jonno 0 #1 April 20, 2010 Iv'e tried several suits now and I'm still searching for the ultimate chunky jumpers freefall suit. I'm 5ft 8" 230 lbs jumper that is struggling to not sink out on most RW jumps. Can anyone reccomend a suitable jump suit. Iv'e been jumping poly cotton suit from Original Lizard and Freak N suit. But I still want to get a slower fall rate. I'm working on the diet but is there anything else that could help? does anyone know of a successfull suit design for heavy fallers. Arm Cuffs? do they work? Im not wanting a ballon suit but a really well designed suit with a combination of slow fall material. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PmedicJ 0 #2 April 20, 2010 Contact Vladi @ www.verticalsuits.com A great guy to deal with and very knowledgeable to your needs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blkhwk91b 0 #3 April 20, 2010 I got a Giaco RW suit (here and used). I'm 6-1 230 solid 36" waist, 48 chest. The previous owner sent it to Bev to have it modded with some wings. Suit has booties and is looser on the arms and lower legs. I have used it with great results on RW jumps. Great control and mitigated my fall rate. Believe me, I feel your pain finding stuff for us bigger guys. I lucked out on getting a used suit without having to get a custom. However, custom may be your only option. Keep an eye out in the classified section."Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blkhwk91b 0 #4 April 20, 2010 pics. Can't see the wings, but............."Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencebuster 7 #5 April 20, 2010 Deepseed multispeed suit in baggy helped me alot. I am an avg 130-134 mph and I have gone as slow as 122 in it with all the slow fall tricks.Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 April 21, 2010 I'm what most folks would refer to as a "slightly larger" guy. In my experience a good suit will give the chance, but the ability comes from appropriate coaching of body flight. It took me a while to learn how to fly on my belly, once I got a hold of a good RW coach that really taught me how to fly my belly, then it all came together. Good luck!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jverley 1 #7 April 21, 2010 I was a big fan of Tony Suits no-lift Arcylic. Very heavy. I was disappointed when they stopped making it. Instead I got a Tony Suit with a 4-Ply body and reinforced legs and arms. It has a lot of drag.John Arizona Hiking Trails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucketlistpilot 1 #8 April 21, 2010 QuoteDeepseed multispeed suit in baggy helped me alot. I am an avg 130-134 mph and I have gone as slow as 122 in it with all the slow fall tricks. Yep that's what I got. Works a treat.Ian Purvis http://www.loadupsoftware.com LoadUp DZ Management App admin@loadupsoftware.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #9 April 21, 2010 Bev poly cotton with afterburners. It slows me down. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 April 21, 2010 If you do a search on this, I've posted a lot about suit features that help on this (without pitching a specific brand or advertising my wife's biz etc). Talk to your local suit maker about - fit (how to make it comfy and add material without a whole lot of flapping material) extra layers maximum sized booties and grippers avoiding idiotic gimmicks/features ... 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
ChrisL 2 #11 April 21, 2010 Quote avoiding idiotic gimmicks/features Like little parachutes for your arms and legs? :) I'm about 5' 10" and 225 lbs. Weight lifter. Its mostly muscle so in addition to being heavy, I'm a good bit smaller than guys that are in my weight class because of excess body fat. I'm an anvil. I use a Bevsuit Polycotton suit with regular cordura booties and a lining. Decent amount of fabric under the arms and loose arms and legs. I STILL fall pretty fast, and have to fly fairly de-arched most of the time but its manageable. Still, I always enjoy doing RW with other anvils and not have to worry so much about fall rate :)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 April 21, 2010 Quote Quote avoiding idiotic gimmicks/features Like little parachutes for your arms and legs? :) nice job - now someone is going to offer that in about 3 months and 4 people here will immediately swear that they are the greatest thing ever.......and then post elsewhere that they have a hard time taking grips.... ... 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
ChrisL 2 #13 April 21, 2010 Quote Quote Quote avoiding idiotic gimmicks/features Like little parachutes for your arms and legs? :) nice job - now someone is going to offer that in about 3 months and 4 people here will immediately swear that they are the greatest thing ever.......and then post elsewhere that they have a hard time taking grips.... and I wont make a cent because I just threw my brilliant idea it out there without a patent!__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
