notsane 0 #1 December 22, 2005 I just received a brand-new GS-1 demo suit from Cate at Jii-Wings. Compared to the first GS-1 this model has been extensively modified and includes the new leg-wing extension, arm leading edge foam, snaps on the cutaway, no bootie heels and more. It fits me well so it should fit someone up to 6' tall and up to 200lbs + (I'm 5'11" and 200lbs and there's room for more beer). If you're planning to be around ZHills over the holidays and want to give this babe-magnet a try let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdave98 0 #2 December 22, 2005 Have you jumped it yet? I got mine about a month ago. I'm having trouble with the leg wing flapping. It's probably just pilot error, but please let me know if you have the same problem. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites notsane 0 #3 December 22, 2005 I jumped the earlier version without the leg-wing extension and I didn't have any issue with the leg-wing flapping, even though the suit was too tall for me. The extension on this suit has a strip of mesh from top to bottom on it .. does yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airdave98 0 #4 December 23, 2005 Yes, it's got the mesh. All the other birds at my DZ have migrated south for the winter, so I don't have any video to help diagnose the problem. I'm not sure, but it just feels like the leg wing is flapping a bit. Most likely just pilot error. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #5 December 23, 2005 I've had the same issue on the demo I have, which has all the features mentioned above. Try turning your toes out and really muscleing the leg wing open. I've found that to be tiring, but does limit the flap. I'll have the demo at the AFFC for anyone wanting to give it a try. Sized to fit 5'10 170 lbs, with room for maybe 2 more inches height and 20lb more. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FlyinBob 0 #6 December 23, 2005 I will be at Z-Hills today, and could at least flock with you for observation & feedback. I have one of the early GS-1's and two tail wings. Voodew got the upgrade for us kit from Cate but I haven't connected with him about it yet as I am in Florida (he's still in Texas). We jumped a 3-flock of GS-1's a couple weeks ago at San Marcos, and I can flock pretty close, although I am not as proficient in the fine control adjustments yet as I am with my V-1. But with a couple hundred flights beind me I think I can hang with you in eitther suit. I expect to arrive at Z-Hills around 11am and stay until dark:30. My daughter will be with me (~50 jumps) and I may break away to jump with her some (I have a separate RW rig) but am looking for some flocking fun too. Old Guys Rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mccordia 73 #7 December 23, 2005 Any video online yet? Aside from some misc exits and photos here and there there's not much to be seen of the GS1 yet, and I know a lot of people are eager to see it fly (in motion)JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zeemax 0 #8 December 24, 2005 oooooo.. me me me!! i'll be in Zhills late tomorrow (did someone say dinner at clocks family resteraunt?) for about 10 days Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #9 December 25, 2005 QuoteI'm not sure, but it just feels like the leg wing is flapping a bit. Extend your legs fully, locked at the knees this suit with the extra tail wing is for long flights, If you want to flock unzip the tail and leave it on the ground or put up with the flap. If there were a few more GS1s around maybe long flights with others would be possible but as for right now it is extremely hard to fly with other suits(tri-wing) the GS1 is more floaty and lacks a little bit of drive. I can fly with other suits if I arch and fly head low but it is not as designed ----- but it isn't that hard Merry Christmas Ya'll The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FlyinBob 0 #10 December 25, 2005 I made three flights Friday at Z-Hills, two with Scott (notsane) and Walt. But Scott was flying his S3 and Walt was in a GTi. We practiced formation flying. No video. Scott had his new GS-1 there (pretty! A real chick magnet - ground photo attached), but did not get to fly it. I had my early GS-1 and we could have flocked later but ran out of daylight. Neither Scott nor I could return Sat due to family activities. Good to fly with you guys!! See you in April at the big Flock-N-Dock. Old Guys Rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
notsane 0 #3 December 22, 2005 I jumped the earlier version without the leg-wing extension and I didn't have any issue with the leg-wing flapping, even though the suit was too tall for me. The extension on this suit has a strip of mesh from top to bottom on it .. does yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdave98 0 #4 December 23, 2005 Yes, it's got the mesh. All the other birds at my DZ have migrated south for the winter, so I don't have any video to help diagnose the problem. I'm not sure, but it just feels like the leg wing is flapping a bit. Most likely just pilot error. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 December 23, 2005 I've had the same issue on the demo I have, which has all the features mentioned above. Try turning your toes out and really muscleing the leg wing open. I've found that to be tiring, but does limit the flap. I'll have the demo at the AFFC for anyone wanting to give it a try. Sized to fit 5'10 170 lbs, with room for maybe 2 more inches height and 20lb more. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinBob 0 #6 December 23, 2005 I will be at Z-Hills today, and could at least flock with you for observation & feedback. I have one of the early GS-1's and two tail wings. Voodew got the upgrade for us kit from Cate but I haven't connected with him about it yet as I am in Florida (he's still in Texas). We jumped a 3-flock of GS-1's a couple weeks ago at San Marcos, and I can flock pretty close, although I am not as proficient in the fine control adjustments yet as I am with my V-1. But with a couple hundred flights beind me I think I can hang with you in eitther suit. I expect to arrive at Z-Hills around 11am and stay until dark:30. My daughter will be with me (~50 jumps) and I may break away to jump with her some (I have a separate RW rig) but am looking for some flocking fun too. Old Guys Rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #7 December 23, 2005 Any video online yet? Aside from some misc exits and photos here and there there's not much to be seen of the GS1 yet, and I know a lot of people are eager to see it fly (in motion)JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #8 December 24, 2005 oooooo.. me me me!! i'll be in Zhills late tomorrow (did someone say dinner at clocks family resteraunt?) for about 10 days Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #9 December 25, 2005 QuoteI'm not sure, but it just feels like the leg wing is flapping a bit. Extend your legs fully, locked at the knees this suit with the extra tail wing is for long flights, If you want to flock unzip the tail and leave it on the ground or put up with the flap. If there were a few more GS1s around maybe long flights with others would be possible but as for right now it is extremely hard to fly with other suits(tri-wing) the GS1 is more floaty and lacks a little bit of drive. I can fly with other suits if I arch and fly head low but it is not as designed ----- but it isn't that hard Merry Christmas Ya'll The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinBob 0 #10 December 25, 2005 I made three flights Friday at Z-Hills, two with Scott (notsane) and Walt. But Scott was flying his S3 and Walt was in a GTi. We practiced formation flying. No video. Scott had his new GS-1 there (pretty! A real chick magnet - ground photo attached), but did not get to fly it. I had my early GS-1 and we could have flocked later but ran out of daylight. Neither Scott nor I could return Sat due to family activities. Good to fly with you guys!! See you in April at the big Flock-N-Dock. Old Guys Rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
