SEREJumper 1 #1 March 9, 2010 So I saw this on Ebay and thought I would check out their videos. Not impressed. I get this isn't skyventure, but it looks way underpowered. I'm guessing this is just for the "extreme" factor of doing it once, but I didn't see anyone stay in the air for more than 5 seconds. I guess someone has actually used a wingsuit in the tunnel now... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF01vJ9A6BQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLcWBdeV2hwWe're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #2 March 9, 2010 Quote I guess someone has actually used a wingsuit in the tunnel now... You mean like this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #3 March 9, 2010 QuoteSo I saw this on Ebay and thought I would check out their videos. Not impressed. I get this isn't skyventure, but it looks way underpowered. I'm guessing this is just for the "extreme" factor of doing it once, but I didn't see anyone stay in the air for more than 5 seconds. I guess someone has actually used a wingsuit in the tunnel now... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF01vJ9A6BQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLcWBdeV2hw That's not a wingsuit.... it looks similar to one but I think it is a must to fly in that bc of the lack of power. Weak!Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazycableguy 0 #4 March 9, 2010 I saw it too... if the bid stays at 2200 I would buy it but they said something about a base price of 200,000. yeah right! how much is a full blown real wind tunnel and what kind of horse power do they have? bet its far more than $200,000 and 850hp if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazycableguy 0 #5 March 9, 2010 search button found these results Quote From what I'm told, you're looking at 7.5 million for a recirculating SV tunnel. I'm guessing that the 5 million if more like what you'd pay for an open-ended one like Orlanda or Arizona. If you're thinking of trying to do this, you probably want to figure in some operating capital to get you through the first year, also. and also found this Quote actually... SkyVenture NH is not the same. We are faster due to a few different things. We have a fiberglass diffuser, our turn banks are smaller and such. Our horse power is 1200 and we have had our tunnel at 196mph. We have no lack of speed here at svnh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #6 March 10, 2010 Quote That's not a wingsuit.... it looks similar to one Yeah, I was aware that it wasn't a real wingsuit We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #7 March 10, 2010 Quote Quote That's not a wingsuit.... it looks similar to one Yeah, I was aware that it wasn't a real wingsuit Sorry off day yesterday Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay1984 0 #8 March 11, 2010 Ok guys i think someone has just made the worst wind tunnel experiance you could ever have. also the instructors look like they are trying to piss about as much as possible. If this guy paid anymore than $5 for this experiance id tell him to ask for his money back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-e4Bd_pbfo&NR=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #9 March 11, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-e4Bd_pbfo&NR=1 WTF?!? I get that this is not a "serious" training tool, but that just looked dumb. So under powered they need a cable holding you up?We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idodsick 0 #10 March 13, 2010 hmmm. if this is a similar setup i have seen flyers 15-20ft above the walls without the aid of wings. there is a crew traveling the U.S. with one of these mobile "tunnels" representing ARMY, Dos Equis, and other corporate sponsors. i have flown it in as well as my kids and the air is quite turbulent. still fun, but not a real training tool.the diamond can not be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idodsick 0 #11 March 13, 2010 this one has a better perspective. notice the inflatable walls are collapsed.the diamond can not be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKYWHUFFO 0 #12 March 19, 2010 anyone see what this beast finally went for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazycableguy 0 #13 March 20, 2010 $12,221.21 but when you click on the auction listing it says this "This listing (300404342793) has been removed, or this item is not available. * Please check that you've entered the correct item number * Listings that have ended 90 or more days ago will not be available for viewing." Im guessing that the seller has backed out of the deal since they were talking about $200,000 for the retail price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazycableguy 0 #14 March 30, 2010 I saw that it has been relisted with a starting price of $169,000. thats a bunch of crap cause someone did bid it at over $12k with no reserve. oh well good luck peadling your crap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
