ECVZZ 0 #1 February 10, 2005 Pro-track recorded 169 last weekend and I wasn't really trying. Got me wondering what others ave/max speed is in a sit. Guess I should add, I'm 200 lbs out the door. G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 February 10, 2005 QuotePro-track recorded 169 last weekend and I wasn't really trying. Got me wondering what others ave/max speed is in a sit. Thats pretty fast for being on the toilet! Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #3 February 10, 2005 QuoteGuess I should add, I'm 200 lbs out the door. if you're 200lbs and 5'0" then 169 is slow. if you're 200lbs and 6'5" then that is fast. for relative work purposes, it isn't too bad; just take it down a bit with a little practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #4 February 10, 2005 Hey Ed! How the hell are ya? QuoteThats pretty fast for being on the toilet! Ever been to junk day??? Maybe I'm practicing... G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #5 February 10, 2005 So, at 200 lbs and 5'8" I should be about average? Quotetake it down a bit with a little practice. Sounds like it's time to see Jon about some coaching. G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #6 February 10, 2005 QuoteHey Ed! How the hell are ya? I'm good Brother. I'll keep you posted when I'll be in Perris again, but now I see it only May 11-15 QuoteEver been to junk day??? Maybe I'm practicing... Yep, but don't be on the toilet at impact. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #7 February 10, 2005 QuoteMay 11-15 Look forward to it. I'll put it on the calendar and make sure I'm there! QuoteYep, but don't be on the toilet at impact. Maybe I'd better consider getting a CYPRES... G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 February 10, 2005 This picture should give you an idea.. I am the one in a sit Hint.. look at the averages.. not the max speed.. burbles do strange things to Pro Tracks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 February 10, 2005 I *can* fly in the 140 range, but usually that puts me on my knees for some slower knee flying (when it starts getting to 140 and below). If I simply relax in my sit and get comfy while flying with others, I'm doing around 160, if I truely relax and am by myself I tend to get up around 180, if I really want to go fast I'll blow by 200mph quickly. For instance, I accidently did 275mph while practicing HD on a solo once. I'm 260lbs but nekid sucking on helium, to give you an idea.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #10 February 10, 2005 Quote Yep, but don't be on the toilet at impact. Ed That reminds me of a tragic skydiving accident involving a real toilet, impact, shrapnel, and stitches. You may have heard of an airshow event known as "flour bombing," well skydivers may have tried the same thing with toilets. Not that it is anything other than an absurd rumor of course. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #11 February 10, 2005 No idea what speed I go to be honest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeedToJump 0 #12 February 10, 2005 Sit flying or head down I tend to fly at around an average speed of 136 mph, but I usually fly in the tunnel... For sitflying in the sky, I like the 145-160 range best. I'm 5'9" 170ish out the door (155 without gear.) Max speed is 200+ (I'm not sure exactly.) At 169 you'll be fine freeflying with most people. Learn to go slower and faster, try to increase your speed range as much as possible, you'll be a better flier for it Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #13 February 10, 2005 [freefly zen moment] There is no fallrate...... [/freefly zen moment] Ok seriously, that's a little on the fast side, but you're not really looking for an "average speed" anyway. Like NTJ said, increase your range as much as possible. If you can stay with the other person, you're going the right speed. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #14 February 10, 2005 QuoteThis picture should give you an idea.. I am the one in a sit Hint.. look at the averages.. not the max speed.. burbles do strange things to Pro Tracks Yeah, but that looks like a pretty fast sit.. I was flying w/ my legs close together at first..They were clocking me at 176 HAHAHA Now I have learned to just widen my stance..it also gives more stability for EXTRA SLOW mode (I was taught to kick the lower half of my legs outward at an angel away from each other)...now my average is down to around 145-150. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dropoutdave 0 #15 February 11, 2005 I think my average sit speed is about 155-160 in the position like in my avatar. Im about 185 out the door and 6"1' ish. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #16 February 11, 2005 152-154 _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ECVZZ 0 #17 February 11, 2005 QuoteThis picture should give you an idea.. Dayum! I'm skeerd now. Do I need to learn to fly HD before I jump with you? Thanks for the tip on averages. Those were running 155-156. G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ECVZZ 0 #18 February 11, 2005 Quotea little on the fast side, but you're not really looking for an "average speed" anyway. Like NTJ said, increase your range as much as possible. Good advice, thanks. Thinking about coaching next weekend! Edited to add: Thanks Ari, gonna get some coaching to work on fall rate, forward drive and carving here real soon! G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VectorBoy 0 #19 February 11, 2005 Max 220 while not trying to max just trying to catch somebody average is in the 140-150 range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChileRelleno 0 #20 February 11, 2005 I'm 5.10 and 252lbs out'da plane, my relaxed sit-fly avg's 140-160mph. This has been taken from my helmet mounted (interior) Pro-track using SAS (skydiver airspeed). I can do 180+mph without trying. Have you heard of the "Anvil Brothers", your a Bro and probably don't know it yet? ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darius11 12 #21 February 11, 2005 First keep in mind that I am new and have very few sit flying attempts so I do go unstable offten.. In Jeans I max out at 192Mph and ave. about 178 In my free fly jumpsuit I max out at 163 And ave at 153I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
