matto765 0 #26 November 10, 2009 I haven't heard anything about this, but after last year and some of the shenanigans that went on during break off, I wouldn't doubt that an accident could have occurred. I hope everyone is OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pierre3636 0 #27 November 10, 2009 hope everyone ok .... last year break off was SPOT on.,.. ~ time is ~ time was ~ times past ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matto765 0 #28 November 10, 2009 Yeah, it was spot on until a camera man deployed in front of the front line at our break off altitude. I barely missed him by 5 feet to his left, on level with his body..... kinda scary. And part of the reason why I am not very interested in doing anymore bigways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #29 November 10, 2009 Quotehi guys where can i get more info about the accident at the big way ? what happened? everyone ok ? Collision on approach to the formation on one of the warm up jumps. One of the jumpers was apparently kicked in the head and concussed, CYPRES save. Jumper is OK.... 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
Butters 0 #30 November 10, 2009 What is the average number of jumps and average number of wingsuit jumps of each participant? Edit: Also, what is the least number of jumps of any participants? What is the least number of wingsuits jumps of any participants?"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #31 November 10, 2009 Quote Collision on approach to the formation on one of the warm up jumps. One of the jumpers was apparently kicked in the head and concussed, CYPRES save. Jumper is OK. Wow. How many people in the formation at that point? Who got kicked? Glad they were wearing an AAD and I guess it shows that they're still very useful for wingsuiters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matto765 0 #32 November 10, 2009 Damn, that is pretty scary. Goes to show that the myth of AAD's not being useful in wingsuits is just that... a myth. Glad that the jumper is OK for the most part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #33 November 10, 2009 QuoteQuote Collision on approach to the formation on one of the warm up jumps. One of the jumpers was apparently kicked in the head and concussed, CYPRES save. Jumper is OK. Wow. How many people in the formation at that point? Who got kicked? Glad they were wearing an AAD and I guess it shows that they're still very useful for wingsuiters. Not sure exactly, it wasn't my group, but somewhere in the low to mid 30s.... 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
Buried 0 #34 November 10, 2009 Quotewhat is the average number of jumps and average number of wingsuit jumps of each participant? Edit: Also, what is the least number of jumps of any participants? What is the least number of wingsuits jumps of any participants? the avg per avg jumper is probably less than last year, but I can't put a number on it. probably not too much lower, but that doesn't mean anythng. least number of wingsuit jumps: 10-15 Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenediktDE 2 #35 November 10, 2009 Quote least number of wingsuit jumps: 10-15 For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoney3434 0 #37 November 11, 2009 least number of wingsuit jumps: 10-15 I'll assume that is just a joke ---right?Life is what happens while we are making other plans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #38 November 11, 2009 Let's clarify this... Yes, there is a person who was "qualified" for the record on their second WX jump. However...the caveat there is that the person in question is a multi-time world champion in both FS and VFS with thousands of jumps. This person did exceptionally well in the videos I've seen, outside of sinking out from time to time. This person has one of the best wingsuit pilots in the world as their coach, and they did several coach jumps prior to the actual record prep/formation jumps. And...this person wasn't on the four-plane builds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yuri_base 1 #39 November 11, 2009 Android+Wear/iOS/Windows apps: L/D Vario, Smart Altimeter, Rockdrop Pro, Wingsuit FAP iOS only: L/D Magic Windows only: WS Studio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #40 November 11, 2009 QuoteLet's clarify this... Yes, there is a person who was "qualified" for the record on their second WX jump. However...the caveat there is that the person in question is a multi-time world champion in both FS and VFS with thousands of jumps. This person did exceptionally well in the videos I've seen, outside of sinking out from time to time. This person has one of the best wingsuit pilots in the world as their coach, and they did several coach jumps prior to the actual record prep/formation jumps. And...this person wasn't on the four-plane builds. See I've been telling all you biotches for years why do we need instructors! Why the hell do we need USPA bonifide instructors. You just need a manual, a you tube video and a properly fitted suit = badda bing! Its just fucken tracking fucckaz. Don't they teach that in a AFF level something or other? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #41 November 11, 2009 Hey Yuri sing the Kazakstan national anthem again I love it when you do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aarthus 0 #42 November 11, 2009 Quote This person has one of the best wingsuit pilots in the world as their coach well, well ....wonder who it might be ?Patrick de Guillebon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #43 November 11, 2009 Quote See I've been telling all you biotches for years why do we need instructors! Why the hell do we need USPA bonifide instructors. You just need a manual, a you tube video and a properly fitted suit = badda bing! You don't even need YouTube videos ... PS: How many individuals with 10-15 FS jumps are on big way FS formations? How many individuals with 10-15 VFS jumps are on big way VFS formations?"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwind 0 #44 November 11, 2009 Quote....probably not too much lower, but that doesn't mean anythng.... As long as I am not in that formation, I agree with you 100%.Wingsuit South Africa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #45 November 11, 2009 Hopefully one with less than deadly experiences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #46 November 11, 2009 It's not a real wingsuiting event if there isn't some level of drama or controversy Maybe that's because we're all wearing skirts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #47 November 11, 2009 You don't even need YouTube videos ... I'm just saying this wingsuit stuff is wahhaaay easy! Even a caveman could do it. I never got all that instructor hullabaloo. And they are out proving my point right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #48 November 11, 2009 here is the formation from this morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #49 November 11, 2009 Is 69 the most so far? How many are they going for again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #50 November 11, 2009 That looks brilliant...had hoped to read 'here is the formation I was in this morning' from you, knowing how long it took you to get back in the air, and having set this event/formation as your goal for recovery from your accident..But awesome flying..a few minor beauty treatments and this thing wil be perfect! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
