ManBird 0 #1 June 3, 2003 Hadn't seen this one before... nice pic: http://members.chello.at/fallschirmshop/birdman/bird-surfer-gr.jpg"¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #2 June 3, 2003 Looks like Judith Grale (SP?) in Arizona. To all the birdmen out there, is the birdman in the picture flying at full speed or does it look like he is slowing down for the surfer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #3 June 3, 2003 Dropping like a rock (for a wingsuit)... maybe 90 - 100 MPH? Forward speed is somewhat less of where it could be. Body is arched, legs are back, and wings are in half flight, so the flyer is definitely pushing down. Arms are "drooping", and thus inducing drag, which would slow the forward speed down a bit. But there's some drive. If the legs were under the body with the knees bent, then there'd really be no forward speed. The short answer to your question: The wingsuit flyer is compromising their flight a fairly great deal."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #4 June 3, 2003 Quite dirty. As an ex skysurfer (about 100 jumps in 1990), I was never able to outfly a regular skydiver in a track. Not on my 42 incher, nor my 48 incher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geanky 0 #5 June 3, 2003 ok chuck...what haven't you done swooping, rw, wingsuit, skysurfing any freeflying? and crew? learn to fly in 3d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #6 June 3, 2003 back in the day we used to ALL do CRW at the bottoms of our RW dives. Hey, I'm old, give me a break Gean! Chuckie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geanky 0 #7 June 3, 2003 like chuck i want to be like chuck when i grow old...(gatorade promo song) learn to fly in 3d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joboulay 0 #8 June 4, 2003 Quoteback in the day we used to ALL do CRW at the bottoms of our RW dives. I jump, I live, I love. Ourson #1 Ordre des Ours Polaires Volants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SurfFlite 0 #9 June 16, 2003 I'd like to see the wingsuit vs this board I designed. I have a "bigger" version in the works but I see no way to equal a winged suit short of reinventing the hang glider.64 mph vertical fall rate, ~120mph forward tracking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #10 June 17, 2003 Kerry~ very, very cool! When can we expect you to fly it? I want to get pics! B^2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 June 17, 2003 That looks like a snowboard with training wheels. Is it made out of metal or does it just appear that way in the photo?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #12 June 17, 2003 well if they dont start selling the skyray soon, might have to buy me one of those.... how much? can you make a bigger version, maybe add a stabalizer wing on the front and back? how much for that? or should i build it myself..... trial and error... thats how this sport got started....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
SurfFlite 0 #13 June 17, 2003 It is made out of carbon fiber with an aluminum honeycomb core. It is basically a board with gullwings.It has a wingspan of 29 inches and is 50 inches tip to tail. It weighs less than 4 pounds. It locks you into a pretty stable trank but forget trying a henhouse on this thing. Kebe already has a red one. (board that is)Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #14 June 17, 2003 QuoteKebe already has a red one. (board that is) Well I'll be! Guess I'm gonna go pester him now.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #15 June 21, 2003 Quotewell if they dont start selling the skyray soonThey are selling the SkyRay. You have to have about $2,800, 500 jumps, and probably something arranged with your DZ/S&TA to fly it. Just shoot them an e-mail. I would imagine that tracking board shouldn't be touched until a good number of skysurfs have been made on both the little and then the bigger boards."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #16 June 21, 2003 After watching Felix open with one I'm wondering why anyone wants one. I know Perris will only let rigid wings exit tailgate planes, I wonder how many DZ's are going to impose similar requirements?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #17 June 21, 2003 QuoteQuotewell if they dont start selling the skyray soonThey are selling the SkyRay. You have to have about $2,800, 500 jumps, and probably something arranged with your DZ/S&TA to fly it. Just shoot them an e-mail. I would imagine that tracking board shouldn't be touched until a good number of skysurfs have been made on both the little and then the bigger boards. i have emailed and have gotten no response. any help?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
