freefaller2001 0 #1 March 15, 2004 I'm sure this sort of issue has been posted many times before - but i used to have a LOT of difficulty keeping level with my friends in any form of RW. This was due mainly to the fact that I had a cheapo 2nd hand jumpsuit that I had bought when graduated with my A licence. The reason why the suit was to blame? It was skin tight, and I'm fairly chunky (well I used to play rugby - and weight over 205lbs! ) and basically I could break speed records in flat!! well not quitem but I quite easily averaging (this is ave speed) 132+ mph! Often dipping over 135!! So after experimenting with friends (who tried lead) and me basically slow flying and dearching like bitch and my friends arching like mad people - I finally thought about buying a proper fitting jumpsuit, but actually a slowpo one from Symbiosis - it's not baggy one but the material catches more wind (the type of material), meaning I can arch normally and others can keep up!! So it just goes to show, that despite technique, having the proper kit does help - especially if you're over 14.5 st, and not that fat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #2 March 16, 2004 Yeah, I think I have the opposite issue. I got a cheap used jumpsuit after graduation and it serves some purposes great - I can fit whatever I want under it and it keeps me warm here in the winter. But I'm about average weight / height / proportion, and it's a slow fabric and very baggy. So now I have to get a faster, better-fitting jumpsuit. Also, one that isn't baby blue. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefaller2001 0 #3 March 17, 2004 ah well mine was bright red!! Not so nice since everyone can see you screwing up a landing! Not that I do that of course... well not anymore Baby blue is quite apt I suppose for a begginner? Though maybe not anymore!! My new suit's great though as I can wear layers under without getting overly cold in this winter we have here - but going to Elsinore this year will be a good time to do some serious RW without having to de-arch! woohoo! It's good for a confidence boost in your ability - a good fitting suit does help - of course you need the technique and the skill, but having the right kit and knowing how to use it is quite important. My main problem was that I'm somewhat chunkier than my friends - bloody rugby! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
