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Where to Buy a G-suit
Introduction
When buying, pay careful attention to condition, current model number (CSU-13B/P or CSU-15/P), and size. The offerings change so check back frequently. (Model CSU-15/P is made of shiny material.)
Not many g-suits are available. Most used g-suits available are government condemned because they leak too much to be safe for fighter pilots to wear. Usually, though, the g-suits can still hold enough pressure for Orthostatic Intolerance (OI).
The information given is only a guideline because websites change frequently. All links to other websites open in a new window.
Internet Stores
- Only a few g-suits are available at any given time.
- G-suits are usually used (not new).
- G-suits cost about $100 (US). The price is based on condition.
- I have bought g-suits from this site, since then the company changed ownership (in 2008).
- Search the word "anti-g."
- www.flighthelmet.com
OLCnet -
- Very few g-suits are available at any given time.
- G-suits cost about $75 (US).
- I have bought a g-suit from this site.
- Look in the section called "Aircraft Equipment."
- olcnet.com/index.htm
- All g-suits are new.
- G-suits cost $400-500 plus $10 shipping (US).
- They do sell to civilians but only in the United States.
- They used to manufacture g-suits. They do not make custom sized g-suits.
- Send them an e-mail to info@meritapparel.com
- www.meritapparel.com
Internet Auctions
eBay -
- Only a few g-suits are available at any given time.
- G-suits are usually used (not new).
- G-suits cost about $50-$100 (US).
- Be sure to check the seller's feedback rating. I have bought g-suits from this site.
- Search the words "g-suit," "g-pants," "anti-g," and "anti-gravity suit" in titles and descriptions.
(Add these to "Favorite Searches" and eBay will e-mail updates/future results.) - www.ebay.com
DRMO -
- Defense Reutilization and Marketing Organization (DRMO)/Service (DRMS) - US Government site that sells surplus property.
- There are usually a few anti-g garments available.
- I have not tried this site because I do not really understand the process.
Here are some of my questions:
Do they sell g-suits to civilians?
What do the condition codes mean specifically for a g-suit? Are all of the g-suits condemned? Are any of the g-suits radioactive?
What does demil (demilitarize or demilitarization) mean? Does it mean the g-suit is slashed or destroyed in some way to make it completely unusable?
How does one inspect and get items from far away locations/bases?
Does one have to buy whole large lot with other items in it?
How does one fill out the End Use Certificate (EUC) paperwork required for a g-suit? - Look in "Property." Then search using the NSN (National Stock Number) which corresponds to the exact size of the anti-g garments or the FSC (Federal Supply Class) number for anti-g garments is 8475 for specialized flight clothing and accessories.
- www.drms.dla.mil/sales
- Also use all of the above information at Government Liquidation - Military Surplus and Government Surplus Auctions. www.govliquidation.com
Manufacturers
I have not been in contact with most of these manufacturers, yet. I do not know whether they sell g-suits to civilians.
David Clark Company Incorporated -
- They make g-suits for NASA astronauts and MAST garments.
- Look in "Aerospace" and "MAST Medical Anti-Shock Trousers."
- www.davidclark.com
- Look in "Pilot Equipment," then "Product," then "Anti-G Suits."
- www.transaeroinc.com
- Look in "Products," then "Browse Products," then "G-Protection."
- www.mustangsurvival.com
Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. -
- Look in "Military Equipment," then "Anti-G Garment."
- www.switlik.com
Derm/Buro Inc. -
- 4675 East 10th Court
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305) 953-4025
Textiles - Wholesale and Manufacturing - 711 North Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 442-7769
Wholesale and Manufacturing - Clothing - Sewing Contractors
Beaufort -
- They have made improvements in their g-suits for NATO fighter pilots including fabric, zippers, and reinforcements. External Anti-g Trouser model 'BAGS-MIL-01'
- Look in "Defence Division." Search the word "anti-g."
- www.rfdbeaufort.com
Aeronautical and Support Equipment -
- AFMC/LGIS
74 Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(616) 961-5169
Lite Industries -
- Address unknown, possibly Long Island, NY
Highland Inc. -
- They make air bladders for g-suits.
- Address unknown
Eurotec -
- They make air bladders for g-suits.
- Address unknown
Raleigh Lions Clinic for the Blind -
- As of February 2002, they sell g-suits only to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
- www.rlcb.net/iee.htm
Libelle -
- They are developing a g-suit that uses water instead of air pressure.
- www.autofluglibelle.com
Other
International -
- Ask at a local Air Force Base or National Guard. They may help or know someone who can.
- Institute of Aviation Medicine
- Institute of Aerospace Medicine
Support Stockings -
- My mom tried Sigvaris 500 series. See FAQ for more information about her experience.
- 40-50 mm Hg (class 3) Thigh Support Stockings
- Does not have abdominal compression.
- Available at EliteMedical -
Look in "Support Stockings," then "Sigvaris," then "Sigvaris 500 Natural Rubber."
www.elitemedical.com - For suggestions and tips to try to create a successful experience with the use of support stockings, read this online article by the Northern Virginia CFS/FMS Support Group. (http://www.geocities.com/CFSnova/notes-SpprtHose.html)