Bodyflight.Net 0 #1 October 21, 2005 I need costume ideas...who better to ask than those who fly!!Need a new costume and have only a week to put it together, and I don't think I'm alone either on this one.. maybe others will benefit too! So on the list of possibles are the following... a freefly clown air police witch ghost I'd like it based around flying obviously!! I can wear just about anything but the base of the outfit needs to be somewhat warm or at least sweatpants & a sweatshirt.. I can have any props I want and I need to be able to create it all at home....any other ideas??? or ideas on how I can build these costumes fairly easily??? Added: the event I'm talking about is NEXT Saturday at the open air wind tunnel (no walls), no roof, no floor, nuthing but a big net outside.. if that helps you imagine the setting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #2 October 21, 2005 My vote is for the ghost. After all, ghost can flyMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #3 October 21, 2005 dress up as a rat! a tunnel rat, that is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #4 October 21, 2005 There already is a tunnel rat coming, costume & all... he Mar, what would you suggest for costume ideas... I could perhaps wear a cut sheet over some white sweats... hmmm...how would I cut it... what could I embelish with.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Paige 0 #5 October 21, 2005 Quote... what could I embelish with.. Spooky Sparkling Sequins (sp?!?!) or patches maybe. I think it would be hilarious to see 2 people docking on the BIG red shoes of a FreeFly Clown Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #6 October 21, 2005 How about a vampire? They fly too... Lots of black, maybe some purple too and some spooky make-up. Good luck whatever you choose! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #7 October 21, 2005 a freefly clown would be brighly colored.. I like that.. orange sweathshirt.. white sweats, big red shoes... wonder if I can attach a wig to the OUTSIDE of one of my student helmets.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #8 October 21, 2005 face makeup will have to be at a minimum.. gotta be able to take my goggles on and off, sweat & fly without smudging... I don't HAVE to wear a helmet but it's easier if I plan to... at night in the dark.. the black costume won't be seen very well... but I LOVE the idea!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #9 October 21, 2005 Or a devil? (I'm assuming you're trying for a halloween theme...) Lots of red which would be nice and visible at night and you could attach some horns to a helmet! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #10 October 21, 2005 You are asking the wrong person. When it comes to being creative, don't count on me. But I like Page's idea. I kind of pictured you having white sweats on, then some kind of white material, one that would "flow" easy. Maybe just make a simple jacket to wear over the sweats? Add the shiny stuff. Sorry, that's the best I can doMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #11 October 21, 2005 QuoteOr a devil? (I'm assuming you're trying for a halloween theme...) Lots of red which would be nice and visible at night and you could attach some horns to a helmet! Vicki I love that ideaMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tunnelfly 0 #12 October 21, 2005 Obviously, I wanted to attend as a burning matchstick... but then I read the "No Fire, Sparks or Flames" on the bottom of the ad, so i won't come (I'm still too busy in Korea, anyway). If your Batgirl costume is too tight, what about the Michelin Man? No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #13 October 22, 2005 I laughed so silly when I saw that suggestion!! We thought of something like that.. the Stay Puft Marshmellow Man from the movie Ghostbusters!! Hilarious! But I fear the michilin man would have the same problems as Batgirl... limited mobility! Too tight was as in 'not enough flexibility available' not as in 'not enough drag' And you should know that the fire/sparks rule came about JUST FOR YOU! The big ol' nylon net just doesn't seem the right place for a 'burning matchstick' How is Korea btw... I know your working, but anything else 'runnin' over there yet????????[drooling] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steven1981 0 #14 October 22, 2005 what kind of net r yall moving toThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tunnelfly 0 #15 October 23, 2005 Quote...but anything else 'runnin' over there yet???????? If you refering to the thingy in the first attachement, I have to disappoint you. The tunnel is currently located at a holiday resort in Kyongju. Although it was operational during the summer, they suspended it and packed it up about 3 weeks ago, because of the lack of customers during the cold season. I was there one week ago to build in and test a new clutch, but we opened it only as much as needed to run the prop, not enough to actually fly. Back to the costume topic: I would also choose the ghost costume. It's the easiest to make, especially since you have less then a week left. Hope, the BOOgie will be a success, and I expect pics on your site soon after... