purplened 0 #1 March 16, 2004 Question? What is better: (particularly for female jumpers), Weight Vest or Weight Belt and Why? Recently lost a fair bit of weight, and need to start looking at this possibility. Thanks! NedI'll try being nicer if you try being smarter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #2 March 16, 2004 Belts will make your center of gravity in the belly where you arch from. Flying head low with a weight vest is not the way to go. Then again, I weigh 255lbs and don't wear weights at all except those that I carry with me every day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #3 March 16, 2004 i've worn both. i prefer the lead belly's (belt). it's just more comfortable. now i didn't use it for normal jumping, but i used it for swooping (just a hopn' pop) so i'm not sure which is better for freefall. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heims 0 #4 March 16, 2004 I have jumped with both (although I don't much anymore since I prefer freestyle and freefly), and I prefer the belt (own a Leadbelly). I found it easier to fly (natural place for arching) and more comfortable. I can also put it on and take it off faster, so I don't have to wear the extra weight as long. In the end, I think it is a matter of personal preference. Blue skies, Sherri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #5 March 16, 2004 done both... about ten pounds of lead in each. I personally prefer the belt, and didn't find it made that much of a difference as far as freefall goes. I'm sure it does, but I just correct it without thinking about it or something. The belt is personally what I'm more comfortable with, plus I wear the belt on the outside of the suit which has 2 benefits: 1) it makes my tight ass jumpsuit easier to zip up, or possible to wear a sweater. and 2) if the day is busy, and you don't have time to strip down, you can still remove the extra weight. The only disadvantage is that you can see it, but people could see the enormous bulge under my jumpsuit anyhow, so until they make a weight codpiece... it's the belt for this kid S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #6 March 16, 2004 Anyone know where you can get a cheap weight belt? I've looked at a couple of websites and they're around $85, a little pricey if you ask me. Or any other ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #7 March 17, 2004 I got mine from Delands gear store for $35 excluding weight. Blue ones, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 March 17, 2004 Quote Or any other ideas? Do a search. IIRC kallend posted awhile back regarding how he made his own for far less than it will cost you to buy one. I've jumped both and prefer a belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #9 March 17, 2004 QuoteQuote Or any other ideas? Do a search. IIRC kallend posted awhile back regarding how he made his own for far less than it will cost you to buy one. I've jumped both and prefer a belt. $26 including all the weights. I made it from Reebok ankle weights, linked together.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 March 17, 2004 QuoteAnyone know where you can get a cheap weight belt? I've looked at a couple of websites and they're around $85, a little pricey if you ask me. Or any other ideas? Is I can sew one myself, anyone can.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #11 March 17, 2004 QuoteQuestion? What is better: (particularly for female jumpers), Weight Vest or Weight Belt and Why? Recently lost a fair bit of weight, and need to start looking at this possibility. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Shucks Ned, I had the hots for you when you were "cuddly." Hah! Hah! Weights serve two functions: balance and fall rate. Balance weights are usually used by "unbalanced" people (i.e. isn't there a song about "fat bottom girls?") but that description never really fit you. Balance weights are normally worn high on the chest (mud flap pockets, reserve container or specialized bibs). The second - and more popular type of weights are used solely to adjust fall rate. In the short run you will experiment with various types and weights of vests and belts. Once you have determined your ideal ballast weight, then you order a new container with special pockets sewn into the mud flaps (balance weights), reserve container (balance weights), main container (fall rate) or back pad (either function). Asking the harness to carry weights reduces pressure on your torso during opening shock. Sewing weight pockets into the container reduces the fatigue from carrying them around and also reduces the risk of drowning. Oh, silly me! You jump in the dry places. Blue skies, riggerrob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skynole 0 #12 March 17, 2004 Check out your local dive shop if you have one. I got a good quality weightbelt and weights far cheaper than any skydiving gear store I have seen. 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
skynole 0 #12 March 17, 2004 Check out your local dive shop if you have one. I got a good quality weightbelt and weights far cheaper than any skydiving gear store I have seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
