selbbub78 0 #1 April 7, 2005 Hi, I'm in the process of getting some weights, but before I do I would like to know what people prefer, weight belt or vest, and why? I probably will have 14-16 pounds in it, and am just looking for opinions. Thanks! CReW SKies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 April 7, 2005 I bought a vest years ago and used to use it on almost every jump unless I was doing a solo. If I was buying another, I'd go with a belt, which I've only worn in the tunnel. A lot of people say belts are more comfortable, but I was always perfectly happy with my vest. The main reason I'd switch is just convenience. You can throw a belt on right before a load after you're all geared up. Gotta take everything off to put a vest on. Might make a big difference if plans suddenly change before boarding. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #3 April 7, 2005 I'm skinny and I found a 12LB belt to help tremendously in RW, and swoops too I like the belt better because all the weight is right on the body center of mass.Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #4 April 7, 2005 Belts are WAY better for your back. You don't have the opening shock going right over your shoulders and down your spine. I use a weight belt on every jump (for canopy loading), even when I'm doing FF training. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #5 April 7, 2005 There is a school of though that for girls, having the weight higher (ie in a vest) is better as it brings their center of gravity closer to the center of the arch (helps with possible torso high issues). That being said, Karen went from a vest to a belt and loves it.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #6 April 7, 2005 I hate vests, belts are the only way to go. Mary has actually come over to my side of the fence after wearing a belt in the tunnel.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 78 #7 April 7, 2005 Aren't you mostly a CRW pup chickie. Are you using this for RW or CRW. For RW I would say a belt without a doubt. For CRW a vest may be more comfortable. -OKTime flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relyon 0 #8 April 7, 2005 Of the two choices, I prefer a vest over a belt for CRW. I've worn up to 24 lbs that way. The best option is a weight pouch built into the container backpad. The weight is off the jumper after deployment and is shed with the rig in the event of a water landing. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #9 April 8, 2005 Definitely a belt. As a guy, having all that weight high up on my chest felt weird. The belt was much nicer. That said, I know quite a few women who prefer vests. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #10 April 8, 2005 Actually I MUCH prefer a belt for both CRW and freefall. Its so much more comfortable sitting on my hips - its hard to notice its even there. I wore a vest a few months ago and realized I'd forgotten how uncomfortable they are! W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #11 April 8, 2005 I've worn both a belt and vest and prefer the belt. I wear 18 1/2 lbs. in the tunnel and when jumping with big guys, but usually I can take out a lot of the weight. I prefer the belt because I can wear it outside my jumpsuit and take it off if I need to (example: landing in water). It's low enough that it doesn't interfere with my handles. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 78 #12 April 8, 2005 QuoteActually I MUCH prefer a belt for both CRW and freefall. Its so much more comfortable sitting on my hips - its hard to notice its even there. I wore a vest a few months ago and realized I'd forgotten how uncomfortable they are! Cool, good to know. I just assumed that the belt hanging off of you under canopy would have been less comfortable. Not that I have a clue, I am a big boy, so wearing lead is not really something I have to worry about.Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #13 April 8, 2005 Quote I hate vests, belts are the only way to go. I second that. Belts are way easier to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #14 April 8, 2005 QuoteAren't you mostly a CRW pup chickie. Are you using this for RW or CRW. For RW I would say a belt without a doubt. For CRW a vest may be more comfortable. -OK Yes I do a lot of CReW, and I've worn a belt before for that, and thought it was comfortable. I do also plan on using whatever I decide to get for freefall if I need it, and was just looking into if anyone seems to prefer the vest over belt. Thanks for your opinions! CReW SKies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
