This is our Vertex Swoop Shorts. These swoop shorts are designed to meet all swoopers needs. With options for the whole side to be made out of cordura, or leave them taslan for a super slippery high speed short.
- Taslan, Polycotton or Cordura main fabrics.
- Specially designed spandex areas for a tight fit and great flexibility.
- Options for Cordura knees, butt and side for increased durability.
- Completely tailor made to your measurements.
- Comes with two leg pockets as standard.
- Available with custom embroidery using our logo designer.
- Optional extras include RDS pocket.
Side Material
This option is to select if you would like to replace all of the spandex areas (excluding inside leg spandex) for a more durable material like taslan, polycotton or cordura.
Cuff Type
Camera Back Spandex
This gives the option to have the large back panel in spandex (shown in grey on the image below). This allows for better flexability in the belly position with arms forwards. This is not recommended for Sit flying as the spandex may stretch over time when flown in back / sit fly due to the forces applied from the wings in this section of the back.
High Collar
Our High Collar is constructed with Spandex and has a popper zip cover.
Double Arm Grips
Mesh Power Booties
Stretch Foot
A - Neck
Measure around the base of the neck, below the adams apple.
B - Shoulders
Lay the tape behind your neck, from the end of one shoulder to the next. It may help to wear a well fitted tee-shirt and measure from seam to seam.
C - Upper Arm Length
Measure from the same point used in B. It will help to bend your arm and measure to the point of your elbow. NOTE: If this is for a shorty suit please make this the length of where you want the sleeve to finish (This should be before the elbow).
D - Lower Arm Length
Measure from the point used in C, all the way to the wrist.
E - Bicep
Bend your elbow at 90 degrees and measure around the widest part of the bicep. Bent but not tensed.
F - Forearm
Bend your elbow at 90 degrees and measure around the forearm at the widest part.
G - Wrist
Measure all the way around your wrist.
CUFFS - Hand
Please measure around the widest point of your hand. This is to ensure you can fit your hand through your sleeve where there is not spandex.
H - Upper Chest
Arms by your side, all the way around your chest with the tape under your arm pits. Tense your chest for this measurement.
I - Lower Chest
Arms by your side, all the way around with the tape across nipples. Tense your chest for this measurement.
J - Waist
Take this measurement accross the belly button, all the way around.
K - Hips
Measure around the widest part of your hips and butt. Use the widest of the two measurements.
L - Thigh
Measure at the widest part of your upper thigh.
L2 - Lower Thigh
Measure at the widest part of your lower thigh. This is at the end of the thigh muscle just before it tapers off to the knee. You can measure this straigh or with a slightly bent knee (no more than 45 degrees)
M - Knee
Measure all the way around your knee in the centre whilst your leg is straight.
N - Calf
Measure around your calf at its widest part.
O - Ankle
Measure just above the ankle bone.
CUFFS - Foot
Please measure around the widest point of your foot. This is to ensure you can fit your foot through your leg where there is not spandex.
P - Groin to Knee
Measure from high up in the crotch on one side of the leg, down to the centre point of knee. Please do this at the side of the knee. (not pulling the tape to the middle)
Q - Inseam
Measure from high up in the crotch, on one side of the leg down to the floor – SHOULDN'T measure wearing trainers.
Q - Inseam
Measure from high up in the crotch, on one side of the leg down to the floor – SHOULD measure wearing trainers.
Q2 - Knee to Toe
With your shoes on measure from the centre of your knee to the end of your toes. The angle that you point your foot while doing this measurement will be the angle where your bootie achieves tension.
R - Torso
Measure from the hole below adams apple on your neck, under your crotch and up to the bone at the base of your neck. This is an important measurement to get correct. The tape should feel comfortable. Not too tight and not loose. Remember we will be adding +1cm, +2cm or +4cm to this measurement depending on your chosen fit type.
R - Length of Jacket
T - Armpit
With your arm out at 90 degrees, measure around the top of your arm at the widest point with the tape going straight upwards not diagonal.
Shoe Circumference
This measurement is for FS/RW suits only. Please measure the circumference of your shoe centimetres. To do this simply measure all the way around the sole of your shoe on the outside.
Foot Lower
Armpit to Lateral
Measure from your armpit down to the horizontal strap on your rig harness known as the lateral. This is how far down the body the wings will attatch to the jacket.
ARM ZIP AREA SIZE
This will be the approximate size of the arm zip area opening at the widest point. It is calculated automatically for you based on some of your arm measurements.
LEG ZIP AREA SIZE
This will be the approximate size of the leg zip area opening at the widest point. It is calculated automatically for you based on some of your leg measurements.
BOTTOM OF JACKET WAISTLINE
Please take the measurement around the body at the same point your jacket will finish (this should be at the bottom of the measurement "R - Length of Jacket").
J2 - TROUSER WAIST
This is the waist measurement for the top of the trousers. This should be measured around at the point where R2 finishes.
K2 - TROUSER WAIST
This is the waist measurement for the top of the trousers. This should be measured around at the point where R2 finishes.
K2 - JACKET WAIST
This is the waist measurement for the bottom of the jacket. This should be measured around at the point where the bottom of R1 finishes.
R2 - TROUSER CROTCH
Wearing a pair of normal trousers pull them up high like you have your rig fitted. On the front side measure from the top of where you want the trousers to start to the top of the back side where you want them to finish.