ixlr82 7 #1 February 25, 2003 I am looking at possibly purchasing detachable booties. I've never had booties and would like some input on how well they work compared to regular built-in ones. The cost is around $60.00 plus shipping. I'm a recreational jumper with a jumpsuit (no booties) that should give me a couple seasons more. Why do I want to try booties? Just curious to see how they work and if I like the way I fly with them. __________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #2 February 25, 2003 how do they attach and detach? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #3 February 25, 2003 I have seen them a couple of times, and the owners were pleased with them. I don't remember any details though. You might also consider a permanent retro-fit as opposed to detachables. If I don't want my booties on I just fold them inside the leg and rubber-band them. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ixlr82 7 #4 February 26, 2003 There is a picture of them at www.pineapplexp.com I don't know for sure how they attach.That is one of my concerns. Who does permanent retrofits? Cost? http://www.pineapplexp.com __________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #5 February 26, 2003 http://www.pineapplexp.com/ Try this link instead, the other one doesn't work.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ixlr82 7 #6 February 26, 2003 It works. I put in one two many e's. It's edited now. __________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #7 February 26, 2003 We make a retro-fit kit for our suits here at Flite Suit Company. They're called Bootie Zips. They are held in place with two long zippers and a securing tab at the top. The proto-types that we built were very secure and flew just like they were built-in. We've had some requests over the years for this sort of thing and decided to give them a shot. They work, what else can I say? "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #8 February 26, 2003 your suit maker can do a permanent bootie, the detachable ones look like they will work to a degree, but you won't get the same benefit as a full-on bootie (on that goes all the way up to the knee) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
