Demian 0 #1 July 4, 2003 Everyone ready to laugh? I just received a RW suit that I won on Ebay. The description said that it would fit someone 5'6"-5'10" 150-180lbs. Ok, I'm 5'8" and 150lbs, and from the waist down, this thing is TIGHT, almost like a second skin. Now, I know RW suits are supposed to be snug, but it is supposed to bring back memories of the Sunset Strip in the 80's??? How tight is TOO tight?? I'm really bummed that it doesn't fit, but it's a cool looking suit. Remember when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkvapor 0 #2 July 4, 2003 If you can breathe, arch, and run.. you will be fine.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geanky 0 #3 July 4, 2003 maybe you can loose some weight learn to fly in 3d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #4 July 4, 2003 Since RW suits are custom made, "5'6"-5'10" 150-180lbs," seems like a wide range. That's four inches of height and 30 pounds of variation. No RW suit manufacturer I know would build a suit with that amount of height range. If it was built for someone 5"10" a 5"6" person would have four inches of flop on their booties. Should have asked them their exact size, but since its a done deal - Send it to the manufacturer for a retrofit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amir1967 0 #5 July 4, 2003 QuoteEveryone ready to laugh? I just received a RW suit that I won on Ebay. The description said that it would fit someone 5'6"-5'10" 150-180lbs. Ok, I'm 5'8" and 150lbs, and from the waist down, this thing is TIGHT, almost like a second skin. Now, I know RW suits are supposed to be snug, but it is supposed to bring back memories of the Sunset Strip in the 80's??? How tight is TOO tight?? I'm really bummed that it doesn't fit, but it's a cool looking suit. Maybe you can post a Picture ,then we can laugh just kidding AmirAM67 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #6 July 4, 2003 does this suit have booties? Do they booties fit without stretching/risking the seams ripping? Just curious. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,144 #7 July 4, 2003 Do your panty lines show? Glamour magazine tells us that's a serious fashion faux pas That said, if you're scared of its giving way on any kind of landing, or if it restricts your motion, it's probably too tight. If you need to wear weights with your current jumpsuit and it doens't do one of those things, try it. edited to say: oh, and do post pictures... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demian 0 #8 July 4, 2003 I'm interested in hearing a little more about retrofitting. Can any seamstress do this for me, or does it have to be the manufacturer? Here's the suit. Sorry, no pics of me actually wearing it. I have a reputation to protect. Remember when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demian 0 #9 July 4, 2003 Ok let's try this picture thing again.... Remember when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #10 July 4, 2003 kinda hard to know if its tight with it on a hangerRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #11 July 4, 2003 QuoteI'm interested in hearing a little more about retrofitting. Can any seamstress do this for me, or does it have to be the manufacturer? You would talk to the manufacturer first, take your measurements using the manufacturer's form (i.e., tonysuits.com flitesuit, etc.) send the form and the suit. They would email you with a cost. I really can't address the seamstress question. Its been my experience that most of them use a cotton or polycotton thread (which doesn't do well with freefall speeds) instead of a nylon thread, but you could always take the suit to one and ask. Hope that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demian 0 #12 July 4, 2003 I'm somewhat considering just putting it up in the classified here, or back on Ebay. We'll see where I go with it.... Remember when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #13 July 4, 2003 You can't return it to the ebay auctioner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demian 0 #14 July 4, 2003 I've emailed him and mentioned that it doesn't fit. I guess that's just one of the drawbacks of buying something on Ebay. SOME people will accept returns, some won't. We'll have to see what he says. Plus, I can't find anything on the manufacturer (Para-Phernalia), althought there is an address and phone number on the tag, the number is disconnected. I did find a manufacturer in Australia called Gravitator who makes a pair of Freefly pants that I'm interested in. And, what I paid for this suit, I could have gotten those pants... so there's a kick in the ass.... Remember when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #15 July 5, 2003 Quotekinda hard to know if its tight with it on a hanger yeah, how about putting it on so we can tell if it is too tight or not ? That is the subject of this thread, right ? Sitting on a hanger don't tell us much, other than it's black and you have a water heater. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crapflinger2000 1 #16 July 7, 2003 also he has a 70s-ish hamper __________________________________________________ What would Vic Mackey do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demian 0 #17 July 7, 2003 I don't have a water heater OR a 70's-ish hamper.. LOL Those pics are from the person who I bought the jumpsuit from.. Anyway, I put it up on Ebay last night... we'll see if I can find a new home for it. Remember when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
