I did my first wingsuit jump in 1999 at World Free Fall Convention. It was far more dangerous back then. Only a few people had survived it at the time. I had about 5 minutes of training. Nobody knew how to do it yet. You pretty much got to figure it all out on your own. It made for some exciting times. If you think the training and gear is expensive, just wait until you start hiring helicopters!
@@ConnerJohn And then there's Franz Reichelt, an Austro-Hungarian inventor credited with inventing the first wingsuit. He tested the wingsuit in 1912 by jumping from the Eiffel Tower. Didn't work. He fell to his death and left a hole in the ground. Maybe we shouldn't credit the wingsuit to him😂
I mean , the wing suit part was probably just BASE jumping and if the wing suit worked then great , if not just pull the shoot. That’s my theory atleast but still bad ass
I went skydiving for the first time in my life today. It was the most otherworldly experience I've had, the instructor let me feel free and 'in charge of the whole process' by giving me control of the direction the parachute takes. The view I could see through my steamy protective glasses was breathtaking, those autumnal colors, such as red trees, pale yellow hills, short green grass mowed especially for skydivers to land on, were undescribable. The process of falling didn't last much time, but I appreciated every second of being in the air, soaking up energy from the surrounding nature. I definitely am going to do extreme sports more often, this is what gives life sense.
I love this man! Yessir theres truly nothing like it. And the second jump is even better because you know what to expect... and it only gets better and better! Which Dropzone did you jump at?
@@ConnerPeterson I live in Russia, Siberia. There are not so many dropzones, but fortunately there is one close to my city. Definitely feel like skydiving again in spring!
Bro i am so passionate about this sport but like i have no exp at all, here in india it's hard to find an acadamy that provides dives and teaches winging but i am gonna definitely get a license and travel the world, ur video helped me a lot thank u so much man☺
Come to NZ bro. Costs about 5 grand to get your 'A'. I never thought about India and skydiving, is it very popular there? at least is it popular in the public imagination?. I'd love to pop a canopy over India, what an awesome country you got.
@@jasem222 thanks mate for the info, will definitely love to travel there. Here's most of the drop zones you'll find in the himalayas but it's hard to get permitted by the govt. it's an upcoming sports but an overpriced one! Would love you if u come and wing it here😊
I hear that. I was Gymnast as a teen and I have been in two seater Gliders and a Tiger Moth Biplane in which the pilots tried to terrify me, but I loved it! Somewhere along the line I developed acrophobia. So Thanks Conner. You can do this for me!
My frist wingsuit wasnt what i tought :P Its so calm an relax !! Once you are in the air, its pure calm compare to the freefly ( the wind noise, all your friend rushing to try a grip.. so quick 50 seconds in freefly) And the bonus flying time is apreciable :)
This video was right on time at 3:54 AM after the most surreal dream of flight (real physics on and all). The "Hang-ten Dude" Redbull Douche Team videos did nothing to help inspire my entry into this niche but you sure did. Thank you, Great Form!
Only done the one tandem, loved it but too busy to go for my solo licence. Have always wanted to try a wingsuit as they look so cool! Awesome video on how you get there. Just gotta save my bucks!
Nice man did my first wingsuit jump 1 month ago with my swift 3. 2 jump went bad to fast when pitching. Pulled pilot on my back and got a perfect opening lol.
this video was helpful for sure. I didn't know how wingsuiters started out and jumping off a cliff seemed a little risky for a first timer lol. Now it makes more sense. You need to learn how to sky dive first and then dabble with the wingsuit. I'd like to see more novice wingsuit jumps from planes and then maybe a bridge. I've been watching videos of them flying along side cliffs and through donut rock formations and under bridges but these guys have to be super experienced I'm guess.
i got one tandem in, one taste of that and i wanted more so bad. I also ended up finding out that getting into crotch rockets has been amazing, i love it, not quite flying in the sense of height, but you are moving and its a great feeling.
Lol I know the feeling! I was hooked immediately! Haha yea I made an agreement that I wouldnt get a motorcycle so.... wingsuit instead haha. Where did you jump at? And what kind of bike do you ride?
Conner Peterson jumped at skydive Indianapolis and I ride Kawasaki 2007 Zx6r basically the 600 class rocket, I got short clips of me ripping around on my TH-cam but I haven’t actually made any real content yet
Conner Peterson actually a good chance of that I drive my grandmas car between Michigan and Florida twice a year. Idk if I’ll be certified by then though. Really want to solo jump so I can do more than just fall
Thank God for TH-cam. I haven't gone skydiving in years (losing a leg will do that to ya) and fuck, I miss it. I always wanted to do a wingsuit, but... life, right? This video came in at the perfect time... thanks for letting me live precariously through you for a few seconds.