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #16 October 23, 2005 Awesome to know about Kyongju!!! Ghost huh? Maybe I could velcro a sheet to my legs and back (sweatpants) and leave it short around the arms... it should flatten out when I sit fly/back fly or belly fly..... but no standup or I'll look like a big blowup balloon!! Yes.. PHOTOS... my NEW camera broke (lens) in Orlando last week, I'll have to buy a replacement ASAP! And thanks for the well wishes on the BOOgie, it'll be alot of fun I'm sure!!! Too bad you aren't coming Andy... as Bodyflight.Net Tunnelrats are paying only $7 per minute!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steven1981 0 #17 October 23, 2005 ghost would be coolThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites craichead 0 #18 October 24, 2005 Wow, no suggestions yet for a flying monkey (Wizard of Oz)? Or a flying pig (When pigs fly!)? Or maybe a big clock (Time flies!)? _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #19 October 24, 2005 oh, those are GOOD ideas! Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #20 October 25, 2005 Witch on a broomstick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #21 October 26, 2005 See to the left <-----. Cat costume, made 2 skydives in it. Very floaty material, lots of control authority with the booties. Easy costume to make too. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #22 October 26, 2005 oooh... is that a hoodie or something? How did you make booties... details please!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites THERatBoy 0 #23 October 26, 2005 what ever u pick it sounds like a great party in the making. im one of the skydivers from fayetteville thats coming up on sat. this could be the making of a wonderful relationship.life is to short not to try almost everything once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #24 October 26, 2005 Hiya RatBoy.. it'll be good to meet ya! I hear your group is coming dressed as a 4-way team just kiddin'... it'll be great to meet you all! I've settled on the Clown idea.. it's just TOO easy to do! I've got a bright orange sweatshirt, which I will wear over my suit which is purple & green (see avatar) with a big polka dot belt I think.. Got the wig.. gonna use these funky tubular framed goggles (I got during TFTC), red tennis shoes, a little face paint around the mouth... multicolor wig over or under the helmet, not sure which yet! White gloves... a noisemaker, whistle, silly string, water pistol and a smily face bubble necklace!!! I should make a good clown, I'm mostly silly anyway Thanks for all the good ideas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #25 October 28, 2005 It's a one piece suit, like they make for little kids that have the padded feet and hands. We got the pattern for it at a fabric store as well as all the material. The pattern initially called for a hoodie separate of the rest of the costume, but my girlfriend helped me make it one piece. The tail was detachable for reduced-horseshoe issues. It definately took us a couple of fittings to get the whole thing nice and snug and get the booties to fit as well, but it now fits as good (maybe a little better than) my RW suit. We tapered the front of the hoodie down a bit and made it snug so it would stay in place in freefall. The really suprising thing about this suit was how much it slowed my fallrate, even though it fits the same as my other RW suit. The girl I jump with is normally pretty floaty on me, and with this suit, I was really working to stay down with her, so that was an interesting effect of the furry material. PM me if you need any more details. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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flyangel2 2 #2 October 21, 2005 My vote is for the ghost. After all, ghost can flyMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #3 October 21, 2005 dress up as a rat! a tunnel rat, that is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #4 October 21, 2005 There already is a tunnel rat coming, costume & all... he Mar, what would you suggest for costume ideas... I could perhaps wear a cut sheet over some white sweats... hmmm...how would I cut it... what could I embelish with.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #5 October 21, 2005 Quote... what could I embelish with.. Spooky Sparkling Sequins (sp?!?!) or patches maybe. I think it would be hilarious to see 2 people docking on the BIG red shoes of a FreeFly Clown Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #6 October 21, 2005 How about a vampire? They fly too... Lots of black, maybe some purple too and some spooky make-up. Good luck whatever you choose! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #7 October 21, 2005 a freefly clown would be brighly colored.. I like that.. orange sweathshirt.. white sweats, big red shoes... wonder if I can attach a wig to the OUTSIDE of one of my student helmets.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #8 October 21, 2005 face makeup will have to be at a minimum.. gotta be able to take my goggles on and off, sweat & fly without smudging... I don't HAVE to wear a helmet but it's easier if I plan to... at night in the dark.. the black costume won't be seen very well... but I LOVE the idea!