There is a new article available on our website. Its aimed at new flyers, who are looking into buying their first suit.
Its not meant a a definitive "You should choose this suit"
The article doesn't compare different wingsuits, but rather focuses on the different design aspects, and how those influence the way you fly.
Thus hopefully enabling a potential buyer to make a more educated choice, instead of have to purely base it on on other peoples opinions and or brand preferences.
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respect Jarno-very well done . . .but you have to put a bit more shame on yourself ,Fly your body was one of the first.I think it will be better to change for further I am sure the weight is not that important-there many example for that. We have had tests,Ive had up to 12kg lead on me but the time results was the same-6kg at the feet (balancing)enhance the time. I`ve got two old skyflyer2 exactly same size-just a bit different material,but the performance is absolut not the same. Now the reason why I have to make that clear : our competitions 3 times(wings over marl)was and is absolutely fair-be sure,we proof that the different weight is one of the smallest points for judgement,and if not it will be also effect distance and artistics[pirate relax Jarno,a bit more experience (competentione). . .so you find it out by yourself I wish luck,good results and all the best for your competition by the way,my honest respekt for your ws-related work,U 1 of the leader blue\pink skies Jester
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Beginning wingsuit flyers shouldn't worry about freefall time, but rather learning to achieve distance.
I'm both a new WS flyer (17 flights so far) and am heavier pilot (68" & 225lb out the door). I purchased an PF Acro here on DZ.com used and so far am really liking it. My goal is to improve to the point that I can do more flocking. I really want longer flights in bigger and bigger flocks. Oh and I don't want to be the base all the time.
I'm really looking for some coaching and ideas on how to improve in this suit before I go buy a more advanced suit. What are the things I can be working on when I'm out flying, both solo or with smaller groups. We have 3 more WS's at my DZ and 2 of those are up for a flock just about anytime.
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You should come to Z-hills you can get coaching while on a flock.
Yes I very much do and had I not had a bad sinus infection two weeks ago while I was down there I'd have been there. I had my rig and suit with me too.
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Thats great, I would like to print it (with your permission of course).
Thats why its there...If I didnt want people to print it, Id be offering it on our website as an expensive book, so it pays for some jumps
Neeh..its all 'for the love of the game' so to speak.. So fire up that printer and enjoy..
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Nice! Good manufacture-er neutral article!
I tried to keep it manufacturer neutral for several reasons.
The most important one being, not having to update the article every two weeks. Listing current wingsuit models and keeping that list current is starting to become a fulltime job.
And its manufacturer neutral, so people can focus on what they should be looking for/at in a wingsuit. Or at least try to understand design features and how those influence their flying.
As normaly, these kind of subjects/questions tend to degrade into a contest of personal preference and brand vs brand.
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Good first read for the newbies...Sticky?
Might be an idea..Id have to look at James..he's the one able to update/change the FAQ.
Though in reality, most people will probably still prefer skipping the FAQ and getting right into the brandwars
Speaking of which..Ive also added matter and pressurised to the list of websites at the end of the article...
Anyone thinking of starting a brand, or thinking he has some information that needs to be added to the article...feel free to drop me a line..
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EG Flockus!!! Amazing Quality and Extremely easy to put on (no cut-away cable to wind through rig) Way durable material. Big Wings!!! Very Fun To Fly!!! Thank You EG!!!
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: our competitions 3 times(wings over marl)was and is absolutely fair-be sure,we proof that the different weight is one of the smallest points for judgement,and if not
it will be also effect distance and artistics
[pirate 
by the way,my honest respekt for your ws-related work,U 1 of the leader 
