FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #1 September 4, 2005 Im one skinny SOB. I wore weights for the first time on my last jump. and it was advised by my instructor to get used to wearng weights. Its just something i will have to do. Does anyone know of a good place to get a good weight vest? edit: or belt! ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #2 September 4, 2005 Para gear, palce like that. Some bigger dz gear stores have them. I have a weight vest but havent worn it in a long time. Dont need it anymore.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplegirl 0 #3 September 4, 2005 ooooh, i know what you mean. my jm gets a kick of announcing to everyone that i'm 5 feet tall and 99 pounds. (don't get me wrong, though, i do enjoy the special attention/treatment!) and he keeps reminding me to eat, eat, eat before arriving just to add more weight. last week during my level 3, my fall rate was 100mph. the next jump got better at 114. he hasn't mentioned anything about wearing weights although he said my fall rate will improve as i become more experienced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #4 September 4, 2005 Your freefall speed will really start to improve when you start to freefly. D'Bo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #5 September 4, 2005 thanks for the paragear advice i found a 15 lb. setup. looks like a 10 week wait for me i guess i can use the vest that i used last time. I think im going to like the belt better based on everything i have read. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 September 4, 2005 Yes, the belt will work better for you. Is there a rigger in the area that can make you a belt. Hooknswoop makes a nice one. John Kallend a PM, he made his belt from ankle weights.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #7 September 4, 2005 forget weight vests.. drink more beer get a belly lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #8 September 5, 2005 I've got a spankin new vest, made by Bev, for sale. I sent you an e-mail. It' will adjust down to a 34 chest, if that's small enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 September 5, 2005 Weight belts are the way to go. If you wear a vest, it's hard to fly a good mantis position.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #10 September 5, 2005 ebay of course! Got one for my 10 y/o on there a couple of weeks ago for about $30 bucks with some other stuff too (helmet, goggles, etc) and paid for the freight on the lead so they threw them in free... (now she can fly closer to our speeds) I see these auctions all the time good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #11 September 5, 2005 QuoteYes, the belt will work better for you. Is there a rigger in the area that can make you a belt. Hooknswoop makes a nice one. John Kallend a PM, he made his belt from ankle weights. Indeed - $28 including weights, + about an hour of work.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #12 September 5, 2005 i didnt receive the email, but i got a pm about SDAZ so i sent an email to the rigging loft. If I had a 34" waist then id take u up on the offer, but im lucky if a 30" fits Quotemx757: forget weight vests.. drink more beer get a belly lol As long as ur purchasing all the beer i need to reach my goal weight then cool! ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #13 September 5, 2005 Quotei didnt receive the email, but i got a pm about SDAZ so i sent an email to the rigging loft. If I had a 34" waist then id take u up on the offer, but im lucky if a 30" fits That was a 34" CHEST dude, not waist And beer/pies are the way forward. None of this girlie weight belts - get a REAL mans gut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #14 September 5, 2005 guess it pays to be awake when posting huh... In that case it would work. Im going to wait for SDAZ to reply to see what they have in the area of a belt. if nothing then ill be sending a PM now what would u have done if i replied saying i was talking about the CHEST ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #15 September 5, 2005 Quotenow what would u have done if i replied saying i was talking about the CHEST I would have asked about USPA jumping regs for children, as you're clearly underage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #16 September 5, 2005 Would adding weights also help simulate canopy downsizing?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #17 September 5, 2005 QuoteWeight belts are the way to go. If you wear a vest, it's hard to fly a good mantis position. Thats weird, I have no problem flying with my vest. On the ground it's a little big for me but it flies nice.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 September 5, 2005 QuoteQuoteWeight belts are the way to go. If you wear a vest, it's hard to fly a good mantis position. Thats weird, I have no problem flying with my vest. On the ground it's a little big for me but it flies nice. Then you are not flying in the correct Mantis position. Think about it, with the correct mantis position you are chest high. Why do you want to add weight to your chest when you are trying to get it high? At one time I was one of the biggest supporters of a weight vest. After my flying was thorn apart in the tunnel, and I started flying the mantis correct, I fell in love with the weight belt.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 September 5, 2005 QuoteWould adding weights also help simulate canopy downsizing? Yes.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #20 September 5, 2005 QuoteThink about it, with the correct mantis position you are chest high. Why do you want to add weight to your chest when you are trying to get it high? Well I had the wieghts in the lower part of the vest so I guess thats why I never had any problems. You make a very good point.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #21 September 5, 2005 i didnt pass the level im on cause my chest was dipped and produced a airpocket at my belly, I wonder if the vest was the cause. My instructor said that the weightvest shouldnt have had an effect on the body postition but i can see were the problem could have been attributed to the extra upper body weight i had. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda965 0 #22 September 5, 2005 Sent you a PMBlue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #23 September 5, 2005 Does it offer any advantages then just to downsize?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #24 September 5, 2005 im not in any big hurry to grow the belly. but thanks for the offer BTW: good luck on ur next jump ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #25 September 5, 2005 QuoteDoes it offer any advantages then just to downsize? I dont know. But it would makes sence because you could increase your w/l very little at a time.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
