skyjuggler 0 #1 May 13, 2003 Loic and company rock. Have just seen this photo of Loic in a Wingsuit flying down a ski slope in freefall. He can not be more than 5 meters high, and the photo shows him, his shadow and 2 skiers who he passes!!!! The shot is amazing and apparently there are 2 or 3 different video angles. You hear of people talking about what can be done, but this photo was amazing. I guess 120mph at 5 meters off the ground cruising past 2 skiers!! Wow. I haven't seen the DVD as it was away with the Babylon boys, but I can't wait to see the wing suit and base stuff from Loic. Meanwhile if you are bored or want to be inspired check out this other stuff from the Sould FLyers. http://para-net.org/paramag/archives/directlive/direct192/images/SoulFlyers.mpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #2 May 13, 2003 awsome videoEDIT:hope its ok i made a link under BASEforum,think it will make people happy thereAgain awsome video Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #3 May 13, 2003 as i say in the other thread about this movie the desert swooop it`s amazing!!! the best swoop i ever saw ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #4 May 13, 2003 QuoteYou hear of people talking about what can be done, but this photo was amazing. I guess 120mph at 5 meters off the ground cruising past 2 skiers!! Wow.Forward speed? Definitely not 120 MPH, especially if he's still flying a Crossbow or Crossbow-derivative (which tend to have slower forward speeds than their BirdMan counterparts, which do not reach 120 MPH forward). But he does do some amazing stuff. He brings it down like few others. The video sounds awesome and I'm stoked to see it. The last vid I saw of him bringing a suit down was in Crosswind, and that was over two years ago. Downloading this one until then..."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #5 May 13, 2003 QuoteHave just seen this photo of Loic in a Wingsuit flying down a ski slope in freefall. He can not be more than 5 meters high, and the photo shows him, his shadow and 2 skiers who he passes!!!! Where can we see this picture? -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #6 May 13, 2003 YYYEEEAAAHHHHHH!!!!! That video was f*kkin bad ass. Thanks for the link."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #7 May 13, 2003 nice...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #8 May 14, 2003 Agreed. That is one awesome fucking video. NOICE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #9 May 14, 2003 cant wait to see the video of him skiming the ground....Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #10 May 14, 2003 Jari and I watched the video of Loic's flight skimming the mountains yesterday. A friend of ours had it. Yeah.... WOW - very cool! Boys and girls, do not try THAT at home! You would think balls that big would cause more drag. I wish I had more time to play that hard. Well, then again anything is possible. PLUR, ~Kim BirdMan Inc -Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #11 May 14, 2003 Were can we found this video? Is it possible to see it? Or to see some screen shot of it? -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #12 May 14, 2003 Quote Jari and I watched the video of Loic's flight skimming the mountains yesterday. A friend of ours had it. Yeah.... WOW - very cool! Boys and girls, do not try THAT at home! You would think balls that big would cause more drag. I wish I had more time to play that hard. Well, then again anything is possible. PLUR, ~Kim BirdMan Inc BM worldwide emplore you to upload the clip of that onto the net. I hope to get a video server up when i return to replace the one going down... hope to get the other 4 gigs of videos that i am missing for it too....Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #13 May 15, 2003 So is this on a dvd somewhere or are you guys just watching the web clips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjuggler 0 #14 May 15, 2003 There is a DVD of this stuff and more brass ball action, but I guess only Loic & co, Babylon and few others have copies. As much as I really want to see it, I respect the fact that this is their venture and they will present it when ready. When ever that is it's going to be worth the wait. Also you have to respect that projects like this don't fund themselves, and in order to justify the sponsorship and future work, they have to do the job properly. Loic and the Soul Flyer crew are up to some mad stuff, so when they decide to show their work to the world I will be at the front of the line!! Until then I'm in the same boat as the masses! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #15 May 15, 2003 That make totally sense! Thank you for the answer! Can't wait! -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #16 May 15, 2003 QuoteThat make totally sense!"¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #17 May 15, 2003 While waiting... you can see some incredible footage in here I'm not sure if this link was posted earlier but it's so nuts, that I wanted to post it again -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #18 May 15, 2003 Amazing videos. Here are the direct links: 2000 2002"¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #19 May 16, 2003 We all fly just barely above slope-y clouds and outtrack them every now and then, I'm sure. It's a very fun thing to do. However, it takes some serious balls to take it down to the ground like that."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #20 May 16, 2003 That is one hell of a nice video!!!!!!!! awsome footage awsome effects, awsome music. only thing its lacking is BOOBIES!!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #21 May 16, 2003 Sorry, no can do. Jari and I watched it over at PD. Someone there had a copy of the DVD since they are friends with Loic. ~Kim-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo 0 #22 June 13, 2003 This is just unbelievable, I'm fuckin' speechless. And this seems to be raising the question of landing a wingsuit again! I'm just wondering whether he had a plan, what to do in case he ran out of altitude... Anyway, that's one badass flyer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #23 June 14, 2003 [QUOTE]I'm just wondering whether he had a plan, what to do in case he ran out of altitude... [/QUOTE] My guess would be pull --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjuggler 0 #24 June 14, 2003 Have just seen the footage a few days ago of Loic and it is true, he is the bad boy!!! As for what he could do, basically nothing. My previous statement of him being 5m high was false, it was more like 3 meters!!! One of the best shots is him looking down at the snow and watching his own shadow, it´s big and very very close!!! If he pulls then the lines would only reach tension behind him and so the canopy would not work. Basically he has big brass balls and of course his amazing flying skills. He basically flyies down the slope then over to some rocks and then enters a small valley where he pulls. The funniest thing is the real time sound when he enters the ski slope, no BS, it sounds like a jet fighter flying past! Loic rocks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmsfreaky1 0 #25 June 16, 2003 QuoteThe funniest thing is the real time sound when he enters the ski slope, no BS, it sounds like a jet fighter flying past! You GOT sound!!!!??? i have the quicktime (mov extension) version, does that have sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
