unclecharlie95 3 #1 April 12, 2005 For the latest news on the Prodigy check out: http://www.phoenix-fly.com/PF_prodigy_pressrelease.pdf or http://www.baserigs.com/docs/news/index.html#prodigy or www.flybirdman.com or for the short promo video check out: http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=2202 The Phoenix is rising!!BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #2 April 12, 2005 What are the recommended skill prerequisites for flying this suit? I guess it is somewhere in between traditional wingsuits and the pants/jacket setup? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #3 April 12, 2005 The Prodigy is a perfect wingsuit for new pilots. The normal recommendations apply - 200 jumps in 18 months or 500 jumps total. (Note: in the UK, BPA recommendation is 250 jumps in 18 months)BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,255 #4 April 12, 2005 How will the performance compare to other suits, say a Classic 2 or GTi? In forward speed, glide ratio etcDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #5 April 12, 2005 How do Prodigy price and delivery times compare to other suits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #6 April 12, 2005 QuoteHow will the performance compare to other suits, say a Classic 2 or GTi? In forward speed, glide ratio etc This is always a "gray" area as there are many factors that affect performance. From the flocking dives we made at Z flock and the BASE flights I made with GPS I have found the Prodigy sits between the Classic and GTi in terms of performance (but closer to the GTi). More forward speed than I used to get on my Classic but still slow vertical speed. On my early flights I was getting verticals in the 50 mph zone and horizontals in the 80mph zone, so GR around 1.6 - 1.7 :1. It will be interesting to do another jump with the GPS now I have had more practice with the suit. JBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #7 April 12, 2005 QuoteHow do Prodigy price and delivery times compare to other suits? Check out the press release for details JBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #8 April 12, 2005 Nice. Only $650 too? I take it releasing the wing grips would be the equivilant of cutting away a bird man suit's wings? ex/ you're in a flat spin and can't recover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #9 April 12, 2005 QuoteMore forward speed than I used to get on my Classic but still slow vertical speed. On my early flights I was getting verticals in the 50 mph zone and horizontals in the 80mph zone, so GR around 1.6 - 1.7 :1. This glide, if your numbers are correct, should put you over LZ at Italian terminal wall bsbd! Yuri. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #10 April 12, 2005 yes :) it is just passing over the hill low that I don't fancy :pBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #11 April 12, 2005 Quote yes :) it is just passing over the hill low that I don't fancy :p Jeez man, then get high first! bsbd! Yuri. P.S. You just missed Lika and Gven at the Wall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #12 April 12, 2005 Quote yes :) it is just passing over the hill low that I don't fancy :p On my Classic, a long time ago, I dumped too late after realizing I wouldn't clear that hill. I ended up landing (quite soon after dumping) on one of the trails on the back of the hill. I still have the screws in my ankle. So, much as Yuri may taunt me, I think I'm with J on this one.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #13 April 13, 2005 Quote The Prodigy is a perfect wingsuit for new pilots. The normal recommendations apply - 200 jumps in 18 months or 500 jumps total. (Note: in the UK, BPA recommendation is 250 jumps in 18 months) And in SA, PASA mandates 300 in 2 years with instruction or 500 jumps total. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvain 0 #14 April 15, 2005 Does the Prodigy require rigg modifications (longer bridle, larger PC, ...) like one-piece wingsuits ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #15 April 16, 2005 none of those mods are required. They are though suggested. I personally had my javlin moded to have cut corners after my first BM cutaway. Havent had an issue since...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
bodypilot1 0 #16 April 16, 2005 QuoteDoes the Prodigy require rigg modifications (longer bridle, larger PC, ...) like one-piece wingsuits ? You dont need to modify a container or pc to jump any wingsuit. It's only a suggested mod if you are wanting to reduce a chance of line twist or a pc hestitation. Pack gromet to pin, or gromet to bottom of container on some rigs, and do have a strong throw out on your pc to eliminate anything like this form happening. Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Base733 0 #17 April 17, 2005 I was lucky enough to take the Prodigy for a test drive from 1600' this morning and really had a nice flight. Pulled a little high as this was my maiden voyage but the suit had great sub-terminal control, lots of forward speed, a slow fall rate and it sure was nice to be able to grab the risers without unzipping/cutting-away the wings. Baxter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #18 April 18, 2005 The Phoenix-Fly website is currently being updated. Order form is available at: http://www.phoenix-fly.com/PF%20Prodigy_orderform_EU.pdf and full product info can be found on the Morpheus Tech. website www.baserigs.com in the mean time.BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