Exactly. With regular skydiving there are jumps called "tracking" or "angle" in which you fly a horizontal pattern. But the control and jump time are much smaller. With a wingsuit you get a much more controlled fall rate which means a longer jump, more control of direction, and it gives a stronger "I'm flying" feeling
Very good video and good information thank you very much your video total is exactly what I’ve been thinking in my head for a weeks. Have fun flying out there!
@@ConnerPeterson that's perfect, thanks for sharing! We're gonna help a family member start a baking channel so I'm sure your tips there will help a lot with lighting and editing. Thanks!
Absolutely best honest information I’ve gotten for interest in wing suiting, skydiving, thank you so much for sharing, great video, do more videos, thumbs up 👍
Thank you 🙏. Tomorrow is my first BASE jump and wing suit flight. Never used a parachute 🪂 before but I have watched lots of videos And purchased everything I need off of Craigslist
That depends on what your main canopy is and if that is wingsuit friendly. I am able to use my regular rig because I have a 7 cell pilot that is great for wingsuiting
@@ConnerPeterson you are welcome mate, one question if you dont mind- in your opinion is better to buy own gear as soon as you get A licence ( if you have money for that) or keep renting gear and learn how to pack yourself after 200 skydives when person will start flying a wingsuit with own full rig( just rent wingsuit)? When i asked one dz over the phone they adviced me to rent gear for 200 jumps and then buy own- as this way i will get 200 skydives quicker than waiting and saving for own one and then start jumping. ( if whether will be goo this year). They said it will be cheaper in longer run to rent and in future buy final canopy size( smaller than the ones beginners use) instead of buying and reselling after certain amount of jumps. Do you mind sharing your opinion?
@@Ijumpandfly So I bought my own rig at about 40 jumps and Im still jumping the same container/reserve. I have only downsized once (From a pulse 190 to a pilot 170). Renting gear each jump is going to be way more expensive in the long run. I would advise getting a used rig that has room to downsize. Skydiving gear holds its value pretty well and you can always find good deals on FB groups. So what I think you should do, Buy a rig at around 50 jumps with a canopy that has you at around a 1:1 wing loading but with a container that has room to downsize. Once you decide to wingsuit you will have a container that can fit a wingsuit friendly canopy (I love my pilot). Renting gear each jump is not cost effective. Pay $28 per jump instead of $50+ and find a great deal that will hold its value if you ever decide to sell.
@@ConnerPeterson thank you very much for opinion about rig/ container and canopy- i just watched few videos about canopies and it seems its not as they said over the phone - so in reality you dont change gear as often as they said. Few other jumpers also bought their full kit at about 50th jump. I dont live in place where you can jump all year round so learning how to pack early also will give more experience.
#PadCrew6 Family Vlog it sure does! Depends on your skills and the size of the suit. I’m pulling higher right now so I’m not getting much more time but some flyers can get 3+ mins
@@jasem222 thanks man ! Actually I have get my first tándem jump about 3 weeks ago. I’m currently in Bolivia but my plan is to accomplish this training on Miami. Greetings and merry Christmas!
Great question!!. the altimeter is moved the the chest strap. I have a piece of metal with a bend that I attach my alti to. So I just have to look down without changing my wings
No, my first question to wingsuiters is what about crosswinds and gusts. I've seen people cutting through trees, mountains, and tight spaces.. A simple crosswind will end you so quickly. Do they train you on how to maneuver or handle situations like this? I know nothing about it, but that's the first thing that comes to mind lol.
I totally understand. People often confuse all wingsuit jumps with the wingsuit base jumpers. Wingsuiting from a plane has much more room for error and I never intend on BASE jumping at all. So if i get some weird winds the suit usually cuts right through it and I deploy my parachute at about 5500 ft so I never have the risk of striking anything while flying (Except other people or the plane)
Stupid question so the point of the wing suit is to slow down your fall and give you more flight time right? I have never been skydiving and not really sure why you were so nervous after so many jumps I guess what I mean is what is so intimidating about the suit
I understand the fear when jumping out of the plane for the first time. Or first time proximity flying down the mountain. But after 200 jumps ? Wing-suit should be just /all fun?
