Vx(3) proto, sneak preview

[unclecharlie95 3]

Yes, there is shut down for the holidays.

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[travelingmack 0]

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a few more shots

when im looking at this attached pictures it seems like once one let go the armwings....one can immediate reach the PC handle, or is it more like a "search and rescue" project haha...? yepp, stupid q but i have never jumped big wings before...im just playing with my Prodigy2..

[dmkellett 0]

I was thinking the exact same thing... I am on the verge of ordering one, but am just a little worried about the wing root and the position of the PC handle .... I'll be jumping mine from a cliff and having had 1 "handful of wing" I NEVER want another one EVER again... I really hope the new wing root does not impede the location of the PC handle.

[unclecharlie95 3]

I have jumped the suit BOC from the plane, your hand is passing over the arm wing but as it is still inflated I had no issues finding the PC - but it doesn't feel as clean as the Prodigy or Phantom.

The suit is big, it is not for beginners. If the wing area makes you uncomfortable maybe look at the Phantom, Ghost or another intermediate suit as a stepping stone.

For BASE, as body shape, flexibility, arm length, rig length and experience come into play for this I can only say that you need to skydive the suit to find out if it is inside your comfort level.

I personally always jump leg pouch with the V in BASE. Again you need to skydive with it to learn the movement and muscle memory.

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[KrisFlyZ 0]

Darren,

Order one now. Even with a 12-16 week wait you should get to jump plenty in the sunshine state before any trip next year.


luka,

When you can match my phantom flights in your new V3 or V10 or whatever, you can talk to me.

Kris

[hannes1 0]

foreget VX 3 sneak preview, proto etc.
production is on! and it´s live now! to see in action this weekend on a terminal cliff in italy for terminal fun.
got mine 2 days ago..and first time that it like the final suit more than the prototype from the beginning.
for all you guys on the order list..prepare yourself for a big step and smile.

take care
hannes

ps. take care also on personal design wishes..pf design sometimes comes out special. ;-)

[unclecharlie95 3]

Another shot of Stane.

We did a 3 way formation of V3s this weekend, catching Stane proved to be hard work!!

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[Zeemax 0]

That really is an incredible looking suit

Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE
Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies

[VectorBoy 0]

Is the rear deflector a pass through design like the previous vamps/ skyflyers? Or just a bubble?

[sdctlc 0]

Back in Thread Post #98 you posted a few pics and in the side shot Stane has the "Sticks" deflected back and up. I have a number of jumps on a big "Stick" suit and found in my experience that if you don't do that, it gets a bit harder to fly smoothly. The extra wing almost lifts the front up and makes it wobbly, like nearing a stall and it feels like I lost efficiency and fwd speed, just my guess. Is that the same for this suit??

If that is the case, given that level of instability or less efficient flight that you might be able to generate with the 5-7" long extension on the gripper how much of a performance increase are you noting with the extension tit back and up a little out of the wind compared to a smaller grip. Also with the "sticks" there, I know I had to be much more conscience on the pull. Mind you this was at a Skydiving pull altitude. I imagine that this could give a little pucker factor to some one using it in a BASE jump opening much lower and maybe not use to the extension..

Separate from that, I am curious about the gains you get with the extensions even though they seem to be needed to be pulled back a bit....

Suit does look fast in the pics..

Scott C.

"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

[unclecharlie95 3]

That photo is actually of an Italian jumper called Simone, it was his first jump and he was flying dirty so i could stay with him in a V1 prototype , so in short it is not worth reading into that photo.

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[unclecharlie95 3]

As previous Vs.

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[KrisFlyZ 0]

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That photo is actually of an Italian jumper called Simone, it was his first jump and he was flying dirty so i could stay with him in a V1 prototype , so in short it is not worth reading into that photo.

Is it the same guy in this picture? The dude flying the Black/Red V2?

Don't want to make another post.

Looks like a common habit. Links to pics posted earlier.

Pic1

Pic2

Kris

[unclecharlie95 3]

nah, not sure who that is.

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[mccordia 74]

Not sure, but could be Frank LePoole..

Seem to recall him showing me his red/black V2 last time I was in Spain, and sorta looks like him from the side/back.

JC
FlyLikeBrick
I'm an Athlete?

[robibird 3]

in black red suit is mr. Martin Frentzel

Robert Pecnik
robert@phoenix-fly.com
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[brokebackBASE 0]

Stane rules!!! I hope to grow up to be just like him.

[KrisFlyZ 0]

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in black red suit is mr. Martin Frentzel

Not a V3 related post but
Martin Frentzl is featured in this really cool video.

[sdctlc 0]

Has anybody on here gotten their V3 yet?? Any thought on the production models? Best thing for BASE since sliced bread?? Any reviews on how it flocks since we all know people will be trying that with this suit , i.e. same drawbacks the V series has had previously?

Just curious

Scott C.

Forgot to add that was an awesome link! Thanks Kris

"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!"

[voodew1 0]

I have had a prototype for a while now - I am not 100% sure of the differences but I love it

The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid

[VectorBoy 0]

..........but I love it

[monkycndo 0]

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..........but I love it

How much love?

[VectorBoy 0]

Easy now the Texan is going to think you are gay.And tell you what is in your future.

[voodew1 0]

The V3 is wicked fast with solid inflation and no flapping at all -- the workman ship is still the best on the market hands down - - all seams are made as straight as possible - all overlaps are the same throughout the suit -- all seams use 1 common piece of thread - if they run out of thread the seems is taken back apart and resewn back together.

I would have to say the glide ratio is 8 to 1 that is if Jeff was flying it and according to my data loggers I can fly up at anytime (just like Jeff)

On a further note you don't have to kick your feet to get the leg wing to inflate

I wouldn't recommend this suit to anyone that doesn't want to have the chicks throwing the goods at them -- my wife hates the suit - but wants me to wear it to bed (I don't understand!?)

That means if you buy one Glen or Monkey you better get some Cialas or Viagra so you can have solid inflation

The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid

[VectorBoy 0]

I would have to say the glide ratio is 8 to 1 that is if Jeff was flying it


That means if you buy one Glen or Monkey you better get some Cialas or Viagra so you can have solid inflation

8 to 1? so are we talking a 10 to 1 with Phill Pegs at the helm?

Is lavitra OK ? I have some samples here.