Rig design

[hexadecimal 0]

I like it... but I'm just trying to figure out if I should be prepared to catch shit from others for wearing it

Also... should have been more descriptive with my poll since even I don't know what to think of the answers at this point...

Yes means it's good, no means it sucks.

[tcnelson 1]

that, for sure, is one unique rig my friend!!

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[CrazyIvan 0]

I have the perfect name for your rig: "TOXIC BAG"

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[Dougiefresh 0]

Dude. Seriously.

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[Steel 0]

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I like it... but I'm just trying to figure out if I should be prepared to catch shit from others for wearing it

I hate that color. My first rig and jumpsuit 10 years ago had that neon green all over it. It just goes to show that I was single at the time that I ordered them. For years, I heard jokes about the neon green being "a real bull rider color". And it took me years to sell that rig. Right now I am still stuck with and RW suit and a sit suit that are stained with that color. I would definately recommend staying away from neon green.

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[hexadecimal 0]

I'm really screwed then... because my track car is neon green

[masterrig 1]

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I like it... but I'm just trying to figure out if I should be prepared to catch shit from others for wearing it

Also... should have been more descriptive with my poll since even I don't know what to think of the answers at this point...

Yes means it's good, no means it sucks.

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If, you like it... that's what matters.

Chuck

[TALONSKY 0]

Just one thing you may want to consider and that is how easy it would be to resale the container down the road. I realize you need to really like the colors but some rigs are really hard to resale because of the odd colors of the rig.

[lisamariewillbe 1]

ummm I changed diapers with things nicer then that in it

however I think its cool to have fugly gear, i want the dorkest gear avaliable color wise, not safety wise

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[PhreeZone 20]

Someone from the Ranch really needs to post pictures of DawnMaries rig.... It puts your to shame

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[JohnRich 4]

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I'm just trying to figure out if I should be prepared to catch shit from others for wearing it.

Be prepared.

We had a guy buy a neon green jumpsuit a few years ago, and he was quickly nicknamed "Luminous". Some people now don't know him by any other name.

Then there was the guy who bought a purple jumpsuit, and became known as "Barney", like the children's dinosaur.

Be very prepared.

[tigra 0]

I think the neon green accents are fine, but the other color? Insert "hurl" icon here.....!

[hexadecimal 0]

Wow... so I guess my friends aren't joking when they tell me I have strange taste

[pilotdave 0]

My roommate for a couple years in college was color blind. That looks exactly like something he'd have designed.

On the bright side, grass stains will probably only show up in the trim tape.... and even then, they might make it look better.

Dave

[Brains 2]

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however I think its cool to have fugly gear, i want the dorkest gear avaliable color wise, not safety wise

Remster has a canopy for you then.

Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you.

[tigra 0]

Odd is just a more tactful way of saying UGLY!

[masterrig 1]

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I'm just trying to figure out if I should be prepared to catch shit from others for wearing it.

Be prepared.

We had a guy buy a neon green jumpsuit a few years ago, and he was quickly nicknamed "Luminous". Some people now don't know him by any other name.

Then there was the guy who bought a purple jumpsuit, and became known as "Barney", like the children's dinosaur.

Be very prepared.

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Several years ago, we had one of our jumpers come to the DZ with his brand, spankin' new rig. That thing was the butt-ugliest thing I ever saw! I asked him if he was the one who chose the colors. He said he told the manufacturer to use every color they had and mix 'em up. Well, they did. His reasoning was; "Nobody'll steal it!"


Chuck

[hookitt 1]

You'll get shit for about a day... it's a nice looking design.. I say keep it!

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[homer 0]

With a rig like that you will never have to worry about someone trying to steal it and if a blind jumper ever did I'm sure it will quickly be recovered.

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[hookitt 1]

As far as resale, it's a quality rig so it will sell just fine. Just look around and you'll see how much neoh neon green is out there. Besides it shows up nice on video.

Get it... but paint your car red.

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[tigra 0]

Its not the neon or even the darker green that's bad. Its that baby crap brown that ruins the whole thing!

[hexadecimal 0]

I was picturing it as more of an olive-camo green... but I guess it could also be seen as baby crap brown...

[wmw999 2,529]

The only thing I'd change (it's your colors, your rig) would be to make the cutaway and reserve puds red instead of blue. Somehow I think that'd look better.

Not my choice of colors, but I've seen worse. Much worse. And at least it's not all full of pink and purple so that you're distinctive just like everyone else
Now, part 2 -- if you really only have 15 jumps, your rig design should be whatever used rig you buy, because unless you're unusually-shaped, you want to try different things until you know what you like.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[hookitt 1]

My old boss made his rig with all bounce and blend colors. My first thought as I was cutting it out was that it was going to be ugly.

It looks great.

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[wmw999 2,529]

I'm from the era when bounce and blend were popular. I love the look, frankly. If I were to get a new rig, I might still go there. Of course, then it wouldn't match my jumpsuit

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)