theplummeter 15 #1 September 14, 2012 Hey all. I have nearly 150 jumps and have aggressively downsized, but only to make the Cessna look big and because I hate packing. Since I'm already on such a small aggressive canopy, swooping seemed the logical option, so I've been turning lower and longer using the toggles. It's working out perfect! The big drawback is this: I can't afford awesome swoop pants to get more speed, which left me wondering how many of you are stealing your wife/girlfriends capris (or wearing your own) for swooping? If I'm not going to pay a canopy coach I sure as hell am not going to pay for swoop pants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRI85 0 #2 September 14, 2012 Spandex is the cheapest way to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 15 #3 September 14, 2012 QuoteSpandex is the cheapest way to go. I didn't even think of that. The Gloria Vanderbilt stretchy denim capris I pilfered have a higher Y cut, leaving me dealing with a mooseknuckle conundrum from which there may be no escape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 September 14, 2012 define cheap. the best for you would be this onescissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5.samadhi 0 #5 September 14, 2012 Quotedefine cheap. the best for you would be this one I'd recommend something heavy duty so that way when you poo poo in your pants from a botched swoop you won't get poo poo on your canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipper 0 #6 September 14, 2012 Forget swoop pants ... just oil yourself up ... less drag and more Ooooo from the crowd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #7 September 14, 2012 Quote Forget swoop pants ... just oil yourself up ... less drag and more Ooooo from the crowd ^this. It's the Sunman approach to swooping. Extra points in freestyle if you glisten Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichLees 0 #8 September 14, 2012 budgie smugglers! if you want to keep your skin, get some Dickies from WalMart - shorts or pants, but no budgie smugglers. Dickies won't save your bones, tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bushwarp4 0 #9 September 16, 2012 Anyone have an opinion on Flite Suit's Bomber shorts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMPattersonJr 0 #10 September 16, 2012 Quote Quote Forget swoop pants ... just oil yourself up ... less drag and more Ooooo from the crowd ^this. It's the Sunman approach to swooping. Extra points in freestyle if you glisten What if you sparkle?!?Blue SkiesBlack DeathFacebook www.PLabsInc.com www.SkydiveDeLand.com www.FlyteSkool.ws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutton 0 #11 September 18, 2012 Ease of packing is the absolute best reason to downsize. Check. Parachutes were made to be flown and landed with toggles, check... You lost me on the Clamdiggers, though. Gay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #12 September 19, 2012 Quote Parachutes were made to be flown and landed with toggles, check... that is wrong... we have rears for a reason. Because we can always trust them... Except on a Hobbit scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin 0 #13 September 19, 2012 "Since I'm already on such a small aggressive canopy, swooping seemed the logical option, so I've been turning lower and longer using the toggles." Just wear a hospital gown, that way you can cut out the middle-man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 15 #14 September 19, 2012 Quote"Since I'm already on such a small aggressive canopy, swooping seemed the logical option, so I've been turning lower and longer using the toggles." Just wear a hospital gown, that way you can cut out the middle-man. That sounds reasonable, but I'm looking for something lower drag, that looks like I was poured into and will eventually have to be cut out of with trauma shears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #15 September 20, 2012 Quote Quote "Since I'm already on such a small aggressive canopy, swooping seemed the logical option, so I've been turning lower and longer using the toggles." Just wear a hospital gown, that way you can cut out the middle-man. That sounds reasonable, but I'm looking for something lower drag, that looks like I was poured into and will eventually have to be cut out of with trauma shears. oh! old school style suit then. Windmiller has a sexy red pleather one. You should definitely go that route too. Except maybe go with sparkly pink or neon yellow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #16 September 20, 2012 Windmiller's suit gives me nightmares and acid reflux.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #17 September 20, 2012 Quote Windmiller's suit gives me nightmares and acid reflux. Fixed it for you Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 15 #18 October 16, 2012 Follow up questions: For those of you swooping in Crocs, do you grease them up and if so with what?, and is anyone using boatloads of heavy rhinestones instead of a weight belt? I feel like my canopy loading is as low as my Bedazzler is underused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gainer 0 #19 October 25, 2012 Try Rob Kruger, swooprobk@gmail.com or robert.s.kruger@facebook.com. He made swoop shorts for the whole South Africa team in 2008 and 2009, still using the 2009 version. Pants cost ZAR 1000, which is around $1100. Not as fancy as a deepseed version but a rigger can easily fix them when needs be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
