amy1975 0 #1 September 7, 2005 Hello, Iam new to the life of skydiving, I only have one jump so far, I was just wondering if it was necessary to wear a jump suit? and if so why? i know its a little colder up there, but i have seen a few jump with just there clothes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #2 September 7, 2005 nope, you don't have to wear a jump suit if you choose not to once you're off student status. you will end up wanting to though for rw or freefly jumps because they provide you with a consistent platform for you to fly your body. it makes a huge difference in flight if you wear shorts vs. pants vs. a t-shirt vs. a full-body suit etc."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy1975 0 #3 September 7, 2005 I see, Ihave onother question, on my first jump i ended up with a ear infection would it help to wear ear plugs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #4 September 7, 2005 Look at my jump numbers and take the appropriate grain of salt. It's not necessary, but it's recommended. Depending on the kind of jumping you're doing, it changes many factors. Freeflyers use baggier suits which give them more control in the wind. RW jumpers use tighter suits with grippers on them. Many jumpsuits have booties, which add more control power to your feet. There are several brands of tracking pants out there which enhance tracking and can also assist in holding one in a head-down position [more drag up top]. Camera flyers will often use jumpsuits with small wings to give them more control. Beyond all of this, of course, lie wingsuits. Those are self explanatory. You can jump without a jumpsuit, yes. Jumping with a jumpsuit will give you a more even control surface [same amount of bagginess everywhere] and adds grippers [which your instructors need]. There's a lot more info than what I've posted here... and I may have made mistakes. Please correct me if I have.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #5 September 7, 2005 Depends on where you live as well. Here (Netherlands) you are required to wear a one-piece jumpsuit untill your A, because it is safer. A shirt or sweater can come up in freefall and cover your handles. Also a nice old jumpsuit can handle your first couple landings much better than your regular clothes Other than that, you need different jumpsuits for different disciplines. But for a solo jump esp a hopnpop i don't mind jumping in my streetclothes. I just make sure they can't cause me any problems. There's a thread on here somewhere about trouser pocket inside fabric causing a hardpull, for instance. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #6 September 7, 2005 if you have any kind of sinus/ear/whatever condition that will prevent the various cavities in your head from changing to the ambient pressure as you ride up or fall down, DON'T JUMP! ear plugs cannot isolate your inner ear from pressure changes."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy1975 0 #7 September 7, 2005 Its me again, I never had any problems with sinus or ear infections i dont even remember the last time ive even had one, that is before my jump im hoping that this wont be a problem every time i jump i dont want this to stop me from skydiving, at the time of my jump i didnt have an ear infection or anything like that i jusy thought earplugs may help prevent it next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #8 September 7, 2005 A lot of people take a Sudafed before jumping to clear sinus and ears. After jumping for a while, you will have less and less ear problems (similar to scuba diving). Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #9 September 7, 2005 Botched landings often end up with grass stains on your clothing. Wearing a jumpsuit helps keep your clothes clean. :) Also, as you progress into more freefalls, your instructor may request you wear a certain style of jumpsuit to help manage fallrate differences. Don't rush to buy a jumpsuit until you've done more jumps, and get your instructors can help advise what style is right for you. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy1975 0 #10 September 7, 2005 Thats a good thing to know ill have to take some sudafed next time i was glad to know that the ear problem goes away the more you jump. Iwas hoping it wouldnt be a reoccuring thing every time i jumped. I kinda thought that maybe because it was my first time jumping but i wasnt sure. Thanks Jim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #11 September 7, 2005 Then there are some of us who believe that not only do you not need to wear a jumpsuit, you don't have to wear any clothing at all !!Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy1975 0 #12 September 7, 2005 That is too funny I cant beleive you did that i dont think its something that im gonna try anytime soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakerz 0 #13 September 8, 2005 Honestly you should wear earplugs all the time because of the noise level from the reciprocating engines but especially from the turbine engines. That will definatly damage your hearing to a degree over time--------------- "Once you find a job that you like, you never have to work another day in your life" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #14 September 8, 2005 Quote...i dont think its something that im gonna try anytime soon. It's OK...you'll be corrupted sooner than you thimk! My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #15 September 8, 2005 QuoteQuote...i dont think its something that im gonna try anytime soon. It's OK...you'll be corrupted sooner than you thimk! Plus... you get an extra control surface!I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #16 September 8, 2005 QuoteHonestly you should wear earplugs all the time because of the noise level from the reciprocating engines but especially from the turbine engines. That will definatly damage your hearing to a degree over time Freefall's not really much good for your ears either. Never thought much about it when I was younger, but now that I'm just old enough to have a slight hearing loss, I'm doing all I can to preserve what I've got. Even turning the music down a bit.... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy1975 0 #17 September 8, 2005 I could see how this sport could corrupt a persons mind, hell i only made one jump getting ready to make my 2nd in a couple of weeks, not to mention feigning for it to get here.Its like a bad drug habit, gotta have more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amy1975 0 #18 September 8, 2005 Not to mention a built in wing suit. Just kidding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff.Donohue 0 #19 September 8, 2005 I've noticed that things that are capable of flapping around during free-fall have a tendency of doing so. Do you take precautions to avoid flapping (e.g., duct tape) or does the temperature at 13,000 ft. handle that? - Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #20 September 8, 2005 i think the duct tape would be more painful than the flapping As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #21 September 9, 2005 QuoteI've noticed that things that are capable of flapping around during free-fall have a tendency of doing so. Do you take precautions to avoid flapping (e.g., duct tape) or does the temperature at 13,000 ft. handle that? There is an infamous video of a German dude who has some serious flapping going on. But, for us normal folk, the flappable parts aren't in the direct wind stream. Like the way your chest altimeter doesn't flap around. I do notice more action when I am tracking. Then the wind stream is more horizontal across the face of my body. If you are using duct tape or anything else then you aren't nekkid. I've never had a problem or any discomfort on any of my nekkid jumps. Then, of course, there is the "turtle effect" ........ Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jump4Joy 0 #22 September 10, 2005 Oh my goodness, how much discussion can there be about flapping parts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites