Jumpsuits - features

[Marklar87 0]

Hi! i am relatively new to the sport and loving it! I am up to getting my first jumpsuit. Can anyone let me know what kind of features i should look for? I want to use it for all kinds of jumps, at the moment just formation flying and freeflying...

[rehmwa 2]

that would be two jumpsuits

do a search - RW forum for formation suits, FF forum for FF suits

plenty of info there already

watch out for the blatant pushing of brands - FEATURES is what you want to understand first

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[HoldtheIce 0]

Hi there

Unfortunately, you are not going to get a one-size-fits-all jump suit. Since you are new to the sport (and I also) I would recommend an RW suit. Stick to the basics. Learn to be a great belly flyer. Learn to control your fall rate, turns, track, and learn to fly with other belly fliers. If you get an RW suit, I’d recommend getting booties, and large grippers. Zippered legs are a must have, and an inside pocket is great for securing your visa card.

There is a ton of great RW suit choices out there. Ask your DZO and Instructors. They will have recommendations. Most important, get a custom made suit!! Don’t settle for the cheep alternative of getting something from the classified that doesn’t fit you. May be cheaper up front, but in the long run you’ll be much happier getting a suit made to your specification.

~M

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A detour to your new life, Tell all of your friends goodbye

[Marklar87 0]

Thanks heaps guys, much appreciated.
Marklar

[rehmwa 2]

You'll hear mixed reviews on zippers on the legs. I find them pointless, and a weak point on the gear. Booties, big grippers (the FULL set) and a custom fit is very important. DO the search -

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[wolfriverjoe 1,340]

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You'll hear mixed reviews on zippers on the legs. I find them pointless, and a weak point on the gear. Booties, big grippers (the FULL set) and a custom fit is very important. DO the search -

I personally like the zippers. With them I can have the legs tighter and keep my fall rate up, while still having the extra drag on my feet. For light little bastards like me, every little bit helps.

I agree on the grippers, but a custom fit isn't necessary if you can find one that fits well off the rack.
I got a Tonysuit that fit me perfectly at SDC Summerfest in 09. They had the people and the facilites right there to do alterations if they had been necessary.

A good fit is essential, but custom made isn't automatically necessary to get a good fit.

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[Ron 7]

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You'll hear mixed reviews on zippers on the legs. I find them pointless, and a weak point on the gear. Booties, big grippers (the FULL set) and a custom fit is very important. DO the search -

+1

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[matthewcline 0]

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You'll hear mixed reviews on zippers on the legs. I find them pointless, and a weak point on the gear. Booties, big grippers (the FULL set) and a custom fit is very important. DO the search -

This is some very top notch advice from a top notch RW jumper.

Look at the Top RW Teams, no zippers in the booties and custom fit, why? it is what works BEST.

Look at the Top VRW Teams and Organizers, you will see they are Custom fit as well, because it is what is best.

Now having said that, You might get away with used for a while, and suits (yes one for each type of discipline) that are pretty close to "right". Once you focus on one Discipline, custom sized is Best.

Matt

An Instructors first concern is student safety.
So, start being safe, first!!!

[Marklar87 0]

Hey thanks dude, definitely getting a custom rw suit made in the next week or two. later down the track i will worry about others.
Much appreciated!

[rehmwa 2]

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You'll hear mixed reviews on zippers on the legs. I find them pointless, and a weak point on the gear. Booties, big grippers (the FULL set) and a custom fit is very important. DO the search -

This is some very top notch advice from a top notch RW jumper.

"top notch" my ass. If he was that good, why the heck would he even be posting here? I think he's a hack and just bored. People should try to get their advice from locals that know and care about them - not some social website.

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[matthewcline 0]

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You'll hear mixed reviews on zippers on the legs. I find them pointless, and a weak point on the gear. Booties, big grippers (the FULL set) and a custom fit is very important. DO the search -

This is some very top notch advice from a top notch RW jumper.

"top notch" my ass. If he was that good, why the heck would he even be posting here? I think he's a hack and just bored. People should try to get their advice from locals that know and care about them - not some social website.

Ha ha!

But I will admit I had to reread who I quoted as you puzzled me at first.

Matt

An Instructors first concern is student safety.
So, start being safe, first!!!