QuietStorm 0 #1 May 28, 2007 I have a BM Firebird that needs some repair and would like some recommendations/thoughts. No major damage but it seems that after 1 year of putting 150 jumps on this suit the stiching is "pulling through" the fabric on the arm and leg wings and some "small" tears are beginning to develop as the stiching cuts/pulls through the fabric. This concerns me greatly. I have stopped flying the suit for fear of causing any more damage to it. I have paid a lot for this suit and I take great pains to snag or tear it.....no bad landings. Should I use rip stop tape or buy Zero P material from Para-Gear and take it to a rigger for repair? In time I don't won't a wingsuit that looks like its held together with tape and patch worked......resale value goes to zero when I want to upgrade my wingsuit......or spend my money on a new main canopy instead. I seriously doubt a PD Katana would not start coming apart after 150 jumps. I don't mind paying good money for quality equipment but when I put my money down I want performance. Any recommendations for riggers in the AZ, CA, west coast area that are experienced in repairing wingsuits? I just don't want to have the send this thing back over to Europe, cross my fingers, and bide my time getting it back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 May 28, 2007 John, I have seen the small tears you have on your suit, they are easily repairable by a local rigger. Send Birdman an e-mail with the color fabric you need and they will take care of you. "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
