DougH 270 #1 July 8, 2013 Love flying with booties with tandems, probably because I am stubby circus midget, but I have been sweating my ass off for far too long with my Tony Comp Suit. Ideally I would like to end up with a pair of pants that have a good set of booties on them. Long wearing with codura booties, knees, and seat. I think padded knees would take the cake (182 use) but that may be added a little too much to my wish list. I seem to remember at TM on here whose wife made a set of pants like this, but I can't find the post with the search function. So does anyone have a pair of these from a certain jumpsuit manufacturer, or bad ass seamstress, that they like? Blues!"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisHoward 8 #2 July 8, 2013 Pretty sure I've seen some Tonysuit versions. Call them and ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #3 July 8, 2013 http://www.skimmersuits.com/The-suits.html I own three Skimmer Suits. Made to last, if you take care of them. As long as Skimmer is making attire, you'll be hard pressed to find me in someone else's suit. Customer service is top notch too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #4 July 11, 2013 Bev makes the exact pants you're describing. I used a pair in Team Colors for a few years. Great product. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k2skydiver 0 #5 July 11, 2013 I had a pair made from Bev as well padded knees and butt also had a camera jacket made with it. I use the pants for tandem and add the jacket when i shoot video. its a great setup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencebuster 7 #6 July 11, 2013 Go Crazy tandem pants are very well made.Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 278 #7 July 11, 2013 fencebusterGo Crazy tandem pants are very well made. .... A company which unfortunately others are saying is out of business, in another current thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 July 11, 2013 wildfan75http://www.skimmersuits.com/The-suits.html I own three Skimmer Suits. Made to last, if you take care of them. As long as Skimmer is making attire, you'll be hard pressed to find me in someone else's suit. Customer service is top notch too! Tandem masters mostly have bought the bootie pants with very positive feedback. Seems to also be a decent idea to match up with a camera jacket (especially for tandem video). For that matter, I'm a fan of booties on camera suits anyway - nice to have the extra power in the legs to offset the wings. ... 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
DougH 270 #9 July 11, 2013 Yes, I have booties on my Tony Suit Camera Suit. Big fat vented mega booties. I love them. I tend to shoot more flat formations, and I am not much of a freeflyer, so I like the booties. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 July 11, 2013 DougH Yes, I have booties on my Tony Suit Camera Suit. Big fat vented mega booties. I love them. I tend to shoot more flat formations, and I am not much of a freeflyer, so I like the booties. I find the need for a lot of leg surface area to work with to be essential on any flat video. In this case, bootie pants are a great tool to have. Obviously, my wife (Skimmer) makes them, but I'm sure whereever you pick up a pair, you'll like them - all these vendors on this thread are good builders. Blues. ... 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
fencebuster 7 #11 July 11, 2013 Woops. I bought mine 2 years ago . . . sorry, I didn't know they went out of business. They are well made though.Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanFYF 0 #12 July 11, 2013 Merlin Suits out of Deland, FL makes them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorrinRadd 0 #13 July 11, 2013 Sorry to intrude... still learning a lot at the moment... what is meant by booty pants? I mean, I like a bit of booty as much as the next person, but I don't think we're talking about the same thing...Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorrinRadd 0 #14 July 11, 2013 NorrinRaddSorry to intrude... still learning a lot at the moment... what is meant by booty pants? I mean, I like a bit of booty as much as the next person, but I don't think we're talking about the same thing... Disregard this.. I found it out. The things that fit over the tips of your shoes, presumably making your legs a little more streamlined.Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evan85 0 #15 July 11, 2013 NorrinRadd***Sorry to intrude... still learning a lot at the moment... what is meant by booty pants? I mean, I like a bit of booty as much as the next person, but I don't think we're talking about the same thing... Disregard this.. I found it out. The things that fit over the tips of your shoes, presumably making your legs a little more streamlined. Though this is off-topic, I'll note briefly that the point of booties is in fact just the opposite -- they give you more surface area, which means more power in your legs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #16 July 11, 2013 evan85******Sorry to intrude... still learning a lot at the moment... what is meant by booty pants? I mean, I like a bit of booty as much as the next person, but I don't think we're talking about the same thing... Disregard this.. I found it out. The things that fit over the tips of your shoes, presumably making your legs a little more streamlined. Though this is off-topic, I'll note briefly that the point of booties is in fact just the opposite -- they give you more surface area, which means more power in your legs. thanks - seriously MORE POWER NorrinR - Imagine a sail boat with no sail up and just a mast with a hankie at the tip. Now imagine a sail boat with the sail up out and firmly gathering the wind...... ... 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
NorrinRadd 0 #17 July 12, 2013 rehmwa*********Sorry to intrude... still learning a lot at the moment... what is meant by booty pants? I mean, I like a bit of booty as much as the next person, but I don't think we're talking about the same thing... Disregard this.. I found it out. The things that fit over the tips of your shoes, presumably making your legs a little more streamlined. Though this is off-topic, I'll note briefly that the point of booties is in fact just the opposite -- they give you more surface area, which means more power in your legs. thanks - seriously MORE POWER NorrinR - Imagine a sail boat with no sail up and just a mast with a hankie at the tip. Now imagine a sail boat with the sail up out and firmly gathering the wind...... Ahh ok that makes sense.. thanks to both of you! :)Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #18 July 12, 2013 NorrinRadd Ahh ok that makes sense.. thanks to both of you! :) some of the happiest faces I ever see is right after someone gets their new bootie suit for the first time and they come down after their first jump with them (I'll spend a few seconds and give a bit of coaching to these people and something to try on the first few jumps) some of the most shocked faces, too, sometimes. It's a VERY dramatic change for some of the more timid skydivers.... ... 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
cpoxon 0 #19 July 12, 2013 rehmwa Tandem masters mostly have bought the bootie pants with very positive feedback. Seems to also be a decent idea to match up with a camera jacket (especially for tandem video). Works for me! Unfortunately, I have no idea who made my bootie trousers as they were made by someone in Europe for someone who they didn't fit and passed to someone else who they didn't fit who passed them to me, and they don't have a label in them. And they are starting to show their age so will need replacing soon. The jacket is a TonySuit C-Wing. I wouldn't say they exactly match though Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k2skydiver 0 #20 July 12, 2013 Here are my pants made by bev suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #21 July 12, 2013 You have grippers on them (not much need for tandem/video work). So, likely they are a reclaim from an old jumpsuit. (grippers do add a bit more drag, so it's still functional). But I wouldn't let a vendor charge you for that feature on your next purchase unless you want to use them turning points too.... ... 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
k2skydiver 0 #22 July 12, 2013 I also have a jacket for RW so i use them for everything. Tandem T-Shirt , Video- Jacket, RW- Jacket, 1 pair of pants do it all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #23 July 12, 2013 sweet - I'm a bit obsessive for RW to do that. But your setup sounds GREAT. Especially for someone that has to likely switch up a lot during the day to keep up with work and fun .....if their was a quick and easy way to tack the bootie portion up inside, you could even Freefly in them... ... 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
cpoxon 0 #24 July 12, 2013 rehmwa You have grippers on them (not much need for tandem/video work). So, likely they are a reclaim from an old jumpsuit. They were originally made for a well known European FS load organiser, who works the hot, summer boogies, hence the grips. Quote (grippers do add a bit more drag, so it's still functional). Quote But I wouldn't let a vendor charge you for that feature on your next purchase unless you want to use them turning points too.... I'm ahead of the game for when tandem RW comes back into fashion Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #25 July 16, 2013 I personally wouldn't want booties on a tandem suit. I do like bulky bloused legs with velcro tie at the ankle. Gives good control. I'm a little surprised that I don't see any of the manufacturers listing pants specifically designed for tandem instructors. Though they really are freefly pants with butt and knee reinforcement. Tony's Cargo Pants look like a good option, study built, nice pocket/s, reinforcement options, etc. http://www.tonysuits.com/jumpsuits/cargo.php4Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
