@@downunderdynamics Happy to facilitate horse, next time your down at Naggas. Your explanation of suit progression hit a note. My first FS suit zipped below the neck cuff and was using gaffer tape to keep it up in the tunnel. Happy to source some FS get ups
@@downunderdynamics Happy to facilitate horse, next time your down at Naggas. Your explanation of suit progression hit a note. My first FS suit zipped below the neck cuff and was using gaffer tape to keep it up in the tunnel. Happy to source some FS get-ups locally for a future vid. Basically the same fundamentals (fabric, drag), just booties. Where we have inflatable booties (good for drag/heaver fliers and big way GetTheFuckOut tracking) while the FS pros now run, boosters with a knife-edge (reinforced cord) from toe to knee. Flicking the ankle shifts the edge and provides more precise input
I'm new to skydiving but I've been a spearo freediving for years. I still don't know why people jump in regular street clothes and hoodies. I don't want crap flying around and getting stuck on things. I use the same logic skydiving as I do freediving.
Thanks for the video. Would you still not recommend a tight suit for a beginner who floats a lot (78 jumps and 2,5 hours in tunnel). I'm 1m89 and I'm @70 kg. A lot of surface and not much weight. Even arching at my limit I struggle to keep up especially with heavy jumpers.
Yeh, it can help in your situation. but also rather than trying to arch so much, think about just bringing in all the surface area. So tucking the arms in under your torso, the only issue with this is that it makes gripping harder, you will have to fly closer and get used to using your arms as little as possible. Same with the legs, bring them closer together and less striaght. SO rather than thinking about forcing your torso into the wind, take away the drag and then you will naturally go faster with less tension in the body. It will be more twitchy tho, so be prepared for that as well.
@@downunderdynamics thanks for feedback. That's exactly what I've been working on in the last 5 jumps, but need few more hours in the tunnel to do it properly.
Great info. Just for future info, the camera lens makes it hard to see what the suits truly look like. Otherwise, thanks for taking the time to make this.
To be expected. But I don't just aim to say what is write or wrong or the best way/suit, but aim to inform about the outcomes that each suit has and the effects it might give. I can guarantee these purists started in a baggy suit and got to an exceptional level then transferred to tight.
Absolutely brilliant content. Thanks for posting brotha
I learnt in first person what mean to fly 5h with a floppy suit in the tunnel!😫
Yeh man, I didn't have the right suit first off either, I notice a massive difference when I had the right one for me too.
Great content! How about bootie suits for FS?
Great idea. I will have to collaborate with someone for that one as my knowledge isn't as good.
@@downunderdynamics Happy to facilitate horse, next time your down at Naggas. Your explanation of suit progression hit a note. My first FS suit zipped below the neck cuff and was using gaffer tape to keep it up in the tunnel. Happy to source some FS get ups
@@downunderdynamics Happy to facilitate horse, next time your down at Naggas. Your explanation of suit progression hit a note. My first FS suit zipped below the neck cuff and was using gaffer tape to keep it up in the tunnel. Happy to source some FS get-ups locally for a future vid. Basically the same fundamentals (fabric, drag), just booties. Where we have inflatable booties (good for drag/heaver fliers and big way GetTheFuckOut tracking) while the FS pros now run, boosters with a knife-edge (reinforced cord) from toe to knee. Flicking the ankle shifts the edge and provides more precise input
I'm new to skydiving but I've been a spearo freediving for years. I still don't know why people jump in regular street clothes and hoodies. I don't want crap flying around and getting stuck on things. I use the same logic skydiving as I do freediving.
Yep, def agreed, for sure makes difference, drag vs non drag. I lean the same as you.
Thanks for the video. Would you still not recommend a tight suit for a beginner who floats a lot (78 jumps and 2,5 hours in tunnel). I'm 1m89 and I'm @70 kg. A lot of surface and not much weight. Even arching at my limit I struggle to keep up especially with heavy jumpers.
Yeh, it can help in your situation. but also rather than trying to arch so much, think about just bringing in all the surface area. So tucking the arms in under your torso, the only issue with this is that it makes gripping harder, you will have to fly closer and get used to using your arms as little as possible. Same with the legs, bring them closer together and less striaght. SO rather than thinking about forcing your torso into the wind, take away the drag and then you will naturally go faster with less tension in the body. It will be more twitchy tho, so be prepared for that as well.
@@downunderdynamics thanks for feedback. That's exactly what I've been working on in the last 5 jumps, but need few more hours in the tunnel to do it properly.
Great info. Just for future info, the camera lens makes it hard to see what the suits truly look like. Otherwise, thanks for taking the time to make this.
lol you will be so crucified by 'tight suit purists' :)
To be expected. But I don't just aim to say what is write or wrong or the best way/suit, but aim to inform about the outcomes that each suit has and the effects it might give. I can guarantee these purists started in a baggy suit and got to an exceptional level then transferred to tight.
@@downunderdynamics thanks bro
My thoughts exactly
Seeing so much time and money wasted by people struggling with their suits...