DSE 5 #26 November 24, 2010 Massive respect to Scott Bland for being able to fly in such a contortion. Question: Did the docks cause Scott to want to stall out or go head low? I can see how it might put the base wanting to go head low as he supports the additional drag and imbalance. Does the stinger bring it back to balance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #27 November 24, 2010 Quote Did the docks cause Scott to want to stall out or go head low? Yes, head low, we experienced that issue. I have also experienced that whenever docking on Purple Mike's feet while he was on his back, only that in Mike's case backflying also meant easier communication with the base, and he would almost always yell "arch arch arch" as soon as we took the foot docks, until we could stabilize it better. Quote Does the stinger bring it back to balance? this is the million dollar question we are trying to answer. since the stinger on my foot was only there for a brief period of time, I couldn't really tell you. We all suspect that once the stinger grabs both feet, the whole diamond should stabilize. But at this point what we need to do is try it some more. Like I said... Zhills xmas/new years boogie, anyone? Looks like the same team will be there, and hopefully we'll get a few good jumps in. Spot, you should join us. With Scotty flying stinger slot, you'd be great on video... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #28 November 26, 2010 Quote Wicked cool Word "In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixRising 0 #29 November 26, 2010 Just like a 4 way rw jump that has a missing grip, it will fly OK. but once the grip is taken the whole thing stabilizes out. I have some evil plans with the Fins, at zhills for new years. we will see some cool things. JWingsuit organizing, first flight courses and coaching Flock University Tonysuits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #30 November 26, 2010 QuoteI have some evil plans with the Fins, at zhills for new years. we will see some cool things. Experience teaches us that evil plans and Fins usually involve moonshine, nakedness, and drunk shenanegans...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #31 November 26, 2010 Quote Experience teaches us that evil plans and Fins usually involve moonshine, nakedness, and drunk shenanegans... and much, much beyond... but yes, you generally have the right idea... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #32 November 27, 2010 QuoteQuote Experience teaches us that evil plans and Fins usually involve moonshine, nakedness, and drunk shenanegans... and much, much beyond... but yes, you generally have the right idea... Now that I'm single, Z-Hills for New Year is sounding like a really good idea.... 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
SuperGirl 0 #33 November 27, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuote Experience teaches us that evil plans and Fins usually involve moonshine, nakedness, and drunk shenanegans... and much, much beyond... but yes, you generally have the right idea... Now that I'm single, Z-Hills for New Year is sounding like a really good idea. well then come on over!! book your tix before they get really *really* expensive, if they haven't already :) can't wait to fly with everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #34 November 27, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote Experience teaches us that evil plans and Fins usually involve moonshine, nakedness, and drunk shenanegans... and much, much beyond... but yes, you generally have the right idea... Now that I'm single, Z-Hills for New Year is sounding like a really good idea. well then come on over!! book your tix before they get really *really* expensive, if they haven't already :) can't wait to fly with everyone! Well, I'll probably fly KallendAir; no booking, no TSA, no limit on liquids...... 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
maxtreme 0 #35 November 30, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Experience teaches us that evil plans and Fins usually involve moonshine, ***nakedness, and drunk shenanegans... and much, much beyond... but yes, you generally have the right idea... Now that I'm single, Z-Hills for New Year is sounding like a really good idea. Count me in About nakedness, i need a transparent wingsuit... Tonyy ps i might nring some black booze Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #36 November 30, 2010 Quote Count me in About nakedness, i need a transparent wingsuit... Tonyy yea, good luck with that. Once upon a time (whoever has time can even dig up related threads, I know they're out there) I promised that if anyone makes me a transparent wingsuit, I will gladly test fly it naked. The only manufacturer that volunteered was Lurch, mentioning how it would potentially take a lot of very close measurements and whatnot... yet I have heard nothing of it since... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repcool 2 #37 January 8, 2011 Here is a little video from the event...presented by the "winning" team.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ZEntm81sM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #38 January 11, 2011 I'll step up to this challenge! I will personally create a wingsuit for you during FND7 during the Saturday night festivities in front of everyone. Because of the limited time, the suit will be made of Saran wrap, and I make no guarantees on how well it will fly. But it will be transparent and it will be a "wingsuit" .... deal? :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #39 January 11, 2011 QuoteI'll step up to this challenge! I will personally create a wingsuit for you during FND7 during the Saturday night festivities in front of everyone. Because of the limited time, the suit will be made of Saran wrap, and I make no guarantees on how well it will fly. But it will be transparent and it will be a "wingsuit" .... deal? :-) sorry but i'm pretty strict on my definition of "wingsuit". it has to fly. it also has to not kill me when I test fly it. I'm pretty sure the IPC (after all that research on the definitiion of a wingsuit) would agree with me that a bunch of saran wrap does not constitute a wingsuit. otherwise we'd all be putting that on and flying belly formations with it and calling it a day... wingsuit. in the common sense definition of it. transparent. I still stand by my promise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #40 January 12, 2011 Surely Tony can easily take an old suit and replace the chest panel with part of a shower curtain?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #41 January 12, 2011 transparent wingsuit means whole thing is transparent. otherwise... why bother with the shower curtain? I can just fly my wonderful Phantom2z unzipped in the front... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvandijck 0 #42 January 12, 2011 Think the hardest is finding the right fabric which is also fully transparent... a quick google didn't really come up with any useful results. but, if anyone can find the fabric, I'm sure we can work something out with phoenix or tony ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #43 January 12, 2011 By the way, you're all a buncha perverts. Just sayin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #44 January 12, 2011 I can accept that. :-) Besides, I was just looking for an excuse to wrap you up in Saran wrap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electronaut 0 #45 January 13, 2011 Quote By the way, you're all a buncha perverts. Just sayin. I heard about your glow "sticks" at New Years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #46 January 13, 2011 Quote I can accept that. :-) Besides, I was just looking for an excuse to wrap you up in Saran wrap! I've got a stereo camera rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #47 January 13, 2011 Quote Quote By the way, you're all a buncha perverts. Just sayin. I heard about your glow "sticks" at New Years. see? case in point. I spent all that time sewing EL-wire on the back of my wingsuit to make it all light up in awesome lines of shiny color, and the only thing people focus on are my glowsticks :D though they were some pretty neat glowsticks (pic attached) :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #48 January 24, 2011 Just before leaving for my flight home I saw a nice picture of a 25-way vertical diamond. Not even sure who took it but I sure hope it gets posted.... 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
sdctlc 0 #49 January 25, 2011 Quote Just before leaving for my flight home I saw a nice picture of a 25-way vertical diamond. Not even sure who took it but I sure hope it gets posted. Check out Jeff Donohue's Facebook page. He has pics up and I think he noted his smugmug page has the pics as well: http://skwrl.smugmug.com/ Nice job everyone and nice pic Jeff Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
