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From: al@infoswx.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.skydive
Subject: Re: Skinny Jumpsuits
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Date: Tue, 12-Nov-85 23:42:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 12 23:42:00 1985
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Nf-From: infoswx.UUCP!al    Nov 12 22:42:00 1985


I went to the 1984 Jumpfest at Ft Collins CO, and the Coors team was there
and gave an RW seminar.  Their words were that the size of the jumpsuit
was no where near as important as everybody falling at the same rate.

I believe the SFR was an attempt to do this, but unfortunately, the suit is
too slow.  I got a "104", and because of my weight (5'10" 185#) the suit has
large wings compared to the others at my DZ.  Although I am a little
"sloppier" than the skinner suits, my fall rate is the same, and the
RW works out better.

The bottom line is:

	1.  You should have someone who knows how to sew take in your
		suit a little
	2.  If you want to be a "competition" skydiver, loose weight and
		buy a smaller suit.
	3.  If you want to have fun, but not be "competition", screw
		the little "skygods" and find someone who likes the things
		you do.

Al Gettier
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