bseriesboosted 0 #1 July 14, 2005 What is the best way to get a grass stain off the back of a white wing suit... I have tried oxy wipes and they have taken alot of the dirt off but the green from the grass is still there... What is the best cleaner to use and how to wash...Pruitt Skydive The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #2 July 14, 2005 I used to have an all white S1. I washed it in a washing machine on gentle, with woolite. It worked, but probably wasn't recommended by the manufacturer. I'd imagine that the recommended cleaning is pretty much the same as for a canopy.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bseriesboosted 0 #3 July 14, 2005 QuoteI used to have an all white S1. I washed it in a washing machine on gentle, with woolite. It worked, but probably wasn't recommended by the manufacturer. I'd imagine that the recommended cleaning is pretty much the same as for a canopy. Thanks man I will try that tomorrowPruitt Skydive The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #4 July 14, 2005 I use a gentle detergent and cold water in a bath tub working the stain very gently. There is a point were the remnents of some stains are just better left alone. I have some very used suits and abrasions from the rig harness over time and "over scrubbing" in a wash will actualy wear off the ZP coating on the material. I have a white suit with the faint hint of both grass and blood stains ( none mine). I worked the stains the best I could and left the balance. The stains are faint and hard to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceline 0 #5 July 14, 2005 I used stain away, but that was with an original classic which seems to be a little different material (read totally different) for the body of the suit. Was careful to only apply it to the stained portion and remove the excess to protect the wing fabric. Then on light cycle with cold water, hang dry. No more stain. Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cateT 0 #6 July 14, 2005 methylated spirits - not sure if its called that elsewhere...(white spirits?) takes grass stains off most fabrics - I don't know how it would affect a coated fabric though. I usually use a disposable wipe to apply it - and a gentle wash with soap afterwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #7 July 14, 2005 The best way, of course, is not to get grass stains on the suit in the 1st place... which brings me to.. Do you really have 94 jumps, of which 3 are wingsuit jumps? Are you using your Nitro 120 loaded to 1.36 as a wingsuit canopy? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowie 0 #8 July 14, 2005 Kimgriffin posted this looooooong time ago http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=547273;#547273 Lets flock a lotBo Wienberg vimeo.com/bowienberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bseriesboosted 0 #9 July 14, 2005 QuoteThe best way, of course, is not to get grass stains on the suit in the 1st place... which brings me to.. Do you really have 94 jumps, of which 3 are wingsuit jumps? Are you using your Nitro 120 loaded to 1.36 as a wingsuit canopy? t yes and yes... flame awayPruitt Skydive The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #10 July 14, 2005 Quoteyes and yes... flame away There's a large difference between concern and flaming. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #11 July 14, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe best way, of course, is not to get grass stains on the suit in the 1st place... which brings me to.. Do you really have 94 jumps, of which 3 are wingsuit jumps? Are you using your Nitro 120 loaded to 1.36 as a wingsuit canopy? t yes and yes... flame away No flames, I also see your registered for bridge day. But why the rush into everything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bseriesboosted 0 #12 July 14, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe best way, of course, is not to get grass stains on the suit in the 1st place... which brings me to.. Do you really have 94 jumps, of which 3 are wingsuit jumps? Are you using your Nitro 120 loaded to 1.36 as a wingsuit canopy? t yes and yes... flame away No flames, I also see your registered for bridge day. But why the rush into everything? I didnt really want to rush everything but it all just worked out that way... but please know that I am not going into things recklessly I am getting coaching on everything and going slow and asking alot of questions... I know everyone is not trying to preach and they are just looking out for me. the flame comment was like a joke i'm very open to suggestions and any information you are willing to give me...Pruitt Skydive The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #13 July 14, 2005 Quoteand going slow and asking alot of questions... Actually, you're not going very slow at all. Quotei'm very open to suggestions and any information you are willing to give me... What if the suggestion was to get a less aggressive canopy?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Base733 0 #14 July 14, 2005 Matt- Where did you get coaching for your first W/S flight? Not from any BMI or PFI that I know of. Dude, relax... wingsuit and base will be there when you have the experience. By rushing into things you're not showing that you listen... which is not something coaches/instructors/mentors find advantageous for teaching. Baxter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #15 July 14, 2005 Quote I didnt really want to rush everything but it all just worked out that way... but please know that I am not going into things recklessly I am getting coaching on everything and going slow and asking alot of questions... I know everyone is not trying to preach and they are just looking out for me. the flame comment was like a joke i'm very open to suggestions and any information you are willing to give me... you may be asking questions but you are ignoring the answers see previous thread http://dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1717304;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bseriesboosted 0 #16 July 14, 2005 Quote What if the suggestion was to get a less aggressive canopy? I have one I just forgot it at home last weekend...Pruitt Skydive The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #17 July 14, 2005 QuoteQuote What if the suggestion was to get a less aggressive canopy? I have one I just forgot it at home last weekend... Note to self: don't forget parachute when going skydiving. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bseriesboosted 0 #18 July 15, 2005 I am going to try the triatholon and see how the openings compare but i have had nothing but great openings out of the nitro w/s or not. I understand with the w/s bigger is better. but unless alot changes i plan to keep jumping the nitro because it opens much better than the triPruitt Skydive The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #19 July 15, 2005 Quoteand going slow and asking alot of questions... You might be asking alot of questions, but you are not going slow at all. There are times when you have to step back and look at yourself. If everyone is saying the same thing and you disagree... Maybe it is time to look deep inside and be true to yourself. There are reasons for thing things people are mentioning here. They are not being mean at all.. We are just one big skydiving family and we do not want to lose anyone.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
TomAiello 26 #20 July 15, 2005 You really ought to sit and chat with Baxter. He's local to you, and he's got all the experience (wingsuit and BASE) that you are pursuing yourself. There's plenty of time to go slow and be cautious. I say that as I feel the titanium twinging in my lower back, so take it seriously.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #21 July 15, 2005 QuoteI understand with the w/s bigger is better. Actually, with the WS, having a stable square canopy is more important than the size. I commented on the aggressiveness of your canopy (size AND planform) because of your overall experience more than the fact that you're jumping wingsuit. I'm also still curious why you're jumping the wingsuit now after saying just a few weeks ago in this same forum that you'd wait until you had the recommended experience. Whatever the case, stay safe and be careful.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #22 July 15, 2005 Quoteflame away Sorry for the tardy reply. No flames from me. I simply asked you 2 questions. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