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vt1977 0 #9 October 21, 2005 Or a devil? (I'm assuming you're trying for a halloween theme...) Lots of red which would be nice and visible at night and you could attach some horns to a helmet! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #10 October 21, 2005 You are asking the wrong person. When it comes to being creative, don't count on me. But I like Page's idea. I kind of pictured you having white sweats on, then some kind of white material, one that would "flow" easy. Maybe just make a simple jacket to wear over the sweats? Add the shiny stuff. Sorry, that's the best I can doMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #11 October 21, 2005 QuoteOr a devil? (I'm assuming you're trying for a halloween theme...) Lots of red which would be nice and visible at night and you could attach some horns to a helmet! Vicki I love that ideaMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tunnelfly 0 #12 October 21, 2005 Obviously, I wanted to attend as a burning matchstick... but then I read the "No Fire, Sparks or Flames" on the bottom of the ad, so i won't come (I'm still too busy in Korea, anyway). If your Batgirl costume is too tight, what about the Michelin Man? No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #13 October 22, 2005 I laughed so silly when I saw that suggestion!! We thought of something like that.. the Stay Puft Marshmellow Man from the movie Ghostbusters!! Hilarious! But I fear the michilin man would have the same problems as Batgirl... limited mobility! Too tight was as in 'not enough flexibility available' not as in 'not enough drag' And you should know that the fire/sparks rule came about JUST FOR YOU! The big ol' nylon net just doesn't seem the right place for a 'burning matchstick' How is Korea btw... I know your working, but anything else 'runnin' over there yet????????[drooling] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steven1981 0 #14 October 22, 2005 what kind of net r yall moving toThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tunnelfly 0 #15 October 23, 2005 Quote...but anything else 'runnin' over there yet???????? If you refering to the thingy in the first attachement, I have to disappoint you. The tunnel is currently located at a holiday resort in Kyongju. Although it was operational during the summer, they suspended it and packed it up about 3 weeks ago, because of the lack of customers during the cold season. I was there one week ago to build in and test a new clutch, but we opened it only as much as needed to run the prop, not enough to actually fly. Back to the costume topic: I would also choose the ghost costume. It's the easiest to make, especially since you have less then a week left. Hope, the BOOgie will be a success, and I expect pics on your site soon after... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #16 October 23, 2005 Awesome to know about Kyongju!!! Ghost huh? Maybe I could velcro a sheet to my legs and back (sweatpants) and leave it short around the arms... it should flatten out when I sit fly/back fly or belly fly..... but no standup or I'll look like a big blowup balloon!! Yes.. PHOTOS... my NEW camera broke (lens) in Orlando last week, I'll have to buy a replacement ASAP! And thanks for the well wishes on the BOOgie, it'll be alot of fun I'm sure!!! Too bad you aren't coming Andy... as Bodyflight.Net Tunnelrats are paying only $7 per minute!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steven1981 0 #17 October 23, 2005 ghost would be coolThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites craichead 0 #18 October 24, 2005 Wow, no suggestions yet for a flying monkey (Wizard of Oz)? Or a flying pig (When pigs fly!)? Or maybe a big clock (Time flies!)? _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #19 October 24, 2005 oh, those are GOOD ideas! Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #20 October 25, 2005 Witch on a broomstick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #21 October 26, 2005 See to the left <-----. Cat costume, made 2 skydives in it. Very floaty material, lots of control authority with the booties. Easy costume to make too. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #22 October 26, 2005 oooh... is that a hoodie or something? How did you make booties... details please!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites THERatBoy 0 #23 October 26, 2005 what ever u pick it sounds like a great party in the making. im one of the skydivers from fayetteville thats coming up on sat. this could be the making of a wonderful relationship.life is to short not to try almost everything once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #24 October 26, 2005 Hiya RatBoy.. it'll be good to meet ya! I hear your group is coming dressed as a 4-way team just kiddin'... it'll be great to meet you all! I've settled on the Clown idea.. it's just TOO easy to do! I've got a bright orange sweatshirt, which I will wear over my suit which is purple & green (see avatar) with a big polka dot belt I think.. Got the wig.. gonna use these funky tubular framed goggles (I got during TFTC), red tennis shoes, a little face paint around the mouth... multicolor wig over or under the helmet, not sure which yet! White gloves... a noisemaker, whistle, silly string, water pistol and a smily face bubble necklace!!! I should make a good clown, I'm mostly silly anyway