freefly suits

[Skyrose7 0]

Hey, I am ordering a ff suit. Just wondering if there is anything I should make sure I get or don't get. Material? I decided to go with Tad's. THey seem pretty reasonable. Is there any reason you don't see all black ff suits? I think that is what I am going to get- out of simplicity. any advice?

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MaryRose

[PhillyKev 0]

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Is there any reason you don't see all black ff suits?

Well, black absorbs heat. Could get warm if you're in the sun for awhile.

[Scoby 0]

Someone told me freefliers all look like clowns because bright and contrasting colors look great on video. I think it's because they all secretly wish they'd joined the circus!

[freeflir29 0]

I have a mostly black FF suit. I guess the only thing to be careful of is fading. Just wash it in cold water with high quality detergent. Material will mostly depend on what you need. I needed LOTS of drag to slow down so I got really heavy denim type material. The pro...it will last a LONG time. The con....damn it's hot in the summer. The lighter materials may not last quite as long. Most women don't need lots of drag so make sure it fits well without baggy arms and legs. The less baggy it is the easier it is to fly. Mine is very baggy and I still fall too fast.....

[Skyrose7 0]

he he, I am not too worried about heat. MIchigan really doesn't get too hot. I have a black rw suit. What about material? polycotton? I don't know!

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The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.
MaryRose

[gravitysurf808 0]

Hey Mary. Black is not so bad in western Michigan during October. Mid-July on the other hand...

[Jessica 0]

I have an all-black RW suit that I wear on almost every jump, and I live (clap clap clap clap) deep in the heart of Texas. It's not too bad. I take it off or unzip the top and tie around my waist between jumps.

Plus I look damn cool!

I think you'll be fine. I bet it'll be kind of neat-looking!

Skydiving is for cool people only

[Skyrose7 0]

sweet! Glad to know that it works for the hot stuff too.

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MaryRose

[drenaline 0]

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What about material? polycotton? I don't know!

I am not a freak aka freeflyer but post your head down speed (if you can get a protrack) or ask a experienced freeflyer to jump with you and then ask him if you need less or more speed and then post it here so the experienced FREAKS can give you advice on materials. Materials affect the speed you fall.

edit line: If you can get somebody to jump with you and you dont have a protrack its ok, post your weight (real one! ) and it should give them a clue for a better advice.

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[Sonic 0]

Mine is all black (with royal blue at the top of the arms) - all polycotton. I can get LOTS of range in it - flat I can go from 120mph to 156mph (!!!) and in a sit I normally average about 130 (never been past 135 in a sit lol).

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[Skyrose7 0]

thanks drenaline. I decided I am going to just ask when I order the suit.
thanks everyone for the advice. Now, if I could just get through to AUstralia.

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The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.
MaryRose