La Sportiva tried selling racing suits in North America a few years ago. Unfortunately the suits were too awesome for the nascent local market, which couldn’t stomach the nearly $600 price tag. Not a company that accepts failure, La Sportiva has managed to produce almost-as-awesome suits (just missing the previously included hood and gloves) at a *much* better price.
The Syborg Racing Suit features a reasonably warm lycra weave that, combined with the darker color, makes it feasible to wear by itself. It has all the race suit features you’d expect:
- Boot buckle cutouts on the cuff will save you from fumbling with pants during transition.
- Large front skin pocket is a must have feature so you don’t have to remove your pack.
- Water bottle pocket keeps your hydration close to you for quick access and to prevent freezing.
- Seams are sewn flat and reinforcements can be found in the shoulders to resist pack wear.
- Zippered transceiver pocket has outside access just in case the unthinkable happens.
- Zippered fly has outside access just in case the thinkable happens.
- Internal pockets keep you organized for the long journey soon-to-be behind.
- Discrete pocket sewn into the collar to store external headlamp batteries.
Update 2016/17: The suit has a new, faster color scheme.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
509g [M] |
| Ventilation | Mesh back |
| Hood | No |
| Pockets | Outer skins, bottle, & transceiver; two big inner front pouches |
| Cuffs | Boot buckle cutouts + stirrups |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
| Fit | Body |
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Polyester, nylon, polypropylene, spandex |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Racing, efficient touring |
| Notes | Both vertical & horizontal boot buckle cutouts |
| Bottom Line | Fully functional black & yellow |
| Compare to other Men's Race Suits | |
Questions & Reviews
1/2/2021
Im 5’2” 115lb. Would an xxs work or should I go with an xs. I’m normally a women’s small.
1/2/2021
Hi Phoebe,
I just went and took some measurements for you. This is how the XXS measured: The Torso length was around 24 inches, the sleeve was around 28.5 inches, and the inseam was around 29.5 inches. If you have further questions, reach out to help@skimo.co
I just went and took some measurements for you. This is how the XXS measured: The Torso length was around 24 inches, the sleeve was around 28.5 inches, and the inseam was around 29.5 inches. If you have further questions, reach out to help@skimo.co
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10/18/2020
Is there a bum zipper to go Poo or do you have to take the top part down to sit on the potty
10/19/2020
Hi Petey,
None of our one-piece suits have that feature. If you would like that kind of versatility, I recommend that you check out a two-piece suit such as the Crazy Idea Hugo Suit or the Utah Skimo Race Suit.
None of our one-piece suits have that feature. If you would like that kind of versatility, I recommend that you check out a two-piece suit such as the Crazy Idea Hugo Suit or the Utah Skimo Race Suit.
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11/26/2018
I am 5'5 , 150 lbs what size would I buy for a ski racing suit
11/26/2018
Hey Vicky! I'd go for a small, or if you like your spandex to fit tight, the extra small would be fine as well!
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11/26/2018
I was just about to click order and then a question popped into my head. My son is downhill racing in high school. is this for downhill?
11/26/2018
Hi Rory, no, unfortunately. This is a skimo racing suit, for racing up and down mountains. It's missing the gate-knocking padding found in downhill racing suits.
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11/26/2018
Do you have a size chart for the cyborg race suit?
11/26/2018
Hi Rory, you should find the link next to the drop list containing the available sizes. Let us know if you need any advice based on it!
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3/10/2017
I'm 6 ft. 160 lbs. I need a medium right?
3/10/2017
Hi Toph, that should be spot on.
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Five Stars for a very nice suit overall, and at a very nice price too. I previously had the separate Syborg top & tights, but I liked the pocket configuration so much that I recently bought the suit too, even though I already have suits from Crazy Idea and Dynafit.
A few details observations:
- The 2016/17 version appears to be available both with and without the exterior zippered pocket. The Skimo Co version is shown as having it, but some other etailers appear to lack it.
- If you plan to compete in Europe at races with close gear inspections, then you'll need to add a zipper to the interior beacon pocket with the flap-style closure, as the exterior zippered pocket doesn't meet the new rule. (Sounds like only Plum suits comply with this: "From season 2016-2017 dva will have to be worn in a closed pocket (zipped lock only) opening on the inside of the racing suit, and at the belly level" ... which must be keeping European seamstresses busy!)
- The zippered fly is diagonal. Perhaps this is intended to help when wearing a harness for towing a partner in two-person team races? Or perhaps it's just that you can marvel at the novelty of a diagonal zippered fly?
- No hood, but very few suits have that now. Otherwise, this suit pretty much has it all.
- "Update 2016/17: The suit has a new, faster color scheme." The color scheme indeed adds some flashiness to the more basic bumblebee black & yellow colors of my older Syborg separates, but after multiple time trials, I have yet to be convinced that it's any faster!
A few details observations:
- The 2016/17 version appears to be available both with and without the exterior zippered pocket. The Skimo Co version is shown as having it, but some other etailers appear to lack it.
- If you plan to compete in Europe at races with close gear inspections, then you'll need to add a zipper to the interior beacon pocket with the flap-style closure, as the exterior zippered pocket doesn't meet the new rule. (Sounds like only Plum suits comply with this: "From season 2016-2017 dva will have to be worn in a closed pocket (zipped lock only) opening on the inside of the racing suit, and at the belly level" ... which must be keeping European seamstresses busy!)
- The zippered fly is diagonal. Perhaps this is intended to help when wearing a harness for towing a partner in two-person team races? Or perhaps it's just that you can marvel at the novelty of a diagonal zippered fly?
- No hood, but very few suits have that now. Otherwise, this suit pretty much has it all.
- "Update 2016/17: The suit has a new, faster color scheme." The color scheme indeed adds some flashiness to the more basic bumblebee black & yellow colors of my older Syborg separates, but after multiple time trials, I have yet to be convinced that it's any faster!
4/16/2017
Yipes, important correction to my review: although the 2016-17 version retains the older interior beacon pocket with the flap-style closure which is no longer ISMF compliant, it now also has a zipper-closure beacon pocket that opens only to the inside as per the new ISMF rule.
(I had just thought it was an interior divider of the kangaroo-style skin pouch on the right, and didn't notice until today the zipper access -- very clever design upgrade!)
(I had just thought it was an interior divider of the kangaroo-style skin pouch on the right, and didn't notice until today the zipper access -- very clever design upgrade!)
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3/3/2017
Hi!l am athletic 5'10" & weight 141lb2oz（64kg）.Which one should I choose?US S or US M?
3/3/2017
Hi Norio, it can depend on you measurements, but a US small would likely be the best for you.
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2/23/2017
I don't understand the stirrups. Do they go outside or inside the boots? If outside, how do you work the buckles.m?
2/23/2017
Hi Frank, the stirrups go outside (underneath) the boots. There are reinforced areas in the fabric which you can cut out to expose the buckles on your boots.
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2/12/2017
Does LS do euro sizing? I'm an athletic 5'7"...deciding between Small or Med
2/13/2017
Hey Bryan, small would be my choice as medium might be a bit long. I am 5' 8" and a wiry 130lbs and I fit the small just fine.
2/13/2017
Hi Bryan, the sizes listed are US sizes, which are shifted from Europe (e.g. US Small = EU Medium).
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1/28/2017
Hey Guys,
Are the heel stirrups meant to go underneath the sole of the boot? Seems like a stretch for the fabric though I am trying to figure out the best fit for a pair of aliens.
Thanks!
Are the heel stirrups meant to go underneath the sole of the boot? Seems like a stretch for the fabric though I am trying to figure out the best fit for a pair of aliens.
Thanks!
1/30/2017
Hi Daniel, yes the stirrups go under the sole in the arch area. To operate the lever you'll need to cut open a slot in the reinforced area of the cuff.
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