Faber 0 #1 April 26, 2003 Sorry if this were posted before, i then didnt see it http://www.blincmagazine.com/cms/article_364.shtml I dont know more than the article says,but think its interesting Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #2 April 26, 2003 The MRT-1 is the Crossbow with a different name and some minor improvements. http://www.matterclothing.com I'm assuming it performs the same way... somewhat floaty, little forward speed, slides around a lot. Supposedly, if you really know how to fly it, it could outperform a GTi, the Skyflyer and Skyflyer 3 are still way ahead. I just don't see any advantage to the "single wing" system over three independent wings. Inflating the suit too much messes with the profile. If it gets too thick, it induces drag. Drag means less speed. Less speed means less lift. Less lift means no chocolate."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #3 April 26, 2003 does it have the same cut system as crossbow?which i think it better than Classic,to BASE... Just curius,while i gues no one wants a classic anymore(i have one and want somthing else)... Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #4 April 26, 2003 People do want Classics for BASE... you can run with one on. I like the single cutaway on the CrossBow, but what I don't like is where the wings are cutaway. Cutting the wings from the body is FAR safer than splitting them on the arm. If for any reason you have to cut wings in freefall, the errant wings will have less effect on body position and will hide your handle much less when cut from the body. Plus you have a degree of control over them when they are still on your arms. Large, uncontrolled wings will throw you around like a baby riding a tetherball (what?). Take it from someone who's left the plane with their wings unzipped, and had a malfunction because of it."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #5 April 26, 2003 Quote People do want Classics for BASE... you can run with one on. well i thourgthy that Skyflyer were the way..and about the running.. i look like a pinkwin(and yes i also fall like it)while running whith legs on. Im in work of making my own LQRS(promissed pics long ago),but its a long way(my gf´´s mother is sewing it),and while i guess i cant jump it off anything(exept from planes). Quote Take it from someone who's left the plane with their wings unzipped, and had a malfunction because of it. sound intense,did you rember to switch off cypress and put on a mesh on the reserve before jumping.. Thanks for pointing out,now im just happy that both my BASE(pin)rig and skydive both mach my Classic Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #6 April 26, 2003 No cypres. Don't you have to be going 78 MPH down to fire one? Actually, I've collapsed my slider before some 1800 foot hop and pops with just the plain old skydiving gear. Damn it! I want a delay!"¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #7 April 26, 2003 Quote No cypres. Don't you have to be going 78 MPH down to fire one? See that bad influence BASE has to mei havent skydived nearly 1 year ago(mostly becours of my leg),i just forgot Quote 1800 foot hop and pops Quote ouh just love to be streamer for the days load Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #8 April 26, 2003 lookes like 3 wings to me... it states that it is 3 independant wings that inflate. It would be interesting to see, well once... now only if i could get the skyray.... and some smokeLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #9 April 27, 2003 $3,000 will get you a SkyRay. ;) I think it's actually like, more or less, two pieces of material sewn together to form three wings and a place to put your body, as opposed to a suit with wings assembled to it."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #10 April 27, 2003 Just poped up to my mind.I dont know much about skyray,but has it ever been in Norway,flying the big walls or is it my lack of knowlege about it that does this Q way out? Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #11 April 28, 2003 I'd imagine the problems with the Skyray on a cliff would be about humping that big old wing up to the top. Now, if only we could find a 3000' cliff you could drive to the top of. Where would I find something like that?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #12 April 28, 2003 Sounds like a heli expedition is in order. Glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #13 April 28, 2003 Sounds like a fun trip Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
