PXSS 0 #1 July 3, 2015 I just bought a jumpsuit for dirt cheap but the grippers seem 'deflated' (dont know what word I'm looking for). Is it possible to open up the grippers and fill them back up? I'd contact the manufacturer but it's a dive-rite suit and I hear they've been out of business for a while. I will ask at my dz. just wanted to hear saner opinions! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #2 July 3, 2015 Hit up your rigger... or the local seamstress. Simple sewing job it is...Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,206 #3 July 3, 2015 PXSSI just bought a jumpsuit for dirt cheap but the grippers seem 'deflated' (dont know what word I'm looking for). Is it possible to open up the grippers and fill them back up? I'd contact the manufacturer but it's a dive-rite suit and I hear they've been out of business for a while. I will ask at my dz. just wanted to hear saner opinions! Thanks! Some grips are filled thick soft material that can bunch up, this is probably what you have. Others are filled with closed cell foam that stays firm. It is likely that the grips on your suit will still function just fine as grips. I've never heard of a suit needing "reinflation". Just jump it, it will be fine.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #4 July 3, 2015 Some were also designed to be flat but still provide a grip. Others on time had polypro rope in them. One option for refill. As above they are probably fine for now.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #5 July 4, 2015 I believe Para-Gear sells gripper fluid by the quart. Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 July 4, 2015 SansSuit I believe Para-Gear sells gripper fluid by the quart. ................................................................ A quart of gripper fluid sounds about right for refilling a competition suit. The OP is lucky his suit was made in America. OTOH if his suit was sewn in Europe, he would struggle to find litre bottles of gripper fluid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #7 July 4, 2015 My RW suit has those masive grips that are visible for miles. They are probably easy to hang on to, but for me as the user it's not that fantastic. I have to walk as if I had shit my pants because the grippers between my legs are so hugh. And the legstraps always hang up on the outer grippers. If they work, I would keep them the way they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #8 July 4, 2015 Hellis My RW suit has those masive grips that are visible for miles. They are probably easy to hang on to, but for me as the user it's not that fantastic. I have to walk as if I had shit my pants because the grippers between my legs are so hugh. And the legstraps always hang up on the outer grippers. If they work, I would keep them the way they are. Sounds like you need some gripper lube. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #9 July 4, 2015 riggerrob ***I believe Para-Gear sells gripper fluid by the quart. ................................................................ A quart of gripper fluid sounds about right for refilling a competition suit. The OP is lucky his suit was made in America. OTOH if his suit was sewn in Europe, he would struggle to find litre bottles of gripper fluid. With all the environmental concerns these days, please use recycled gripper fluid. Think of the planet.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PXSS 0 #10 July 4, 2015 GlitchHit up your rigger... or the local seamstress. Simple sewing job it is... thanks I'll bring it up to hom next weekend after jumping it a couple of times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #11 July 4, 2015 dorbie ***My RW suit has those masive grips that are visible for miles. They are probably easy to hang on to, but for me as the user it's not that fantastic. I have to walk as if I had shit my pants because the grippers between my legs are so hugh. And the legstraps always hang up on the outer grippers. If they work, I would keep them the way they are. Sounds like you need some gripper lube. ................................................................ And remember to apply a little gripper lube to your "wedding tackle" because half the skydivers who complain about gripper friction also suffer friction to their "over-sized" wedding-tackle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