NeedToJump 0 #12 February 10, 2005 Sit flying or head down I tend to fly at around an average speed of 136 mph, but I usually fly in the tunnel... For sitflying in the sky, I like the 145-160 range best. I'm 5'9" 170ish out the door (155 without gear.) Max speed is 200+ (I'm not sure exactly.) At 169 you'll be fine freeflying with most people. Learn to go slower and faster, try to increase your speed range as much as possible, you'll be a better flier for it Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #13 February 10, 2005 [freefly zen moment] There is no fallrate...... [/freefly zen moment] Ok seriously, that's a little on the fast side, but you're not really looking for an "average speed" anyway. Like NTJ said, increase your range as much as possible. If you can stay with the other person, you're going the right speed. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #14 February 10, 2005 QuoteThis picture should give you an idea.. I am the one in a sit Hint.. look at the averages.. not the max speed.. burbles do strange things to Pro Tracks Yeah, but that looks like a pretty fast sit.. I was flying w/ my legs close together at first..They were clocking me at 176 HAHAHA Now I have learned to just widen my stance..it also gives more stability for EXTRA SLOW mode (I was taught to kick the lower half of my legs outward at an angel away from each other)...now my average is down to around 145-150. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dropoutdave 0 #15 February 11, 2005 I think my average sit speed is about 155-160 in the position like in my avatar. Im about 185 out the door and 6"1' ish. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #16 February 11, 2005 152-154 _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ECVZZ 0 #17 February 11, 2005 QuoteThis picture should give you an idea.. Dayum! I'm skeerd now. Do I need to learn to fly HD before I jump with you? Thanks for the tip on averages. Those were running 155-156. G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ECVZZ 0 #18 February 11, 2005 Quotea little on the fast side, but you're not really looking for an "average speed" anyway. Like NTJ said, increase your range as much as possible. Good advice, thanks. Thinking about coaching next weekend! Edited to add: Thanks Ari, gonna get some coaching to work on fall rate, forward drive and carving here real soon! G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VectorBoy 0 #19 February 11, 2005 Max 220 while not trying to max just trying to catch somebody average is in the 140-150 range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChileRelleno 0 #20 February 11, 2005 I'm 5.10 and 252lbs out'da plane, my relaxed sit-fly avg's 140-160mph. This has been taken from my helmet mounted (interior) Pro-track using SAS (skydiver airspeed). I can do 180+mph without trying. Have you heard of the "Anvil Brothers", your a Bro and probably don't know it yet? ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darius11 12 #21 February 11, 2005 First keep in mind that I am new and have very few sit flying attempts so I do go unstable offten.. In Jeans I max out at 192Mph and ave. about 178 In my free fly jumpsuit I max out at 163 And ave at 153I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
dropoutdave 0 #15 February 11, 2005 I think my average sit speed is about 155-160 in the position like in my avatar. Im about 185 out the door and 6"1' ish. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #16 February 11, 2005 152-154 _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #17 February 11, 2005 QuoteThis picture should give you an idea.. Dayum! I'm skeerd now. Do I need to learn to fly HD before I jump with you? Thanks for the tip on averages. Those were running 155-156. G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #18 February 11, 2005 Quotea little on the fast side, but you're not really looking for an "average speed" anyway. Like NTJ said, increase your range as much as possible. Good advice, thanks. Thinking about coaching next weekend! Edited to add: Thanks Ari, gonna get some coaching to work on fall rate, forward drive and carving here real soon! G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #19 February 11, 2005 Max 220 while not trying to max just trying to catch somebody average is in the 140-150 range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #20 February 11, 2005 I'm 5.10 and 252lbs out'da plane, my relaxed sit-fly avg's 140-160mph. This has been taken from my helmet mounted (interior) Pro-track using SAS (skydiver airspeed). I can do 180+mph without trying. Have you heard of the "Anvil Brothers", your a Bro and probably don't know it yet? ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #21 February 11, 2005 First keep in mind that I am new and have very few sit flying attempts so I do go unstable offten.. In Jeans I max out at 192Mph and ave. about 178 In my free fly jumpsuit I max out at 163 And ave at 153I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