Thanks for all the good ideas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #25 October 28, 2005 It's a one piece suit, like they make for little kids that have the padded feet and hands. We got the pattern for it at a fabric store as well as all the material. The pattern initially called for a hoodie separate of the rest of the costume, but my girlfriend helped me make it one piece. The tail was detachable for reduced-horseshoe issues. It definately took us a couple of fittings to get the whole thing nice and snug and get the booties to fit as well, but it now fits as good (maybe a little better than) my RW suit. We tapered the front of the hoodie down a bit and made it snug so it would stay in place in freefall. The really suprising thing about this suit was how much it slowed my fallrate, even though it fits the same as my other RW suit. The girl I jump with is normally pretty floaty on me, and with this suit, I was really working to stay down with her, so that was an interesting effect of the furry material. PM me if you need any more details. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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vt1977 0 #9 October 21, 2005 Or a devil? (I'm assuming you're trying for a halloween theme...) Lots of red which would be nice and visible at night and you could attach some horns to a helmet! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #10 October 21, 2005 You are asking the wrong person. When it comes to being creative, don't count on me. But I like Page's idea. I kind of pictured you having white sweats on, then some kind of white material, one that would "flow" easy. Maybe just make a simple jacket to wear over the sweats? Add the shiny stuff. Sorry, that's the best I can doMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 October 21, 2005 QuoteOr a devil? (I'm assuming you're trying for a halloween theme...) Lots of red which would be nice and visible at night and you could attach some horns to a helmet! Vicki I love that ideaMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #12 October 21, 2005 Obviously, I wanted to attend as a burning matchstick... but then I read the "No Fire, Sparks or Flames" on the bottom of the ad, so i won't come (I'm still too busy in Korea, anyway). If your Batgirl costume is too tight, what about the Michelin Man? No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #13 October 22, 2005 I laughed so silly when I saw that suggestion!! We thought of something like that.. the Stay Puft Marshmellow Man from the movie Ghostbusters!! Hilarious! But I fear the michilin man would have the same problems as Batgirl... limited mobility! Too tight was as in 'not enough flexibility available' not as in 'not enough drag' And you should know that the fire/sparks rule came about JUST FOR YOU! The big ol' nylon net just doesn't seem the right place for a 'burning matchstick' How is Korea btw... I know your working, but anything else 'runnin' over there yet????????[drooling] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #14 October 22, 2005 what kind of net r yall moving toThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #15 October 23, 2005 Quote...but anything else 'runnin' over there yet???????? If you refering to the thingy in the first attachement, I have to disappoint you. The tunnel is currently located at a holiday resort in Kyongju. Although it was operational during the summer, they suspended it and packed it up about 3 weeks ago, because of the lack of customers during the cold season. I was there one week ago to build in and test a new clutch, but we opened it only as much as needed to run the prop, not enough to actually fly. Back to the costume topic: I would also choose the ghost costume. It's the easiest to make, especially since you have less then a week left. Hope, the BOOgie will be a success, and I expect pics on your site soon after... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #16 October 23, 2005 Awesome to know about Kyongju!!! Ghost huh? Maybe I could velcro a sheet to my legs and back (sweatpants) and leave it short around the arms... it should flatten out when I sit fly/back fly or belly fly..... but no standup or I'll look like a big blowup balloon!! Yes.. PHOTOS... my NEW camera broke (lens) in Orlando last week, I'll have to buy a replacement ASAP! And thanks for the well wishes on the BOOgie, it'll be alot of fun I'm sure!!! Too bad you aren't coming Andy... as Bodyflight.Net Tunnelrats are paying only $7 per minute!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steven1981 0 #17 October 23, 2005 ghost would be coolThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites craichead 0 #18 October 24, 2005 Wow, no suggestions yet for a flying monkey (Wizard of Oz)? Or a flying pig (When pigs fly!)? Or maybe a big clock (Time flies!)? _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #19 October 24, 2005 oh, those are GOOD ideas! Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #20 October 25, 2005 Witch on a broomstick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #21 October 26, 2005 See to the left <-----. Cat costume, made 2 skydives in it. Very floaty material, lots of control authority with the booties. Easy costume to make too. