Emmie 0 #1 April 13, 2002 My birthday's coming up, and I'm gonna ask my parents for an rw suit. The problem is that they don't want to spend a ton of money, and I kind of need it really soon, like before May 8th. So I'm in need of advice. Is there a manufacturer that could make me a suit in 3 weeks and won't charge me a fortune? ALso, I'm undecided between the material, should I get nylon or cotton. I'm pretty short, 5.4, and weight about 135lbs, so I have a pretty slow fall rate. I know nylon makes you fall faster, but isn;t it more uncomfortable than cotton? I already have a freefly suit, but I won't be freeflying yet, and its too slow for rw. Any advice would be great.Thank youEmmie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 April 13, 2002 Have a look at http://www.bodysportusa.com - they've got RW suits there for 120 bucks. Don't know what they're like though. When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or loose, its how drunk you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sittinpretty 0 #3 April 13, 2002 Try Windline suits at Lake Wales, FL. Billy is the greatest! Excellent quality, very attractive product, unbelievable price!! - and they are the coolest and nicest people around! (863) 678-1003... and Happy Birthday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #4 April 14, 2002 I've got a bev suit. Nylon front and spandex back/arms. Very comfortable. If you fall slow, definitely go with a tight nylon suit. Davehttp://www.skydivingmovies.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #5 April 14, 2002 We got Tad's jumpsuits and they are great. They are very good priced. Check them out! JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #6 April 14, 2002 Flite Suit makes an inexpensive RW suit - just don't load it up with too many options I think they do rushes too, but I'm not sure how quick they are or what they charge. I know Bev does rushes - two weeks, I think it's $40. AirTime was having a half price deal on rush orders - $20 instead of $40 - don't know if they still are.pull & flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #7 April 14, 2002 Look in the Para-Gear catalog. PG offers a generic bellytive work suit made by Para-Phernalia. I think they call it "Slipstream" or something like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #8 April 15, 2002 My very personal opinion is that you shouldnt go buying the first cheap thing you find. Remember that a RW jumpsuit is like an investment because if you take good care of it, it will last you for a life time. Don't worry about the price or the time it takes to be made, worry about your needs on a jumpsuit and get a good jumpsuit. Oh yeah, use nylon and maybe you should be thinking on some weights so take measurements with a weight vest (if thats what you are going to use), there is also a weight belt that I heard is very good and you use it outside the jumpsuit (get more info on this last one, if anybody knows about the belt please do reply)."Life is full of danger, so why be afraid? be extreme"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwmontreal 0 #9 April 15, 2002 I agree with Lisa. Flyte suit makes an excellent (under appreciated) robust suit.Jump SafeKent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #10 April 15, 2002 Quotethere is also a weight belt that I heard is very good and you use it outside the jumpsuit There a couple of weight belts available now. My boss switched from a vest to a belt recently; she prefers it because it can be taken off as soon as you land, ditched if you have to land in water, and doesn't need to be put on until you're getting on the plane. Most of them are cheaper than a vest too. pull & flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #11 April 15, 2002 A cheap suit is not a good investment. Your suit is your interface with the air and has a major effect on fallrate and control. You will not become proficient at RW if you are always fighting your suit.Tight nylon is faster, and you can now get suits with a breathable fabric liner so the nylon is not against your skin. I just got one from Tony and it is very comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #12 April 15, 2002 I have a Tony Swoop suit and the booties are a little big. Does anyone recommend taking it to a local tailor for the fitting or send it to Tony. The thing is I will not be there for Tony Suit to check the fitting and I can just go to a tailor here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdrew20012001 0 #13 April 15, 2002 My opinion on flite suit is not as good as others. Here's my thing: I have had to send baclk every suit I have had them make. The sleeves are chronically too short as are the booties. I won't order any more from them after the last one. I have heard similar complaints from others. Plus, personally, I think they nickle and dime you to death on the options that others include as standard. I agree with what others have said: don't go cheap, you may regret it. You might try used if you wanna go cheap.Drewfus McDoofus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
