midwaychris 0 #1 August 30, 2002 can anyone tell me the reason some jump with or without them thanks for the info.MIDWAYCHRIS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #2 August 30, 2002 Booties will give you faster turns, and help a good bit with tracking. Thats all i am gonna say b/c i don't jump them and there are people here that know a shit load more about them than i do.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwaychris 0 #3 August 30, 2002 THANKS FOR THE INFO IAM NEW TO THIS GREAT SPORT WITH JUST 11 JUMPS,IT IS AMAZING HOW MANY DIFERENT ASPECTS TO THIS SPORT THERE REALLY IS. I LOVE IT AND AM EATING UP ALL THE INFO ICAN FIND THANKS AGAIN. MIDWAYCHRIS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #4 August 30, 2002 Please take some time to read The forum rules Quote Some things will make you unpopular: 1) Spam 2) Mindless post whoring 3) Repeating yourself 4) Rudeness 5) SHOUTING Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 August 30, 2002 If you look up toward the top of the page, you'll see two lines of text across the screen. One says . . . Home, News, Calendar . . . The one beneith that says . . . Forums, Edit Profile, Messages, Search Posts . . . Click on the one marked "Search Posts", enter "booties" and you'll see all sorts of information.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #6 August 30, 2002 Don't think the shouting was intentional, prolly a caps lock mishap ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #7 August 30, 2002 I just switched to booties about 20-25 jumps ago (76 jumps total) and they made a BIG difference! I'm still getting used to them, but the main difference I noticed is in getting into a formation is alot quicker now, turns are quicker and a bit different, and tracking is much better! Get them on you next suit and enjoy! I'll never go back! I'mno expert - there is lots of info in here on the hows and whys of booties! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #8 August 30, 2002 Booties are so awesome!!! However, it took a few jumps to get used to them. My first jump with them was a solo and when I exited I had a slight turn and didn't point my toes right and it was somewhat frustrating b/c I've found you can get away with sloppy body position when you're not wearing a jump suit, but with the booties any little lack of symmetry of the legs is noticiable. So be ready for a small learning period. However, once you get used to them they are very handy. I noticed that they give me so much power with my legs that I can do almost anything with my arms and still hold position or turn or whatever (within reason). (another advantage besides the tracking speed. also turns using both arms and legs are snappier (or easier to be snappy).) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beau31duke 0 #9 August 30, 2002 I made over 250 jumps with out booties, it was an old jump suit a friend gave me when i first started jumping. At Rantoul I finally bought a new jump suit that has booties. At first its sort of like ice skating but its a good difference and you can really tell a difference in how fast you can turn and track. Or think of a car thats a four cylinder, driving it forever then getting a V8. Big difference. But you can fly very well without booties, they just help. Beau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 August 30, 2002 "But you can fly very well without booties, they just help. " Absolutely. In fact, when I was training in the tunnel, my coach recommended that I do 20 or 30 jumps without my booties. He said that it would help me focus on improving my hips/knees when doing turns. He wanted me to fly well without them. They are definitely nice though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 0 #11 August 30, 2002 I did my pre 2nd jumps with booties last weekend. Wow what a differenceit made, turns were so much faster and the tracking was stunning, just generally much more controllable. Glad I ordered them on my new jumpsuit that should be turning up any time. Nick Gravity- It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #12 August 30, 2002 I started with no booties. seemed alright. Then I got my suti with regular booties, what a difference, much more in place, quickler sharper moves and tracking was def. more fun! THEN i got my comp suit from Bev. MEGA BOOTIES!!!! now those, my friends, rock. it's like having solid rudders on your feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judedre 0 #13 August 30, 2002 i dont think booties on my freefly suit OR pants would look good i think its the same as wearing wings when you fly camera its like wearing stabilizers ive done over 300 jumps without wings or booties and i can stay with the tandems no problem and get into the belly formations no problem in my freeflyin suit just my 2 cents Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
