OneJumpWally 0 #1 March 5, 2013 I bought a brand new Shadow 3 but its just slightly too tight height wise... Will it stretch out a bit with wear and usage? Anyone ever experienced a suit that was a bit too tight but eventually stretched out a bit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 March 5, 2013 Bring it in, we'll see what's up with it. If it's too short, you'll never really get the performance out of it, and it will tire you out. If it's too long, it won't perform well either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #3 March 5, 2013 QuoteI bought a brand new Shadow 3 but its just slightly too tight height wise... Will it stretch out a bit with wear and usage? Anyone ever experienced a suit that was a bit too tight but eventually stretched out a bit? The suit will always stretch a few percent due to seems setting and booties stretching. But shoot me or macca an email at jarno@phoenix-fly.com or macca@phoenix-fly.com in case its not to your liking, and we will get you sorted and either fix or do a full new suit thats 100% fitting to your build, based on where the current one needs a few more cm (or inches)JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneJumpWally 0 #4 March 5, 2013 Much appreciated guys. Doug, would I be able to trade it maybe for a used one at the school that fits a bit better? This one has never been flown or even attached to a rig. Plus it looks gorgeous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #5 March 5, 2013 Happy to check it. There is always the possibility that it needs some stretch, and as Jarno mentioned, suits do stretch a very small amount due to seams setting, etc. Looking forward to seeing it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idgy 0 #6 March 5, 2013 I made the mistake of getting measured for my wingsuit (P2) right after christmas when I was probably about 5 pounds more than normal ... when the suit arrived in March, I had been running and dropped prob the weight, possibly more. The suit felt a little too big - a bit baggy however the arm and leg measurements were still spot on, so I can stretch out the arm and leg wings. I actually think I got lucky with this fit - that it turned out this way - as I can easily wear a few layers under it when its cold out and in the summer it feels nice and cool, not too sticky. Fly's like a dream. For my next suit order, I will prob mark up the measurements a little, to try to acheive the same fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #7 March 5, 2013 QuoteI made the mistake of getting measured for my wingsuit (P2) right after christmas when I was probably about 5 pounds more than normal ... when the suit arrived in March, I had been running and dropped prob the weight, possibly more. The suit felt a little too big - a bit baggy however the arm and leg measurements were still spot on, so I can stretch out the arm and leg wings. I actually think I got lucky with this fit - that it turned out this way - as I can easily wear a few layers under it when its cold out and in the summer it feels nice and cool, not too sticky. Fly's like a dream. For my next suit order, I will prob mark up the measurements a little, to try to acheive the same fit. 5 lbs should not make a difference. I've fluctuated as much as 30lbs in weight and all my wingsuits still fit. But I order them a bit baggy on purpose.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneJumpWally 0 #8 March 5, 2013 Sweet, thanks so much. I think I can make it work if I let it stretch and get some minimus shoes with extra thin soles. I really love this suit so I want to make it work. It was the best day of my life when I got it in the mail ( don't tell my wife that ) LOL I nearly shed a tear of joy. I can't stop smiling just thinking about it lol my life is complete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AND1 0 #9 March 7, 2013 QuoteI bought a brand new Shadow 3 but its just slightly too tight height wise... Will it stretch out a bit with wear and usage? Anyone ever experienced a suit that was a bit too tight but eventually stretched out a bit? how long has the shadow 3 been out did not even no there was one ???? i thought there was only a shadow 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneJumpWally 0 #10 March 7, 2013 Not sure how long it has been out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #11 March 7, 2013 QuoteNot sure how long it has been out. It's not....You're probably talking about a Phantom3. The Shadow2 is the latest in the line-up, and there is no immediate replacement/follow up for either of those two..JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneJumpWally 0 #12 March 7, 2013 My bad it's a Shadow 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #13 March 8, 2013 Nothing bad about a shadow2 JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #14 March 9, 2013 But, but, but, there are no greeeeepers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #15 March 9, 2013 So less chances to use them the wrong way and create bad habits JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
