Viking 0 #1 June 7, 2003 I am just wondering what the main physical differences are between these two suits and how those differences effect the flight of either. also yes i know i don't have the experience to jump one yet but i am learning as much as i can now. 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
leroydb 0 #2 June 7, 2003 do a search for my bird man posts... i posted a pic compairing my classic to my sf3.. its not what you want exaclty, but hey i am trying.... I can only talk about the classic 1 and the sf3 as those aree the only two suits I own. The classic is an easy to learn suit, and as with everything if you are calm and relaxed you will learn aloot faster, same goes for the sf3. the sf3 is a bit picky about optimal body position but you fall into it after a couple jumps. thats all i can offer now, seeing i am still in asscrackistan....Leroy ..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
spidermonky 0 #3 June 7, 2003 Take a look under products at their site: http://www.bird-man.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #4 June 7, 2003 QuoteI am just wondering what the main physical differences are between these two suits and how those differences effect the flight of either. also yes i know i don't have the experience to jump one yet but i am learning as much as i can now. Besides the obvious wing size difference, the profile that the suit creates (the profile of the inflated wings, etc) is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 June 7, 2003 Thanx dude edit: hey is this the pic you were talking about? Spidermonkey i have been to there site countless times and read the discriptions. I was hoping for first hand explanations from people that aren't being payed by bird-man.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
Viking 0 #6 June 7, 2003 How big of a jump in performace/touchyness is there between them?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
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 June 8, 2003 Arthur, there is an unbelievably different difference between the flight characteristics of the different models. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #8 June 8, 2003 LOL for some reason that just made me laugh for a solid minute! lol care to elaborate on those.........differences?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
kevin922 0 #9 June 8, 2003 going from my GTI to the SF3 i felt (on the first 2 or 3 jumps) that my gti was actually more responsive.. once I learned how to fly the SF3 i've realized the SF3 is just freaking unbeliveable! And i'm still learning how to fly it correctly :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #10 June 8, 2003 So it takes alot of effort to fly it correctly? how many jumps did you have when you did your first Bird-Man jump?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
skymedic 0 #11 June 8, 2003 Quotehow many jumps did you have when you did your first BM? His first Bowel movement????? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #12 June 8, 2003 LOL fall off any trucks lately?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
Viking 0 #13 June 8, 2003 Hey looking at some pics on the birdman site. On the classic you can turn your feet outward (or in my case inward lol) would that help or hinder lift?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
kevin922 0 #14 June 8, 2003 QuoteHey looking at some pics on the birdman site. On the classic you can turn your feet outward (or in my case inward lol) would that help or hinder lift? uh, what? turn your feet outward? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #15 June 8, 2003 QuoteHey looking at some pics on the birdman site. On the classic you can turn your feet outward (or in my case inward lol) would that help or hinder lift? Since you are a freak of nature, yes, you could turn your feet any way that you like and it will help you to tighten your leg wing. Most people point their toes or slightly point them outward."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #16 June 8, 2003 Ya i have read that turning your feet outward but swept back (exposing the sides of your feet) can help your track alot. Plus if your wearing a jumpsuit with booties or a wingsuit it looks like it would pull some of the fabric sideways giving you yet more surface area. here a pic off the Birdman side of a classic. You can turn your feet with out effecting the tail wing. http://www.bird-man.com/Images/parachutist1enhanced.jpgI 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
LouDiamond 1 #17 June 8, 2003 Thats kind of a weird shot and I don't know what he's got going on with that one foot but if your foot is capable of doing that then it is possible. In your case I wouldn't be surprised to see you with your feet pointing backwards"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #18 June 8, 2003 bwahhahahaha look damnit just b/c i can twist them around like bettle juice doesn't make me a freak!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
LouDiamond 1 #19 June 9, 2003 Quotebwahhahahaha look damnit just b/c i can twist them around like bettle juice doesn't make me a freak! Hey it's all goody in the hoody bro. We'll just say your feet aren't directionaly challenged"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #20 June 9, 2003 "OH MY GOD Did you break your ankle?!?!" Huh? OH hahah no it does that sometimesI 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
Viking 0 #21 June 10, 2003 Anyone else ever try turning there feet toes out and back? It looks like it wouldn't work in a Skyflyer or S3 b/c the leg wing comes down to your toes almost.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
SkymonkeyONE 4 #22 June 10, 2003 I fly all my suits with my toes pointed back and outward when in "most efficient" mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #23 June 10, 2003 In your skyflyer do you do it to keep the trailing edge of the tail wing tight or to present more of your feet to the wind? Does that help with stability?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
SkymonkeyONE 4 #24 June 10, 2003 Hard wings are fundamental to efficient flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #25 June 10, 2003 ok what are these things on the leading edge?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
