mnskydiver688 0 #1 September 25, 2006 I had a few questions about wingsuits. If there is another thread that covers a lot of details by all means direct me to it so we dont waste energy being redundant we do that enough in the air. Anyway, I am wondering if when you want to use a wingsuit does it have to get integrated into your rig, which would mean if you all of sudden wanted to do a RW or free fly jump it would take some time to swtich back to none wingsuit flying? Also, I know this is a very relative and difficult question to answer but just how many jumps should someone have under their belt before attempting wingsuit flight? Any other info that would be helpful is appreciated. ThanksSky Canyon Wingsuiters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #2 September 25, 2006 There's a dedicated Wingsuit forum... read the FAQ there for answers to at least one of your questions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnskydiver688 0 #3 September 25, 2006 Ahh.. this is where i feel stupid...Sky Canyon Wingsuiters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #4 September 25, 2006 Don't stress - it ain't exactly a big deal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites helxen 0 #5 September 25, 2006 QuoteDon't stress - it ain't exactly a big deal yep. i AM stupid, no big deal at all :) An ontopic - FAQ and search can do wonders if properly used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,500 #6 September 25, 2006 QuoteAnyway, I am wondering if when you want to use a wingsuit does it have to get integrated into your rig, which would mean if you all of sudden wanted to do a RW or free fly jump it would take some time to swtich back to none wingsuit flying? Yes and no. It takes 5 - 10 minutes to hook a wingsuit up to a rig and about 5 - 10 seconds to unhook it. QuoteAlso, I know this is a very relative and difficult question to answer but just how many jumps should someone have under their belt before attempting wingsuit flight? Any other info that would be helpful is appreciated. Thanks The FAQ is at the top of the forum.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites notsane 0 #7 September 26, 2006 A Tony suit is set up more like a regular jumpsuit and takes even less time than traditional wingsuits to take on and off. That being said, why would anyone want to take their wingsuit off their rig? Without your wings you'll fall like a stone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 September 26, 2006 I don't know, Scott. I think it probably takes Katie about the same time to rig into her Lady Flyer as it does her Classic II. Either way you look at it, neither system takes but a minute or two to rig up. I would not count "time to rig" as a real reason to chose one suit over any other. And yes, I totally agree that it's silly to de-rig a suit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,500 #9 September 26, 2006 Quote A Tony suit is set up more like a regular jumpsuit and takes even less time than traditional wingsuits to take on and off. That being said, why would anyone want to take their wingsuit off their rig? Without your wings you'll fall like a stone! Right on bro! Also, call me weird but I actually quite like hooking my wingsuit up, it gives me a chance to relax and think about the upcoming flights, reflect on what I've learn't from the last time I flew and just generally get my headspace right. Its like a Zen thing ya know?(Except on a really short call, then its a bitch)Do you want to have an ideagasm? 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 Go To Topic Listing
mnskydiver688 0 #3 September 25, 2006 Ahh.. this is where i feel stupid...Sky Canyon Wingsuiters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #4 September 25, 2006 Don't stress - it ain't exactly a big deal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites helxen 0 #5 September 25, 2006 QuoteDon't stress - it ain't exactly a big deal yep. i AM stupid, no big deal at all :) An ontopic - FAQ and search can do wonders if properly used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,500 #6 September 25, 2006 QuoteAnyway, I am wondering if when you want to use a wingsuit does it have to get integrated into your rig, which would mean if you all of sudden wanted to do a RW or free fly jump it would take some time to swtich back to none wingsuit flying? Yes and no. It takes 5 - 10 minutes to hook a wingsuit up to a rig and about 5 - 10 seconds to unhook it. QuoteAlso, I know this is a very relative and difficult question to answer but just how many jumps should someone have under their belt before attempting wingsuit flight? Any other info that would be helpful is appreciated. Thanks The FAQ is at the top of the forum.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites notsane 0 #7 September 26, 2006 A Tony suit is set up more like a regular jumpsuit and takes even less time than traditional wingsuits to take on and off. That being said, why would anyone want to take their wingsuit off their rig? Without your wings you'll fall like a stone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 September 26, 2006 I don't know, Scott. I think it probably takes Katie about the same time to rig into her Lady Flyer as it does her Classic II. Either way you look at it, neither system takes but a minute or two to rig up. I would not count "time to rig" as a real reason to chose one suit over any other. And yes, I totally agree that it's silly to de-rig a suit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,500 #9 September 26, 2006 Quote A Tony suit is set up more like a regular jumpsuit and takes even less time than traditional wingsuits to take on and off. That being said, why would anyone want to take their wingsuit off their rig? Without your wings you'll fall like a stone! Right on bro! Also, call me weird but I actually quite like hooking my wingsuit up, it gives me a chance to relax and think about the upcoming flights, reflect on what I've learn't from the last time I flew and just generally get my headspace right. Its like a Zen thing ya know?(Except on a really short call, then its a bitch)Do you want to have an ideagasm? 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 Go To Topic Listing
helxen 0 #5 September 25, 2006 QuoteDon't stress - it ain't exactly a big deal yep. i AM stupid, no big deal at all :) An ontopic - FAQ and search can do wonders if properly used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,500 #6 September 25, 2006 QuoteAnyway, I am wondering if when you want to use a wingsuit does it have to get integrated into your rig, which would mean if you all of sudden wanted to do a RW or free fly jump it would take some time to swtich back to none wingsuit flying? Yes and no. It takes 5 - 10 minutes to hook a wingsuit up to a rig and about 5 - 10 seconds to unhook it. QuoteAlso, I know this is a very relative and difficult question to answer but just how many jumps should someone have under their belt before attempting wingsuit flight? Any other info that would be helpful is appreciated. Thanks The FAQ is at the top of the forum.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #7 September 26, 2006 A Tony suit is set up more like a regular jumpsuit and takes even less time than traditional wingsuits to take on and off. That being said, why would anyone want to take their wingsuit off their rig? Without your wings you'll fall like a stone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 September 26, 2006 I don't know, Scott. I think it probably takes Katie about the same time to rig into her Lady Flyer as it does her Classic II. Either way you look at it, neither system takes but a minute or two to rig up. I would not count "time to rig" as a real reason to chose one suit over any other. And yes, I totally agree that it's silly to de-rig a suit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,500 #9 September 26, 2006 Quote A Tony suit is set up more like a regular jumpsuit and takes even less time than traditional wingsuits to take on and off. That being said, why would anyone want to take their wingsuit off their rig? Without your wings you'll fall like a stone! Right on bro! Also, call me weird but I actually quite like hooking my wingsuit up, it gives me a chance to relax and think about the upcoming flights, reflect on what I've learn't from the last time I flew and just generally get my headspace right. Its like a Zen thing ya know?(Except on a really short call, then its a bitch)Do you want to have an ideagasm? 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
SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 September 26, 2006 I don't know, Scott. I think it probably takes Katie about the same time to rig into her Lady Flyer as it does her Classic II. Either way you look at it, neither system takes but a minute or two to rig up. I would not count "time to rig" as a real reason to chose one suit over any other. And yes, I totally agree that it's silly to de-rig a suit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,500 #9 September 26, 2006 Quote A Tony suit is set up more like a regular jumpsuit and takes even less time than traditional wingsuits to take on and off. That being said, why would anyone want to take their wingsuit off their rig? Without your wings you'll fall like a stone! Right on bro! Also, call me weird but I actually quite like hooking my wingsuit up, it gives me a chance to relax and think about the upcoming flights, reflect on what I've learn't from the last time I flew and just generally get my headspace right. Its like a Zen thing ya know?(Except on a really short call, then its a bitch)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
