xijonix 0 #1 February 16, 2012 I was reading a post about the benefits of booties and strap on booties were mentioned, but I can't seem to find any other information about them. Does anybody use or have used these booties that could help me out and provide some more information? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELLIOTT 0 #2 February 16, 2012 Google strap on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #3 February 16, 2012 Quote Google strap on. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #4 February 16, 2012 strap on booties sounds idiotic - if you can't keep tension in them, then they are just impotent shoe covers sometimes, you have to just get the right tools for the job again - seems like this would be a better request in the RW forum. did you try a search in that forum - I saw something there about it once and a general search containing "strap on" will just divert you to Bonfire threads ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #5 February 16, 2012 I don't know about that Bill? Seems to me, the biggest problem with jump suites (from a wearability perspective) is the booties wearing out (well, maybe the butt pannel in my caseI've often considered the idea of some sort of removable booties. Maybe they zip onto the jumpsuit? Velcro? If someone could find a good way to build them, it might be worth a look? If they were removable, they could be of lighter material and just be replaced as needed. Heavy leather covered with shoe goo would be a thing of the past. When your booties wear out, you could just make a "Bootie Call". 1-800-BOOTIES Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 February 17, 2012 Quotestrap on booties sounds idiotic - if you can't keep tension in them, then they are just impotent shoe covers sometimes, you have to just get the right tools for the job again - seems like this would be a better request in the RW forum. did you try a search in that forum - I saw something there about it once and a general search containing "strap on" will just divert you to Bonfire threads Intrudair makes ZIP on booties, the lower legs of their pant, zips off and you can zip on booties.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #7 February 17, 2012 QuoteI was reading a post about the benefits of booties and strap on booties were mentioned, but I can't seem to find any other information about them. Does anybody use or have used these booties that could help me out and provide some more information? Bootie-chaps where a short-lived idea many years ago as a way for folks to retro-fit themselves with booties while still wearing thier old non-bootie jumpsuit, but folks pretty quickly figured out they might as well just buy a whole new jumpsuit with booties. So folks producing bootie-chaps never made many of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #8 February 17, 2012 In the seventies I often wore Chouinard Super Gators for mountaineering and climbing frozen waterfalls. They were heavy duty and stiff with a Cordura outside and a felt lining. They were held tight below the knees with a drawstring and fastened under the foot with heavy straps fastened to steel cables. They zipped up the sides with large zippers, which were held closed with snaps. They never fell down in heavy winds and weather and with a small modification of the toe to knee section would most likely make a good removable skydiving bootie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 February 17, 2012 Quote I don't know about that Bill? Seems to me, the biggest problem with jump suites (from a wearability perspective) is the booties wearing out (well, maybe the butt pannel in my caseI've often considered the idea of some sort of removable booties. Maybe they zip onto the jumpsuit? Velcro? If someone could find a good way to build them, it might be worth a look? If they were removable, they could be of lighter material and just be replaced as needed. Heavy leather covered with shoe goo would be a thing of the past. When your booties wear out, you could just make a "Bootie Call". 1-800-BOOTIES Skimmer has, and I'm sure other manufacturers has their designs such that infrequent bootie reworks aren't too difficult. (just make sure that the shoe good doesn't cover the stitch lines - that really makes it a bitch to take apart) If we can find you a correct fitting and suit with full sized booties by the tunnel camp, I promise you an epiphany ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 February 17, 2012 QuoteIntrudair makes ZIP on booties, the lower legs of their pant, zips off and you can zip on booties. Your mileage might vary - IMHO - zippers anywhere on a bootie makes a nice weak point. Some don't seem to mind. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #11 February 17, 2012 Quote Quote Intrudair makes ZIP on booties, the lower legs of their pant, zips off and you can zip on booties. Your mileage might vary - IMHO - zippers anywhere on a bootie makes a nice weak point. Some don't seem to mind. Since you have obviously seen them and are fully conversant in the construction and strength, of their zippers used. Ill bow to your expertise. The OP asked, I answered. I freefly anyways so dont wear booties, and dont really give a crap about themYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #12 February 17, 2012 I've been resisting the urge..... but, I just can NOT, for the life of me, believe no one has taken this thread down that long dark road..... come on people, "Strap on Booties"? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #13 February 21, 2012 They had me at "Bootie Chaps".-- "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
