kilranian 0 #1 November 30, 2012 Has anyone ever made a suit jump? Not wearing a jumpsuit, but a business/3-piece suit. Did you have issues with buttons coming undone and the jacket flapping around? Did you wear a tie? If so, how did you secure it? Route it under the chest strap? Do tell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 November 30, 2012 Didn't Rob Harris die while doing a stunt jump wearing a suit and it interfered?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 November 30, 2012 have a look at the french freestyle team otherwise I think Olav has some pretty good shots http://www.1olav.com/en/olav-zipser/ http://www.1olav.com/en/olav-zipser/aerial-fashion-shows/ http://www.1olav.com/en/olav-zipser/awards-medals/ scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem3 0 #4 November 30, 2012 I'm told that wearing big floppy sweat shirts with hoodies isn't a problem, so I don't see how a 3-piece suit could be a problem. Besides, it would be cool! So just do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jalien 0 #5 November 30, 2012 I'd guess that a tie would be a bad idea - you wouldn't want to jump with a noose around your neck! Clip-on might be safer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #6 November 30, 2012 I've seen a commercial filmed at Triangle Skydiving where the jumper was wearing a suit. I believe it was for a cell phone or some sort of business service. My google-fu must be weak today, so I can't find it at the moment. Maybe somebody else will have a better memory or better luck."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #7 November 30, 2012 Here's the link to the DZ threat: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4355883"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #8 November 30, 2012 I took this pic of a friend some time ago, just remember to clip both ends of the tie HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almeister112 0 #9 November 30, 2012 I jumped with a shirt and tie (no jacket). I used both a tie chain and a tie pin (through both layers!) to hold it in place in several places and didn't have any trouble with it. Then again, I was only belly flying with it, so you may run into trouble with different orientations, but I would think a safety pin to hold the jacket closed and a couple of tie pins would keep everything out your way and secure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
throwaway242 0 #10 November 30, 2012 while visiting a german dz this summer i came across the 2 attached pics. the guy in the white suit is the dzo, btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EOCS 0 #11 December 1, 2012 So yea about that parachute? Suit was modified to let the risers come up or? it looks like you can see them in the belly tracking pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adagen 0 #12 December 1, 2012 Like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikpvy8sVcFA&feature=plcpAnne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #13 December 1, 2012 QuoteHas anyone ever made a suit jump? Not wearing a jumpsuit, but a business/3-piece suit. Yes. No problems. Would like to do a tux jump one day.... 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
Mr_Polite 0 #14 December 1, 2012 So what happens if he needs to cut away or dump his reserve? Just reach under the suit?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
throwaway242 0 #15 December 2, 2012 there was no modification at all. if im not terribly mistaken they seperated somewhere around 2000m to give him enough time to take the jacket off. plus a velo 75 doesnt show too much under a suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 December 2, 2012 I wore one when I jumped into my college graduation 30 years ago...the funniest part was how worried my mother was that I would land hard and take the knees out of my new suit! NO problems with her 'only son' skydiving a bandit jump into a crowded stadium...just don't tear up those brand new PANTS! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #17 December 2, 2012 F*** no. I often wear a suit because I must, but I really don't like to anymore, and I'm rarely having fun when doing so. Damned if I'm going to wear the &%$#@ uniform when I'm doing something to have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #18 December 2, 2012 Quote I wore one when I jumped into my college graduation 30 years ago...the funniest part was how worried my mother was that I would land hard and take the knees out of my new suit! NO problems with her 'only son' skydiving a bandit jump into a crowded stadium...just don't tear up those brand new PANTS! Twardo, was that a round main? If so, wow!Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #19 December 2, 2012 Quote Quote I wore one when I jumped into my college graduation 30 years ago...the funniest part was how worried my mother was that I would land hard and take the knees out of my new suit! NO problems with her 'only son' skydiving a bandit jump into a crowded stadium...just don't tear up those brand new PANTS! Twardo, was that a round main? If so, wow! In 1982 experienced jumpers didn't use round mains.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 December 3, 2012 Quote Quote Quote I wore one when I jumped into my college graduation 30 years ago...the funniest part was how worried my mother was that I would land hard and take the knees out of my new suit! NO problems with her 'only son' skydiving a bandit jump into a crowded stadium...just don't tear up those brand new PANTS! Twardo, was that a round main? If so, wow! In 1982 experienced jumpers didn't use round mains. It was '80, and it was a 252. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 164 #21 December 3, 2012 Quote I wore one when I jumped into my college graduation 30 years ago...the funniest part was how worried my mother was that I would land hard and take the knees out of my new suit! NO problems with her 'only son' skydiving a bandit jump into a crowded stadium...just don't tear up those brand new PANTS! Reminds me of my ex-wife showing pictures of her first jump to her mother... first comment was "you did something with your hair" Always remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTwinkie 0 #22 December 3, 2012 QuoteWould like to do a tux jump one day. That would be cool! You would have to get video or photos, of course. If the coat had long tails, would that be a problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #23 December 12, 2012 I jumped wearing a business suit several times. I wore shoes that just slipped on, NO LACES, and when I pulled the ripcord, I had to place one foot on top of the other to hold my shoes on my feet. It worked, and no problems in any way. Bill Cole D-41 Canada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
