Difference with/without jumpsuit

[Sled14 0]

Is there a big difference jumping with and without a jumpsuit? I talked to one guy at my dropzone and he said theres not much difference, unless you wear the jumpsuit with booties that act like rudders.

If there isnt much difference in FF whats the appeal?

[shall555 0]

I bet he had, say, 11 jumps ?

[kallend 2,146]

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Is there a big difference jumping with and without a jumpsuit? I talked to one guy at my dropzone and he said theres not much difference, unless you wear the jumpsuit with booties that act like rudders.

If there isnt much difference in FF whats the appeal?

Depends what kind of skydiving you're doing. Some disciplines a suit makes almost no difference, others are very very difficult without an appropriate suit.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[Icon134 0]

Jumpsuits can be used to help different sized people (aka a big guy and a small guy...) fall at the same rate...

its also nice to keep your street clothes clean by using a jumpsuit.

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[EvilLurker 2]

I never noticed any difficulties in doing solo jumps in "street" clothes, it's fine as long as you're not wearing anything that could possibly cover your PC pouch or handles, but if you're going to be doing any serious RW, you'll want a jumpsuit so you can get a faster fallrate, most likely. Personally, I saved my expensive jumpsuit for when I needed it and wore Levis and a T-shirt when it was hot and I was doing a solo.

[MB38 0]

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Some disciplines a suit makes almost no difference, others are very very difficult without an appropriate suit.

Whatever, I go wingsuit flying in street clothes all the time.

I really don't know what I'm talking about.

[heidihagen 0]

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Some disciplines a suit makes almost no difference, others are very very difficult without an appropriate suit.

Whatever, I go wingsuit flying in street clothes all the time.

Whatever right back at ya
... unless of course ... nylon & spandex is part of your day2day attire.

i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce

[DeNReN 0]

Look to your left...low jump numbers and not a instructor.

The term jumpsuit is pretty vague....as I am sure your aware there are many different kinds of jumpsuits for many different aspects of skydiving and most are taylored to fit the individual for there body(fall rate) and flying style.

For students learning to freefall using even a pair of overalls compared to shorts and a T shirt...there is a big differance....most will find that wearing the overalls helps them maintain stability easier compaired to the lesser drag created with shorts and a T shirt....I only made 3 jumps this weekend...but did one in shorts and a T shirt.....was a great jump..had a blast...but...not near as stable as when I wear something that has more drag....

IMHO...wearing a jumpsuit is a must for students learning to freefall.........once your skill level increases....hey...do what ever ya like

Waiting for Instructor input on this

[phoenixlpr 0]

It depends.

If you do a hop`n`pop its almost nothing. Short and T-shirt gives a different drag than an overall in terminal speed.

[udder 0]

Would you pass off a skin tight lycra suit for someone who just got their license?

"In one way or the other, I'm a bad brother. Word to the motherf**ker." Eazy-E

[MrBrant 0]

Last time i jumped in street clothes, I had a very hard opening (broke steering line) and it ripped my shorts in half.
Luckly, my boxers survived

[slotperfect 7]

this is my personal opinion - to help you understand my viewpoint here's a little bit about me: I am a big belly flyer who does mostly tandems and AFF when I'm not making military jumps. I have a lot of non-competitive RW and demo experience.

I believe a skydiver can "fine tune" his fall-rate and special-purpose flying ability by using different jumpsuits, and that a jumpsuit provides a smoother, more uniform flying surface.

Otherwise, street clothes work fine, making sure that the top and bottom are secure enough that no operation handles could inadvertently be at pull time. I jump in street clothes doing tandems from time to time, and have considered using them more often.

Jumping without full coverage, like in shorts and a t-shirt is a different story. My buddy calls it "like a cat on ice." I enjoy the freedom of it, and find that I am able to relax more and fly smoothly since I don't have to fight a jumpsuit. I fall so fast that way that I rarely do anything but solo jumps that way. I enjoy those - it's like having a little quality time with the big expanse of blue.

In your case, dress for success - however your Instructors dictate. Then pick this discussion up with them later in your progression - they will set you up for success!

Arrive Safely

John

[Remster 30]

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Would you pass off a skin tight lycra suit for someone who just got their license?

Is its a tall skinny person: it would be my recommendation!

Remster

[MB38 0]

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Some disciplines a suit makes almost no difference, others are very very difficult without an appropriate suit.

Whatever, I go wingsuit flying in street clothes all the time.

Whatever right back at ya
... unless of course ... nylon & spandex is part of your day2day attire.

Well... uh... I don't want to talk about it.

I really don't know what I'm talking about.