oyvind 0 #1 March 7, 2013 I am a student studying Master in Transportation Design at Umeå Institute of Design, Sweden. Our term project is called strategic design where we will study a nonvehicle brand and design a vehicle that would proper suit and represent the brand identity if they where to enter that market. I have chosen a wingsuit manufacturer as a brand because of the context where their products are in is highly interesting for me when it comes to determine the attributes for a future vehicle. I would be very happy if you would like to answer some questions related to this subject. What is your motivation for flying a wingsuit? -What type of flying do you do? Often I hear/read that the motivation for flying wingsuit is to experience human flight (you always wanted to fly), based on that statement: Why is wingsuit the way to go? Where do you draw the line between human flight, and flying something else (plane, hangglider, rocketman etc.) Do you consider wingsuit manufactures to follow or deciding the evolution of the sport? What do you consider to be the “best” wingsuit brand in general and by these criterias -Reliable in use -Custumer service -Performance -Safety -Thrustworthy -Passionate about their work and the sport -Comfort in use Thank you in advance, -Ø! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 March 7, 2013 Quote What do you consider to be the “best” wingsuit brand Whoa [ducks] ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 March 7, 2013 Quote Quote What do you consider to be the “best” wingsuit brand Whoa [ducks] BIRDMAAAAN scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decompresion 2 #4 March 7, 2013 And I thought this day was going to be boring...There are no dangerous dives Only dangerous divers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyvind 0 #5 March 7, 2013 That would be your personal preference for a brand and why! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #6 March 7, 2013 they all have Pro's and Con's scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #7 March 7, 2013 Quote That would be your personal preference for a brand and why! :) We realise that. But you will soon realise that this is a VERY loaded question on this forum, often resulting in flame/brandwars... hence the ducking ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 March 7, 2013 so would your vehicle be a Ford or a Chevy ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oyvind 0 #9 March 7, 2013 Okey, so I moved those questions for now:) The vehicle would be highly conceptual. The attributes are not decided yet, as that is what the initial research will point towards, however looking at wingsuit flying and that your means of power basically is gravity, and that you optimize the flying position for best glide ratio and so on, these are cool attributes to incorporate in a vehicle. In example imagine an actual gravity driven vehicle or that by gaining speed you could use the wind force to minimize friction (by creating lift), turning with your body position or even control aerodynamics with your body. This means that the vehicle dont need to be in any of the categories of today, but rather something personal and a fun tool. This are just some random thoughts about it:p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #11 March 7, 2013 Gisellemartens can answer all those questions for you.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxtreme 0 #12 March 11, 2013 DIY-suits sounds best option, with rockets of course :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
