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Where to Buy a G-suit
Introduction
When buying a g-suit, 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.) If you get to try the new Full Coverage Anti-G Suit (FCAGS) Model CSU-20/P, please let me know how it goes.
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).
Wow! I am surprised to look through these sites again and see how scarce the g-suits have become. This is why I want them to be made specifically for medical use. I have lots of design ideas.
**A new g-suit design has been developed based on a Capstan Suit. As of 2024, the inventor has a prototype and is seeking a manufacturer with the hope of making it available soon.**
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
- [Note: As of May 2011, this website is not available.]
- 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
- [Note: As of 2024, this website link is working, but I only see flight helmets on it.]
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
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
Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. -
- Look in "Military Equipment," then "Anti-G Garment."
- www.switlik.com
- A subsidiary of Derm/Buro Inc.
- Look in "Military."
- www.gforces.com
- They have lots of pictures of g-suits.
- Look in all categories under "Anti-G-Suits."
- Requires a minimum purchase.
- Based in Switzerland.
- www.aeromiltec.com
- Look in "Products," then "Browse Products," then "G-Protection."
- www.mustangsurvival.com
- [Note: As of 2024, this website link is working, but I do not see g-suits in the military section.]
- 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
- Also try - www.survitecgroup.com
- Look in "Pilot Equipment," then "Product," then "Anti-G Suits."
- www.transaeroinc.com
- [Note: As of 2024, this website link is working, but there is no content. Proceed with caution.]
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
Libelle -
- They are developing a g-suit that uses water instead of air pressure.
- www.autofluglibelle.com
- [Note: As of May 2011, this website is not available.]
Other Options
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
Athletic Compression Gear and Recovery Clothing -
- One of my website visitors mentioned doing well with a type of compression pants used by athletes. If you decide to give something like this a try, let me know how it goes.
Support Stockings -
- 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.cfsnova.com/notes-SpprtHose.html)
- Dr. Peter Rowe has researched and treated Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) for 30 years at Johns Hopkins. As his retirement gift to all of us, he has written a book with his experience and advice - Living Well with Orthostatic Intolerance: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment. I appreciate his practical ideas for adjustments that I can make in my daily life to better support my health and more options to discuss with my doctors. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and compassion, Dr. Rowe!
Note: Most of his patients that wear waist-high stockings with 20-30 mm Hg compression have found that amount of pressure to be a good balance between practical and helpful. Abdominal compression is important, too.
https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2024/10/05/peter-rowe_living-well-orthostatic_intolerance/