slow sleeves or gators??

[steve1 5]

A while back I was having trouble keeping up with a base that was way too floaty. Our load organizer suggested that I get some slow sleeves (I think that is what they are called). I bought a set and they did seem to keep me up better. I used these on several loads and they didn't seem to adversely affect my flying in any way. In fact I like them. I was just wondering if there were any opinions out there on using them. In an earlier post someone mentioned they may create problems when reaching for a grip. I can see how there could be more drag, but I haven't noticed any problems yet. I only used them on 5 or 6 jumps at Perris. I didn't need them on the other loads I was on. It is handy to adjust your fall rate by using a pair of baggy sleeves.

[weid14 0]

for big ways and the like they are not to bad, if you're into 4way and that sort of skydiving, then they hinder your movements.

[billvon 2,396]

I use sleeves for big ways often, mainly when I'm using my chest-mount camera and I have an extra 5 pounds there. As long as you use them when you really need them, and not when you don't, the arm thing won't be much of an issue - you'll be flying arms-out anyway to maintain your fall rate.
-bill von