jf951 1 #1 January 23, 2011 ok so im in the market for a new jump suit and im looking for some advice on the fit the options from kurupree are: "Tight Our tight fit comes with lycra inserts in the back and crotch. Gives you a cleaner cut with less fabric than our regular medium cut. Can be combined with a heavier fabric for extra drag. Medium Our regular medium cut. Gives you a nice body cut while still providing with enough fabric in arms and legs. This is the best all around choice. Baggy Our Baggy fit is a classic which a lot of heavier flyers prefer. It is also perfect for filming tandems and any situation where lot of drag is needed. It is quite baggy indeed and has a lot of fabric in arms and legs providing extra drag." im about 6' and 170 ive kinda rulled out getting a baggy one, no reason, just cause. so what would the difference be for flying a tight and a medium, how would more or less drag on the arms affect flying aside from speed? does anyone have any pictures of about how either one of those two fits would look? just some general feed back would be nice thanks joeyJump more, Bitch less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #2 January 23, 2011 I'm a skinny ass (6', 190 exit weight) and my Tony Suit is pretty tight and I average about 129 relaxed belly to earth... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #3 January 23, 2011 I don't know Kurupee but I remembered hearing the name and I was curious so I went and read the reviews in the gear section. Check them out. Not many good reviews in there, but then the most recent one I saw was 2009. You might want to think about who you get your suit from. At least talk to some recent buyers of Kurupee suits."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #4 January 23, 2011 I'm 6'1" and about 175-180. I should sell you one of my old ones. Do you need a bootie suit? PM me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 January 23, 2011 bootie suit......sorry. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 January 23, 2011 Quote bootie suit......sorry. He said bootie, not booty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #7 January 23, 2011 My TonySuit would fit perfect. If I had 48 double d's. Other than that, makes me floaty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 January 23, 2011 Quoteive kinda rulled out getting a baggy one, no reason, just cause. Talk to someone who knows you - preferably someone who has jumped with you - before you make a decision. Based on your height and weight, the people you jump with will probably be happiest with you in a tighter suit, but you could be one of those who can fall like a bowling ball even though you aren't built like one. Remember, jumpsuits aren't just to make you look good or to keep your clothes clean when you fall down. They are tools that you can use to improve your flying. The right suit makes learning new skills easier; the wrong one makes it frustrating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #9 January 23, 2011 Quote Talk to someone who knows you - preferably someone who has jumped with you - before you make a decision. That's why Valinda only builds suits for people that can come by her shop. She talks to them, sees how they're built, finds out what they have problems with and what they want the suit to do for them. Plus, by measuring them herself, she knows the measurements are right. Then they come over the second time for the final fitting and minor alterations before they pick it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jf951 1 #10 January 23, 2011 QuoteQuoteive kinda rulled out getting a baggy one, no reason, just cause. Talk to someone who knows you - preferably someone who has jumped with you - before you make a decision. Based on your height and weight, the people you jump with will probably be happiest with you in a tighter suit, but you could be one of those who can fall like a bowling ball even though you aren't built like one. Remember, jumpsuits aren't just to make you look good or to keep your clothes clean when you fall down. They are tools that you can use to improve your flying. The right suit makes learning new skills easier; the wrong one makes it frustrating. awesome, thank you! ill do some asking around.Jump more, Bitch less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #11 January 23, 2011 QuoteValinda only builds suits for people that can come by her shop. She talks to them, sees how they're built, finds out what they have problems with and what they want the suit to do for them. OK, so what if their problem is they can't get a date, and they want a suit that will help them with that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #12 January 23, 2011 she sews in a couple of sweat sox in the apropriate area of the jump suit and the ladies come running!! Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #13 January 23, 2011 Quote Quote Valinda only builds suits for people that can come by her shop. She talks to them, sees how they're built, finds out what they have problems with and what they want the suit to do for them. OK, so what if their problem is they can't get a date, and they want a suit that will help them with that? You might be SOL. I don't make miracles. Only suits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #14 January 24, 2011 Quote You might be SOL. I don't make miracles. Only suits. Your suit fits like a miracle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jf951 1 #15 January 24, 2011 back to my last question tho, does anyone have any pictures of how what they would describe as a tight fitting suit or a medium fitting suit would look?Jump more, Bitch less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #16 January 24, 2011 Quote That's why Valinda only builds suits for people that can come by her shop. She talks to them, sees how they're built, finds out what they have problems with and what they want the suit to do for them. Plus, by measuring them herself, she knows the measurements are right. I don't actually need a new suit. But would it be ok to stop by and have Valinda measure me anyway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #17 January 24, 2011 Quoteback to my last question tho, does anyone have any pictures of how what they would describe as a tight fitting suit or a medium fitting suit would look? Tight and big, in that order. Big suits fly like crap, but if you need one, you need one. Sorry, I can't find a medium pic for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #18 January 25, 2011 Quote Quote That's why Valinda only builds suits for people that can come by her shop. She talks to them, sees how they're built, finds out what they have problems with and what they want the suit to do for them. Plus, by measuring them herself, she knows the measurements are right. I don't actually need a new suit. But would it be ok to stop by and have Valinda measure me anyway? Stop by! I'll not only measure you, but make you dinner too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #19 January 25, 2011 the krappy suits??? you get what you pay for. imo jumpsuit is the cheapest thing for skydiving. measured for you and you only. Armani blazer costs 2000 bucks. and they don't fly. but they do get chicksBernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
