Zeemax 0 #1 February 22, 2006 Just got the mail from Jari... The S6 is finally here along with an 'R' version of the Fire Bird go check them both out at www.Bird-Man.com Details on the new S6: ·Semi rigid Mylar ribs. ·Snaps for booties. ·Adjustable thumb loops. ·Leather booties. ·Velcro-less cut away pillow & loop. ·Wing grippers. ·L.Q.R.S. (leg wing quick release). ·BASE pouch. ·New leading edge with large front deflectors and logo. Looks pretty good too 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
SimonM 0 #2 February 22, 2006 >The S6 is finally here Pity I just ordered an S3-S!!!!! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #3 February 22, 2006 You'll definately be happy with it. I had an S3's before i had a little 'accident' and its an awesome suit. I really enjoyed flying it and it had a huge amount of range 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
outrager 6 #4 February 22, 2006 Quote>The S6 is finally here Pity I just ordered an S3-S!!!!! I wouldn't worry too much. S6 looks just like S3S with minor cosmetic changes applied. There definitely won't be any noticeable increase in perfomance. bsbd! Yuri. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #5 February 22, 2006 Ok, And where is the Phi? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #6 February 22, 2006 QuoteI wouldn't worry too much. S6 looks just like S3S with minor cosmetic changes applied. There definitely won't be any noticeable increase in perfomance. bsbd! Yuri. Zeemax Feb 22, 2006, 7:17 AM outragerFeb 22, 2006, 7:52 AM Amazing.... Only 25mins for the opinion sword to swing. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #7 February 22, 2006 I get it now "spot the difference" BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boachanoff 0 #8 February 22, 2006 Cool ! Birdman finally came out with the S6! Intaresting suits! Funny S-6 look the same as S-3S... Same suit under new name and more expensive as well!!! Wonder if Birdman will be able to make a new design after Robert left? Plamen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #9 February 22, 2006 Quote I get it now "spot the difference" It's just the blonde hair I guess.... Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #10 February 22, 2006 Low blow, but i guess you only had a personal attack left. Please enlighten me Ed...BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #11 February 22, 2006 Quote Low blow, but i guess you only had a personal attack left. Please enlighten me Ed... Please do not take that as a low blow or pesonal attack James. It wasn't dirrected toward you, and I personally think you look good with blonde hair. And as far as enlightening you about the S.6? I can tell you I have never flown one, so I have no opinion on how it performs from the S3S. I personally think all of the 3 different types of wingsuit I fly, made by 3 different manufacturers are great fun to fly, and I offer no opinion of which suit I think out performs the other. I guess you could say, it would just be great if people would stopped all the "my suit is better then your's" bullshit. That issue is so wore out these days.... Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddyFrenchman 0 #12 February 22, 2006 I really like the way the suit is being marketed as the follow up to the world record holder for distance the s3s... But then go to phoenix fly and you realize that the guys who set the record just got their V1's... oh the irony... P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #13 February 22, 2006 All, Consider this your last collective warning before I purge this thread back down to just a few posts. This need not be a pissing contest. Comments on your opinions about the suits are fine (although perhaps a bit early in the game). Comments about each other are not. Personally, I think this is a very good thing. Mostly because I want Robert to release the V-2, so I can buy one, and I think this may push him in that direction.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boachanoff 0 #14 February 22, 2006 I only write and comment what I can see on the BirdMan web site! I saw the picture on PF web site and there is also one small picture ''photo competition'' were I can see that Robert flying something what is not V1 for sure, maybe it is V2 ?! Plamen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,254 #15 February 22, 2006 QuotePersonally, I think this is a very good thing. Mostly because I want Robert to release the V-2, so I can buy one, and I think this may push him in that direction. Competition can be good for progress, although the S6 doesn't seem to be the brand new ultra-performance 'Blade' that I know people were expecting. Also, the Classic2 seems to have disappeared but hasn't been replaced by a 'Legend'.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #16 February 22, 2006 Quote Amazing.... Only 25mins for the opinion sword to swing. It took about 25 seconds to come to that conclusion, and i will challenge you and everybody else to prove me wrong. I state that S6 perfomance (L/D) will not be measurably different from S3S. Quite frankly, i am very disappointed at WS progression. It needs some competition in the Max Perfomance class, but nobody wants to challenge Robi's designs. This creates an inefficient monopoly on top-level suit market, making Robi lazy and pushing the same old Vampire design into another season I always want to fly the top-performing suit, do not care about sponsorships or any official crap, and would swap brands in a heartbeat. Unfortunately there is no real choice now. GS guys looked like they could put up a challenge, but their suit didn't even come close. French clones are way behind. BirdMan beats around an ancient S3 (designed by Robi years ago). Anybody else i forgot ? bsbd! Yuri. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #17 February 22, 2006 Robi appears to be motivated more by his own desire to design better and better suits than by external competition. He seems to design at his own pace, for his own reasons, regardless of the market. Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #18 February 22, 2006 Quote I get it now "spot the difference" You're slow, man. I spotted the difference right away: They sewed big ass logos on the wings. Quote ·Snaps for booties. ·Adjustable thumb loops. These are 'features'? Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #19 February 22, 2006 It's not bug, it's feature :-) Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #20 February 22, 2006 Patience Yuri, maybe he's got something in the works for next year. I know that's what I'm waiting on. Good things come to those who wait. I'm sure it takes time to produce quality. "The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #21 February 22, 2006 i'm curious how much difference the mylar ribs will effect the firebird, but at that cost, i'd personally rather get a s3s. The decals on the S6 must substract at least 10 mph to your freefall like the back pack tho Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dploi 0 #22 February 22, 2006 Whenever you say "Firebird-R", say the "R" like a pirate. "Firebird Aaaarrrrr!!!!" I'm curious to see where the improvements are in the S6. The S3-S was quite a jump over the S3, even though it doesn't look it on the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boachanoff 0 #23 February 22, 2006 Looks like legent become a ''legend'' Plamen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basjkall 0 #24 February 22, 2006 Let me tell you that some very exiting things are being made here in Karskland... Groundbreaking stuff.. If one wants to have the best, one has to make it him self.. When you think that there is a lot to improve in wingsuit designs, make your own.. When you think the rig you wear looks like a brick, and makes you fly like one, make your own.. When you need to look cool on the exit or at the dz, and there is no helmets out there with the shape your after, make your own... I hope more people out there start designing and making gear they have dreamt about! Because it will take a long time bfore any of the known brands will push the limit as far ass we need to really fly! Together we can make man fly faster and further than ever before. Pictures will come soon.. Take care , Andreas VKB #12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #25 February 22, 2006 QuoteOk, And where is the Phi? Yeah, I noticed that's gone from their online catalog as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
