TomAiello 26 #1 June 24, 2003 I'm having trouble with the zippers on my wingsuit. I'm considering trying to get a tailor to switch out the zippers for something burlier. Has anyone else done this? What kind of zippers did you use? Where did you get them? Has it helped? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 June 24, 2003 Tom, If someone from Bird Man hasn't PM'd you already, PM rigging65, and ask him about it. I know he has.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #3 June 24, 2003 i think there was some discussion about this somewhere in this forum.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 June 25, 2003 Been there, done that. Chcuk put in metal zippers on the GTI I was jumping before I went to the SF. Works great and lasts longer that the nylon ones."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #5 June 25, 2003 did you get the old sf or the new sf3?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #6 June 25, 2003 Scott has my old SF, but will be ordering an SF3 most rickity-tick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #7 June 26, 2003 his post infered or said that he went to the SF, so i thought he already got a SFLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basehoundsam 0 #8 June 28, 2003 Tom, I replaced most of my zippers with metal on my classic. It works great. I jam a lot of battle gear on for sub-terminal flights, and used to pop the plastic zippers wide open. If you are ordering a new wing suit, you can aquire metal zippers beforehand, and have Birdman install them on your suit. Just my .02 Jay Epstein Ramirez www.adrenalineexploits.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #9 July 2, 2003 Any advice on a good place to get the metal zippers?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #10 July 2, 2003 Any fabric store. That, or just go by your local alteration shop and tell them your specific needs. There is a little shop in Raeford that had mine done in one day. Would have waited on the work to be done, but old girl had to drive all the way back into Fayetteville to get the zippers. My bad. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base704 0 #11 July 2, 2003 Is Bird-Man aware of this? If bustin' zippers is a common thing, maybe they should consider puttin' the metal ones on the suits to begin with... Any thoughts? Jari?You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #12 July 2, 2003 QuoteIs Bird-Man aware of this? If bustin' zippers is a common thing, maybe they should consider puttin' the metal ones on the suits to begin with... They have to be aware of it. I know that a couple folks have sent them the metal zippers and had them installed during production, which would kind of put them on notice that some people, at least, find the zippers inadequate. I'd definitely pay more to get burly metal zippers as an option on my next suit.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base704 0 #13 July 2, 2003 QuoteI'd definitely pay more to get burly metal zippers as an option on my next suit. Me too. And how about a way to "lock" the arm zippers down? From the factory...A good idea? Edited to add: I personally have not had any problems with mine to date, but have seen others discussing the "locks" for the arm zippers.You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #14 July 3, 2003 QuoteAny advice on a good place to get the metal zippers? What is that brand zkk or skk, real stout heavy metal zippers, brass or stainless. You will be wearing long sleave underneath because its like snuggling a chainsaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #15 July 3, 2003 YKK is on most of my mountain gear, gortex jackets and suck... C-ya Blair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #16 July 3, 2003 QuoteYKK is on most of my mountain gear, gortex jackets and suck... Um, was that a typo, or are you telling us to avoid YKK zippers because they suck? I'm pretty sure that YKK is the world's largest zipper manufacturer. They make big zippers, little zippers and medium zippers, as well as a bunch of other fastening type products.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base704 0 #17 July 3, 2003 I see the name "Scovill" on the zippers of three different jackets of mine. Two of them are "work" jackets(one parka, one Ike jacket), and the other is a lightweight military jacket that I acquired somehow. Google gives you a link to Scovill Fasteners, but I saw no zippers. I also have two leathers with YYK's... Hey, what the hell brand do levi's use? Now those are some sturdy, long lastin' mofo's.You can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #18 July 7, 2003 D'Oh!! Yep Typo, sorry folks, I meant to say, "and such"...I think YKK zippers are GREAT! Thanks Blair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
