airdrew20012001 0 #1 February 11, 2002 I don't care about crazy flashy colors, will go for something plainish. I want one that will last. Any companies I should avoid? If it helps, I am 6'3" and about 180 out the door.Drewfus McDoofus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 February 11, 2002 I just ordered a Freedom Means Choice suit, I'm pumped, all the ones I've seen look really good. www.freedommeanschoice.comJumpbubbles are real nice, so are Firefly. Freedom Means Choice is the least expensive of the bunch but still a great suit.Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #3 February 11, 2002 I love my Merlin Suit. Christina did a great job on it. Thing has lasted from jump 35-265 with only a hole in the knee that was caused by kneeing on gripper tape. Her tye dye skills are unmatched! And a fully decked out suit will only run you about $205-235. The fit is a bit tight now only because I gained 12 pounds since I orderd it. She knew exacly the fit I would need to fall right with others too.Political Correctness - At least one person at any one time will be offended by something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DelandJmpr 0 #4 February 12, 2002 Jumpbubble is out of business now. You cant even put in an application anymore. Closed down in December. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #5 February 12, 2002 I also have a Freedom Means Choice suit. I'm quite happy with it.The DutchboyCFI, CFII, AGI, IGIhttp://www.philsflying.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #6 February 12, 2002 Avoid? Nah, I think every manufacturer out there is doing a good job building suits that will last. My suit is a Firefly. It rocks. pull and flare,lisa--What would Scooby Doo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 February 12, 2002 I saw some FireFly stuff at the DZ this weekend, nice stuff, definately. The catch is what they paid to buy a pair of FF pants, I just bought a whole suit...Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #8 February 12, 2002 australian companywww.spiritskysports.com.auFreemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly, freesex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #9 February 12, 2002 I have a jumpbubble, Im very happy with it. I read in a post somewhere in this thread that they went out of business, Im not sure that is the case. If your intrested in a jumpbubble let me know and next time I go out to the DZ Ill stop by the shop and check for you. Good luck and enjoy what ever you buy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #10 February 12, 2002 QuoteJumpbubble is out of business now. You cant even put in an application anymore. Closed down in December.Really?Then how did I manage to get my brand new Jumpbubble suit this late-January?There's a lot of rumor-mongering but the fact is that Emily is still turning out suits even though the website is down. I have her contact info if anyone wants to get in touch with her.And for the record I absolutely love mine. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyGoat 0 #11 February 12, 2002 The sturdiest suits I've seen out there are FireFly suits. They are the bomb.I own a pair of freedommeanschoice pants myself. The custom work Karen did for me was great and the pants look ultra-cool. But, the first pair did not fit me and I had to pay extra to have them remade to fit :( It was a bummer to have to pay extra.Goat aka Dereck aka SuperFreakAD A#292 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapper4mpi 0 #12 February 12, 2002 I would recommend a Michigan Suit. They can be found at www.michigansuits.com. Mike Michigan has been making suits for along time, and I have two of them. The quality and durability are second to none. The fit has been excellent on both of my suits. If there is something you don't like, he'll take it back and fix it. Delivery is under 4 weeks now too! As for colors, you can go as flashy or as plain as you want. I went with the V-stripe pattern, very nice!-Rap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #13 February 12, 2002 QuoteI don't care about crazy flashy colorsAnd you call yourself a freeflyer??? Next, you'll say you dont want a camera! lolsorry.... I'm going back to the RW thread now...RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdrew20012001 0 #14 February 12, 2002 Bat rack, trv 17, rebel eos g, got em. Using a Flite Suite camera wing suit, not that happy with fit or customer service. Have seen other problems with suits ordered by friends.Drewfus McDoofus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #15 February 12, 2002 [The sturdiest suits I've seen out there are FireFly suits. They are the bomb.]diddo on that. shelly and sherry are the best. they are all about customer service and having the best product. they build customer suits like they are making them for themselves. definetly the sturdiest on the market. i bet my suit will outlast a canopy. and they will build whatever you could imagine. just draw it and send it to them. for those that want a basic suit, firefly's come in 3 colors. and as far as performance goes, they have definetly got their suits dialed in.[I own a pair of freedommeanschoice pants myself. The custom work Karen did for me was great and the pants look ultra-cool. But, the first pair did not fit me and I had to pay extra to have them remade to fit :( It was a bummer to have to pay extra.]if you order a suit from firefly and by some chance (maybe bad measurements) it does not fit send it back. they adjust it for free and if they recieve it early in the week they'll have it back to you by the weekend. shipping on them. the firefly girls are setting the industry standard that the rest of the jumpsuit manufacturers should follow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #16 February 13, 2002 Firefly freefly suits retail at $250...pull and flare,lisa--What would Scooby Doo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 February 13, 2002 Quote$250Freedom Means Choice suits are $210 and $10 for shipping, so that's $30. That's like 2 jump tickets, duh. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites