PhreeZone 20 #1 June 10, 2002 Whats everyones comfortable speeds for sit, stand and head down? I'm struggling to get my sit/stand fast enough to play with the head downers and I'm wondering if its totally me (good chance) or if the HD'ers are too fast to really play with.If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #2 June 10, 2002 What's you're ProTrack saying on average for your sit?Just my $0.02, but it should be the HDers slowing down for you as much as you speeding up for them. I've worked on my HD with a lot of sitfliers and it really has helped improve my range. I still sink out from time to time, but not nearly as much as I used to."Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 June 10, 2002 Yep....since I got the new suit I can stay with the "Average" sitflyer. The only bad part is the fact that I can't move much. As soon as I start trying to move I sink out. I don't have a Pro Track so I'm only guessing that it's around 160. "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #4 June 10, 2002 160 is my neutral sit. I only have to stand to chase friends.....I can do about 125-130 working hard on a slow sit.....Ummm....dunno bout h/d did one at the weekend and was up to 178, but flailing.CyaDGR# 37Remember how lucky you are to see and touch the sky; the blind may only dream. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #5 June 10, 2002 Hey Dave, if you want we can play with your HD a bit this weekend. I have several problems in HD... fortunately falling fast isn't one of them. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #6 June 10, 2002 Love to Zen I'm getting better, but still need help. I managed to stay with Haz Matt for a while then we popped into our sit for some sunset boogieing, it was narce....We could be busy--here's hoping anyway--with all teh other partying stuff going on, plus I promised to help Ezee with some filming of ground stuff, and ramp shots, AC formations etc, and help out with video dubbing if things get hectic. But hey, we should be able to manage three or fourteen ...CyaDGR# 37Remember how lucky you are to see and touch the sky; the blind may only dream. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 June 10, 2002 My protrack reads 149 constantly. First and second half are usually 145-152 ish. I've had belly flyers dock on me in a sit before. It was'nt backflying either. I just bring the toes straight out like I'm streching in the morning and I can do 127ish.If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #8 June 10, 2002 QuoteFirst and second half are usually 145-152 ishThat's plenty fast. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #9 June 11, 2002 there's a sky diver at the dz in waller that can fall up to 185 on his belly, i know, i didn't believe him either, but he's got the curve printed out from his pro-trac, i saw it with my own two eyes! he's a good sky diver, and has great fall rate control! i'm working on mine still! Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #10 June 11, 2002 Are you sure he didn't have it set to show feet per second? 185 fps is about 126 mph which seems a lot more plausible (IMHO).--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #11 June 11, 2002 QuoteAre you sure he didn't have it set to show feet per second? 185 fps is about 126 mph which seems a lot more plausible (IMHO).there's one at spaceland that did 167mph on his stomach. i can say that for a fact since i was in the air with him when he did it. i actually floated on him for second while headdown. hookit spocked him headdown. it was a cool jump. he's our first round draft pick for hybrid dives.levingrat#40vSCR#pending Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanEHdian 0 #12 June 11, 2002 QuoteMy protrack reads 149 constantly. Actually, that is closer to the slower end of the range Phree. As an average, it could be a little higher, somewhere around 155-160ish... sit or h/d, it's all freefly... and your range should be similar in whatever position - sit/stand & h/d.But as mentioned by Zennie, matching speeds isn't just your responsibility, it's everyone's on the jump.Cheers,CanEHdian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #13 June 11, 2002 no, it was mph, i checked and i know the difference. i went out with him the other day, we did some rw, we both had speeds exceeding 156 mph, without trying.Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #14 June 13, 2002 Quotethere's one at spaceland that did 167mph on his stomachQuotewe both had speeds exceeding 156 mph, without trying.What are the physical properties of the people who do this? Are they just super large people or do they just know how to fly?JumpinDuo.com...news, pictures, skydiving and links. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #15 June 13, 2002 QuoteWhat are the physical properties of the people who do this? Are they just super large people or do they just know how to fly?the guy at spaceland is a large guy. he's about 5'8" and very stocky. not sure how much he weighs but he's a big dude. he was wearing shorts and t-shirt when he almost hit a 170mph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #16 June 13, 2002 Whatever- on the fall rate... Fast / Slow....What matters is if you have a safe RANGE. As for formations, the rate is going to be whatever it is...If you cant stay - you cant play.AirAnn's Video Vault Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #17 June 14, 2002 QuoteMy protrack reads 149 constantly.I hit 250 last weekend.... think you can keep up with that in your stand? Oh… you wanted the cheese sticks as an appetizer ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #18 June 14, 2002 > I hit 250 last weekend.... think you can keep up with that in your stand? i got 291 :)stan.--if everything's under control, you are not going fast enough ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #19 June 14, 2002 fat asses. i can't seem to break 200. my fastest recorded speed is still 195mph. :0( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #20 June 14, 2002 Levin... I'm not much larger then you and I've still got recorded speeds of 215 on my Protrack....185 in a stand at that... speed your ass up Drop the tube...DROP the tube... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #21 June 14, 2002 Quotespeed your ass up Or just make a comittment to fit in a couple extra "Shak Packs" from Burger King each week. You'll be hangin with the "Big Boys" in no time. "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #22 June 14, 2002 QuoteLevin... I'm not much larger then you and I've still got recorded speeds of 215 on my Protrack....185 in a stand at that... speed your ass upnot much larger means your larger but not much larger. 215 is faster but not much faster. maybe you're just faster but not much faster cuz you're larger but not much larger.maybe i'll take my pet rock with me next timelevingrat#40vSCR#pending Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #23 June 14, 2002 getting fat doesn't work :) getting dense does. i'm pretty slimmyself - 6'2" & 185 lbs, but my last 40 pounds were earned inthe gym :) and doing speed dives every weekend helps a lotas well ! :):):)stan.--if everything's under control, you are not going fast enough ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 June 14, 2002 Quotegetting fat doesn't workHa....shows what you know!!! "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #25 June 14, 2002 >> Ha....shows what you know!!! ok, it doesn't work that good as getting dense :) --if everything's under control, you are not going fast enough ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
