fenceline 0 #1 July 12, 2005 This wingsuit innovation is so important it needed its own thread... Any thoughts. Time for another beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 July 12, 2005 Try looking here. Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fenceline 0 #3 July 12, 2005 Man I try and make a joke and I get an education... Is he marketing this thing now?? Had only ever seen one of these, but never two in a pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #4 July 12, 2005 QuoteIs he marketing this thing now? He is, no joke. Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #5 July 12, 2005 Well, apparently it can glide at 4:1 ?, which is awesome..but, I dont suppose you'd be able to flock with Skyrays would ya?"The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #6 July 12, 2005 Minds need to be opened there is titanium (fuck they even use that shit in golf balls and look how far they fly) uranium is another good product - the suit that glows but really goes And many others, every manufacture is just to caught up in the carbonfuckingfiber fad -- we need to find other precious materials to use. Just in the last 4 weeks the price of Carbonfuckingfiber has doubled, soon we won't be able to afford these new suits Edit to add: "the suit that glows but really glows" is a trademark of Handtocock Productions and not be used without written permission---oh and a hand shake The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #7 July 12, 2005 Quote Well, apparently it can glide at 4:1 ?, which is awesome..but, I dont suppose you'd be able to flock with Skyrays would ya? Skyray has been around for quite a few years now. They can be flocked, yes. I watched two fly in formation with smoke at the 2000 Espace boogie. Performance is exceptional but only good for large plane DZs.BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 July 12, 2005 QuotePerformance is exceptional but only good for large plane DZs. 3 of them in a Porter would definitely be a pain in the butt....scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #9 July 12, 2005 QuoteQuotePerformance is exceptional but only good for large plane DZs. 3 of them in a Porter would definitely be a pain in the butt.... And fitting one of those babies in my gearbag for the motor-cycle-drive to the DZ would also suck.. I gues that's why we saw Felix driving around on top of a Porsche-roof He just didnt fit inside JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #10 July 12, 2005 QuoteAnd fitting one of those babies in my gearbag for the motor-cycle-drive to the DZ would also suck.. Just wear it on your back. Picture that with a BASE rig, and a cliff...-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #11 July 12, 2005 QuoteJust wear it on your back. I'm afraid that driving the 150 km to my DZ with a wing on my back, constantly trying to lift me of my bike would not be real comfy But probably great fun if you accidently let go of the handlebars... Also, I've sadly not had any real luck finding cliffs in Holland JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #12 July 12, 2005 Ride it into a windmill, Don Quiote style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #13 July 13, 2005 QuoteSkyray has been around for quite a few years now. They can be flocked, yes. I watched two fly in formation with smoke at the 2000 Espace boogie. Just curious; what about stability? Do they go into flat spins easily? What would you do if you did get into a flat spin? Richard-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #14 July 13, 2005 There is a wing release on the SkyRay; you can jettison it if you get out of control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #15 July 13, 2005 Find out all about it: http://www.freesky.de/SKYRAY.htmlBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #16 July 13, 2005 also has a parachute that deploys when it is jettisonedLeroy ..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
leroydb 0 #17 July 13, 2005 big problem is that they haven't updated their website in years... I hear they are developing a model for the german military I believe... supposed to go 100k and carry extra gear inside... I think I would rather have the military version that can go 100k in distance than the 10k that the sports model is said to travel... Also haven't had much luck with emailing them... they have only replied to me back in 2002 and 2003, none since... Hey skyray, we have been waiting... at least give up some news...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
sight_burner 0 #18 July 13, 2005 I would really love to see one of these with a big wall base crew ????????? o well we'll see. I don't care about fame I just want people to know my name qote ( Andrew Cebuhar) the thread is dead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #19 July 13, 2005 Quote I would really love to see one of these with a big wall base crew ????????? o well we'll see. Is the stall speed of the rigid wing higher in this case? Would that make it bad for BASE jumping. Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #20 July 13, 2005 QuoteIs the stall speed of the rigid wing higher in this case? Would that make it bad for BASE jumping. I imagine it's more a function of the wing shape than whether it's rigid or not. The fact that you can't instantly collapse it to respond to and adjust for instability issues is going to make a blown exit a very, very interesting situation. The good news is that you ought to be able to get a feel for the exit mechanics jumping off a rooftop into mattresses, or using some kind of pendulator type system.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #21 July 14, 2005 search the threads for "smithsonian". to see pictures of the skyray in the smithsonian museum (with atair parachutes).Daniel Preston <><> atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robibird 3 #22 July 14, 2005 160 km/h is the stall speed about. so... no for base suitableRobert Pecnik robert@phoenix-fly.com www.phoenix-fly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #23 July 14, 2005 HUM... RIDE A MOTOR CYCLE STRAPPED IN LAUNCH AND RELEASE..... AH... TO MANY WHAT IF'S.............. What about a ski jump ramp....? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #24 July 14, 2005 QuoteHUM... RIDE A MOTOR CYCLE STRAPPED IN LAUNCH AND RELEASE..... AH... TO MANY WHAT IF'S.............. What about a ski jump ramp....? I'd love to see someone try to reach 160 km/hr on a motorcycle with a Skyray strapped to their back. Well, on video, maybe. Not sure I'd want to be standing there.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Courteney 0 #25 July 17, 2005 Erm...I work on a Uranium mine and I can say with all honesty, my suit doesn't glow......drags me down like some sweet gravity!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
