moxtrooper[TK] Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Hey guys.. Was wondering about something about the bodysuit. I was looking at the 501st approval. Under Suit For 501st approval: Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos/designs. What do this acualy mean? Dos this mean when you have all your Armor parts on you or dos this meen without the armor parts and the Neck Seal? Have been looking at alot of diffrent bodysuit and found out that most of them have a Zipper. Had been nice to have other opinion about this... Edited March 28, 2013 by Moxtrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 it's essentially a lycra/spandex suit you wear underneath your armor parts. You don't need a separate shot with the undersuit, just that when you take photos in your armor you can see that beneath it is all black and no seams or zippers or logos showing. Most of us cover the logos with a sharpie. Some people do a front-zip lycra "dive skin suit" - you can find these on Amazon - and some do a 2-piece under-armor type suit (EastBay often has big sales on this stuff and is good quality), pants and long sleeve top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxtrooper[TK] Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) On 3/29/2013 at 8:03 AM, LadyInWhite said: it's essentially a lycra/spandex suit you wear underneath your armor parts. Thanks.. Havent been looking at those. It looks like i found something here: ----------- What you think of those? any experience with that item? Edited February 9, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) More like this ----------- Edited February 9, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxtrooper[TK] Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Thanks... Must say that the one You linked looks alot more like the once that Luke and Han Solo used at a new hope... It even helps hold out the wind too. A little more expensive, but what is that when feel totaly warm and Awesome. ;D Edited March 29, 2013 by Moxtrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 The neck seal is also a separate item compared to the under suit. The one or two piece under suits are to cover your body, arms and legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronika[TK] Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I have a really nice set of separates made by Nike but they are heavy duty. One day at Kohl's I found a top and bottom that were much lighter and I thought I'd purchase those because it would be a tad cooler and I had a nice 30% off coupon. Even though I washed them before wearing them the first time, the dye of the fabric stained the inside of my armor and some edges. I've scrubbed and even tried bleach but those stains may be permanent. Luckily they aren't too noticeable. Don't buy cheap stuff and if you do wash them about ten times before you wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtzmann Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) I purchased an under suit from --------------and have been very pleased. It has a zipper down the front but is concealed under the armour and neck seal. Edited February 9, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxtrooper[TK] Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Don't buy cheap stuff and if you do wash them about ten times before you wear them. Totaly Agree with You there. Have been looking at them alot and found that i havent been thinking about hard weather like wind and stuff. The quality and comfort are equal importance as looks. i have a bodysuit and seperate balaclavs from the body, but the bodysuit have a zipper in front. Thats why i asked. I see I need to invest in a new one that hold wind too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMadMaximuz Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hey to you all, I've a question can i use this under suit or is this not approved open face http://www.superfans...ck-spandex-suit or fully closed http://www.superfans...ck-spandex-suit Maxim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubSkip[TK] Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hey to you all, I've a question can i use this under suit or is this not approved Maxim Yes, those will work. Mine is like that with a zipper added to the front for those restroom breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMadMaximuz Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 so what is the best undersuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubSkip[TK] Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 so what is the best undersuitWhatever is solid black with no pattern, fits you, and is comfortable/functional to wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solcar23[TK] Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) East Bay all the way baby! Cheap, totally comfortable and absolutely perfect for under your armor. Look no further my friends! Lol! I think I should go to work for those guys! Really though, Lots of folks use these here and everyone likes em. The best part is that if they wear out they're not a pain to replace. I also have some winter versions for the colder troops. I can't recommend these enough and believe me I went through all of the other options when I was doing my build. Save yourself some time and money and just go with these. --------------- They also often have a deal when you buy both! Edited February 9, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinionTK[TK] Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Do the suits have to be fitted like under armor compression tops and bottoms? Or can they be a lose fitting material? This newbie needs some help. Thanks, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubSkip[TK] Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 From the CRL (Costume Reference Library): http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_esb Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos/designs. The CRL doesn't mention it specifically, but I think the majority wear the "compression" type under suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinionTK[TK] Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ok thanks wanted to check before I went and got a compression shirt and pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solcar23[TK] Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Do the suits have to be fitted like under armor compression tops and bottoms? Or can they be a lose fitting material? This newbie needs some help. Thanks, Bryan Yes, they should be as tight fitting as possible. For instance, the racing underwear that some have here are pretty baggy in the elbows. When I was doing the same searching you are now many members directed me (and others) away from those because of that reason. Compression gear is the best choice. The Under Armour stuff is excellent and high quality but for the cost of one shirt you could have both the tops and the bottoms of the East Bay stuff. Also I haven't done a ton of troops in my 8 months of being approved but there isn't any wear so far on my East Bay stuff, it looks great after many washings. No matter which way you choose, Renaissance dance wear, Racing under suit, Under Armour, East Bay, just be sure it is as form fitting as possible, no sags or bunching should be visible anywhere. Also make sure it's the darkest color available with little or no logos. As Ingrid said above, you can always use a magic marker to black out the small logo on the Under Armor or East Bay. I have noticed that I didn't have to do that at all on my East Bays. The logo on the back of the pants gets covered by the shirt (and it's hidden behind armor anyway) and there isn't any obvious marks on the shirt so no problems there. Can't recommend the East Bays enough, affordable and exactly what you need for under your armor. There was a thread talking all about this earlier last year somewhere in the forum if you search a bit more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinionTK[TK] Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Yea under armor is pretty expensive I will have to check out this EastBay site then, thanks again this really is the best place for a newbie trooper like myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkers Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Is this acceptable? It's on sale and i'm still in the market for one: ----------- Also, is it better to have a suit with two pieces for better access for "bio breaks" or is there even such a thing when it comes to troop gear? Edited February 9, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk[501st] Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) On 5/14/2013 at 11:55 AM, Punkers said: Is this acceptable? It's on sale and i'm still in the market for one: ----------- Also, is it better to have a suit with two pieces for better access for "bio breaks" or is there even such a thing when it comes to troop gear? That will work fine. My first undersuit was a diveskin. Let me tell you, it was freaking hot! I have since changed to an Under Armor type 2pc. I get them at Walmart for around $12 each piece. I belive they are Starter brand. Same as Under Armor, just waaaaay cheaper. Edited February 9, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkers Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Ok good to know! Heat wise for summer vs winter use, is their any real difference in temperature? Or do you use the same Starter top and bottoms? Any difference in ease for "bio breaks" too? I'll have to look online and see if those are listed somewhere else because it doesn't appear Walmart has them online. Edited May 14, 2013 by Punkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkers Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Anyone know of any "cons" against using a two piece suit rather than a dive skin? Dive skins do slightly worry me if I've got to take a restroom break on a long troop, so I'm curious what others have experienced. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front-a-Little[TK] Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 @Punkers: I have a 2 piece (I believe I once read that ESB used 2piece under-armor but accurazi/researcher knowledge is needed to prove this) and the only con I can think of is you have to wear the pants "Urkle style" with your shirt stuffed in and the pants all the way up to your belly button. This is to make sure noone can see the seam of your pants in the space between cod and butt plate and depends on how you wear your armor. For the general discussion: Keep in mind the suit has to be non-see-through. I guess especially cotton underwear looks perfectly solid first and once worn and the fibers have to expand a bit, parts can get see-through. I had this awkward pic wearing one of my old cotton 1piece undersuits and you could see the pattern of my boxers through it. Tiger ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaky[TK] Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 i would think for washroom breaks a two-piece would be better since you dont have to take the whole top down but many seem to like the one-piece. is this an issue or are you stripping down for bio-breaks anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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