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #22 October 26, 2005 oooh... is that a hoodie or something? How did you make booties... details please!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites THERatBoy 0 #23 October 26, 2005 what ever u pick it sounds like a great party in the making. im one of the skydivers from fayetteville thats coming up on sat. this could be the making of a wonderful relationship.life is to short not to try almost everything once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #24 October 26, 2005 Hiya RatBoy.. it'll be good to meet ya! I hear your group is coming dressed as a 4-way team just kiddin'... it'll be great to meet you all! I've settled on the Clown idea.. it's just TOO easy to do! I've got a bright orange sweatshirt, which I will wear over my suit which is purple & green (see avatar) with a big polka dot belt I think.. Got the wig.. gonna use these funky tubular framed goggles (I got during TFTC), red tennis shoes, a little face paint around the mouth... multicolor wig over or under the helmet, not sure which yet! White gloves... a noisemaker, whistle, silly string, water pistol and a smily face bubble necklace!!! I should make a good clown, I'm mostly silly anyway Thanks for all the good ideas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #25 October 28, 2005 It's a one piece suit, like they make for little kids that have the padded feet and hands. We got the pattern for it at a fabric store as well as all the material. The pattern initially called for a hoodie separate of the rest of the costume, but my girlfriend helped me make it one piece. The tail was detachable for reduced-horseshoe issues. It definately took us a couple of fittings to get the whole thing nice and snug and get the booties to fit as well, but it now fits as good (maybe a little better than) my RW suit. We tapered the front of the hoodie down a bit and made it snug so it would stay in place in freefall. The really suprising thing about this suit was how much it slowed my fallrate, even though it fits the same as my other RW suit. The girl I jump with is normally pretty floaty on me, and with this suit, I was really working to stay down with her, so that was an interesting effect of the furry material. PM me if you need any more details. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
steven1981 0 #17 October 23, 2005 ghost would be coolThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #18 October 24, 2005 Wow, no suggestions yet for a flying monkey (Wizard of Oz)? Or a flying pig (When pigs fly!)? Or maybe a big clock (Time flies!)? _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #19 October 24, 2005 oh, those are GOOD ideas! Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #20 October 25, 2005 Witch on a broomstick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #21 October 26, 2005 See to the left <-----. Cat costume, made 2 skydives in it. Very floaty material, lots of control authority with the booties. Easy costume to make too. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #22 October 26, 2005 oooh... is that a hoodie or something? How did you make booties... details please!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THERatBoy 0 #23 October 26, 2005 what ever u pick it sounds like a great party in the making. im one of the skydivers from fayetteville thats coming up on sat. this could be the making of a wonderful relationship.life is to short not to try almost everything once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #24 October 26, 2005 Hiya RatBoy.. it'll be good to meet ya! I hear your group is coming dressed as a 4-way team just kiddin'... it'll be great to meet you all! I've settled on the Clown idea.. it's just TOO easy to do! I've got a bright orange sweatshirt, which I will wear over my suit which is purple & green (see avatar) with a big polka dot belt I think.. Got the wig.. gonna use these funky tubular framed goggles (I got during TFTC), red tennis shoes, a little face paint around the mouth... multicolor wig over or under the helmet, not sure which yet! White gloves... a noisemaker, whistle, silly string, water pistol and a smily face bubble necklace!!! I should make a good clown, I'm mostly silly anyway Thanks for all the good ideas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #25 October 28, 2005 It's a one piece suit, like they make for little kids that have the padded feet and hands. We got the pattern for it at a fabric store as well as all the material. The pattern initially called for a hoodie separate of the rest of the costume, but my girlfriend helped me make it one piece. The tail was detachable for reduced-horseshoe issues. It definately took us a couple of fittings to get the whole thing nice and snug and get the booties to fit as well, but it now fits as good (maybe a little better than) my RW suit. We tapered the front of the hoodie down a bit and made it snug so it would stay in place in freefall. The really suprising thing about this suit was how much it slowed my fallrate, even though it fits the same as my other RW suit. The girl I jump with is normally pretty floaty on me, and with this suit, I was really working to stay down with her, so that was an interesting effect of the furry material. PM me if you need any more details. .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
