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If y'all do that be aware there sizes are "small" - I think Pakistani's may be a little "slightly built" compared to the average American Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

The 2 freefly suits showed up, they are heavy duty, double needled and all seams overlocked. I asked for them to be a little baggy as we plan on using them as tandem suits and mine seems just fine. The velcro fastenings are commercial grade, there is a pocket on the left leg and (for $40 plus $25 shipping) I'm happy with it. I've attached a couple of pics.......... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Thanks. You gonna make it to the hog flop? It's a possibility - hey I just uploaded my first handcam video here http://www.sidsrigging.com/galleries/galleries_index.htm it's the last one, labeled (funnily enough) handcam video, let me know what you think Ernie Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

now that's cold............................... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Hey - if it's good enough for Kathie Lee Gifford, it's good enough for me....... actually I told the owner that I was probably traveling to India later this year and he asked me to come visit his production facility in Pakistan. I doubt he'd do that if he was running a child sweatshop, although I did let slip I can sew a little, maybe he just wants to handcuff me to a sewing machine Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

$50 for 4 suits crammed into a small box and covered with that woven nylon netting. Everything shipped by mail. Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

The suits that I got were RW suits (I got these from Frexer not from jumpswear) and are excellent quality. I am using them for my tandem students. I have a couple of Freefly suits coming to use as tandem instructor suits, they are due anyday, if you want to hang on I'll let you know how they are and post a pic for ya! The suits I have so far are all double needle sewn, reinforced butts, overlocked and well made. I paid $35 each for them plus shipping. I'll report on the Freefly suits when they get here.......... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

This from a guy known for "humming it down" and going straight to his reserve (below the hard deck) just because he needed a repack! C'mon Tom.......... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

I don't believe that was the same company, but it was from the same region I got some from a different company, but as Tim said, still in the same area of Pakistan. The suits were really well made and I use them mainly for tandem students. In fact I have a couple more on order right now. The company I got mine from was Frexer, and my dealings with them have been really good and professionally conducted (although I seem to have become the owners new e-pen pal). Their website wasn't a rip off (although it was riddled with an amazing number of adjectives) and featured Pakistani models showing the range of suits. Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Nice Job Ernie! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

you must have the wrong guy - I won't be back until the fall I'm sure, Chuck. Looking forward to doing some more tandumbs outa the Caravan - the 182's up here are getting kinda crowded..... - seriously look into the chefware pants thing. I get them from a food wholesaler up here, 'cause I slide most of them in too!!!!!!!! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

You've videoed me wearing my Ouragan Tandem Jacket but I match it with (big trade secret coming out here) Black Chefware pants. Thick cotton, rugged construction and a whopping $25 a pair! I wear the large size but the draw string waist makes them fit and the baggy pants helps me outfly the big boys! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

There's another problem, letting your tandem students run the dz while it's nice to accomodate their requests sometimes you just have to say "sorry - no can do" - or like Rob said, get a handcam set up too Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

please tell me the chick was nekkid - not you....... dammit I've got to go look at some roadkill just to get that picture outa my head Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

the flak you're taking is from idiots with their heads up their asses! A well packed Javelin is as safe as any other rig on the market. Some would even tell you that the fewer flaps covering the reserve pilot chute the quicker the reserve deployment (which can come in handy and may account for why I only jump Racer). It's all in the rigging, a badly packed Vector with the pilot chute fully covered by a bunch'o'flaps is less safe than a well packed Javelin (check out the vector "failing" on skydiving movies.com due to shitty rigging). I'd just tell the idiots to shut their pie-holes while you jump your rig............ Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

http://www.sidsrigging.com/riggers/whats_wrong.htm here's the article from my website Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

You have no idea how lucky. You can read some details of that tour in the book "Saucerful of Secrets" but as I remember the line-up was Eire Apparent, Amen Corner, The Nice (later - ELP) Pink Floyd, The Move (later ELO and Wizzard) and The Jimi Hendrix Experience........... all my buddies were raving over Hendrix, I was mesmerized by Pink Floyd.... they did 2 numbers in their 20 minutes..... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

When I was around 14, a few friends and I went to Chatham, Kent to see a HUGE tour that starred Jimi Hendrix. The 3rd or 4th band to play was Pink Floyd, and the roadies pulled this shambling man onstage who just stood there while the band played about 20 mnutes of mind bending psychedelic rock. Syd was too stoned to play but they put him out there anyway. I checked out and bought every piece of vinyl that they produced, and without a doubt Syd had PURE genius simmering underneath a thin layer of psychosis. That much genius cannot be contained all the time though and when it SHONE THROUGH, WOW! Good luck Syd, you were a major influence and factor in my life, may the next part be better for you........... Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Its really good to hear that from a jumper of your status. I have a better sense of the packing techniques now and I understand that when you pack all day, as I do every Saturday and Sunday, you want to get faster. But I will never, ever lose my safety consciousness no matter how pissed off anyone gets for the amount of time it takes me to pack the device that's going to prevent them from bouncing ! Thanks again. I Pro-Pack everything, Tandems, Student and sport rigs. I remember Scott Campos (LouDiamond) saying - AND I QUOTE "Anyway, Mike Forsythe told me that flat packing is just for pussies who don't know how to pro-pack" - I'm ducking and running now, 'cause I KNOW chuck could kick my ass Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

http://myspace.com/simonwade try here Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

quite a few of which are on the walls of my cabin!!!!!!!!! - you know a little shit Chuck Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Bon, I can smell a Troll..... Be safe Ed funny - smellsl ike photoshop to me Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Fuck - I HATE it when I agree with Chuck! Great Answer SM1! I cringe when I see them in the plane - shoulder straps falling off - I often wonder what an emergency exit would look like.............. Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

Congratulations MIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey, your 100th with a world record holder yet!!!!!!!!! I see Mom and Pop got some licks in with the pie too!!!!! I'll get some of those up on the website soon! well done my man!!!!!!!!! (Tell Jim and Suzie I miss'em) Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

AMEN! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?