding.

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