Pitbull83 0 #1 September 15, 2005 I am brand new to skydiving, and I'm going to my first day of training this weekend. I was curious what the purpose of a jumpsuit is, and why it is preferred over wearing something like a sweatsuit or whatever. Also, what type of jumpsuit do you recommend for a newcomer that is just interested in freeflying? Also, should I buy my own altimeter? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #2 September 15, 2005 You Mate, Go to you FJC class and ask your instructor these questions. he/She will be more than willing to answer them, plus your paying for thier advice Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #3 September 15, 2005 QuoteI am brand new to skydiving, and I'm going to my first day of training this weekend. I was curious what the purpose of a jumpsuit is, and why it is preferred over wearing something like a sweatsuit or whatever. Also, what type of jumpsuit do you recommend for a newcomer that is just interested in freeflying? Also, should I buy my own altimeter? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regular clothes can easily get in the way, or cover handles. A jumpsuit prevents that, and provides a way to regulate your terminal speed according to how loose or tight the suit is. Use what they have for a while unless you have a lot of money, in which case you'll make a gear dealer very happy. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #4 September 15, 2005 Hold off a bit before you buy your own, borrow one from the DZ. Being a student bad landings are inevitble, mess up one of the student suits they have for you jumpsuits are expensive.History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #5 September 15, 2005 Air flow reacts to different materials in different ways(creating or removing drag). A jumpsuit keeps that the same from jump to jump. And also normal clothing can get in the way of your handles. When you get off student status that's a good time to buy your own cheap jumpsuit. Then when your landings get better you can spend too much money on one, just so you can look cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #6 September 15, 2005 You may find this article helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pitbull83 0 #7 September 15, 2005 Thanks so much. That article was extremly helpful. 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
skybytch 273 #6 September 15, 2005 You may find this article helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitbull83 0 #7 September 15, 2005 Thanks so much. That article was extremly helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
