redfox 0 #1 May 30, 2005 The last days I was able to make 15 flights with the PF Prodigy suit over Locarno / Switzerland. I think the way from the BM Classic to the Vampire was Evolution, but now with the Prodigy there is a really new thing here… What I like most about the Prodigy is the really easy setup and adjustment for different Pilots. The wings looks smaller than on other suits, but the leg span is really big – this leads to the benefit that you are able to run with your pants on… The grippers on the arm wings are nicely improved, so they are easy to hold. There are no zippers on the arm wings, so if you are jumping on really hot days you may be sweating a lot Flying the Prodigy is easy and stable – the performance is in the range of the (underestimated) Classic and GTi, it flies amazingly well. Flocking and docking with others is pure Fun with this suit! Pulling is easy, but IMHO it is more important than with other suits to close the legs during pull sequence to prevent going head down. After opening you can reach all needed parts (even store the slider). Opening the wings is possible during canopy ride, but not necessary. For beginners or all people who wants to try a Wingsuit – the Prodigy is definitely an ideal choice! I am tempted to say: “Now you have no longer an excuse for NOT flying a Wingsuit!” Best Regards, Herwig "et primo similis volucri, mox vera volucris" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YISkyDive 0 #2 May 31, 2005 Could you elebroate more on your flyhing experince with this suit? Did you do any collective data? I'm really intrested in this suit , perosnally, and think it may be an ideal choice for someone that has 250 to 300 jumps(meeting and exceeding All recommended guide lines).. and wants to jump a wingsuit a coupla times a month and not use it as a "primary" dsicpline of skydiving. I hjave read bad reviews on it.. but somethings still seem extrememly right with this suit. Id be intrested to hear your opionions in greater details- how are turns/ barrel rolls/ does it beat the CII, or is the GTi having a run for its money. If you had like a neptune or protrack id be intrested to hear your #s, Thanks! Hope you had fun on your flights! -dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCARYPERRY 0 #3 May 31, 2005 HMMM!!!!After jumping the Prodigy this weekend,1 jump due to weather,seems my neptune logged 163 seconds from 14000 ft.It has power in the legs,plenty on float,at least i was very surprised right out the door.Very stable,practice touch was right on,and it just kept on flying... will wear it out later in the week and for those who care to try one....I will be in Deland next weekend june 4th and 5th so come on and give one a shot,have a small a med. and a large. Sorry dont have the BIG BOY suit yet, but its coming POnly he can be happy,who can make his the present hour,for today he has lived Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redfox 0 #4 May 31, 2005 Hello Dave, sure I had much Fun! I can't provide such nice numbers as Perry - but comparision to the GTi is a little bit hard for me, because I have flown my GTi last time a year ago. More than 2 Minutes from 4000m to 1000m tells me the range of Classic or GTi - but numbers are always hard to compare... In the meantime my flying skills are a little bit higher, so I can't tell if the Prodigy is really better, but I have learned more to looking to have fun as just going for numbers. But the Prodigy is DEFINITELY easier to handle and easier to install than other suits. The design makes it easy to borrow a suit which will fit you. The best way would be to find someone to borrow or rent a suit and try it. IMHO it is an ideal suit for your needs Turns and barrel rolls have the same feeling as with the GTi - one difference is that you have to use the grippers on the Prodigy. This weekend we mostly played: flocking and docking, and this is easy too and pure Fun. Hope that may help you... Cordially, Herwig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 June 28, 2005 Who has flown Pridgy side-by-side with other wingsuits? Does Prodigy play well with other wingsuits? How does Prodigy fall-rate compare with other suits? How does Prodigy forward speed compare with other suits? How does Prodigy glide ratio compare with other wingsuits? The futur of skydiving is flocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #6 June 28, 2005 >Who has flown Prodigy side-by-side with other wingsuits? Yes. With V1, Access, S-Fly Expert, Matter 2, GTi, Classic, S1 and S3 >Does Prodigy play well with other wingsuits? Very well, we were doing 20 way flock dives >How does Prodigy fall-rate compare with other suits? >How does Prodigy forward speed compare with other suits? >How does Prodigy glide ratio compare with other wingsuits? Performance is always pilot dependent, from my own experience and observations of other people who have flown the suit I would say the Prodigy's performance is very similar to other intermediate suits on the market. Hope this helps, long flights JBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
