KrisFlyZ

Dude...that is exactly my point . Gliders can have a really large wingspan and can make use of long thin wings. We cannot afford to give up area to shape our wings like those used on gliders. There is also balance and different positions for center of lift and center of gravity....in this design. Kris.

Nice to see more designs and more people making wingsuits. Rigid and semi rigid wings have been done before. The other designs have one important difference, Most of the wing area is concentrated around the center of gravity. What is the idea behind having thin and long wings? Kris.

Very Nice

Awesome video. Clicky. Kris.

You mean GBP 100? We pay double here . Investing in a sewing machine definately is worthwhile. An interesting observation: Max span occurs with the arms out to the side at an angle lesser than 90. Shoulder points have to come closer to allow lifting arms to 90 degrees. Kris.

The sentance in bold came up in a discussion with yuri_base. The effect of sweeping a wing back (for the same thickness) is to reduce drag by reducing the effective radius of the wing Since airflow is perpendicular to the leading edge, sweeping the arm wing back is like making the intersecting plane(oncoming air) cut the 'cylinder' at a angle(other than perpendicular). To visualize, fill a cylindrical glass with water and tilt it. What is the shape that the top surface of the water makes? The resulting shape is as thick as the glass but the resulting shape has lesser drag. The shape effect of drag page on the NASA website. http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/shaped.html Similar to the sphere and the airfoil(gradual increase in frontal area with a thinner entry point) of same frontal area. A quote from the link below. Angle of attack at which Max INSANE Clog Glide occurs for objects shaped like a wingsuit flyer (low aspect ratio aircraft). Speaking of aspect ratio. Don't agree with what we discussed Yuri. Aspect ratio of wingsuits is on the lower side of 2. Interesting thing is a suit like the Prodigy has more aspect ratio than any suit with more area. AR = (span * span)/area Higher the area lesser ther aspect ratio. Higher the span higher the aspect ratio. Prodigy has the best of both worlds(for a higher aspect ratio ...less area and high span). Any suit with more area than the Prodigy outglides it. But wait, it has a worse aspect ratio. The max span is limited by the human form. Without increasing the span artificially, increasing the aspect ratio of a wingsuit is only possible with a reduction of area. Making a suit of relatively higher aspect ratio and large area is not possible without artificially* increasing span. Kris. * Time to go Hang gliding. Long term effects of flying such a suit on the shoulders is simply not worth it.

Thanks Chuck. Nick has responded to this question on his website and said what you said basically. The wings are no thicker or thinner than other suits. However, I can't help but point out some of my thoughts in another thread. I ordered an RM. Kris.

I am only guessing based on these pictures you mention. Unless you have specifically compared them side by side it is hard to come to any reasonable conclusion with just a glance. Kris.

So does Pierre(Headcorn Regular) in his new S6 this should be fun. I don't even have a wingsuit...... Kris.

Headcorn has a Skyvan this weekend, if you guys come there and bring a wingsuit that fits me. I'll come flock with ya. Kris.

Did anyone note how the thickness of the wings of the Rigor Mortis compared to other suits? They do look thin which is nice. Kris.

Almost everything in life is a popularity contest . Kris.

Had two pints of 'Old Speckled Hen' for lunch...if that doesn't make me fat...it certainly makes me happy . Nick definately believes in his suits. I am going to buy one and see what it is all about. Kris.

Send $1289 to Nick with my address and talk to me next year . Seriously, I want to test out the slightly higher aspect ratio and more area theory and will get an RM in a month or two...if I have the money... Donations welcome . Kris.

Any more pics of the Super V2+? I see what you mean by hairy edition . I totally forgot about this weekend . Kris.

When wingsuiting gets there, tight flocks with transitions will look really nice. Kris.

Interesting Design. Was wondering if the butt deflector actually creates drag if this suit is flown by someone that is using the ultra slim Morpheus Helium or Adrenalin BASE L/D+ rigs. Kris.

Skydive spaceland is really nice. All the wingsuit folks should invade that place Kris.

Isn't he also in the suzuki(?) commercial? Kris.

That pic is hilarious . Kris.

Even at 90 degrees the wind(depending on wind strength) adds to the distance flown... Kris.

What is your Glide like? Kris.

I lost weight(about 17kgs) after September 2005. But that was not for wingsuit flying. The trek at the ITW showed me the pathetic shape I was in...even the first few treks in Norway 06(at the lighter weight), I was the last to reach the exit...but once I got used to the footing on the rock...I could do pretty good pace. Oct 06 treks at the ITW from the taxi drop off point were 46 mins. That time can be reduced by a few more mins. Kris.

Read in an other post by Space that... It was with a running exit from #7. Definately possible...must have a perfect exit. Kris

Search for 'Mooning' in the Bonfire. Posted by me... Kris.