pbla4024 0 #1 June 28, 2004 I jumped prototype of new suit at Saturday. It's two piece suit, really easy to put it on, comfortable enough. Body position is bit strange, minimal vertical speed could be below 100 km/h (according designer). Flying is really easy, wing area is almost same as on Classic. http://shop.veloce-skydive.com/soulflyers.html Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #2 June 28, 2004 I love to see all these projects that people are working on. Looks interesting, especially if it can perform as well as a Classic. My initial questions would be: How easy it is to pick up the wings if you drop them mid flight? And is there enough material on the arm wings to cover your hackey at pull time? Could be a pain since once you let go and go for the pull you no longer have any direct control over the arm wings. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #3 June 28, 2004 What's the intended target market/purpose of this suit?Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 June 28, 2004 Interesting looking. The pants actually look like a very early version of what is now known as Pantz. I don't think you will see people giving up wingsuits for these hybrids. However I can see where the BASE crowd is going to find some application and maybe the hardcore trackers as well. It also appears the light came on and someone figured out how to get rid of the rapid link on the S-fly. I was wondering when they would figure that one out"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
pbla4024 0 #5 June 28, 2004 1) I have not problem to catch wings again 2) It's easy to reach hackey 3) It's different to Pantz, you have real leg wing with braces (jsut small) Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #6 June 28, 2004 Quote It also appears the light came on and someone figured out how to get rid of the rapid link on the S-fly. I was wondering when they would figure that one out which link are you talking about ??scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #7 June 28, 2004 Very cool innovation. Excellent for those wanting to fly a wingsuit and dump lower with nothing to unzip or stow. I know a lot of people (including myself) have wanted something at or near the level of wingsuit performance, but without the hassle. FLy Your Body and Phoenix Fly have both come up with some very cool solutions!"¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #8 June 28, 2004 And useful for beginners (less than 200 jumps) as introduction to WS. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #9 June 28, 2004 QuoteAnd useful for beginners (less than 200 jumps) as introduction to WS.Good call."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #10 June 29, 2004 The rapide/screw link that held the two arm cutaways together in the center of the chest."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
ManBird 0 #11 June 29, 2004 QuoteThe rapide/screw link that held the two arm cutaways together in the center of the chest.Much better: http://www.veloce-skydive.com/shop/images/soulflyers/sfly.01.jpg Really took a look at those pics. Very cool concept. From this photo, it looks like you could get some material in your hand if you have to pull emergency handles on your back, but it might just be the angle of the shot: http://www.veloce-skydive.com/shop/images/soulflyers/access.03.jpg. I'm sure the material, if any, would just slip out as you pull (like chopping in a baggy freefly suit), anyway, so maybe it isn't that big a deal."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #12 June 29, 2004 like Manbird posted... The 2 cutaways are linked by velcro, and it works very well.... Did I say I cutaway my wings ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podl01 0 #13 June 29, 2004 Heyy, as Gus already said, it's really awesome to see all these new design-ideas coming to live! I guess there are some people out there, who already had similar ideas with wings you just hold, but now they are real. To have the idea is one thing, to bring them into reality is the harder part! Congratulations! andi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #14 June 29, 2004 Quote It also appears the light came on and someone figured out how to get rid of the rapid link on the S-fly. I was wondering when they would figure that one out Correct me if i'm wrong, but ever since the actual "S-Fly" suit came out it hasn't had that link (manual for the s-fly) that is a link to the original S-Fly Manual, and clearly shows it wasn't in that model. Think it was only in the MTR1/Crossbow series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #15 June 29, 2004 One newbie (120 jumps) also tried it without problem. This is not treated as WS here in France, so 400 jumps rule is not applied. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #16 June 29, 2004 QuoteQuote It also appears the light came on and someone figured out how to get rid of the rapid link on the S-fly. I was wondering when they would figure that one out Correct me if i'm wrong, but ever since the actual "S-Fly" suit came out it hasn't had that link (manual for the s-fly) that is a link to the original S-Fly Manual, and clearly shows it wasn't in that model. Think it was only in the MTR1/Crossbow series.I think you're right. I'd just never seen it before."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #17 July 1, 2004 went to the web site... doh french.... went to babelfish to translate... still no luck.... how much it it and when is it for sale?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
pbla4024 0 #18 July 1, 2004 It's just prototype or design study. It's not for sale and won't be in near future. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #19 July 1, 2004 dohLeroy ..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 #20 July 1, 2004 Quotedoh LeRoy, weren't you saving for your skyray? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #21 July 1, 2004 haha saving? thats in my "other funds account" actually I need to try to contact them again to see if they will sell me one... edit to add: it is Le Roy, not LeRoyLeroy ..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
