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Heya Jester MMMMM sercret projects grrrrrrr, your making my mouth water, sounds exciting, anyway I can help???? I wish everyone well this year, post some results soon eh?? Cant wait too here more Im sick of working for people and never getting enuf cash to come and play in Europe, so Im starting a new business throwing people off buildings!!! some i might even attach to a rope hehehehe So u can bet Ill be there next year for the best comp in wingsuiting!!!! Have fun Rocket

Hey Jester Good luck with the comp can't wait to see the results! Unfortunately I cant make it this year but look out next year!!! Go hard Rocket Rod

Gday Scott Hey man it seems like its really shaping up to be a big one again!!! Sadly I cant be there this year so I wish everyone involved good luck and wish I was with you Kick Arse with a Wingsuit Rod rocket Millner

Fook ya!!!!! it is the Cochstedt version of the more interesting answer to the question of; You are going to jump Ya? - Fook ya! You are going to Cochstedt 07 Ya? - Fook ya! You are a Wingsuiter Ya? - Fook Ya!!!!! Damn Cochstedt and there dates!!! Oh well its Ok German beer is at least the second best beer in the world.... and it is only a month Lead in my pockets?? what will the girls say.. Is that lead in your pockets or are you just glad to see me?? cheers mate Rocket

Wicked Hope i can stay around in Europe after cochstedt, to be able to do it Y so long after? Rocket

Heya Jester Itll be great to see you there, i cant wait Question tho, i though you guys were going to have your contest closer not farther from the cochstedt boogie how is SA treating u? rocket

Wicked pics Bo good to see your getting out rocket

Thanks guys, I thought he did a great job too... Nice shot of you Costyn ... glad to see some other jumpers are coming from my side of the planet, Cant wait to get there, can u feel the love...

hey thanks what u think of the video? cheers

Yihaa!!! Its finally here and online!! Here's the link to my footage from Cochstedt 06 - Aussie Style, an editor friend of mine Marty did a bang up job and I think you'll agree, please post, Id love to read what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xxggP4J8n4 (For some reason you'll have to highlight it, it wont link automatically - can any of you Computer boffins help here??) You'll see my massive flatspin at the start, what a ball tearer!! Also you'll see the amazing closing speed of the GS1, (remember Im wearing the camera) for those who still say its a slow suit ...haha! Literally its the best flying Ive ever done with the greatest bunch of bastards on the planet, specially all you pommies!! (dont you dare mention the cricket!) and the germans, fins, americans, canadians, swiss, dutchies!!!, french, italians, russians, and the gorgeous checs, sweds, spanish and all the rest, you know who you r, Cant wait to get back there... Been workin my arse of to make sure you've got at least one member from the southern hemisphere there. If anyones' got some cheap accomodation, caravan or a wicked tent let me know, (you think its expensive from the US!!!!) Honestly I cant wait to see all you nutbags again and god the dream of flying in over 30 ways again, well it tickles me in certains spots... Take care and see you up there Rocket Rod

Gday Wingsuiters Its that Time again!!! Yo ho ho! The 2nd Australian Wingsuit boogie at Picton NSW Australia... 26th Dec to 31 Dec 2006 Are you tired of a cold xmas when you could be warm and lying on the beach soaking up the rays??? Then come along to the biggest aussie wingsuit boogie ever and enjoy a few days in Oz. Free coaching, Acrobatic and small way flying, International time contest (Marl Rules), Aussie big way attempts, first flight courses just to name a few... Night time includes Human Foosball comp (yes folks Life size table soccer), band night friday night, Comedy night night Sat, plus the best of all New Years Eve Fireworks in Sydney Harbour - best in the world!!! The planes are Skyvan, XL750, Otta and Beaver. I have no doubt there will be formation loads this boogie, the growth of wingsuiting has been incredible. All Aussie's best instructors will be there, Fergs, Jimmy freeman, the Cox's, the World Base Record Singlemans, Rocket Rod, International guest instructor TBA... and a cast of thousands. We will also be making a doco of the event so come a Geek the cameras!!! So fo those brave souls that do exist out there and are willing to travel to the best upside down country in the world then this is the one for YOU! Boogie rego is $80Aud and best of all the jumps are only $27 AUD, thats about 16 Euro and $21 US and theres loads of free and cheap beer. website is being setup, in the meantime for more info email me at; [email protected] Rocket Rod

