MikeFB2764 0 #1 December 8, 2005 My apologies if this has been covered before. What is the fastest fall rate any of you have achieved belly flying? Some time ago, I made it to 175mph. Aside from the necessary skydiving gear, I opted to wear just sweats. I hopped out of the otter at 13,500 and arched as hard as I could until about 5,000ft, at which point I threw it into a reverse arch until about 3,000ft. There was no way I wanted to deploy going that fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 December 8, 2005 "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
ryoder 1,590 #3 December 8, 2005 203 mph"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #4 December 8, 2005 Wow! How'd you manage that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #5 December 8, 2005 Me: 190 lbs. My tandem passenger: 210. No drogue out until 9000'. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 December 8, 2005 My record is 162 wearing a big heavy-cotton jumpsuit. I'm afraid to try it in just shorts and a tshirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #7 December 8, 2005 I see, maybe I should have been more specific. I meant what was the fastest fall rate belly flying by yourself... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #8 December 8, 2005 Wow! My no drogue maxed out at 184... How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #9 December 8, 2005 199mph, hows this for slowest, 135mph hard openings?? havn't had one yet I'm going back to bed now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 December 8, 2005 QuoteWow! My no drogue maxed out at 184... I'm not even sure we were maxed. When I dumped the data and graphed it, the velocity appeared to still be increasing at the moment the drogue was thrown. The field elevation was 5050 MSL."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #11 December 8, 2005 i'm 225 out the door and I'v hit 170ish Just grab the ankles pull them back onto my rig and arch!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #12 December 8, 2005 Quote199mph, hows this for slowest, 135mph hard openings?? havn't had one yet The slowest that I have gone has been just over 100mph, but that was with a camera suit filming a tandem (light tandem master and student). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #13 December 8, 2005 I don't know...probably 130 max and around 105 min. I'm floaty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #14 December 8, 2005 QuoteI don't know...probably 130 max and around 105 min. I'm floaty. 130 was close to my slowest. was averaging 136-138 and i maxed out at 183.-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #15 December 8, 2005 Yeah, Arthur. You posted a picture a few years ago where it appeared that you were actually on leave from the sideshow as the Rubberman. I did find this picture of your arch. Freak! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #16 December 8, 2005 I've seen Viking's arch in the air. That's a mild arch for him. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #17 December 8, 2005 I haven't tried too hard yet......But, I average ~150 with a stable arch(not hard). I'm 6'1 ~250 without gear and she weighs 30lbs. I'll try the "Ankle Grabber" this weekend and report back on what I achieve.Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #18 December 8, 2005 One hundred sixty just as I left the step of a diving Cessna when jump testing the Amigo reserve for FreeFlite . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #19 December 8, 2005 I dunno for sure but somewhere in the 180s is safe. Ive been as slow as 92 on my belly.... if tracking counts! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #20 December 8, 2005 QuoteI've seen Viking's arch in the air. That's a mild arch for him. yeah. I seem to recall the picture I mentioned had him closely resembling a hairpin. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #21 December 8, 2005 QuoteQuoteI've seen Viking's arch in the air. That's a mild arch for him. yeah. I seem to recall the picture I mentioned had him closely resembling a hairpin. **nodding head** that'd be about right. My thoughts when he did it - "damn little shit! I want to be that flexible." Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #22 December 8, 2005 haha well my arch has progressed just a tad. This is how I got my top speed, but in the air i had a little bit more of a curve to the whole thing.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #23 December 8, 2005 Fastest belly was 180 something with very little arch. Was at a little over 30,000' though - air was really thin! Slowest was in the low 90's in a track. Not bad for 270lbs exit weight! JeffShhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
