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I'm hanging out in the Orlando area and as the humidity builds so do the "Puffies". Ah, big wingsuits, long flights, & puffies!!! See all in a couple of days. Jim Jim
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Where is the most beautiful place you've jumped?
rudejim replied to scargill's topic in Events & Places to Jump
DESERT == MOAB -- CASTLE VALLEY & CAVEMAN RANCH BEACHES/WATER == MARATHON, FLO/BAMA, PUERTO RICO, PORT ARANSAS / MUSTANG ISLAND TOO TOUGH TO PICK JUST ONE!!! Jim -
Here are the average results from ((9) 2 from 15.2))flights on two different X-2(s): Alti Flysight Exit - 13.9 14.4 Saddle - 2.3 2.3 Time 197 -- 3:17 203 -- 3:23 Slo 27 Avg 38 39 Max 56 G/R 2.2 H Dist 4.1 Single best 15.2 to 2.2, 3:53, 38 avg mph, 2.1 g/r, & 5.1 miles. I'm 6-1 & 215# out the door. Haven't been able to hold the "Ninja / Zen" zone though! Hoping w/ gear, conditioning, technique, & processing changes, I can slow down some more, up the time, and enjoy the ride!
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Probably in the Base Environment due to regulations : Large suit (Apache, Venom, Stealth2, X-2, etc) w/ droque assist during flt & landing + proper slope (nautral or man made) + a catch medium (fresh snow or maybe crops) = chuteless landing? Yes or No Jim
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THANKS for the updates!!!!
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Jarno, "THANKS" for the concern! Yes, I've been pushing the line on the larger suits recently. After leaving FnD, I've been making 2-3 jumps every other or 3rd day w/ a progression from 3K downward on a the same suit w/ a very consistent canopy combination which is "lightly" loaded. The post was to acknowledge the range of the suit and what was achieved. Time to backup!!! Jim
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Since FnD, I've had the opportunity to make 8 more flights on a demo chasing Jeff & students, flocking, and solo max flight. The design is very flexible and a blast to fly. Chasing & Flocking jumps have been logged at 2:15 to 2:40 w/ break offs @ 6K and my max flight best (exit weigth 220#) has been 3:22 w/ slow speed 23, avg speed 38, & max 54 from 13,490 and in the saddle @ 1,460. Full altitude & some exercise and who knows!
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Flew one of the demos Saturday @ FnD. Got out at 13,880 and was fully deployed @ 2,060. Flight time = 2:39. Slow speed 32, Avg speed 48, Max speed 84. "All in All" a very good flight. Only problem I had was when I de-arched & tilt my pelvis to slow down the tail deflated and could be heard flapping. Should've given it another go but weather shut us down on Sunday. THANKS, Jarno & Robi Jim
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Got a 5th flight on a different demo unit at FnD. This suit (Justin or Tonys stock) was w/out zipper locks as well & noted elsewhere. It was also taller & less tight in the body than Jeff Ns' unit. Alti data: out of the Caravan @ 12,360 w/ full deployment @ 2,190. Flight time was 2:23 w/ slow speed 27, avg speed 46, & max speed of 85. I really wish the ride had been on the Otter which getting an additional 1 to 1.5K. All around it was a great flight!!! Jim R. Jim
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Got a 4th solo flight at the EXPO & w/ Altitrack. Out @ 13,250 and deployed at 2,350. Flight time was 2:34, max speed 61, min speed 36, & avg speed 41 (must be weighted). Great flight even when the right arm zip opened about 5 inches on exit, suits approx 2" short, & very snug! Jeff noted later that he has had an issue w/ the same zip. Jim
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I plan to be in by nooon Thursday
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Skydive Mustang Beach/ Port Aransas TX; Starts next Wed!
rudejim replied to SpectreDriver's topic in Events & Places to Jump
Fall event was great! A few more fun jumpers and it would have been - well who knows!!! If I had'nt commited to the EXPO & Flock n Dock, I'd definitely drive down. Hate to miss the beach jumps and the views from altitude. Jim R. Jim -
First, "THANKS" to Jeff & Tony for the 3 recent flights on demo suit. As noted, it is well constructed & engineered and in my opinion a "Tank". Would'nt hesitate in buying from them. The 1st flight was following Jeff & a very erratic student. I really had to shut the suit down to stay w/ them but then at the student pull time Jeff & I soared away for some fun of our own. The other 2 flights were solos ((I'am analog w/ audible) no data to see, inspect, or disect) and the flights were just amazing! What felt like pull time (out @ 13.5) found me at 7K w/ a little more than 4K still to play with.
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As the San Marcos video shows - "We had your 6"! Hopefully next time the "3 & 9" will make it instead of flying their own 2 way. I just don't want to repeat the subsequent attempt - "It was a hell of 2 way flat spin and landing 2 miles out was'nt any fun either"!! Jim
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I plan to be in there Thursday afternoon through Monday AM. Jim Jim
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Last year, I had friend (probably a 75-100 jumps at the time) arrive late to the DZ w/ a new canopy already on risers that he had to try!! A very experienced but busy packer made the switch and close the container to make a quick call. What a surprise on opening! 2nd cutaway of his short jumping career!!! I never found out who covered the re-pack though. Jim R. Jim
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Hum, Stealth2 demo on a Hi-Alt? Got 4 mins. on my Ghost2 last year!! Jim
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I'm there Thursday afternoon through Sunday & looking to flock, dock, & have a good time!!!! Jim
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If qualified! BEACH Jumps!!!!!
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Had a great time last year & look to again soon!
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"THANKS" to Mike, TK, & Tony. What a good flight & views from 21.25'. I know I exceed my personal best of 4 mins set at FnD 5 but the the camera and its' timer failed me w/ "OK" batteries at 00:01:43 so I'll never know for sure by how much! Time to invest in another skydiving toy!!! Any suggestions for the electronically challenged who want to see & track +5 minutes or more flight time.
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I concur w/ the pilot. The trip down from Houston was well worth it. Just wish the Saturday afternoon overcast sky had allowed for an awsome sunset clear & pull. I hope we can do it again soon. Jim
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I'll be there in spirt! ROCK IT & POST!!!! Jim
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Have a look at - You Tube - Flock & Dock 5.0. There are a few of spots in the first minute and a half where Sarge caugth me in my yellow & black Ghost2. Do'nt how to make it "Clicky" though. Jim
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I concur w/ Scott. Posting & texting are just teasing. Pics & video for the unfortunate. Jim Jim