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I think a combination of both. Indeed also dealing with a spin/twist is harder, as well as people jumping stupid small canopies, with stupid low jump numbers, and bad body position and pull technique. Ive seen more than one cutaway that was the result of massive asymmetry during deployment, while (initially) the canopy opened correctly. And some truly scary stuff with bigger suits (again that more massive burble) and small canopies. The german video (main getting sucked back into the burble completely after deploying) especially.. In general...I think wingsuit flying has a much larger percentage of people keen on putting themselves in danger... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Made a smaller mount today, placed on the ankle (side)... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

The only segment where it adds more time, is the freefall. But the critical parts of a skydive (the opening) everyone is under the same 1G acceleration, and has to go through the same canopy procedures as a normal skydive. Yet with an added straight-jacket restricting your movement. Wingsuit flying isnt more prone to parachute malfunctions, though we are seeing a lot more malfunctions/linewist, which tend to be the result from bad body position/low skill. On top of that, it is physically more demanding, and the arms can wear out after long flights, resulting in weak pull etc. On top of that, the suit adds a lot of variables on top of the skydive (navigation, exit dangers of hitting the airplane tail) as well as more agressive response in case of instability (due to the larger control surfaces). JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

And another technology exibition from that same week http://vimeo.com/32664945 JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

The video was shot with the intent of making a short item out of it. Yes, the technology is an awesome factor, but (at least to me) the subject is what it was all about...

10th and 11th. The pilots have a day off, we go do sightseeing or geek over nylon.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Id like to share a new video I uploaded to Vimeo Not a lot of footage. In fact the whole 3 minute video technically only took about 12 to 14 seconds of recording time. But due to modern technology, the result is some of the smoothest slow-motion Ive ever seen! Shot at 1000 fps Enjoy! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

It's called Artistic Wingsuit Flying...and it's happening in your back yard coming april You should have seen Gap. 30-ish flyers. All in 'tiny suits' while quite a few had 1k plus wingsuit jumps. You bet your ass its cool to fly small suits 'again'. I personaly didnt even realise it went out of fashion JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I wonder why the crew people don't applaud the guy with the 280 sq/ft canopy and a ton of lead, that tries to join in on their tight flown records.. Lets all hug and stick with 1999 style and proximity flying JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Not ment in a bad way...but is everyone incapable of actually talking about the subject of 'big wingsuits' and the more massive wake they give of? Its a really nice story...but its not about nitpicking. Its about optimizing out discipline, and progressing...and its peoples INCAPABILITY to discuss these subjects, without getting all cuddly, cozy, pat on the back friendly that limits them from progressing. And the fact that they (incorrectly) get offended when somebody tells them something that could actually help forward their flying. Have you ever had coaching in FF, FS? When these people give you tips on your flying. Do you ignore their advice, and instead go on and on about how lovely it is to fly backsliding or potato chipping the way you (anyone, not you specific) do? Sure you can. But will it make you progress? Or does (every once in a while) a meaningful and intelligent discussion on the things that COULD make us all fly better actually mean a good thing? And could it help us progress. Stop being so defensive...and actually think about HOW we fly. What is is that happens in the formation. And how we can optimize it. And improve. Fly cleaner. Longer. Tighter...progress... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Lake Elsinore will host 2 joint competitions coming April. More details will be online soon, but mark 2012 April 26-29 in your Agenda already! For now, here is the FB event page for the artistic event http://www.facebook.com/events/163435003754495/ The page for the performance cup should also be up soon! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

There is no pecking....if the only way to communicate is to shut up, and not actually talk about some of the misconceptions, or possible improvements we'll be stuck with the same (compared to other diciplines) low standards in flying for the years to come.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

And no feedback on that second paragraph JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

There is no EU vs US. Nor is flying a 1:1 glide ratio wrong. Or any glide. Of course there is a better/worse, in terms of how I personaly love to fly. But for sure. If you want to fly 1/1 or less...nobody sais you cant. It does depend on how you fly it, in terms of what 'flying' is. You can fly a 1:1 glide, at a steep angle. Legs all out. A lot of fun. Heck, you can fly straight down, and alter angles where the wingsuit still is a vallueable asset to your jump. Personaly I dont see a lot of sense in wearing a wingsuit, when all you do during a jump is trying to kill the actual effect it has on your freefall. But thats personal preference, and not the subject we're talking about here.. Its more about, do you need a Boeing 747 to join in a flock of Cessna's, and trying to fly that 747 inside that (close proximity flock) do those Cessna's notice an obviously larger displacement of air/wake around that huge plane. Its not talking about how one should fly. Its merely about accepting the fact, that a flock (flying at ANY speed) will benefit from people not 'overdressed' for the occasion...and people who've done some of the bigger docked formations will all tell you, its clearly more difficult to dock on a big suit flown dirty, as opposed to a smaller one flying more optimal. The angle at which the wings distort/guide the air around the suit, produce a lot of unwanted burble/turblence/wake compared to something smaller. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Its quite clear you havent been in a lot of close proximity formations, or docked formations. Not talking that 'I can see someone in the distance' record spacing stuff The difference in the size of wake between big/small suits flying the same speeds, is on of the easiest and most recognizable things to experience. But I guess its different to those of us who actually fly and experience it in the sky, than to those who only do it online That aside...suit size and skill are often unrelated. Many people without the skills are put in big suits....but thats more a matter of choosing who you ask for advice JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I guess thats where your inexperience shows... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I have a custom leg-mount, thats placed at the front. http://airrebels.com/client/skydive/misc/legmount_04.jpg http://airrebels.com/client/skydive/misc/legmount_03.jpg In view, its roughly the same as a footmount (though less wobbly when you make a lot of steering corrections) and also relativly simple in use and clear from snagging issues with regards to the pilotchute. Seeing where that thing can bounce when it catches the burble, I try to stay away from using a normal footmount. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

They do...only not in situations where it negatively impacts those trying to fly really tight slots or grips next to them JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Kinda like people flying smaller wingsuits, who do artistics and close proximity flocking JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

It's fun hearing people ask for 'european speeds' at boogies JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

The fact that you're adding lead, to fly in flocks with wingsuits doing speeds and glide ratios one can do in tracking or even FS suit (by your own words) has nothing to do with glide ratio and lift/drag? Funny man... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Add lead! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

The calender on wingsuitnews.com is now up to snuff again with events in EU, US, OZ etc added. Some US events listed there havent been announced public yet, but will also get more news/info posted soon

No man! Upsize for safety! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

The legwing and asymetry can already cause linetwist/spinning around of the body. Now imagine this with another added surface.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?