Well thats 200 skydives. Up to that point I have never jumped in something that feels like a straight jacket. Your mobility is restricted and its a whole different style of flying that comes with new risks.
@@ConnerPeterson I see. I'd say that mobility /maneuvering is enhanced :) But I understand how straight jacket feeling can be a problem. Especially first time. Have lots of fun and be safe !
Conner Peterson Climbing is expensive enough 😭 maybe in the future if I could afford it. It’s 100% my kind of adventure sport! Do you call it a sport? Activity?
Rachel Sarah hmmm good question. I’d call it a sport since there are competitions and many different disciplines. But the majority of skydivers do it as an activity/hobby
So, I just got my wingsuit from Amazon and now I’m gonna jump of the mountain 🙂 Nah just kidding thanks for your video, I definitely want to fly a wingsuit some day...but there’s a lot to learn...
I wouldnt know since I havent base jumped. But from my experience in a suit and formation flying I can only assume that it is very difficult. All the proximity wingsuit flyers we see are extremely talented
Just finished my first wingsuit course and this was incredibly well worded. Also good on you for being vulnerable and admitting that wingsuiting is F*cking scary. So many dudes pretend like its no big deal and that leads others to underestimate how gnarly this can be.
Ive wanted to wingsuit since the first time i found out it was a thing,,, i have never been skydiving or flown on a plane or helicopter at all but i do fly in my dreams bout every night
Just a question: a few years ago, wingsuit pilots said no one should try unless they'd had 1.000 free falls. Now it's down to 200. What's next? Why not say, 100 ?
Personally, I think it should come down to how many tracking/angle jumps you have. If it were me, it would be a minimum of 200 jumps and 50 tracking/angles. So that way the person already has knowledge on planning/flying a pattern.
Woah is this my new channel! Posting on this new account soon :)
How many days/months did it take till you got to you're 200th jump?
It's spelled whoa and your videos suck.
@@juliebraden6911 Woah Thanks for the kind words!
@@valentijnbeekman4343 Took about 2 years of jumping most weekends
@Outdoorsman Outfitters Thank you!!
I did my first wingsuit jump in 1999 at World Free Fall Convention. It was far more dangerous back then. Only a few people had survived it at the time. I had about 5 minutes of training. Nobody knew how to do it yet. You pretty much got to figure it all out on your own. It made for some exciting times. If you think the training and gear is expensive, just wait until you start hiring helicopters!
Yea people like you who jumped the wingsuit in the early stages are a different level of crazy lol
@@ConnerJohn And then there's Franz Reichelt, an Austro-Hungarian inventor credited with inventing the first wingsuit. He tested the wingsuit in 1912 by jumping from the Eiffel Tower.
Didn't work. He fell to his death and left a hole in the ground. Maybe we shouldn't credit the wingsuit to him😂
I'm watching this because i'm definitely one of them dudes who if their life is not in danger i'm not having enough fun
Hahaha the key is to find something that feels dangerous but doing it safely. Skydiving is perfect for that!
Glad you could make this about you because we really care.
@@juliebraden6911 Mate if you don't want to see people making comments how about you don't scroll to the comment section.
Same I walk through Compton coz it’s fun
@@juliebraden6911 amazing there’s so many people writing about themselves as well. Why aren’t you on their comments? Just Karen just to Karen?
The thought of being the first ever person to do this, the risks, the unknown, it is just unfathomable... The early guys really were a BADASS.
Seriously bad ass. I cant even comprehend how scary that would be
I mean , the wing suit part was probably just BASE jumping and if the wing suit worked then great , if not just pull the shoot. That’s my theory atleast but still bad ass
I went skydiving for the first time in my life today. It was the most otherworldly experience I've had, the instructor let me feel free and 'in charge of the whole process' by giving me control of the direction the parachute takes. The view I could see through my steamy protective glasses was breathtaking, those autumnal colors, such as red trees, pale yellow hills, short green grass mowed especially for skydivers to land on, were undescribable. The process of falling didn't last much time, but I appreciated every second of being in the air, soaking up energy from the surrounding nature. I definitely am going to do extreme sports more often, this is what gives life sense.
I love this man! Yessir theres truly nothing like it. And the second jump is even better because you know what to expect... and it only gets better and better! Which Dropzone did you jump at?
@@ConnerPeterson I live in Russia, Siberia. There are not so many dropzones, but fortunately there is one close to my city. Definitely feel like skydiving again in spring!
