medusa 0 #1 February 7, 2007 Hi guys I’m trying to talk my friend into starting to Skydive and then become a Wing Suit Flyer. I been telling him about the HUGE advantage he will have because of his height and weight. He is a basket ball player really atelic and fast. He thinks I’m just playing with him, so I told him that I was going to make a little post about him to see what you guys think. Height 6`6 Feet Weight 160 Pounds He is going to be checking this post so please tell him what you think. CyaMedusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #2 February 7, 2007 6'6 160 huh? That would make him an average size b-baller at best. If he quits hoops he could become an amazing wingsuiter! It is a hell of a lot more fun too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #3 February 7, 2007 Short (5'4") and light (100lbs) whips tall (6'6") and heavy. (160lbs) And it's all about the pilot anyway. We're individuals. Some people just "get tired" and quit long before others. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #4 February 7, 2007 Come on Medusa...admit it...we all already know YOU HAVE NO FRIENDS!!!! There are some BIG guys flocking that can fly the shit outta their suits....of course it may take hundreds of jumps, ass loads of money, LOTS of beer...oh wait...those are GOOD things aren't they?? It's hard to put into words what the entire skydiving experience can bring to someone's life...but it IS life altering. It IS life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #5 February 7, 2007 Quote Short (5'4") and light (100lbs) whips tall (6'6") and heavy. (160lbs) I'm not convinced that's true in the general case. Shall we embark on an analysis? Lift is proportional to the square of an airfoil's area =~ 4th power of height drag is proportional to area =~ square of height glide is lift over drag so we have the proportional effect of height on glide is height squared, no? What is the effect of mass on the lift to drag ratio? drag increases with the square of velocity lift increases with the square of velocity so the effect of mass is approximately nothing on the glide ratio (this is a famous topic on this board, no?). Although it makes the terminal velocity faster. All in all, we get that the height advantage should carry. Agree or disagree? I'll be the first to admit I'm terrible at physics and aerodynamics, please criticize if I made a mistake.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
medusa 0 #6 February 8, 2007 Guys I´m trying to encourage this guy not to get him confused!! I love how I can argue about something. I only hope yuribase don´t find this post. He will keep typing boring equations for hours. CyaMedusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #7 February 8, 2007 QuoteGuys I´m trying to encourage this guy not to get him confused!! Yeah def don't tell him he needs a degree in math there are way to many professors from texas around this place, as it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #8 February 8, 2007 Flying a wingsuit...its not about numbers... Its about being hooked on a feeling!JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #9 February 8, 2007 I secon that hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! But there are features that increse your chances of staying up longer.Medusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medusa 0 #10 February 8, 2007 Is one of the things we do for passion. Passion will take farMedusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #11 February 8, 2007 QuoteFlying a wingsuit...its not about numbers... Its about being hooked on a feeling! Listen Mic, Micalobe, Jarno or whatever, you are right its about that undescribable feeling and not numbers, but one more post like that and 50% of out viewers will quit the WS and take up skysurfing. So keep that hasselove to yourself and the rest of your "frankie goes to hollywood" posse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #12 February 8, 2007 Quote Agree or disagree? Disagree. Q. How many biological flying creatures are there that weigh 160lbs? A. Zero "Heaviest Flying Birds The Kori Bustard or paauw (Ardeotis Kori) of northeast and southern Africa and the great bustard (Otis tarda) of Europe and Asia weigh about 40-42 pounds. There is a report of a 46 lb. 4 oz. male great bustard shot in northeastern China. It was too heavy to fly." http://www.victorialodging.com/birding/small_big_fast_slow.htm Of course, the lighter you are, the easier it is to fly, to the extent that bits of dirt (dust) are easy to see suspended in a sunbeam longer than you or I or any wingsuit pilot can fly, with no aerodynamics or skill what so ever. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bofh 0 #13 February 8, 2007 Quote Q. How many biological flying creatures are there that weigh 160lbs? A. Zero But birds have to carry their own weight to height and they have to eat food to get that energy. Not quite true for WS flights, making the observation useless. If the longest distance is the goal, I'd imaging having a density close to the air's is best... At least according to seeds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #14 February 8, 2007 QuoteBut birds have to carry their own weight to height and they have to eat food to get that energy. So do BASE Jumpers, with the possible exception of those who have access to an elevator.. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenediktDE 2 #15 February 8, 2007 QuoteIts about being hooked on a feeling! True words in horrible music. ;-)For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