Yea getting it edited with all my other footage as I write, hopefully soon

No. edit... And I was just joking. OK, I shall elaborate. This suit has potential but needs a LOT of work. Lose about 80% of the unnecessary contraptions and fringes (eg, the velcro-on collar, the weirdness around the ankles). I agree with losing the collar and I like the new ankles system on the newer suits. Much smoother. Don't make it modular (detachable wings). Detachable wings are a cool idea. Saves bying a new suit for different types of flying. This suit could easily weigh less than half what it does. Why is weight a problem?? Id actually like my suit GS1 heavier. Im over 90 kgs and set the longest flight time at the Marl contest. Weight isnt an issue as much as we all thought it was. The legs (not leg wing) and butt need some serious redesign to fit properly to keep from losing tension in relaxed flight. I havent noticed this so much, maybe i gotta fat arse and it fills it out. lol Also, dont fly it like a birdman suit. Feet should be open out wide. Feels like daffy duck but your tension will dramatically increase. This is key to making it viable on a day-to-day basis. The arm wings fly just fine in any mode (high arm strength/endurance needed). Also learning how to fly relaxed properly will make a huge difference here. The sunken rig tray is counterproductive, IMO. Rather than create an single smooth surface, I have a rig surrounded by a canyon of drag. OK thats your opinion, and cool every ones got one including me, but i cant see it making any difference that could be noticed. While I have no problem reaching around the wing, the PC gets caught between the rig and the tray. Never been my problem but personally i always reach from the centre of my boc and feel my way out to my hacky, this way ive never had an issue. The suit moves forward slowly in anything but an all out tracking position, even with the tail wing on; It all depends on how you fly it. At Cochstedt I never had a speed issue, in fact I was going pretty slow for what the suit can do even during the fastest flocks. When I had a flat spin on exit and was about 1200 feet low as the formation flew away from me, I kicked into the suit out and took off after them, The closing speed was amazing, too much in fact and had to scoot over the formation not to run into them before coming around to my slot. The lift is incredible. What also was amazing is that I could fly slow and Im a heavy guy and still stay up with the skinniest of jumpers. Try flying it steeper compared to the three-wing suits. It's nowhere near as responsive as the BirdMan or PF suits in turns. Say what??? In fact it has more!!! But this is also a different breed of suit. It's a "floatsuit". Its good at that two, especially adding 2.5 secs to the existing world record at Marl getting 58.7 secs for 1000 mtrs and an Ave of 37mph but I could only get that at high forward speed. Its all how you fly it dude. If anyone ever wants to know what it's like to come to damn near a complete STOP without a canopy over your head -- give this suit try. Why not! In my opinion... This suit is so worth the try but itll take you at least 20 to 30 jumps at least just to really work it out properly but Wow is it worth it. She is fast, floaty and fantastic in formations. Especially if your a medium or bigger person and sick of dropping out of flocks or not getting back up this is the ultimate suit. She will fly anywhere, fantastic for ws camera flyer too. Rocket Rod

many people died when wingsuits started (72 of the first 75) or have you forgotten already!

Hi Helxen, Its good you asked your question on here first before attempting to do a pretty advanced technique but ultimately one that is fun to do. I agree with what everyone has said that it is a good idea to wait until you really feel like you are in good control of your wingsuit, can do lots with it and also get out of trouble in it. It takes time. A few more than 50 would be better. However, it none the less is a good question and from my experience I will attempt and answer it for anyone who may be more experienced and thinking about it. Ive done around a number of rodeos, most were classic rodeo with the jockey sitting up, excepting a fantastic Birdman/Rodeo/Atmonauti with G and 5 other atmonautis, WICKED! and also with jockies lying flat. Ill break it down into stages 1. Preparation 2.Exit, 3. Mounting, 4.Riding, 5.Dismounting, 6. Filming, 7. Other Jumpers. 1. Preparation - Practice on the ground first all the following components, exit, getting on and practice it on the ground, try to find a grassy area if you can but get them on you and if possible have another wingsuiter watch them move evenly, firstly get on you , then move to the riding position. Then practice them getting off. Also rehearse what you'll do if something doesnt go to plan, like maybe they fell off. 2. Exit - remember to get out a lot closer to the landing area than a normal wingsuit jump, and be critically aware of your airspace as you do not want to drift anywhere near another jumper and if you get a bad jockey it can easily happen For rear door exit I have the jockey stand beside me, holding my risers. I give the count with my body and we jump together. During this time i keep all my wings closed and ensure my body falls flat. You can easily feel when they are on top of you and then gradually open your wings. For side exit -jockey behind in a train holding the risers and rock the count forward and jump into the wind, you should be able to open almost immediately as theyre right behind you. 3. Mounting - once on, the rider wants to move up so their knees are along side your rig. Feet can be on your arse/legs. But this is vital for any successful rodeo; As the jockey moves they must be critically aware that if they are not straight and balanced they will turn the wingsuit, also if the jockeys feet touch/rest on any wing they will turn the wingsuit. At all times they must move smoothly and balanced. Leaning will throw them off. For the wingsuiter its a pain in the arse if they arent balanced on your back. You will be continually be correcting for them to try to stay on course and its no fun cause you never know what will happen next. Chuck em off is my solution if that happens, Yihaa sucker! 4. Riding - If the jockey is a bigger person I find it best for them to stay lying on your back, and make it fun by doing more radical moves in the air, dive and pull up hard is a rush. If lighter and the jockey is very coordinated they can move up and ride like a jockey holding the risers. For those with very good balance you can let go of risers and kneel on the rig and sit up. Open your arms wide for a huge rush. For those more game again, Ive seen pics of guys surfing a wingsuiter but no video so it never happened, YET! 5. Dismounting - Easy, they can jump off like dismounting a horse, the jockey grabs the risers and throw their legs over the side, or you can barrel roll if they dont wont to get off, a very likely senario for a jumper on first taste of wingsuiting Its not hard to think of other fun and easy ways to play here, just be conscious of snagging gear. 6. Filming - Not easy if the flight is not smooth as they will be going all over the place and its pretty difficult to stay with them. However the best video ive seen of a rodeo came from a freeflyer flying around and beside us and on his back. Tracking is also possible for camera. If your filming with a wingsuit basically think about shutting down your wings for most of the flight, a tracking suit would be better. 7.Other jumpers - Same as for camera flyers, the rodeo pair may go in any direction so be prepared for some radical flying/chasing. However if you have some experience with the same group you can pull off some amazing formations. Ill let your imagination take over from here... Rodeos are fun but like any other jump practice what you want to achieve and also have a plan b ready for any mishap. Good luck and let me know how you go, maybe you'll discover something we should all try. WICKED!! Rocket Rod