Sonic 0 #1 November 23, 2002 One for people with pro-tracks - what's your quickest recorded speed? Mine so far is 156 mph sas (flat as well in a FF suit !!). In a sit I fall slower than flat half the time for some reason lol.----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #2 November 23, 2002 223mph with an RW suit (speeddive). Funny, I was just thinking about dusting the suit off again to try some more. -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #3 November 23, 2002 My best free fly sit to date had an average speed of 157 mph, and a maximum speed of 167 mph. But I need to work on my consistency. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 November 23, 2002 I guess that's the difference in the two languages showing up again. In the U.S., quickest would refer to a time (6 seconds for instance) and fastest would refer to a speed (212 KTAS). Back in the good old days of racing (cars) we'd brag on both aspects -- one not necessarily implying the other.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopherm 0 #5 November 23, 2002 My fastest was on a speeddive with some regular pants and a sweatshirt. 205mph.-So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 November 23, 2002 My best so far is 224mph in my big baggy FF suit. I wasn't trying to go fast, I was just working on my HD. I might do a speed dive this weekend, hmmm, jeans and a t-shirt, have my legs together and my arms in to see what I can hit. When I hit 224, I had my legs and arms out, just working on HD...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #7 November 23, 2002 During a speed contest, after some practice runs and having really focused on what I was supposed to do (got 1st place). Last time I tired again I could only get 220 ish. "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #8 November 23, 2002 243 mph TAS in a FF suit, intentionally, but I'm pretty heavy. I just wish I could slow down. Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unlucky1 0 #9 November 23, 2002 my fastest was 215 in a sitfly. My ass is made of lead. I average 130 in a belly. Life is not measured by the amount of breaths we take...but by the moments that take our breath away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #10 November 23, 2002 My fastest is 204 in a SIT!! I think at the time I was wearing shorts and long-sleeve shirt. Can you say "greased safe" ?? Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #11 November 23, 2002 ~230 during a dive to a 30-way from a DC-3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 November 23, 2002 Quote 230 during a dive to a 30-way from a DC-3 And 110 after he shot past the formation and worked the rest of the dive to get back up...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #13 November 23, 2002 155 on my belly 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
jceman 1 #14 November 23, 2002 Quote 155 on my belly I've averaged 152 on my belly with a highest of 194. All SAS. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #15 November 23, 2002 QuoteSAS. Stable as Shit? Silly and Slow? Super anal swooper? Satirical angst Sarcasm? Scotch and Sarsparilla? ??????? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #16 November 23, 2002 QuoteQuoteSAS. Stable as Shit? Silly and Slow? Super anal swooper? Satirical angst Sarcasm? Scotch and Sarsparilla? ??????? Ciels- Michele Michele, the Pro Track displays speed in two modes TAS (True Air Speed) and SAS (Skydivers Air Speed). I don't have the manual handy so I can't tell you the technical difference between them. I just noted that my speeds were SAS because someone was bound to ask "TAS or SAS?". Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #17 November 23, 2002 Thanks, Jack. I am still learning the language of jumping...appreciate the answer! I'd seen that several times, and just didn't know what it was. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #18 November 23, 2002 212 which isn't bad for a small girl. Lots of fun too. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #19 November 23, 2002 236 TAS - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #20 November 23, 2002 224 headdown in shorts and a tanktop. Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #21 November 23, 2002 Quote Quote 155 on my belly I've averaged 152 on my belly with a highest of 194. All SAS. Yea, jack, people didn't believe me about your belly max......at Rantoul, on our attempts.... What was that, like 150 sumptin max, and them down to like 108?It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #22 November 23, 2002 Quote Quote 155 on my belly I've averaged 152 on my belly with a highest of 194. All SAS. do you mind if i ask how much you weight and how tall you are?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
PhreeZone 20 #23 November 23, 2002 Jack is fast... I had to pull all my camer wings in to fly with him. Granted the constant funnels did'nt help much either. My self.. 212 I think. Need to try a speed dive now that I've learned HD.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 0 #24 November 23, 2002 TAS (or true air speed) is the actual speed you move through the air - in a fixed position you will go faster up high then lower down due to the lower air pressure (ie less drag per given airspeed). SAS (skydiver airspeed) compensates for this and gives you a reading as if the air pressure is constant throughout the whole dive (same as 4000 feet at 7 degrees)----------------------------------- It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #25 November 23, 2002 Quote 224 headdown in shorts and a tanktop. and looking fly the whole way I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
