skycurlycat 0 #1 August 28, 2003 I'm in the process of trying to decide on which camera suit to order. Could use some feedback on this. Anyone out there with Bev or Tony camera suit, drop in a line and let me know how you guys like it. Thanks PMS #113 PMTS #19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 August 28, 2003 Flite Suit. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #3 August 28, 2003 Personally since I'm not doing hardcore RW and don't need booties... Firefly 2 piece freefly suit with the camera top Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #4 August 29, 2003 I personally prefer the Merlin camera suit. Christine has over 2000 Camera jumps so she knows what a camera suit should do. This of course is my OPINION I love my suit, some might choose other's. But I just wanted to give you my opinion. Also it depends on what kind of suit you want, there is a few difft kinds of camera suit, sit suit, flip flop, competition, ect. But I just did my 800th jump on my Competition 4 way Merlin suit and all I have had to fix was new velcro on my wing attatchments. If I buy a new one its because I want new colors. Have fun with your new suit, whichever you choose, try looking at all the companies web sites that may help you decide. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #5 August 29, 2003 Cat, I have 3 tony camera suits, all of which I am happy with (2 a-wings(one short legs, one long legs) and a c-wing). I have seen some that tony has made that didn't fit worth a damn, but that was most likely the measurer's fault. Firefly has a really nice looking camera suit. I ordered one a couple weeks ago, if you remind me I can let you know what I think of it when it arrives. On another note, I have always noticed that Bev has made some great fitting RW suits for females, so I bet the same would apply for her camera suits.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMonkey 0 #6 August 29, 2003 i prefer the Tev over the Bony suits....i fly a zute suit, it works well! edit to add: see you this weekend sweetheart! --------------------- Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycurlycat 0 #7 August 29, 2003 I'm looking into doing tandem and RW videos...I want booties on my suit. One thing about Tony's stuff is that there are lot to choose from and ack, don't want to choose the wrong one. Geez, 6 different types on the booties too...with no details or pictures of what they look like. 4 different wing styles but where does it say (small,medium and large) on the order form...humm. Maybe I didn't catch it on the form. I have a space suit from Tony and I love it. I haven't ordered from Bev but thought about it since I like their color patterns better, know they're known for making female suits, and lil cheaper...ahh...so many decisions to make!!!! I did my research on all suits(flite,firefly,merlin,etc..) so just narrowed it down to Bev and Tony.PMS #113 PMTS #19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycurlycat 0 #8 August 29, 2003 I think I like the "Tev" more since its little easier to order and the color patterns are much better...well more of my colors that I want. Will look into the Zute camera suit tooI'll see ya this weekend my sweet furry monkey PMS #113 PMTS #19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #9 August 29, 2003 QuoteI'm looking into doing tandem and RW videos...I want booties on my suit. One thing about Tony's stuff is that there are lot to choose from and ack, don't want to choose the wrong one. Geez, 6 different types on the booties too...with no details or pictures of what they look like. 4 different wing styles but where does it say (small,medium and large) on the order form...humm. Maybe I didn't catch it on the form. I have a space suit from Tony and I love it. I haven't ordered from Bev but thought about it since I like their color patterns better, know they're known for making female suits, and lil cheaper...ahh...so many decisions to make!!!! I did my research on all suits(flite,firefly,merlin,etc..) so just narrowed it down to Bev and Tony. why would a camera suit need booties?_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #10 August 29, 2003 Hey Cat, Booties are pretty good on a camera suit if your going to stay on your belly, but later on in your vidiot career you may find you want to start flying at different attitudes for certain things. Sit flying while filming a tandem gives an amazing angle, but it's a pain to do with booties on (at least as far as I have been able to tell). Just a cuff style leg closure has a big advantage in that aspect. But it is still early, if you do become serious about video this will be one of many camera suits you will go through. I bet if you call Tony he will be able to give you input as to what kind of bootie you will want, what type of wing will be best for what you want to film, etc.. Also use the vidiots at your dz, see what they are using and what they like. As far as which one you do decide to go with, I bet you will be happy with whichever you pick. Both are good manufacturers and will fix things if there are parts you don't like on the suit.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiventom 0 #11 August 29, 2003 I've got over 1,000 jumps on my Body Sport. I had two landings this last year so I put on knee pads and a but pad. The zipper finally gave out as well. So I'm look'n at another 1,000 jumps on it... oh, by the way... Why would anyone want booties on a camera suit? "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" -Groucho Marx- "Tom flies like a rock" -Tom Carson- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
