PROBAN suits for speed events?

[Numptie]

To save me from blue book agony, can anyone advise if PROBAN suits will be  acceptable for speed events in 2007?

I'm thinking of something like this.

This is for someone who might be double driving my car at a few events next season and might pack it up if they don't like it.

It's going to be a Christmas present to him from someone with a budget.

The fact that it will be a Christmas present procludes the option of a second hand purchase.

I'd rather not get in to a safety debate here if you don't mind. All I'm after is an answer to the question.

Thanks,

Eric

[Martin Keene]

Yes. Proban is acceptable for Speed Events, I use one.

I have heard it said that Scrutinieers (spelling?) actually prefer Proban to single layer Nomex as it is more resistant to tearing, rips, snagging, etc.

[funbobby]

Yep they are fine.

Only things apparently is if you wash them. Proban is a coating or similar whereas Nomex is in the material itself and have a better life span.

I got my Double layer Nomex of Ebay for about 50 quid in good Nick and its done me fine so far.

I think Slippy got a triple in just as good Nick for about the same too.

[Numptie]

Perfect! - thanks guys.

Cheers,

Eric

[Mark Stanton]

Proban were fine for sprints from info in 2006 Blue Book.    

Caveat ............... 2007 Blue Book not yet issued