Wingsuiting

[1978SeaRider]

I thought a couple of you may appreciate this.... my second favorite pastime after RIB'ing

My First Two Wingsuit Jumps - YouTube

[thomas]

That's one thing that I'd love to try

[kerny]

Superb that searider you must have some bottle, now if I did a Jump I would want the ripcord at the front of me and not the back... feck I can just see me panicking were's the that bloody ripcord

Lets hope we can plan a Skerries trip I will look forward listening to your adventures on land and in the air over a few beers by the camp fire.

[1978SeaRider]

Originally Posted by kerny

Superb that searider you must have some bottle, now if I did a Jump I would want the ripcord at the front of me and not the back... feck I can just see me panicking were's the that bloody ripcord

Lets hope we can plan a Skerries trip I will look forward listening to your adventures on land and in the air over a few beers by the camp fire.

[thomas]

Here's something for you to aspire to.....

Akte Blani-X- III- Das Video zum unglaublichen Luftfahrtstunt- -- Flugsport Videos -- Red Bull Österreich

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by kerny

I would want the ripcord at the front of me and not the back... feck I can just see me panicking were's the that bloody ripcord

We always taught students to look down , identify & release harness , then jump out of aircraft - there are cases of people panicking , deplying chute by pulling anything they can in the cockpit , then trying to jump out ......

wingsuiting must be amazing - I am sure I'd love it if I ever had the balls to do it ! Full respect !

[A1an]

Jeb Corliss rocks!!

A must see for those that havent

Jeb Corliss " Grinding The Crack" - YouTube

[rocknrolla]

Originally Posted by 1978SeaRider

I thought a couple of you may appreciate this.... my second favorite pastime after RIB'ing

Looks kn ace,but i cnt c your chevy chase cnt make out its you son, wen you go again can i have a go

[kerny]

Originally Posted by A1an

Jeb Corliss rocks!!

A must see for those that havent

All very well and good ...but he's not a member of RIBnet.

[thomas]

Here's a RIBnet member in a wingsuit, in the days before go pros and mini DV and cameramen were real men!! and had bad necks

[kerny]

Originally Posted by thomas

Here's a RIBnet member in a wingsuit, in the days before go pros and mini DV and cameramen were real men!! and had bad necks

See what you mean about the camera, you must have a neck like a bull dog. What year was that ??

[thomas]

Reckon it must have been '98, and yes, had a very tough neck as it was my job for quite a few years.

[Festinghouse]

Originally Posted by 1978SeaRider

I thought a couple of you may appreciate this.... my second favorite pastime after RIB'ing

certainly impressive rob, though i have to say not for me! where was that filmed?
hows this for an idea; - we (myself, kerny, tonyt, shaunholland etc) all head to the skerries, and you drop in on us? ...tell you what, i even promise to give you a lift back

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Festinghouse

hows this for an idea; - we (myself, kerny, tonyt, shaunholland etc) all head to the skerries, and you drop in on us? ...tell you what, i even promise to give you a lift back

Or why not both of you bring your chutes along and we will all do a bit of paracending on the ribs I've got some washing line fro tony t to hang on to.

[1978SeaRider]

Thanks for the replies I'd recommend trying a skydive to anyone that hasn't done it before.. I can even get you preferential rates in Lincolnshire The video was shot in Seville, I go there once a year to avoid the British "Summer"

I've put another video below, its my 200th jump... and you can see my face in this one Rocknrolla

Also, On the subject of para-sailing... I've got one for the RIB if anyone fancies a go !? Its a Waterbird Super 32, here's a pic of it behind the RIB http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2961341_n.jpg

My 200th Sky Dive - YouTube

[kerny]

Also, On the subject of para-sailing... I've got one for the RIB if anyone fancies a go !? Its a Waterbird Super 32, here's a pic of it behind the RIB http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2961341_n.jpg

[/QUOTE] I would have a go at that, I would also have a go at paracending at least doing it this way you know that the chute is open before you take off

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by kerny

Also, On the subject of para-sailing... I've got one for the RIB if anyone fancies a go !?

Looks fun! How dangerous is it?

[1978SeaRider]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Looks fun! How dangerous is it?

They say;

1 in 2,000 chance of main parachute failing
1 in 5,000 of reserve parachute failing... so the combined odd's are pretty slim....

However, I've had two "malfunctions" that have resulted in me using my reserve parachute - both my fault / human error.

Basically, if it all goes really wrong, they'll be scraping you up with a spoon and bucket !

[Festinghouse]

ahh, so thats your parasail then - not seen you out with that in ages, though i figured you must have snapped the washing line you were using to tow it

[rocknrolla]

Originally Posted by 1978SeaRider

Thanks for the replies I'd recommend trying a skydive to anyone that hasn't done it before.. I can even get you preferential rates in Lincolnshire The video was shot in Seville, I go there once a year to avoid the British "Summer"

I've put another video below, its my 200th jump... and you can see my face in this one Rocknrolla

Also, On the subject of para-sailing... I've got one for the RIB if anyone fancies a go !? Its a Waterbird Super 32, here's a pic of it behind the RIB http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2961341_n.jpg

That looks the dogs bustas fair play to you son,When you tekin me