fasted3 0 #26 March 7, 2008 Quote It is very difficult to say how many Ws-pilots (more than 25 jumps per year) on the world,maybe 350-400,but my experience is:more than 3 birds on a dz make the other jumpers start thinking about. A bit like a chain-reaction. 5 years ago we was 3 now we 20 birds here in marl. People start skydiving now, just to become a bird. In 3 years there will be 5 times more than now,in case there not to much Ws-related accidents before. Easy to say-nobody can proof I think there is a wave of birds on the way that will amaze everybody. The first time I saw one I had to do it, and I've met a lot of new skydivers that feel the same. The expense keeps a lot of people out, I admit. If somebody asked me, I'd say it would cost about $15k to become a proficient WS Pilot, assuming 100 WS flights. I'm not trying to start a debate about how proficient that is, but I'm hoping to be half way decent by then. Another thing this has me wondering is how many older fliers there are. How big could a Flock over 50 be? I've met a few, and I am. Does anybody else have gray feathers, or know of any birds that do? I'm guessing not many, 10-20?But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #27 March 7, 2008 The maker of your suit is pretty grey.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #29 March 7, 2008 WOW! Thanks for all of the great replies! I enjoy all of the skydiving disciplains except crew. And I'm about ready for that. Back to the wingsuit topic. Got interested in it. I'm a big guy so a demo suit ain't out there. Ordered it, waited very patiently for it. Got it and flew it. One jump down. And more to go. Twas just like a first jump. Anyway, I'm there and will make at least two per weekend. And get video. Yahoo! Mad Max Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #30 March 7, 2008 QuoteI'm pretty grey I'm bald, I wish for grey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #31 March 7, 2008 Quote I'm bald, I wish for grey. Maybe you can look forward to grey pubes then Glen? www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #32 March 7, 2008 Quote Quote I'm bald, I wish for grey. Maybe you can look forward to grey pubes then Glen? he was talking about his pubes. hasn't he told you he waxes? Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #33 March 7, 2008 Quote Quote Quote I'm bald, I wish for grey. Maybe you can look forward to grey pubes then Glen? he was talking about his pubes. hasn't he told you he waxes? Just split some coffee out on my laptop............but no, we aren't THAT tight.www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #34 March 7, 2008 For the very experienced, does waxing help with airflow? When I was on the swim team, we'd shave our bodies to lower resistance. If I shave, will I fly faster? It would cut down on the cost of Grecian formula for Ed and I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #35 March 7, 2008 Couldn't to try... And hey, i'm sure it would make you a hit with the ladies.. 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
skyjumpsteve 0 #36 March 7, 2008 QuoteI'd say it would cost about $15k to become a proficient WS Pilot, assuming 100 WS flights. huh? How do you get to $15,000 for 100 WS flights? 15K should get you about 600 flights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattersd 0 #37 March 7, 2008 If you start at 0 jumps with the goal of becoming a proficient wingsuit pilot, you would be paying for a license program, buying gear, doing another 175 jumps (because of course you would follow the recommendations on jump numbers, all within 18 months), buying a wingsuit, and doing another 100 jumps with the suit. 15 grand, as an estimate, is not that far out of the ball park. now if you don't get the 200 jumps in 18 months and have to go all the way to 500 jumps before you can start flying a wingsuit then the estimate would be somewhere in excess of 20 grand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #38 March 7, 2008 Quote For the very experienced, does waxing help with airflow? When I was on the swim team, we'd shave our bodies to lower resistance. If I shave, will I fly faster? If you have a small rudder it might help alittle..... Quote It would cut down on the cost of Grecian formula for Ed and I. No Grecian for me, I happen to like my greys and have earned every one of them. www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #39 March 7, 2008 QuoteIf you start at 0 jumps with the goal of becoming a proficient wingsuit pilot, you would be paying for a license program, buying gear, doing another 175 jumps (because of course you would follow the recommendations on jump numbers, all within 18 months), buying a wingsuit, and doing another 100 jumps with the suit. 15 grand, as an estimate, is not that far out of the ball park. now if you don't get the 200 jumps in 18 months and have to go all the way to 500 jumps before you can start flying a wingsuit then the estimate would be somewhere in excess of 20 grand. Yopu're numbers are only accurate if you are buying everything brand spanking new with virtually no discount. 10 grand is more than enough get you from zero experience to in the door with good used gear and suit. Then figure in another 2 grand for more jumps maybe three grand if you toss in a boogie or two. -MaxGrav and then another"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
