oldwomanc6 52 #51 August 15, 2012 Quote Glad you like it Lisa. Amazing that you were there! So the crazy sound effects were iconic of the 70's. What about all the extra material in the jumpsuits? Was that just a 70's fashion thing too or did they wear it bc they thought it was functional somehow? It was functional. The prevailing thought was that bigger jumpsuits gave a jumper an advantage in maneuverability. It let us log more ff time, as well. At the hight of the "wing wars", it let us legally log 73 sec of ff from 12,500'. Although, skydivers have always liked looking matchy-matchy, so fashion was certainly a part of it. We might have gone a little overboard with it when custom sport rigs first became available. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazmoDee 3 #52 August 15, 2012 Hey guys, I originally downloaded a video from skydivingmovies.com back in April of '07. It was shot at Zhills, and the sound track was "Sewn" by the Feeling. It had a little bit of everything in it, even a horny gorilla with a guy eating a banana! The last scene was of the bonfire. I lost my copy when my hard drive crashed and I can't find it anywhere else. I believe I saw "Maddog Productions" at the end of the vid. Help please! I watched this video over and over when I first started jumping...and can't hear that song without thinking about skydiving. If anyone knows this vid or has a copy, PLEASE post it. (I know it's a stretch) I'm behind the bar at Sloppy Joe's....See ya in the Keys! Muff 4313 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shibu 1 #53 August 15, 2012 Quote Quote Glad you like it Lisa. Amazing that you were there! So the crazy sound effects were iconic of the 70's. What about all the extra material in the jumpsuits? Was that just a 70's fashion thing too or did they wear it bc they thought it was functional somehow? It was functional. The prevailing thought was that bigger jumpsuits gave a jumper an advantage in maneuverability. It let us log more ff time, as well. At the hight of the "wing wars", it let us legally log 73 sec of ff from 12,500'. .... If it really worked, how come spandex is so popular today? Is there a danger in wearing all of that extra material when freeflying? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #54 August 15, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Glad you like it Lisa. Amazing that you were there! So the crazy sound effects were iconic of the 70's. What about all the extra material in the jumpsuits? Was that just a 70's fashion thing too or did they wear it bc they thought it was functional somehow? It was functional. The prevailing thought was that bigger jumpsuits gave a jumper an advantage in maneuverability. It let us log more ff time, as well. At the hight of the "wing wars", it let us legally log 73 sec of ff from 12,500'. .... If it really worked, how come spandex is so popular today? Is there a danger in wearing all of that extra material when freeflying? Keep in mind that back then, RW was, not quite in it's infancy, but certainly in it's childhood compared to now. Often it was the blind leading the blind. There wasn't any freefly then, just belly flying. I don't think I ever saw anybody stand in ff until the '80s. It was a big deal when someone could sky surf or have even a semblance of control when using a skiboard. Newer jumpers have a vast pool of experienced jumpers (with much higher jump numbers) to learn from now, you're very fortunate. eta: All the video recording available now also helps jumpers learn more easily.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #55 August 15, 2012 QuoteIt was a big deal when someone could sky surf or have even a semblance of control when using a skiboard. In 79 or 78 I tried jumping with a Styrofoam belly board. The damn thing almost beat me to death. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jinlee 0 #56 August 17, 2012 Wing suits do not get thermal lift in proximity flight like this https://vimeo.com/1349369 Interesting glider flight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #57 August 17, 2012 QuoteWing suits do not get thermal lift in proximity flight like thisnot yet, but soon... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDXbdvQWOBwscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chanhlemonlime 0 #58 August 17, 2012 These are my hype videos before I go jumping https://vimeo.com/46880189 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFEN7BQ7Zus I've actually started a self project to collect skydving videos, pro, amateur, etc. from everyone. If you guys want to add your own videos or videos you found maybe you can help out? www.bonsaut.com I can only youtube for so long! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck_skywalker 0 #59 August 21, 2012 These are not skydive but they motivate me like nothing else. This is the one that got in my blood. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxMBCWfDV5Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1PUgWLRU5E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmlAW_1hgT8 I like watching skydive/base on YT so I will continue to post a few more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck_skywalker 0 #60 August 21, 2012 I dont know this one might already have been posted in this thread but its worth seeing again. Very well shot, edited and the chic is a certified sexy beast! Whats not to like? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDdUbKalAgo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #61 August 21, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl1HeQ8U-0I&feature=g-high-rec ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obatzda 0 #62 August 21, 2012 great videos here guys, got another one not a skydive but my absolute favourite speedflying video by jokke sommer + base at the end. enjoy http://vimeo.com/13133797 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monko760 0 #63 August 29, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDoqFi9oE18&feature=plcp For any of you who listen to electronic music, I guess this is a different clip of "Experience Freedom" or maybe just different music but the thing seemed cut up.I fly and stuff, its fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #64 August 30, 2012 QuoteThis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yVUJU113gg Doesn't matter how many times I watch it. HAHAHAHA! I've watched this heaps too! Absolutely gold! LOLI refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richardw38 0 #65 August 30, 2012 QuoteQuoteThis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yVUJU113gg Doesn't matter how many times I watch it. HAHAHAHA! I've watched this heaps too! Absolutely gold! LOL I love the look on that guys face when he get handed his handle. lol, its soooo funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #66 August 30, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWhQIzmghs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #67 August 30, 2012 Here's a new edit I threw together. My buddy is in a band. He recorded the music and I threw some video to it.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jono 0 #68 August 31, 2012 http://vimeo.com/36778012Remember you don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #69 August 31, 2012 Quotehttp://vimeo.com/36778012 That is a hot video. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shibu 1 #70 September 24, 2012 This is base but its freeflying: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp4TXIwWl3U Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksimsf 0 #71 September 25, 2012 Quotehttp://vimeo.com/36778012 I'm speechless.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChaoP 0 #72 September 26, 2012 Don't think this has been posted. I love this vid. freeflying, base, wind tunnel, speedriding. This is the shit http://vimeo.com/18098824 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diveloops 0 #73 November 4, 2012 SICK...sick stuff! I would've thought that balls that big stuffed into a wingsuit would've created quite a bit of drag. Amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #74 November 4, 2012 Ha HA! The Babylon Freefly video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvjsDRrCox8I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
