ManBird 0 #1 September 17, 2004 I posted this over in the wingsuit forum, but I figure it applies here, as well. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1254043#1254043"¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayLosli 11 #2 September 19, 2004 Cough...Cough..Gasp... I finally read what you posted Man it's hard to believe that I have been taking you BASE jumping. I being one who is slightly, Eccentric in a Deranged sort of way. Can easily recognize someone one who is disturbed in a BIG WAY.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #3 September 19, 2004 I have to admit between that and the translation from Portugese, you're pretty far ahead of the pack for funniest poster of the year.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #4 September 19, 2004 Take what you will from this as I have limited experiance compaired to some of the Kats 'round here. ---------------------------------------------- wow.... just did a 5 sec delay AFTER climbing 700ft "A" (sorry it took me 40 min to get back on the ground) i know a 5 sec delay isnt much for tracking but from what I could tell the PF pants inflated very quiclkly as I felt ALOT of drag very soon after exit (maybe 2-3 sec). I also had the coat on, but from my very limited experiance I couldn't tell if it inflated (possibly felt something before I pulled). I do know that the Pants inflated very soon! I will disect my video versus ground video, but it looks like I got desent seperation from the A, slightly more than you might get without them. The winds were maybe 15-20mph, guestimation. Please ask questions for anythign obvious I am not mentioning. BEER for my 1st semi solo (GC on site) Stowed jump. ADDED: MORE BEER for being the 1st to jump the PF setup off this object. :-) ADDED MORE: ok scratch the beer... gofast and yegermister(sp)?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #5 September 19, 2004 Thanks for the info on the PF gear! But... QuoteBEER for my 1st semi solo (GC on site) Stowed jump. ADDED: MORE BEER for being the 1st to jump the PF setup off this object. :-) Beer is for skydiving. BASE jumpers need something stronger. -- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #6 September 19, 2004 oh yea... well I skydive so beer will be ok, but otherstuff is up for discussionLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #7 September 19, 2004 QuoteBeer is for skydiving. BASE jumpers need something stronger. your right,like another jump,but NEVER say no thanks for free beers If the guy wants to buy beer for you dont comp+lain not even if its skydive related Leroy semi solo?is that alone at the object but GC at the ground? i dont get it,i thourght there were only 1 way to do solos,to be all alone that that place no GC.But hey just tell me,ill go corect my logbook then good job any way ill drink the beer whith you,the day we flick an object together(could it be lower than 700ft?) Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #8 September 19, 2004 QuoteMan it's hard to believe that I have been taking you BASE jumping. I being one who is slightly, Eccentric in a Deranged sort of way. Can easily recognize someone one who is disturbed in a BIG WAY.. So does he get a go with your shotgun then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayLosli 11 #9 September 19, 2004 Ya... Steve is in I just have a hard time accepting the fact that his Brain is as messed up as mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 20 #10 September 20, 2004 I got a skydive with the pants + jacket today. Pretty insane forward speed. I felt like the suit was flying me vs the other way around. More practice would be nice. My vertical descent was much higher than normal for my tracking, granted I've gained a little weight and the jacket didn't fit too well. I will probably buy a pair. I exited over 1.5 miles away and made it back and then some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #11 September 20, 2004 good thing we are "close" in body size... I "abo-slutly" love them. VERY insane fwd speed. ... will post my stats after I dl from the protrack... ADDED: The fallrate isnt all that impressive (80's), being that it was my first jump on the suit, (have been in low 90's with a RW bootie suit) BUT the forward speed on this suit is pretty freaking awesome. I was over 1 mile out and made it back no problem. I could prob get out 2 miles and open around 2000-3000 and get back ok. I found the legs to be a tad twitchy and was more comfortable using my hands to control direction of flight History note: This matches or beats my first BM jump stats on a classic. ---------------------------------------------------------------- PF trackpants and jacket 1st jump RAW stats. freefall 78 sec deploy at 4100 exit: 13900 dep: 4100 freefall distance: 9800 ft 1st half avge: 89 2nd half avge 82Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayLosli 11 #12 September 20, 2004 I saw that same thing and heard jumpers say that the legs were a little fishy (side to side movement) in free fall. The Phoenix Pants with the booties look big. I would guess that the big vented arms on the jacket are needed to help control the legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #13 September 20, 2004 http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=1688 a 4 sec delay from 700ft. winds 20-25 (down the middle) and die down from there. Pants inflate very quickly, Don't feel the jacket inflate (compare to a skydive with the suit)Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #14 September 21, 2004 I just saw a video that a friend in Norway sent me. Even with a belly mount, he's making it about as far as I can in a Classic. Wow.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferry 0 #15 September 21, 2004 ..not sure, but I think that's without the jacket.. Ferry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #16 September 21, 2004 True. In the email he doesn't mention having a jacket on.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
