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wingsuits: genius or Really Bad Idea??

mukluk - 22-8-2011 at 10:23 PM

hadn't seen this stuff before...the logical extension of the kiting/paragliding/skydiving impulse/continuum??



once in a while i stumble into a really clear boundary to the world of Things I Do Not Want To Try...

but take away the base jumping part and do this out of a plane, it would be a hoot!

Feyd - 23-8-2011 at 04:52 AM

Genius. The suits just keep getting better and the fliers just keep pushing the envelope.:wee:

rocfighter - 23-8-2011 at 05:00 AM

The line is so small most never even notice it. Although fo ME I could drive a truck on this one:o Call me chicken, coward, sissy or what ever else you feel. But I will be sitting here reading it again tomorrow:bigok:
Though it does look wicked cool. And I saw some guy going so fast on one video he had a vapor trail. That is just plane nuts!!

shehatesmyhobbies - 23-8-2011 at 06:00 AM

I think it is awesome as well! There is that one guy, can't remember his name, that actually hit the bridge, even more reason to do this out of a plane instead of off a cliff!

Drewculous - 23-8-2011 at 06:29 AM

Skimming is a whole 'nother game!

Hell ya gimme a wingsuit to jump! Skimming tho... Id need a little more experience lol!

Bladerunner - 23-8-2011 at 06:31 AM

Those suits are childs play until you strap some JETS on to your ankles !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS2rjcVcaqQ

This guy sitting on the back of His truck doing preflight checks and then saying " Safety Fiiirst " is one of the funniest things I have seen !

bigkid - 23-8-2011 at 07:29 AM

Not sure what to expect till you see him after the flight, nice hair.:lol::lol::lol:
He held level flight for LIKE half a minute, To funny.

Kamikuza - 23-8-2011 at 08:21 AM

Thanks BR I've been looking for that one for a while - classic :lol:

Kober - 23-8-2011 at 08:42 AM

Where I can demo one of those suits ?????
Short fly test ???

Houston AirHead - 23-8-2011 at 08:52 AM

i heard some where you need like 200 jumps under your belt before you can certify for one....

Mostly Harmless - 23-8-2011 at 03:33 PM

I have flown one of them a while ago (skydiving, not base jumping), it's a completely different feeling, not to mention it brings a lot more complications if something goes wrong. But it's an awesome feeling.

AD72 - 24-8-2011 at 07:57 AM

Watch out for suspension bridge wires.

indigo_wolf - 24-8-2011 at 08:27 AM

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Originally posted by AD72
Watch out for suspension bridge wires.


There's a nice description here (at 7:15) about how wingsuits work.



Suspension bridge wires? I have nightmares about what a mid-air collision with a feathered neighbor would be like. At those speeds, I expect it wouldn't be pretty for either party.

ATB,
Sam

B-Roc - 24-8-2011 at 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf
Quote:
Originally posted by AD72
Watch out for suspension bridge wires.



Suspension bridge wires? , I expect it wouldn't be pretty for either party.

ATB,
Sam


I can't see youtube at work so I don't know what you posted but I have seen the suspension bridge collision from years back and it definately is not pretty.

erratic winds - 24-8-2011 at 09:51 AM

If you want more info about the gentleman who unfortunately passed away crashing into the Royal Gorge bridge, the other pilot who was with him has made a video-piece about it, it's been shown on many "outdoor" channels.

Here is a blog with all the info - http://xtremesport4u.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/the-legends-la...

Bladerunner - 24-8-2011 at 03:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by B-Roc
Quote:
Originally posted by indigo_wolf
Quote:
Originally posted by AD72
Watch out for suspension bridge wires.



Suspension bridge wires? , I expect it wouldn't be pretty for either party.

ATB,
Sam





I can't see youtube at work so I don't know what you posted but I have seen the suspension bridge collision from years back and it definately is not pretty.


THIS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvjgvXcxMsU

SO TRAGIC ! :no:

GRB - 27-8-2011 at 06:18 PM

They are brilliant. I have a couple of BASE jumps with them, back in the old fly away from the wall and be happy days. Flown like that big wall BASE is safer. Of course safe ain't fun after a bit.
PS that video is a bit dated here is a recent one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k