cs_troyk 0 #1 October 21, 2015 Is this competition coming up this weekend? Where's it going to be? Spectators welcome, or is they only gathering video to show after the fact? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangdiver 1 #2 October 25, 2015 Just got back from watching...don't know the results...it was not publicized... Looked pretty cool...got to see some old friends... oh yeah...Nor Cal Skydiving... hangdiver "Mans got to know his limitations" Harry Callahan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjumper33 0 #3 October 25, 2015 Amazing event. Lots of good friends playing in the sky. There will be tons of media stuff coming out in the next 48 hours. Spoiler alert. Squirrel 1-4 ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
granpasc 0 #4 October 25, 2015 http://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/quench/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/11/sugar-in-red-bull-300x213.png Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thijs 0 #5 October 27, 2015 hjumper33Squirrel 1-4 ;) And how many non Squirrel wingsuit pilots were at the event ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchrider 0 #6 October 27, 2015 Thijs***Squirrel 1-4 ;) And how many non Squirrel wingsuit pilots were at the event ;-) 11 of 40 were not squirrelBASE 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjumper33 0 #7 October 27, 2015 So yes, the takeaway should be many of the top wingsuit pilots in the world choose squirrel. Take all those famous pilots you follow on the face books and Instagram. How many flew something else in the past and switched to squirrel vs the opposite? Also interesting is that you see all sorts of different models of suits used in base races vs performance paralog comps vs something like this. For squirrel, all the c race. Damn fun and impressive suit, and one of the easiest I've flown in a long time. Honestly, the piece of gear that was the most impressive during this event was the epicene. Many non squirrel suit pilots jumping it too, and I will never wingsuit anything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchrider 0 #8 October 27, 2015 have you tried a sabre 1?BASE 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyosha 50 #9 October 27, 2015 wasatchrider******Squirrel 1-4 ;) And how many non Squirrel wingsuit pilots were at the event ;-) 11 of 40 were not squirrel At least two of the last eight weren't squirrel. So I'm not sure what this says about brand wars except that Squirrel makes a highly competitive race suit that does well in the hands of the top pilots in the world. I don't see any evidence of brand X > brand Y. There is strong evidence that Andy Farrington is a beast though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyosha 50 #10 October 27, 2015 Quote How many flew something else in the past and switched to squirrel vs the opposite? ...but that could also be because of greater $$$ incentive from mfg... sponsor gear is always the best in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjumper33 0 #11 October 28, 2015 wasatchriderhave you tried a sabre 1? Every wingsuit jump I did for 10 years. On the mega suits, a 120 would get caught in my burble even with a custom bridle and pilot chute and make opening the scariest part of the jump. I had 3 cutaways in about 16 months. The episcene I can fit a 150 in my 120 bag and the best description of the openings I can think of is they're more similar to a really comfortable base opening. Quick without being too positive. It's 100% a very niche piece of gear, but if you skydive big wingsuits a lot, it's amazing. Made me confident and happy to skydive again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjumper33 0 #12 October 28, 2015 lyoshaQuote How many flew something else in the past and switched to squirrel vs the opposite? ...but that could also be because of greater $$$ incentive from mfg... sponsor gear is always the best in the world... Haha yes big corporate wingsuit giants paying money for pilots to fly their suit. Thats definitely it. I'm sure Noah and Julian couldn't get free suits from anyone else... Your other comment is 100% correct though. Andy is a freaking beast, as well as Noah, and honestly all the guys that made it to aces in general regardless of suit type. Matt g got lucky and plammer only did well due to his lack of fully functional male genitalia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchrider 0 #13 October 28, 2015 I get that but there is a bit difference between a 120 and a 150. If you have the money and trying to fit a bigger canopy into your container it makes sense. A Sabre 1 135 with a container and a reserve is way cheaper for me than a new canopy. I have been happy with all the openings and never had a cut away.BASE 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 12 #14 October 28, 2015 Not to mention lasts way long because its not F111. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluhdow 31 #15 October 28, 2015 The reality for 99% of wingsuit consumers (myself included) is that it really doesn't matter anymore. The suits are all good enough that you can't go wrong (at least with the big 3...and more legit competitors seem to be entering the arena). The difference in times in the WWL were like 1 second or less, regardless of suit. Unless you're racing...professionally...then the differences to the consumer in performance between a C2, C-Race, Scorpion, Scorpion 2, Arrow, V-Race, V-Sughoi, V-Mig, or V-C-Race-Scorpion are negligible. Want to skydive with friends? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some WS BASE? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some light proximity? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some hardcore terrain flying? Then it might matter A LITTLE TEENY TINY BIT. Literally the only time it matters is when you want to be competitive at the very highest level. Otherwise you're no different than the guy who buys the sickest and newest race bike every year just to go putt around the track. For us lowly 99%ers, the suit will never be the limiting factor. It will always be the pilot. So buy a suit, fly it for a few years, and replace it when it's ragged out. You'll be a much better pilot when your new suit arrives.Apex BASE #1816 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwrl 56 #16 October 28, 2015 BluhdowThe reality for 99% of wingsuit consumers (myself included) is that it really doesn't matter anymore. The suits are all good enough that you can't go wrong (at least with the big 3...and more legit competitors seem to be entering the arena). The difference in times in the WWL were like 1 second or less, regardless of suit. Unless you're racing...professionally...then the differences to the consumer in performance between a C2, C-Race, Scorpion, Scorpion 2, Arrow, V-Race, V-Sughoi, V-Mig, or V-C-Race-Scorpion are negligible. Want to skydive with friends? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some WS BASE? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some light proximity? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some hardcore terrain flying? Then it might matter A LITTLE TEENY TINY BIT. Literally the only time it matters is when you want to be competitive at the very highest level. Otherwise you're no different than the guy who buys the sickest and newest race bike every year just to go putt around the track. For us lowly 99%ers, the suit will never be the limiting factor. It will always be the pilot. So buy a suit, fly it for a few years, and replace it when it's ragged out. You'll be a much better pilot when your new suit arrives. +1Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjumper33 0 #18 October 29, 2015 Dude, quit making sense. What am I supposed to do when I'm bored at work at night??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnmatrix 21 #19 October 29, 2015 Well said. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
granpasc 0 #20 October 29, 2015 100% agree with your 99%. I'm in the 1% who make few 100 jumps a year and i begin to know limits of some suits... Stupid brand war ! Drink Pepsi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skow 6 #21 October 30, 2015 Bluhdow Want to skydive with friends? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some WS BASE? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some light proximity? Then it totally doesn't matter. Want to do some hardcore terrain flying? Then it might matter A LITTLE TEENY TINY BIT. I couldn't agree more. Of course there are other aspects than performance when choosing the suit, i.e. the way suits fly or customer/sponsoree support which can have huge impact on decision Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
