SkymonkeyONE 4 #1 March 26, 2006 I just got a call from Sebastian, FL where our very own Medusa just landed from an odd stunt. Apparently, he rigged his suit backwards so that he could see how it flew fully inflated on his back. It worked and he lived. Sounds pretty silly, but I still want to see the pics. Post 'em up, Sucker! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #2 March 26, 2006 did he fly it on his back (suit belly down) or on his belly (suit belly up) ?? was the canopy connected backwards (if he had the rig on his belly) ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 March 26, 2006 He flew it primarily on his back with the vents facing the ground. The suit was "belly to ground". The suit was laced to his rig backwards and he got in it that way. His zipper was from his ass to the back of his neck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #4 March 27, 2006 Forget the pics, I want to know how it flew My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGill 0 #5 March 27, 2006 typical medusa also, what about wing cutaway handles? i would imagine they would be just slightly harder to reach with it being backwards. were they laced backwards to face the loops towards his front? lets see some pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #6 March 27, 2006 Well, you all know Medusa got a new S6 recently. Apparently the instructions that come with the S6 are in english only, so he had some problems figuring out how he was supposed to put the suit on. By all reports the jump went well even with the suit on backwards and by the end of the day he had figured out how to properly wear it. Matt has some nice air shots and probably some better quality ground ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #7 March 27, 2006 In Medusa's own words: "Matt, I have an idea so stupid only I could have thought of it." In Medusa's defense, it really wasn't all that stupid, from a safety standpoint at least. I told him I wouldn't want to try it, and I wouldn't recommend he do it either, but since he was doing it regardless, I made sure all his handles were accessible, etc. And I took pictures and video. I am attaching pictures in his "newborn baby thread".www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #8 March 27, 2006 Quote Apparently the instructions that come with the S6 are in english only, so he had some problems figuring out how he was supposed to put the suit on. Thats a good one! The instructions were in English and I was holding them up side down!! Medusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #9 March 27, 2006 Quotetypical medusa also, what about wing cutaway handles? i would imagine they would be just slightly harder to reach with it being backwards. were they laced backwards to face the loops towards his front? lets see some pics. The handles were on my belly just like a regular wing suit jump, they were easy accessible and I didn’t have any problem when flying.Medusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #10 March 28, 2006 The coolest part of your new wingsuit is that you have MEDUSA on both sides of your leg wing. Should be great on video. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #11 March 28, 2006 I will try to explain all this experience with major details and if you have any problem with my spelling or writing please feel free to dial 1800-FUCK OFF, I will be happy to assist you. First of all I want to thank Mat 111 and Mark, thanks for the help guys. I came up with this idea like 3 weeks ago, and I was waiting to try my new suit out to see how I felt with the fling characteristics of the S6. This suit is so solid and stable that I decided to go ahead. My only concern was going into a flat spin. That is a major issue because, even If you close all your wings and do a canon ball, your intakes are going to be expose to the wind. Rigging is just like a regular wing suit, in the front the 3rd tap on the wing side and in the back 4th tap on the wing side. Plus I have to live out the 1st tap in the wing and in the body, in order not to put to much stress on the suit. The container handles were easily accessible as well as the wing suit handles which I rigged with the loop facing “backwards” in this case front. Gearing up is a royal pain in the ass. I had to drag my self under the suit and fit in between the suit and the container. Then I had to make like 4 barrel rolls in the ground to get that sucker in. Also I had to ask some one to help me close the center zipper located in between my back and my container. Mat the 111 was the only one around, so he helped me closing the center zipper on my back and that was kind of gay! Jejejeje. Once the center zippers were close all the way up, they were pressing my neck and kind of choking me. I had to close my leg zippers before getting in the plane and tuck my bootees under the suit. Once in altitude I finish closing my arm wings and I was ready to jump! I went out of the plane normally “Belly to relative wind” it was a big difference from normal; I didn’t felt that mush of a push back. I continued flying until I finish my 90 degree turn. I turn to my back and holy shit that was different. The leg wing inflated immediately causing me to go into a king of head low orientation. I closed my leg wing and give a strong push with my arm and I went back to level. I was trying to assume the same body position I use when back flying a normal rigged wing suit. But I had to make some minor changes. I had to push my arms really hard backwards in order to get my body straight. I suppose the booties play a major role when back flying, because it help you to keep the entire suit surface straight And with out them I believe you are taking a lot of performance out of the suit I want to remember you guys that this is my humble opinion and I might be wrong. I’m not the wing suit authority at all, I’m far from it. But I consider that there is room for improvement in wing suit back flying. Children please don’t try this at home!. At lease that you are confident in off in your skills as a wing suit pilot and you are with a responsible grown up person. thanks MedusaMedusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #12 March 28, 2006 I wonder how it would fly rigged up like that in a wind tunnel? The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #13 March 28, 2006 For more information about that, or any other question please feel Free to contact my 1800 Number Medusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
