First jump with 'booties' (new jumpsuit)

[lintern 1]

I have just bought a new Symbiosis jump suit with booties, custom made to fit me.

I have never jumped with booties before and some people are now telling me how much difference they make..... so be prepared !

I havent jumped much over winter (what with the crap weather) so Im rusty anyway.

Should I not use the booties until I've done a few jumps, just so I 'clean the cobwebs out' ?

What should I expect the first time I use my booties ?

[JohnMitchell 16]

Booties are like power steering. It may take a few seconds/jumps/seasons to get used to them, but it doesn't really change freefall enough to be disorienting. But go with your comfort zone. If you want to blow the cobwebs out first, tuck 'em up and go bootiless.

[Fab 0]

you have a chance of backsliding because your booties will create more drag. It will take more force to extend your legs far enough to keep you fly in one place (not backsliding or moving forward).

That's about it I think..Do your first jump without booites..the second with

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[chutem 0]

Maybe it's just my inexperience, but I thought I had less trouble with backsliding with the booties. Also seems like I can track faster with them. I had a little trouble catching air with them on exit and turning me. Like I said though it might just be me.
James

[kallend 2,146]

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you have a chance of backsliding because your booties will create more drag. It will take more force to extend your legs far enough to keep you fly in one place (not backsliding or moving forward).

More drag on the legs tilts you slightly head down, giving forward drive.

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