leggit 0 #1 October 13, 2003 I'm looking at getting my first wingsuit in the very near future, probably a GTI. My everyday canopy that I am current on is a stiletto 120 loaded at just over 1.4. I do not feel comfortable flying this canopy with a new suit, particularly in the early days simply because I don't feel the need to increase the chances of un-recoverable line twists etc. At the moment I am looking at getting a second hand spectre 135 (loaded at just below 1.3) purely for wingsuit jumps. From the considerable research I have done this looks like a prudent canopy choice, however I would love to hear from people who actually fly a similar set-up. Keep in mind I live in Australia so demoing lots of gear is unfortunately not an option. The canopy will basically be changed over on my rig (jav odessey) for suit jumps until I can get a second rig. Leaving the obvious importance of increased care when swapping canopies over aside, what do the experienced guys think. Thanks, Jesse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #2 October 13, 2003 got a second rig sewn to my suit, with a triatlon 135, Im 6'1 180 , never had any problems of any sort, gotten twisted lines a couple of times, the canopy pretty much undid itseft after a few kicks In my opinion thats just the way to go birdman = 7 cell square. Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 October 13, 2003 It's always a smart move to go with a canopy that will open square even if it has line twists and isn't prone to dive if it does have line twists. Regardless of 7 or 9 cells, as long as you are comfortable flying it and it is stable on deployment you won't have any major issues to be concerned with. This is important especially when first learning since most new birds usually induce a line twist or two themselves either due to improper body position or being unstable on pull. Your decided choice of canopy is a good one since spectres have a rep of opening square and stable."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
fergs 0 #4 October 13, 2003 Quote. Keep in mind I live in Australia so demoing lots of gear is unfortunately not an option. Jesse. Jesse, I'm a birdman dealer and live in Canberra. I have a GTi demo and a demo Classic II on order. So email me or reply here with you and we can set something up. I see that you are an Elderslie jumper. Were you there weekend before last? I was there for the POPS meet. Incidentally, my canopy choice is a Spectre loaded 1.25 or so, which I psycho pack. It is ideal for wingsuit flights - soft, dependable on-heading openings. Blue Skies, fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogdoghowl 5 #5 October 15, 2003 Hi Fergs, I am a mate of Jesse's and also an Elderslie jumper. I was at the POPS meet, and saw you make a flight in your blue (what looked to be) GTI. I am also interested in taking up wingsuit flying. I have one question though. What is the minimum number of jumps someone has to have before you are willing to give them wingsuit instruction? I ask because several different accomplished sources tell me different things. Anyhow, let me know. I am keen to come down to Temora and fly. Thanks, Adam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #6 October 15, 2003 QuoteHi Fergs, I am a mate of Jesse's and also an Elderslie jumper. I was at the POPS meet, and saw you make a flight in your blue (what looked to be) GTI. I am also interested in taking up wingsuit flying. I have one question though. What is the minimum number of jumps someone has to have before you are willing to give them wingsuit instruction? I ask because several different accomplished sources tell me different things. Anyhow, let me know. I am keen to come down to Temora and fly. Thanks, Adam. G'day Adam, BirdMan's recommendations are pretty universally followed all over the world - a minimum of 200 jumps with one-on-one instruction and 500 jumps (as long as you are heads up and very current) without the one-on-one. Having said that, wingsuits can easily catch you unawares especially in early jumps - so I would actually never recommend to anyone just to go off and read the manual then fly on their own, even if they have thousands of jumps. By the looks of your profile, you're half way there! So it shouldn't be too long before you make the 200. In the meantime, I can recommend some tracking dives that will put you in very good stead when we finally get a wingsuit onto you!! I can guarantee that it'll be well worth the wait (perhaps others will comment to you here on this guarantee)!!!! Please pass on my regards to all at Elderslie. The POPS meet the other week was great fun - even with the 20 loads a day limit. I had to leave prior to the presentations - could you let me know who got silver and bronze in the accuracy comp. Email me your contact details and we'll get together soon - perhaps with Jesse along also. Blue Skies, fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogdoghowl 5 #7 October 16, 2003 Thanks for the response Fergs, I will be pumping out the jumps over the next few months en route to 200 - especially tracking jumps. As soon as I hit 200 I will get back to you. I left Elderslie early also, but will find out who placed in the accuracy next time I go up there and let you know. Adam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #8 October 16, 2003 Adam, talk with Jesse. We'll have him joining the OzFlok pretty soon. Will probably do it at Picton - the Sky Van is a nice aircraft for wingsuit exits. fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #9 October 23, 2003 speaking of elderslie im starting my AFF there this weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
