Bill_K

So a friend and I were chatting about all the cool advances in technology and where things are heading these days. So with that said, what would the ultimate full face helmet have built into it? Here are a few of the things that we came up with. I did do a search for a thread like this and did not find one, so without further ado... Key features: Self tinting visor Fog proof, or as proof as can be Well ventilated Built in audible, not just a pocket, actually integrated into said helmet Flight hud with forward speed, altitude, etc. Air to air/air to ground communication system USB port for firmware updates Comfortable and NOT a retrofitted motorcycle helmet Built in camera like the google glasses Wireless video transmission What else would make up this pipe dream of a helmet? And yes, I know the cost would be high, and all the arguments about experience to fly it, etc. This is just a what 'if' thread. So lets hear it!

I have 850-900 jumps on a mantle now. CX-100 side by side mounted with an XSi and it's still going strong. I can't see a reason to change it anytime soon. It's my work horse. There are times that I'd love to have the extra room of a FTPro to use for putting a flash or always on lights, but for 99.9% of my jumps the mantle fits the bill and works very well!

Very nice! I'm not a video expert, but I really like the feel, music, interviews, etc. of this one!

A live monkey trained to use a nikon. Attachment is relevant. Snicker, that's awesome!

I LOVE my Mk3, but I'm not brave enough to jump it just yet! I'm sure that some sunset high pull shots would be stellar though... hmmm

Glad your ok!! Please do post the video if your of mind as this sounds like a GREAT learning opportunity for the rest of us!! It would be great if Ian could see it, I'm sure he could provide some very good coaching based on what he see's in it and some of us, myself included would like to hear it!

Shit happens. Just ask the crowd at a NASCAR or Hockey game. People who go to those events know what to expect. People at a beach hotel probably dont expect to be taken out by a skydiver playing in the pool. Nevertheless, awesome swoop. Based on the number of people that seemed to know it was coming, I'm guessing they cleared his intended flight path like a ground crew works a demo. His path seemed to be pretty cleared out all the way through to his landing area on the beach in both swoops... just guessing.

Swoop'n the hardrock! Doing again from the other side! I'm kind of surprised that this has not been posted here yet... it's pretty technical and seems like a pretty high skill swoop... but he is the current reigning world champ!!

I think it was the background music. Those were some DAMN nice videos and edits for such a quick turn around. I wish that I'd have saved them off. Mr. Batsch's distance swoop on day 7's video was the bomb!!! I went back to watch it again today and it was gone...

Well crap... I'll never be able to downsize then because I REFUSE to even attempt to land near ours... that darn thing is 45-50 feet or more deep INTO the hanger and I'm not willing to fly my canopy in there...

Na, I was lucky enough to have some paper towels handy. To the OP: As for the subject at hand, I dump from a track quite often. I also pull from full flight in my wing suits or nearly full flight, it's more of a hard stall full flight, but it's NOT all closed up, I'm still hauling ass forward when I pitch. At 80 jumps, no, I was tracking, stopping, waving and throwing. Each was a separate activity. Over time they blend together more and more so that your doing all the same things, but there is not the hard stop and think between anymore... just one fluid motion. Have fun, be safe, blue skies!

barrel roll and shout "PULL" OMG, I just spit water on my keyboard LOL'ing... damn that was some funny shit!!!

NO, but pounding into the planet at a high rate of speed will leave a dark red greasy looking spot until the next good rain storm...

Same guy? yes Damn. You tried, you all tried... what a shame. Was he at a different DZ and on that Velo? I.e. did he change canopies at all and did he move his jumping elsewhere so as to be able to keep being reckless?

I just came across this video, but I have to know, is that tear or a vent of some sort that you can see on the tail wing of this suit? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsV3bGPMTXo&feature=plcp

Be sure to check out Trey Ratcliff's stuff then.

Thanks! If you get a chance to do a work shop, jump at it. Another option is find a local photography club/group in your area. I am a member of one here in the Atlanta area and it's a great resource for learning and getting together with other like minded people to learn and shoot. I've also started a once every two weeks photography club at my office where I work. So far that's been a lot of fun too. Do you prefer to shoot HDR's only or do you like to do other stuff too?

The swooping book I'd read! Heck that's how I ended up in this thread, I was reading in the latest Sangi thread in the swooping forum. Anyway, for a GREAT flash, check out these Yongnuo YN-560 II. They are very affordable, but great quality for what you get. I have and love Nik software. Photomatix is good too though. I like the selective color you have on your site. Here is my own personal fav selective color shot. http://500px.com/photo/2106424

Cool. Nice camera too!

Thanks for the thread and a peek into your soul. That's a hard decision to make and to follow through with. So which camera body did you get?

Title: GA State Wingsuit Record Attempts @ WingDing '12 Date: 2012-09-14 to 2012-09-16 URL: http://www.wingding.us/ Description: We will be going after the GA state record a second time in one year this Sept 14-16 at Skydive Monroe. We will have a Casa for Saturday and Sunday of the event. The current GA record is a 6 way. Our goal is to at least double that if possible this Sept. Warm up's begin on Friday afternoon out of our brand new and VERY fast Super King Air. Practice and attempts will be made from a Casa starting at 8 AM on Saturday morning. See you there! Contact: Bill Killillay Email: bkillillay AT gmail DOT com please follow the URL above for more specific details pertaining to the event.

Great videos, all three! Thanks for posting, very nice editing!

I will be there, and I'm bringing at least 4-5 more birds from Monroe with me. We are going to take another shot at the GA state record there. Come on and lets have some fun!

The free climbing and slack lining stuff had me holding my breath, even though I knew the outcomes I was still awe struck and holding my breath until he'd clear those. Amazing stuff! He's right too, things are moving so fast, it will be amazing to see where things are at in a year, two years, three years from now with WS's...

Aren't you the guy who forgot to flare and broke in half? That would explain why your canopies land themselves! Apparently you've (or Nick) confused me with someone else? Nah, I'm pretty sure it was you. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=3587898;page=3;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25; Dude, that was pretty uncool and uncalled for. Losing a toggle is far different then 'not' flaring...