skydive51 0 #1 January 12, 2008 My old faithfull has been repaired once too many times. Any recommendations for a new "belly-fly" RW suit? Also which ones to stay away from. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #2 January 12, 2008 I just got mine from Skimmer Suits and it fits perfectly and the design is just as I wanted it so I'd definitly recommend her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive51 0 #3 January 12, 2008 Thanks. What's her webite? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #4 January 12, 2008 bev suits last for a long time and are high quality at a good pricedon't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #5 January 12, 2008 Bev. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #6 January 12, 2008 Can't beat BEV suits for RW .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balu 1 #7 January 12, 2008 http://www.rainbowsuits.com Expensive but the absolutely best RW-suits ever. A friend of mine made over 1200 jumps in his Rainbow suit, and it is still okay. Very good fabrics and strong sewing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #8 January 12, 2008 Michigan Suits. I have 5 of them and don't there is any one better. My first Michigan Suit is stil working great and it is 10+ years old. Every one has a favorite of course.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #9 January 12, 2008 Bev"We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 January 13, 2008 Most of the comp suits seem to be very similar, so any personal reference by those you jump with is always good. I'm biased towards one suitmaker in particular. But, if you have someone local that makes a good suit, I'd always start there first because of the personal touch you get (hopefully). If not, then look at the features you want and check out all of them. Every single suitmaker listed above, I've seen them come in perfect the first time, and I've seen them need rebuilds, etc. We're lucky we have someone local, because when someone buys a suit she hasn't build, she still gets to work on the new ones to get them "dialed in". Thus it's nice to use a 'local'. anyway Whoever you go with, make sure you get your measurements done EXACTLY as the vendor instructs. If you don't understand clearly the order form, call them and don't guess. They don't want to do a rebuild any more than you do. It's not an easy thing, and these are really very cool people doing a very exacting form of tailoring. I'm very impressed with them all and each one I've met I've liked a lot - they like what they are doing. I'd also go to the RW forum and this forum and do a search on the subject. There's plenty of these threads. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblu3 0 #11 January 13, 2008 Quotehttp://www.rainbowsuits.com Expensive but the absolutely best RW-suits ever. A friend of mine made over 1200 jumps in his Rainbow suit, and it is still okay. Very good fabrics and strong sewing. I have to agree....mine is super. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scroadload 1 #12 January 19, 2008 I would not recommend Bev Suits unless you give her very detailed information on how you want your suit made. This includes not only correct measurements but the type of material to be used and where it will be used. Also give detailed color information, don’t say “hay make me a cool suit” and expect to get something cool because you won’t. Also don’t pay for rush service, I was asked to pay for this service and refused, I still got mine in three weeks. I also wouldn’t get booty zippers, mine came unzipped on every jump. If you do order a suit and it doesn’t fit or do what you wanted (fall rate) expect to pay a sizable fee for it to be modified. She also charges a 4% fee for payment by credit card (a rip IMHO). Would I buy another suit from her, what do you think?D-2626, SCR1999, SCS641, NSCR2350, GW6909 Blue Skies!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #13 January 20, 2008 I've been wearing, measuring and selling Bev suits for more than 10 years. Very rare to have a fit issue with Bev suits. Very few quality issues. Owned one Flite Suit and one Tony Suit as well. Both fit and worked well for several years. One of the nicest RW suits out there is from ParaSport Italia. But it's also the most expensive. You would be happy with any of those as long as you are measured by someone very familiar with the measurement guide and knows what type of material would be best for your weight, height and type of jumping you do. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickochet 0 #14 January 27, 2008 I have owned several Bodysport Jumpsuits and I have been very happy with them. They are located in Washington not to far from you.If you never fall down you aren't trying hard enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #15 January 27, 2008 Hi Rob, Re: BodySport USA Heck, yea; give Jim Straight a call ( if you need the number email me ), he is here in the PDX area. However, the company ( as I understand it ) is now in the process of changing ownership. But they will continue to use the same contract stitchers. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
