trigger 0 #1 May 6, 2003 I recently took delivery of a new jumpsuit!Now my problem is that the jumpsuit fabric matches the colour of my rigs cutaway/reserve pillows and i would like to create some contrast.Any suggestions on how to do this [dye etc]without damaging the integrity of the pillows.Cheers Trig.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #2 May 6, 2003 BUY NEW ONES:) -YOSHI_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #3 May 6, 2003 Thought of that already,but i'm off travelling and can't afford the wait!.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #4 May 6, 2003 Maybe a rigger could put on a stripe or two of binding tape or something similar?____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #5 May 6, 2003 Thats my temp fix.Used duct tape though.Cheers.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRWBUDDHA 0 #6 May 7, 2003 Look, Reach, Pull.............. Cheers Mate, Buddha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #7 May 7, 2003 i would say yes. i see no problem in tye dying them or something. but i'd talk to your rigger and have him be there. i don't know how u tye dye anything, but i assume just ink, and that wouldn't hurt the cables or anything. BUT, the best way would be to buy new handles. i know you said you don't really have the money for it, but this is the best solution and now you know next time to take you handles into consideration when ordering a jump suit huh later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 9 #8 May 7, 2003 Isn't duct tape very slippery? Is it going to reduce the amount of force you can apply or did you just put a thin strip on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoHawley 0 #9 May 7, 2003 Could you try swapping with someone else who has a different colour and doesn't mind? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #10 May 7, 2003 put petrol on,and set it to fire just before leaving the plane,then only fall on your back,you should then beabel to find it what ever... or just get a new one.you say you cant effort it,but who pays your jumps?think it max would be 2 jump tickets.. safty first... You could also wait but then just besure each time you leave the plane,that you know were to find it. personal choises(some good some bad) Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #11 May 7, 2003 It's not the money it's the time.I'm off travelling!Cheers guys.I'll go with crayola!.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #12 May 7, 2003 Get some electrical insulating tape in a contrasting colour and put a couple of 'stripes' on it, till you can get either a piece of fabric/binding tape sewn on etc, or the thing changed out. Its a quick fix and probably won't last long. Be wary of swapping with your pals, make sure the cable lengths are the same. Too short is bad, too long is bad.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #13 May 7, 2003 Go to a fabric or craft store and look for fabric paint. Not the puffy kind. Might work. Try it on the back side first. Also ask a rigger there if he has parachute marking ink. Might look ugly but would change color. For that matter I had a newbie that changed his rig from blue to black with a fabric marker pen. (no I wouldn't pack it.) Terry I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albatross 0 #14 May 7, 2003 Get the manufacturer to send you a new one overnight or call a retailer and have them send you one. Don't mess with this yourself. Tape will come off and sewing with a cut away handle is not the best idea. Just take the $$ and spend it.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #15 May 7, 2003 I have the same problem since I jump in a red sweatshirt sometimes. Our S&TA cut a thin piece of gaffer's tape (about 1/4" wide) and wrapped it once around my cutaway handle. It contrasts with the red (just a bit) and it lets me spot it quickly when I am doing my practice cutaways. I don't think I'll have a problem seeing it when the time comes. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #16 May 7, 2003 I've done exactly the same thing,ideally i'll replace both pillows but as i'm going travelling within the next week or so maybe for 2months i was hoping someone could suggest some sort of fabric dye or paint that will not react with the original fabric.This would also allow me to customise the pillows to my own design.Cheers Trig.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #17 May 7, 2003 TSE should be able to knock up a set of pads for you within a few days____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
