skydive84 0 #1 June 8, 2003 Im looking to try out jumping a wingsuit when im out in perris at christmas. Ive done loads of tracking dives. I was wondering if its essential to get jumps on the classic first or if it safe enough to try out the GTi? What did everyone else do? Cheers Adi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 June 8, 2003 First, not trying to sound like a dick, but how many jumps do you have and how comfortable are you in the air and with your EPs? If you have the ability to stay calm, relax and feel what the suit is doing and fly your body, you probably won't have any issues. If you have not had the instruction course I recommend you take one or at least get with others who have time in the suit and pick their brains. Overall, for an experienced skydiver the GTI is a good place to start and learn the nuances of the suit. Skyone, you have anything to add?"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
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 June 8, 2003 At just over 200 jumps, you are at the bare minimum experience needed to make your first flight. That said, you have no business starting out on a higher-performance suit. Don't hurt yourself. Jump the easierst suit available for your limited experience level: a Classic. Edited to say that with 350 current skydives, you would probably be fine in the GTi, assuming you are "smooth" in the air. Bottom line here is that the larger the wings, the less tollerance there is for flailing. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive84 0 #4 June 8, 2003 On the number front il have about 350 at christmas. Il be looking to take a course before i do my first jump. Havent had to chop anything yet But i do jump with a board so im use to having a few more things to worry about. Cant wait to fly BM! Thanks Adi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #5 June 8, 2003 I'd say this, My first jump was a GTI and I don't believe i've ever jumped a classic. I think SM1's comments are valid, however I wouldn't suggest BUYING a classic as your first suit. If you have the ability of renting or putting a bunch of jumps on a borrowed classic or something like that, that would be the way to go. I wouldn't BUY anything higher than a GTI as your first suit though. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive84 0 #6 June 8, 2003 Thanks kevin, thats kinda what i was worried about. Forking out the money for the classic + then being bored of it in 10/20 jumps. Adi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 June 9, 2003 I currently own three suits: an old classic I bought from BM-I Bobby Pritchard; a GTi that was my first suit (I sold it to Scott, then re-traded for it); and my ultimately bad-ass SF-3. I keep the lesser suits for traiining purposes and to lend to people in your situation after they attend my First Flight Course. I don't think it's possible to own enough wingsuits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #8 June 9, 2003 QuoteI currently own three suits: an old classic I bought from BM-I Bobby Pritchard; a GTi that was my first suit (I sold it to Scott, then re-traded for it); and my ultimately bad-ass SF-3. I keep the lesser suits for traiining purposes and to lend to people in your situation after they attend my First Flight Course. I don't think it's possible to own enough wingsuits. I agree.. the more suits the merrier... I bought my first suit, a used classic I, and love it and still jump it. I went from that straigt to a SF3, with no jumps on a gti or sf1. I find with these 2 suits that you will naturally find out how to propperly fly it if you let let it fly itself, but stay in control at the same time, know what i mean? with 2 suits means I can borrow it out or teach someone when i go to the BMI course. I might buy a used gti at somepoint for renting out or borrowing....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 VectorBoy 0 #9 June 9, 2003 QuoteThanks kevin, thats kinda what i was worried about. Forking out the money for the classic + then being bored of it in 10/20 jumps. Adi It would be hard to get bored in any wingsuit in 20 jumps. There is much to perfect. And there is a larger margin of forgiveness on the classic. In flocks you will probably still be able to hang with the others because they will dirty it up and stay relative . And that suit is where you will learn to do all of your tricks. Although I don't believe that the difference between the classic and the gti is that great. You really can't loose either way. You will not regret the classic. If you are ever of the opinion that you need to be on a bigger suit, to fly slower because you can't perfect the position, then that is the biggest reason not to be on a bigger wing. Glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
leroydb 0 #8 June 9, 2003 QuoteI currently own three suits: an old classic I bought from BM-I Bobby Pritchard; a GTi that was my first suit (I sold it to Scott, then re-traded for it); and my ultimately bad-ass SF-3. I keep the lesser suits for traiining purposes and to lend to people in your situation after they attend my First Flight Course. I don't think it's possible to own enough wingsuits. I agree.. the more suits the merrier... I bought my first suit, a used classic I, and love it and still jump it. I went from that straigt to a SF3, with no jumps on a gti or sf1. I find with these 2 suits that you will naturally find out how to propperly fly it if you let let it fly itself, but stay in control at the same time, know what i mean? with 2 suits means I can borrow it out or teach someone when i go to the BMI course. I might buy a used gti at somepoint for renting out or borrowing....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
VectorBoy 0 #9 June 9, 2003 QuoteThanks kevin, thats kinda what i was worried about. Forking out the money for the classic + then being bored of it in 10/20 jumps. Adi It would be hard to get bored in any wingsuit in 20 jumps. There is much to perfect. And there is a larger margin of forgiveness on the classic. In flocks you will probably still be able to hang with the others because they will dirty it up and stay relative . And that suit is where you will learn to do all of your tricks. Although I don't believe that the difference between the classic and the gti is that great. You really can't loose either way. You will not regret the classic. If you are ever of the opinion that you need to be on a bigger suit, to fly slower because you can't perfect the position, then that is the biggest reason not to be on a bigger wing. Glen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
