katzurki 0 #1 June 6, 2005 Finding a used rig that fit me comfortably was a great, great challenge, so I decided to go custom (mind, everything else is used). Now, I have it really bad for cheetahs, so naturally, if I was spending $1500+ on a new container, it was going to have the cheetah coloration (spots on a tawny background), period. I emailed all available manufacturers whose rigs I was comfortable with, thinking maybe some skilful tie-dye is the key. It turned out tie-dye was not going to be the solution. Mirage offered embroidery that was going to be not only expensive, but would also wear out really fast (a guy at our DZ purchased a new container embroidered with stars all over; only a few weekends later, threads were hanging loose from more than just a few stars). Javelin and Racer came up with the option of lining a container with faux fur. I chose Racer for several reasons. A month later, the container was ready. And, here it is! Do you think I'll be easy to spot? In hindsight, it was probably not too smart (we'll see how the fur handles), but cheetahs deserve it. The jumpsuit is of GarLyn production, also cheetah, and very well put together. Although I don't jump it on very hot days, because it's hot by itself (and in more ways than one), I guess it'll make for some excellent winter protection, though! Funny story is that despite money transfer charges, postage fare, and actual work fee, the cost of the jumpsuit still totalled lower than it would at a local manufacturer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 June 6, 2005 I'm saving that photo. If anyone ever points to me and say my gear is colour co-ordinated I can show em your pick and say... "No it's not". Nicely done man... ps, am I gonna be able to see your gear in person at Kolomna these next two weeks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helxen 0 #3 June 6, 2005 QuoteI'm saving that photo. If anyone ever points to me and say my gear is colour co-ordinated I can show em your pick and say... "No it's not". Nicely done man... ps, am I gonna be able to see your gear in person at Kolomna these next two weeks? Dan primarily jumps in Borki, thus welcome there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #4 June 6, 2005 QuoteI'm saving that photo. If anyone ever points to me and say my gear is colour co-ordinated I can show em your pick and say... "No it's not". Nicely done man... ps, am I gonna be able to see your gear in person at Kolomna these next two weeks? When exactly are you going to be there? And why not visit Borki, while you are at it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #5 June 6, 2005 And they say there's not much skydiver/raver crossover -- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wuffo 1 #6 June 6, 2005 That has to be the all-time world's most DOG-ASS, NASTY LOOKING, TACKY, BUTT-UGLY rig I have ever seen. But it's your money and if you like it, then I hope it turned out to be everything you expected. Have you considered seeing an analyst about your problem? Edit: I used to have pajamas that looked a lot like your jumpsuit, I think they had feet on them and a little flap to go "poopy"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 June 6, 2005 Do you think I'll be easy to spot? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Not if you are hiding in tall grass! Hee! Hee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #9 June 6, 2005 I'll be there for two weeks from this friday. And I might just come visit Borki while I'm over there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wuffo 1 #10 June 6, 2005 QuoteWhat problem? See, that's what I mean. You must first recognize that there's something wrong before you can take the next step. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katzurki 0 #11 June 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat problem? See, that's what I mean. You must first recognize that there's something wrong before you can take the next step. Naa...I'm fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sid 1 #12 June 6, 2005 I helped out a little on that rig, but had to leave JumpShack before it was finished, thanks for letting me see the pics!!!!!!!!Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jerry81 10 #13 June 6, 2005 Two things...first, this: Quote ...I have it really bad for cheetahs... is one of the biggest understatements I've seen in a long time. Second, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry. Hope you realize this is just good-natured ribbing (from someone who's worn freakier outfits on occasions...don't ask). It is certainly...refreshing to see something like that on a dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #14 June 6, 2005 QuoteAnd they say there's not much skydiver/raver crossover Now that's funny! OTOH, it's his money and if he digs it, cool! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #15 June 6, 2005 So seeing as this (minus the rig) was similar to my halloween costume (cat costume, fake fur). How are your fallrates? Because I recall that even my tight fitting cat custume with similar fur made me fall WAY slow. Just a thought. .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 katzurki 0 #16 June 6, 2005 QuoteHow are your fallrates? I fall very fast... which is kinda understandable, seeing how I weigh 240 geared-up and am only about 5'9. So with this suit, I am just about there. Quote Second, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry. Hey, you know who a furry is. That's cool :) A tail I've thought about. Sure makes for a great turning tool, but it would be too floppy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites inzite 0 #17 June 6, 2005 QuoteSecond, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry.The obvious - just get a furry pilot chute and bridle. Hmm, I wonder if that could be done ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #18 June 6, 2005 If your intention was to look like an overstuffed thrift store sofa, then mission accomplished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #19 June 6, 2005 Quotecheetah1.jpg There are some places in America where if you land "off", you could be mistaken for a mountain lion and shot at... When are you going to get a brown parachute with spots on it, to go with the rig? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katzurki 0 #20 June 6, 2005 QuoteQuotecheetah1.jpg There are some places in America where if you land "off", you could be mistaken for a mountain lion and shot at... When are you going to get a brown parachute with spots on it, to go with the rig? It's nothing a lawsuit won't fix Custom canopy -- whenever I'm ready for one that I am going to stay with for a long, long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katzurki 0 #21 June 6, 2005 QuoteIf your intention was to look like an overstuffed thrift store sofa, then mission accomplished. Sir, Allow me to inform you that your petulant expostulations are hereby repudiated. Sincerely, me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cloggy 1 #22 June 6, 2005 See attached pic, you should team up with this one (Pic taken from Hannes Nolde's site, looks like an atom to me) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katzurki 0 #23 June 6, 2005 QuoteSee attached pic, you should team up with this one (Pic taken from Hannes Nolde's site, looks like an atom to me) Wow, I wonder how it was done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cloggy 1 #24 June 6, 2005 Maybe somebody at Parachutes de France can remember or ask Hannes Nolde himself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #25 June 7, 2005 Ummm....errr.....wow. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 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. 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wuffo 1 #10 June 6, 2005 QuoteWhat problem? See, that's what I mean. You must first recognize that there's something wrong before you can take the next step. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #11 June 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat problem? See, that's what I mean. You must first recognize that there's something wrong before you can take the next step. Naa...I'm fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sid 1 #12 June 6, 2005 I helped out a little on that rig, but had to leave JumpShack before it was finished, thanks for letting me see the pics!!!!!!!!Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jerry81 10 #13 June 6, 2005 Two things...first, this: Quote ...I have it really bad for cheetahs... is one of the biggest understatements I've seen in a long time. Second, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry. Hope you realize this is just good-natured ribbing (from someone who's worn freakier outfits on occasions...don't ask). It is certainly...refreshing to see something like that on a dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #14 June 6, 2005 QuoteAnd they say there's not much skydiver/raver crossover Now that's funny! OTOH, it's his money and if he digs it, cool! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n23x 0 #15 June 6, 2005 So seeing as this (minus the rig) was similar to my halloween costume (cat costume, fake fur). How are your fallrates? Because I recall that even my tight fitting cat custume with similar fur made me fall WAY slow. Just a thought. .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 katzurki 0 #16 June 6, 2005 QuoteHow are your fallrates? I fall very fast... which is kinda understandable, seeing how I weigh 240 geared-up and am only about 5'9. So with this suit, I am just about there. Quote Second, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry. Hey, you know who a furry is. That's cool :) A tail I've thought about. Sure makes for a great turning tool, but it would be too floppy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites inzite 0 #17 June 6, 2005 QuoteSecond, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry.The obvious - just get a furry pilot chute and bridle. Hmm, I wonder if that could be done ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gjhdiver 0 #18 June 6, 2005 If your intention was to look like an overstuffed thrift store sofa, then mission accomplished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #19 June 6, 2005 Quotecheetah1.jpg There are some places in America where if you land "off", you could be mistaken for a mountain lion and shot at... When are you going to get a brown parachute with spots on it, to go with the rig? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katzurki 0 #20 June 6, 2005 QuoteQuotecheetah1.jpg There are some places in America where if you land "off", you could be mistaken for a mountain lion and shot at... When are you going to get a brown parachute with spots on it, to go with the rig? It's nothing a lawsuit won't fix Custom canopy -- whenever I'm ready for one that I am going to stay with for a long, long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katzurki 0 #21 June 6, 2005 QuoteIf your intention was to look like an overstuffed thrift store sofa, then mission accomplished. Sir, Allow me to inform you that your petulant expostulations are hereby repudiated. Sincerely, me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cloggy 1 #22 June 6, 2005 See attached pic, you should team up with this one (Pic taken from Hannes Nolde's site, looks like an atom to me) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katzurki 0 #23 June 6, 2005 QuoteSee attached pic, you should team up with this one (Pic taken from Hannes Nolde's site, looks like an atom to me) Wow, I wonder how it was done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cloggy 1 #24 June 6, 2005 Maybe somebody at Parachutes de France can remember or ask Hannes Nolde himself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #25 June 7, 2005 Ummm....errr.....wow. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 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
sid 1 #12 June 6, 2005 I helped out a little on that rig, but had to leave JumpShack before it was finished, thanks for letting me see the pics!!!!!!!!Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #13 June 6, 2005 Two things...first, this: Quote ...I have it really bad for cheetahs... is one of the biggest understatements I've seen in a long time. Second, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry. Hope you realize this is just good-natured ribbing (from someone who's worn freakier outfits on occasions...don't ask). It is certainly...refreshing to see something like that on a dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #14 June 6, 2005 QuoteAnd they say there's not much skydiver/raver crossover Now that's funny! OTOH, it's his money and if he digs it, cool! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #15 June 6, 2005 So seeing as this (minus the rig) was similar to my halloween costume (cat costume, fake fur). How are your fallrates? Because I recall that even my tight fitting cat custume with similar fur made me fall WAY slow. Just a thought. .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
katzurki 0 #16 June 6, 2005 QuoteHow are your fallrates? I fall very fast... which is kinda understandable, seeing how I weigh 240 geared-up and am only about 5'9. So with this suit, I am just about there. Quote Second, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry. Hey, you know who a furry is. That's cool :) A tail I've thought about. Sure makes for a great turning tool, but it would be too floppy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inzite 0 #17 June 6, 2005 QuoteSecond, you totally need a tail on that thing. Jumpsuit or the rig itself, doesn't matter. Maybe a helmet with some ears sewn on.I guess that would make you the ultimate skydiving furry.The obvious - just get a furry pilot chute and bridle. Hmm, I wonder if that could be done ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #18 June 6, 2005 If your intention was to look like an overstuffed thrift store sofa, then mission accomplished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 June 6, 2005 Quotecheetah1.jpg There are some places in America where if you land "off", you could be mistaken for a mountain lion and shot at... When are you going to get a brown parachute with spots on it, to go with the rig? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #20 June 6, 2005 QuoteQuotecheetah1.jpg There are some places in America where if you land "off", you could be mistaken for a mountain lion and shot at... When are you going to get a brown parachute with spots on it, to go with the rig? It's nothing a lawsuit won't fix Custom canopy -- whenever I'm ready for one that I am going to stay with for a long, long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #21 June 6, 2005 QuoteIf your intention was to look like an overstuffed thrift store sofa, then mission accomplished. Sir, Allow me to inform you that your petulant expostulations are hereby repudiated. Sincerely, me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloggy 1 #22 June 6, 2005 See attached pic, you should team up with this one (Pic taken from Hannes Nolde's site, looks like an atom to me) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #23 June 6, 2005 QuoteSee attached pic, you should team up with this one (Pic taken from Hannes Nolde's site, looks like an atom to me) Wow, I wonder how it was done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloggy 1 #24 June 6, 2005 Maybe somebody at Parachutes de France can remember or ask Hannes Nolde himself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #25 June 7, 2005 Ummm....errr.....wow. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
