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Look at the really good looking guy in the background! ;)
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I left mine under a lamp overnight to dry and now the thing works fine. I even managed to re-sync it with jump track. I wanted to do that as soon as I could just in case this was its "dying gasp". I am going to see if I can locate some distilled water or some other sort of electronic cleaner today so I can clean it properly. The batteries are the ones that I only bought about 2 weeks ago and went through the washer... Not bad, but the plan all along was to get new batteries.
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This is reassuring... I just found my protrack in my washine machine under similar circumstances as to what you did. :(
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Youre kidding arent you?
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My head up is fine... I have been doing more RW recently and thats fine. Well its as fine as I can be after all this Freeflying ;) but you know what I mean.. Im just well stiff when head down... Whats this hiccup cure you speak of?
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low timers on high perf wingsuits big deal or no
mayday1 replied to ramon's topic in Wing Suit Flying
I have flown one or two flights on each of the following, and I found them easiest to fly in this order: GTi Skyflier 3 (no shit) Classic II Skyflier1 Some old birdman suit (single front zip) very first, very old birdman model I found the Classic II very easy to fly and was quoted by a Birdman Intructor, who was chasing me on his S3 as saying "I fly very well". I found that the S1 was extremely twitchy, and the early model birdman suits were just crap (relatively speaking). The were like Camera suits with a leg wing. But thats what you get with 15 or so years of development in between that a Classic II or a GTi As you can see by the numbers of wingsuit jumps I have, I am no Wingsuit expert, nor do I claim to be. This is my casual observation and experience. -
No, its a tail strike, actually a tailplane strike, hence Bobby;s new nickname ;)
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No... The pilot assures us the plane was straight and level on our exit. He is also a highly experienced skydiver with LOTS of world level experience. I took his word that the plane was fine. It was his pretty blue plane too :) The video does clearly demonstrate Bobby gaining lift, I have a copy and if Bobby cant put it up, I will see if I can do so on the weekend and I am not jumping this weekend :(
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The standard exit speed of that plane at that DZ is about 90 kts usually. There was bugger all winds that day too... When you flew next to me I did not notice your suit was damaged, then again, I wasnt exactly looking out for anything of the sort either.
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Youre right... I can walk straight up and down no worries, and I dont look injured at all to someone that has never met me before (or has even known me for two or so years but doesnt know about my injury). Maybe I should fly my Aussie arse to Orlando and spend a couple of hours in the tunnel or something? :)
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Same happens for me... But I have a different licence number ;)
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Thanks for the tip GG, but the coach tells me "your body is too stiff, relax". Im sort of like, "I know that" :) What my drama is I simply cant... Its much easier for those with an intact spine.... The moral of the story, dont do hook turns... Or rather dont fuck them up.
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I wish I had a camera on,,, Now THAT would have been good
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The plane was straight and level the whole time. The aircraft (PAC XL-750) does have a very wide low set tail. You can see some blue paint marks on the suit but there isnt so much as a scratch on the iarcraft itself. We're all just glad noone was hurt.
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A few years ago I fractured my T12 and L1 in a landing accident (I dont do hook turns any more) and now I cant head down to save my life. I have scoliosis (to the right) in my back and as such it is never straight. I have done exercises such as pilates and this helps alot, and I can do head up flying fine (now), but I cant keep my back straight without being too stiff and unstable whilst head down. Anyone got any tips? Especially from others who have spinal issues would be great. Cheers.
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On my 5th (approx) wingsuit jump I was jumping a borrowed GTi that was much to big (tall) for me. I had difficulty in undoing the lef straps so I ad to use the cutaway. My canopy is a crossfire 119 in light winds so I needed the free leg to run off the landing. It was easy to use too.
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I had the pleasure of jumping with Bobby on his fifth jump (first day) in his new suit. I will let him describe what happened. Things could have been considerably worse
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You are correct... RMW jumpsuits are great, I havent got one, but my next suit is DEFINATELY going to be one of Michelles...
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Good to see another aussie here.. keep it up!
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I wont be able to make it to the Nats unfortunately... But the Pride of SA Skydiving, Top Shelve should do well in the Inter 4Way Comp... Say gday to them for me!
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What actually is the difference between a Crossfire and a Crossfire2? The impression I get is that the Crossfire 2 has the improved line trim, which dogged some of the early US canopies. I jump a crossfire, which came from the NZ Factory with the "proper" line trims. Are there any other differences? Or do I actually jump a "Crossfire 1.5"? Cheers
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Cheers for all the Hellos everyone.. Yes, Talon 2s are the most common rig in Aussie, mainly because they are locally manufactured and serviced. Parachutes Autralia have just started making Talon 3s, Voodoo and now Talon FS. The Talon FS is a VERY nice rig, and costs MUCH less than a similar US rig like a Javelin Odyssey. Add a Kiwi Canopy like a Crossfire or Safire and youre laughing. The past 12 months or so the Kiwi Icarus Canopies are becoming popular amongst people buying new canopies.
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well msn it is then.. stamford at hotmail.com
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You know what they say.. "High Performance Canopies have High Performance Openings"
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One thing I forgot to mention is that I am happy to chat to skydivers from all over the world.. so feel free to add me to your ICQ lists.. 17556669