First Wing Suit???

[Stu]

I am looking to do my first wing suit jumps this summer and am looking for my first suit to buy. Some people tell me to start small with a classic II, do about 30 or so jumps and them move up to a GTi. On the other hand I have also heard that a classic II is good suit to use for your first couple of flights, but, to buy a GTi right off the bat for my first suit. Any suggestions??

Stu

[unclecharlie109]

hi Stu,

first thing is to just try wingsuit flying using a suitable suit such as the Prodigy or classic. Seek advice from experienced wingsuit pilots or your local PFI / BMI and try as many different suits as you can before you buy.

Long flights,

J

[Stu]

J
thanks for the advice. it seems as though everyone has a different way of approaching their first wing suit flight. My mentor has a conservative approach which is more along the lines of what i am in to. it seems as though there is alot of people who are pushing things to fast regarding first flights. i just want to make sure that i am not being to conservative or to rushed!

[flummi]

hi stu,

a general point (having no clue about wingsuit flying and thinking about the same choices that you are bouncing back and forth):

i am just wondering if "too conservative" exists in a sport like BASE?

be safe

[Stu]

Flummi,
I have been talking with a birdman instructor about wing suits and it sounds as though the trainning has taken a turn in suits. It used to be that a classic was the suit to use for first time flights, but now it sounds as though if you are current and are a heads up student that they will start you on a Gti. I found a Gti for a good price and am going to make my maiden flight this weekend. Good luck in finding a suit and hope you have long flights.

Stu