mccordia 73 #1 March 17, 2006 On my home dropzone, we sometimes attach our main backwards, so we can jump when the winds are up to 32 to 35 mph hour. This makes landing easyer, as you're still facing forward, and you dont have to run backward like an idiot. This had me thinking about about doing wingsuit jumps in insanely high winds as well. Anyone know what the opening would be like when the parachute was attached backward? Would gladly get some tips and info *edit* I know that the spot is quite important in these kind of winds, but I think it wouldnt be to hard opening on the right spot, as I'd have the canopies of previous jumpers as a good guide... CheersJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #2 March 17, 2006 Jarno.....do you fly square or round canopies when flying birdman...? I dont jump wingsuits just yet but I think it would be OK on a large square canopy... I think in those winds though its a good idea to wear at least two pairs of gloves as it can get rather cold with the wind chill and all... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #3 March 17, 2006 If you are used to do that kind of staff, I don't see any problem with it. Just make sure to kill all your forward speed before pulling your main, give your self in off altitude to tuck your wing in for a 1.000 fts so you can be falling strait down.In a second thought, what you guys do if you have to used you reserve? It will suck to came scramming down in a 120 Sqf -F111 with 35 M/ph winds!Medusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #4 March 17, 2006 Haha, so when you flare your forward speed increases? QuoteThis makes landing easyer, as you're still facing forward, and you dont have to run backward like an idiot. But since every other part of the logic involved is idiotic, it all evens out. And no, I'm not buying it...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #5 March 18, 2006 It's about 2 weeks 'til April 1st. You're a bit early. -- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #6 March 18, 2006 He has a Dutch accent, isn't that crazy?Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #7 March 20, 2006 Do you have video of this? I have to see it! Never even imagined that someone would do this. Very amusing man. "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWPoul 1 #8 March 20, 2006 Ditto, have heard but never saw the landing of backwardhiiked canopy:) Here some video of jumps in windy day... They didn't hooked their canopies backward though... http://www.agoiavia.narod.ru/video/boltaet.wmvWhy drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #9 March 20, 2006 If I remember correctly, Greg Gasson and compadres have Night Naked Backward CRW numbers... Its not a new thingJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWPoul 1 #10 March 20, 2006 Know that;) just didn't saw it myself:) BTW how often you do that stuff? It's really progressive method to not to sitting at the DZ's bar before the wind calm downWhy drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gandhi 0 #11 March 20, 2006 bear in mind the sudden burst of acceleration when you pull your yellow bits down... WHOOOOSH! quote 'you are to go around... next time extend your landing gear' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yuri_base 1 #12 March 21, 2006 QuoteOn my home dropzone, we sometimes attach our main backwards, so we can jump when the winds are up to 32 to 35 mph hour. This makes landing easyer, as you're still facing forward, and you dont have to run backward like an idiot. I wonder if this idea can be used in ground launching to go up the hill flying a big canopy attached backwards. Then go down on a small fast canopy. Repeat. It's like perpetum mobile! YuriAndroid+Wear/iOS/Windows apps: L/D Vario, Smart Altimeter, Rockdrop Pro, Wingsuit FAP iOS only: L/D Magic Windows only: WS Studio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costyn 0 #13 March 21, 2006 QuoteI wonder if this idea can be used in ground launching to go up the hill flying a big canopy attached backwards. Then go down on a small fast canopy. Repeat. It's like perpetum mobile! Yuri Hmm... interesting idea. I think steering and levelling would be difficult and counter intuitive no? Pulling toggles down means ... you go forward faster and ... hit the ground? I can't picture it Costyn van Dongen - http://www.flylikebrick.com/ - World Wide Wingsuit News Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
