unclecharlie109 0 #1 November 8, 2004 For those lazy fockers (i mean flockers) who don't check flybirdman.com, here is the latest: The new Phoenix fly wingsuit is nearly here! It will be called the Vampire V-1 Main features of the new suit: -New low friction materials -Mylar plastic ribs in the wings -Revolutionary 3D arm wing design -Wing surface area increased -Incorporated sleeve design -Re-designed wing tip grippers -Back deflector size increased - and more The best flyers will be pushing 4:1 glide ratio Looooooooooong flights, J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #2 November 8, 2004 QuoteFor those lazy fockers (i mean flockers) who don't check flybirdman.com, here is the latest: The new Phoenix fly wingsuit is nearly here! It will be called the Vampire V-1 What about those those fockers(err I mean flockers Anyway, I am just as excited as you are about the Vampire Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #3 November 11, 2004 Hey Charlie, Have you ever jumped one of these out of a plane? How much trouble are the stiffeners and giant wings while crawling around in a small A/C? Not that it'll matter, I'm still saving my pennies for one already. 4:1, that's amazing. Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie109 0 #4 November 12, 2004 QuoteHave you ever jumped one of these out of a plane? How much trouble are the stiffeners and giant wings while crawling around in a small A/C? No I have only jumped the prototype from a high cliff, no crawling involved (some swimming, but thats a different story ) Jumping any WS from a small a/c is usually not a "comfortable" experience. People jump S3s from Cessnas, so IMHO you'd have no problems jumping a V-1 out of a small a/c either. Long flights J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinfishman 0 #5 November 12, 2004 I've wondered the same thing, since the tail is so long and there are rigid ribs inside... Difficult to stand in or just walk getting to the door? I've heard there will be no LQRS option on this suit, which I've found useful a few times with my GTi for kicking out of line twists. Granted the leg stance is so wide on this one compared to the GTi, you'd probably get a good kick with the booties still on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #6 November 13, 2004 The mylar isn't so stiff , it is flexible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie109 0 #7 November 14, 2004 Quote I've heard there will be no LQRS option on this suit, which I've found useful a few times with my GTi for kicking out of line twists. The leg wing on the V-1 is pretty damn wide.But saying that there are still situations where a leg release system would come in handy. (e.g. water landings *cough* ) So a leg release will be optional for the V-1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pbla4024 0 #8 November 14, 2004 Could you send picture to compare S3 and V1 leg wing width? I'm pretty sure you have red and white S3. Thanks Fido 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
pbla4024 0 #8 November 14, 2004 Could you send picture to compare S3 and V1 leg wing width? I'm pretty sure you have red and white S3. Thanks Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites