ChunkyT 0 #1 May 29, 2003 Hey everyone. I know this is a serious newbie question, and there is probably a thread about this, but i can't find what I'm looking for. Are jump suits necessary? What advantages/disadvantages do they have? Just curious We are creatures of the air, Our roots in dreams And clouds, reborn In flight. -Salmon Rushdie We are creatures of the air, Our roots in dreams And clouds, reborn In flight. -Salmon Rushdie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 May 29, 2003 necessary? Nope, I jump in street cloths all the time and even nekid a couple times. However! Dress for success. That means wearing something that will help give you control surfaces and range control. So if everyone is doing a formation in shorts and a t-shirt, you could probably go like that, if everyone is wearing their RW suits, you probably want to too. Ok, disadvatage to a jumpsuit...they can be warm in the summer and they cost $300-ish. But really, those aren't much of a disadvantage.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 May 29, 2003 HH even has something to say about this____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #4 May 29, 2003 An appropriate jumpsuit made a big difference to me because it slowed my big butt down enough to do RW with everyone else. With a tight fitting suit, it took a lot of effort and lost some mobility to stay about 111mph. My openings were a little softer going slower too. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickfri59 0 #5 May 29, 2003 I don't Know if I've just got the newbie jitters still, but I like the idea of a jump suit keeping my outer surface "clean", no loose stuff flapping around to cover handles. I have two suits and both have coudura (sp) on the knees and butt. I've had some good slides into home plate, and being covered up from head to toe with a helmet and a sturdy suit probably saved a few millimeters of skin each time. Shop the web for a suit. My latest was just over $200, including shipping from the other side of the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChunkyT 0 #6 May 31, 2003 Thanks a lot guys, that's exactly what I was looking for. I really appreciate how everyone is so willing to help out the newbieThanks again. Chad Boston, MA We are creatures of the air, Our roots in dreams And clouds, reborn In flight. (Salmon Rushdie) We are creatures of the air, Our roots in dreams And clouds, reborn In flight. -Salmon Rushdie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #7 May 31, 2003 What or who is HH? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 May 31, 2003 HH = Head Honcho = Sangiro = Owner of this siteYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
