NewGuy2005 53 #1 December 5, 2006 Reference: Cruising Under Canopy pictorial in the December Parachutist Mag. In the lower left corner, the guy that's twisted around backwards under his canopy has something hanging down under his right leg. What is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 December 5, 2006 Looks to me like it might be an unzipped wingsuit, though it's hard to tell from that angle and I can't see any fabric on his arms. Could also be a tube that he's stuffed between his legs. I happened to have it sitting on my desk, so I pulled a quick scan ... not the greatest quality but maybe someone will have a better idea than I do of what's trailing behind him."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 December 5, 2006 Wingsuit. The white thing is part of the boootieYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #4 December 5, 2006 That makes sense, but he's got short sleeves and short legs on his pants. Would that rule out a wingsuit? Don't know much about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #5 December 5, 2006 ... either that or he got his legs out of his booties / legs of his jumpsuit. Some jumpsuits have zips that go all the way to your knees, I gues if you undid them you get get your feet / legs out of your booties and out of the "pants legs" of your jumpsuit once under canopy easily... I've never tired it though, never felt the need to... but my guess would be more likely its an un-zipped wingsuit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #6 December 5, 2006 If you get a magnifying glass, it looks like he's holding a small giftwrapped box up between the risers. Hmmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 December 5, 2006 Quote That makes sense, but he's got short sleeves and short legs on his pants. Would that rule out a wingsuit? Don't know much about it. You're seeing the shorts and t-shirt he's wearing under the wingsuit. If he's completely unzipped it, the arms and legs of the wingsuit would just be hanging loose (the zippers run all the way from the wrist to the shoulder and from the foot to the hip on a wingsuit, I believe - I've never flown one but I have seen plenty of people walking back from landing with one completely unzipped)."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #8 December 5, 2006 It is indeed a wingsuit, the new Mach 1 from Tony Suits to be specific. I took the photo. QuoteIf you get a magnifying glass, it looks like he's holding a small giftwrapped box up between the risers Good eye. That is a camera. Look at this picture and you will see the camera more clearly (in his left hand). I have a much higher resolution image at home, I could post later if I remember. I do not remember any gift-wrapping though. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 December 5, 2006 Just wanted to say that this is a COOL shot! On topic, it'll also give NewGuy2005 a good idea of what an unzipped wingsuit looks like. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #10 December 5, 2006 QuoteIt is indeed a wingsuit, the new Mach 1 from Tony Suits to be specific. I took the photo. Congrats on getting published __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #11 December 5, 2006 Sweet pictures. Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #12 December 5, 2006 QuoteI have a much higher resolution image at home, I could post later if I remember. I'm assuming that is your website, photos and videos. Very nice work man. Some of the best, if not the best, I've seen.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #13 December 5, 2006 Nice website! It's always fun to see photos of my friends from zhills.... Marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #14 December 5, 2006 QuoteReference: Cruising Under Canopy pictorial in the December Parachutist Mag. In the lower left corner, the guy that's twisted around backwards under his canopy has something hanging down under his right leg. What is it? That's Jeff Nebelkoph (Heffro1 on here) from right here at Z-hills, and yes, he is flying a wingsuit. it's all unzipped and flapping since he is under canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 December 5, 2006 Those photos are stunning. The colours are so vivid... how do you do that? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #16 December 5, 2006 sorry to continue the hijacking, but WOW congrats Matt, Great pics in that gallery. love the stack.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #17 December 6, 2006 QuoteThose photos are stunning. The colours are so vivid... how do you do that? Nothing specific, just pay close attention to each shot, and everything that goes into it. All the little things add up. A lot of it is done in camera (photographically), and a small amount of it is done in post-processing (digitally). Thanks for the kind words.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 December 6, 2006 Thanks & you're welcome. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
