KrisFlyZ 0 #26 March 22, 2005 Z-flock was a loads of fun. There were so many cool pics taken, thanks to Perry and Darren. I will post some once I get home. Kris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #27 March 23, 2005 a few more.. Perry got the shots off man! (and that massage tool works great )BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #28 March 23, 2005 Great pics.. What are the speeds when flocking with 4 V-1's? I imagine a lot slower (down) then the 70 to 80 mph most flocks are cruising!? With all the new high performance suits, big flocks will probably also fly much longer (if everyone has the same range, in terms of his suit)???JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #29 March 23, 2005 Quote What are the speeds when flocking with 4 V-1's? Vert speed was in the 50s and we pushed towards the end getting into the 40s. QuoteWith all the new high performance suits, big flocks will probably also fly much longer I totally agree. BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #30 March 23, 2005 vert 40's >> Awesome Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #31 March 23, 2005 Quotevert 40's >> Awesome Low-mid 40s was the range on hop-n-pops(6K ceiling on monday) that I was flying for distance. Darren flew the suit maxed out a couple of times and the results were very good Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #32 March 23, 2005 Some more pics from the 3d formations on sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #33 March 23, 2005 Hey Kris - since you are more of the "average" wingsuit flyer why don't you give us all a comparision between your S3 and the V-1 I mean no disrespect by the term "average" your just not a sponored 800 wingsuit flight jumper if you catch my drift. Maybe start a new thread? Thanks Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #34 March 23, 2005 I will add my thoughts to the V-1 first flight impressions thread later this evening. Need to go to this farewell dinner ........for me. Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #35 March 24, 2005 QuoteHey Kris - since you are more of the "average" wingsuit flyer why don't you give us all a comparision between your S3 and the V-1 I mean no disrespect by the term "average" your just not a sponored 800 wingsuit flight jumper if you catch my drift. Maybe start a new thread? Thanks Voodew Hey, he's not average. I knew him when he was average, jumping a loaner Classic II.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #36 March 24, 2005 where's the video ? Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #37 March 24, 2005 Yes, the V1 rocked when maxed out.... we were just flocking all weekend and so i didnt get a real feel for the maxed out performance of the suit until everybody left on monday. we got up and the weather was awful, thought we weren't going to get any jumps in at all on monday. So when they said hop and pop we were excited!!! we did six in total ranging from a six way from 5100 ft (delay 66 seconds) down to a four way from 2300 feet (delay classified.....hehehe but very impressive still) on full alti loads i managed 3 mins and 6 seconds yesterday from 13100 open at 3100. so thats 10000 feet of freefall. my average speed was 42mph. this amazed me as my body type is poor for wingsuit performance..... 5'6 and 170..... on one of the lower hop and pops i averaged 40 mph but this was only a 23 second delay if the weather holds i'll be taking the V1 out of a balloon in the morning. cant wait. when i get back to the UK ill sort video out and post some stills too. D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boachanoff 0 #38 March 25, 2005 When the video is gonna come?I'm sure it will be cool.. Boachanoff =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #39 March 25, 2005 was robi there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robibird 3 #40 March 25, 2005 I would like to thank you all for great time, nice flights and warm hospitality. Looking forward to come and fly again.Robert Pecnik robert@phoenix-fly.com www.phoenix-fly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killen1970 0 #41 March 26, 2005 and not only did he prove his skills as a WS pilot but also his skills on riding a motorized skateboard! Keep an eye out for next years rising star in the X Games! Robi "the grinder" Pecnik! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #42 March 28, 2005 Here are some of my pics and one of scary perry's from the flock and dock...... sorry for the delay, i have honestly only just figured out how to compress pictures and post them..... yes i'm thick when it comes to PC's......... d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #43 March 28, 2005 Oh yeah, here's a couple more.... got from the ground courtesy of potato head (Brian) from NY.... we have prodigy deployment, note how you can reach risers......, V1 cruising after heli launch and V1 dump. Cheers potato!!! d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #44 March 28, 2005 I love the silhouette photo 5th from the top (1301.jpg) and the photo's of the tight 3-way at the bottom (1709/1710.jpg) are very cool with the cloud formations and allJust curious, any reason why the guy in the blue V-1 isn't using the wing grippers there? They look to me like they'd be really usefull in fine tuning position in that kind of dive, or am I off the mark there?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #45 March 29, 2005 jakee, the guy in the blue is chris ware. he uses them sometimes when flying maxed out but these suits are no where near the maxed out position in these flocks. for the first day i had extreme difficulty staying in the formation not because i was sinking out but because the V1 wanted to fly me through it!!! the maxed out "balls to the wall " position is quite easy to learn and i shaved 15 mph off my vertical slowest speed on an s3 within a few jumps..... but i did find it a little tricky to fly slow with other older suits. this was an initial fear only as after a couple of days i found it easier. Chris ware uses his webbed gloves to stabalise him during deployment. he claims it is much better, but on his 5th day of V1 jumps he couldnt find his handle and popped his silver at 1500 ish...... personally, gloves do nothing but scare the shit out of me, and occaisionally help in cold old england.....D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #46 March 29, 2005 OK, cool. Sounds like y'all had more fun than should be allowed! Quotepersonally, gloves do nothing but scare the shit out of me, and occaisionally help in cold old england..... Man I hear that. Love jumping without gloves but for the last few months... forget it.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #47 March 29, 2005 these pics Rock !!! outstandin. looks like some specks o' dust got on the sensor. Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #48 March 29, 2005 QuoteChris ware uses his webbed gloves to stabalise him during deployment. he claims it is much better, but on his 5th day of V1 jumps he couldnt find his handle and popped his silver at 1500 ish..... Geez Darren, that is scary. I'm guessing that happened after the weekend?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #49 March 29, 2005 yes it did. i wouldnt use gloves with a boc on a vampire again. the leg pouch is a different story though, i'm getting mine sorted soon. more pics to follow but sleep needed now d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #50 March 29, 2005 a few more...... d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