@@andscapen5575 Glad to hear there is one close by! Do they teach the course to get your license as well?
Go do AFF, or whatever Russia's equivalent is.
I thought this guy was going to have like a million subscribers
Lol thanks man!! I actually started a new channel! th-cam.com/channels/iJ3_vB4oQVv-spRDrC1zzQ.html
Still not near a million LOL
@@ConnerPeterson Skydiving/wingsuiting is about quality, not quantity.
But then you watched his videos and saw why he doesn't.
@@juliebraden6911 Stop hiding it. You're my biggest fan
Bro i am so passionate about this sport but like i have no exp at all, here in india it's hard to find an acadamy that provides dives and teaches winging but i am gonna definitely get a license and travel the world, ur video helped me a lot thank u so much man☺
So glad to hear man!! If you ever make it to the US theres TONS of places to get your license. Make it happen my dude!
Come to NZ bro. Costs about 5 grand to get your 'A'. I never thought about India and skydiving, is it very popular there? at least is it popular in the public imagination?. I'd love to pop a canopy over India, what an awesome country you got.
@@jasem222 thanks mate for the info, will definitely love to travel there. Here's most of the drop zones you'll find in the himalayas but it's hard to get permitted by the govt. it's an upcoming sports but an overpriced one! Would love you if u come and wing it here😊
I did the research on how to obtain and the steps to take BUT I never saw the cost breakdown. Thank you for that!! Glad I have an idea now.
Happy to help!!
Conner: What could go wrong?
Katlyn: 😬
Hahahha not the right questions to ask
I can’t even jump from springboard why am I here 😂
Ahahahah well im glad you are here anyways :)
I hear that. I was Gymnast as a teen and I have been in two seater Gliders and a Tiger Moth Biplane in which the pilots tried to terrify me, but I loved it! Somewhere along the line I developed acrophobia. So Thanks Conner. You can do this for me!
My frist wingsuit wasnt what i tought :P
Its so calm an relax !! Once you are in the air, its pure calm compare to the freefly ( the wind noise, all your friend rushing to try a grip.. so quick 50 seconds in freefly)
And the bonus flying time is apreciable :)
So trueeee
This video was right on time at 3:54 AM after the most surreal dream of flight (real physics on and all). The "Hang-ten Dude" Redbull Douche Team videos did nothing to help inspire my entry into this niche but you sure did.
Thank you, Great Form!
So glad I could help inspire you to enter the sky fam! Let me know if you ever do and we can get a jump!
Stumbled across this, quite good content my guy :) thanks for the breakdown
Glad you stumbled across it! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed :)
Didn't search for this but it's just amazing to see what people can do.
Glad you stumbled across it!
This is exactly what I needed. Starting my AFF course in a weeks time
Only done the one tandem, loved it but too busy to go for my solo licence. Have always wanted to try a wingsuit as they look so cool! Awesome video on how you get there. Just gotta save my bucks!
Thanks man!! Get to saving and ill see you in the sky soon!
Great video man!
Nice man did my first wingsuit jump 1 month ago with my swift 3. 2 jump went bad to fast when pitching. Pulled pilot on my back and got a perfect opening lol.
Lol sounds like a good time! Yea i have my own swift 3 now. I love the suit! Wheres your home DZ?
Never did a tandem myself, just booked in for a course and my 201st jump was a wingsuit. That's how keen I was haha
Haha thats awesome! Yea right when I hit 200 I was ready to go!
Thanks for sharing your experience, i will start this journey soon.
Damn I thought they had like those wind tunnel thingies for practice, but nope, you literally do a real jump, crazy
That’s my dream and in a few yrs i’m going to take the risk. Thanks for the information.
Have fun! Enjoy the journey and do it safely!
Great video! I´m starting next week! :)
Have fun!!
This year will be my first year for wingsuit and I can't wait!!!
let me know when you get it and lets get a jump!
@@ConnerPeterson I'm in Ontario Canada. I'm thinking if all goes well I should be in a wingsuit by Aug sept
this video was helpful for sure. I didn't know how wingsuiters started out and jumping off a cliff seemed a little risky for a first timer lol. Now it makes more sense. You need to learn how to sky dive first and then dabble with the wingsuit. I'd like to see more novice wingsuit jumps from planes and then maybe a bridge. I've been watching videos of them flying along side cliffs and through donut rock formations and under bridges but these guys have to be super experienced I'm guess.
I’m from Nashville! I’ve always wanted to try this, never even skydived! Awesome video.
Awesome video! Thanks for the info, it really does help.
Tandem jumps are not required to begin the solo jump course. I got one before I committed to the AFF course.
That is true. But at the DZ I learned at they require 2 tandems before starting the course. So it is DZ Specific
What wingsuit did you use for this video?
Thanks for the info Connor.
I've been wanting to Wingsuit since I was fourteen.
I’m happy I found this because I didn’t know the precursors but it helps me a lot
Thats what im here for :)
The Video was very interesting and a great help even if someone has no experience with sky diving! Thank you a lot👍🏼
Awesome to hear! Thank you so much :) Glad It was interesting for you
Great stuff! Thanks for making this video!
Happy to help!
So hyped to get started!
Fantastic video, just what I was looking for. Thanks.
thank you!!
i got one tandem in, one taste of that and i wanted more so bad. I also ended up finding out that getting into crotch rockets has been amazing, i love it, not quite flying in the sense of height, but you are moving and its a great feeling.
Lol I know the feeling! I was hooked immediately! Haha yea I made an agreement that I wouldnt get a motorcycle so.... wingsuit instead haha. Where did you jump at? And what kind of bike do you ride?
Conner Peterson jumped at skydive Indianapolis and I ride Kawasaki 2007 Zx6r basically the 600 class rocket, I got short clips of me ripping around on my TH-cam but I haven’t actually made any real content yet
@@sosmotorcycles Nice man! Well if you ever find yourself in atlanta reach out and lets get a jump!
Conner Peterson actually a good chance of that I drive my grandmas car between Michigan and Florida twice a year. Idk if I’ll be certified by then though. Really want to solo jump so I can do more than just fall
Thank God for TH-cam. I haven't gone skydiving in years (losing a leg will do that to ya) and fuck, I miss it. I always wanted to do a wingsuit, but... life, right? This video came in at the perfect time... thanks for letting me live precariously through you for a few seconds.
What feels different about wingsuiting vs general sky diving? More control of the direction you're able to fly?
Exactly. With regular skydiving there are jumps called "tracking" or "angle" in which you fly a horizontal pattern. But the control and jump time are much smaller. With a wingsuit you get a much more controlled fall rate which means a longer jump, more control of direction, and it gives a stronger "I'm flying" feeling
@@ConnerJohn awesome thanks. That’s what I thought
Thank you for the information!! I really appreciate it !!
Very good video and good information thank you very much your video total is exactly what I’ve been thinking in my head for a weeks. Have fun flying out there!
I was planning to make my own swingsuit... And I heard about proper gliding, dropping and stuff now I really need to get a license
Im not sure I would suggest making your own wingsuit lol. leave that to the pros :)
Touche
Make your own wingsuit? LOL Yeeeaahhh thats not how it works.
Dang dude, great content! You deserve more subscribers! It'll happen!
Thanks man! I started another channel too for more camera/video tutorial stuff if that interests you
_ConnerJohn
@@ConnerPeterson that's perfect, thanks for sharing! We're gonna help a family member start a baking channel so I'm sure your tips there will help a lot with lighting and editing. Thanks!
Flight in every way is just beyond amazing
Couldnt agree more
I was peaked on my first wing suit jump.
I describe it as "more fun than it looks"
Cool video Conner, good luck with the suits and jumps ahead.
Alex B thanks Alex! Looking forward to all of them!
Love the video Conner; and huge thanks for the info, very helpful!!
This video answered so many of my rookie questions. Thank you.
Absolutely best honest information I’ve gotten for interest in wing suiting, skydiving, thank you so much for sharing, great video, do more videos, thumbs up 👍
Seems like a pretty well put together video for a channel of your size, thanks for the information.
This man deserves more subscriber likes views and everything
Thanks for the Info bro👍😎💯
LMFAO!!! My guy! I felt you when you said, you do the videos, in your head, now just gotta actually do them 😢 😂 The truth in that...
Thank you, very helpful
Absolutely a brilliant video thanks dude 👌💪
Hey, where you start your skydiving course (school -state) please
Thanks
I went to Chatanooga skydiving and took the course with a guy named Sam. Cant recall the last name
Very helpful-thanks!
Deserve way more subs man
I appreciate that! One day maybe lol. Full time job means not a lot of time to make videos.
Super solid and practical information. 👌
Thank you!!
Great video man!!!
Thanks dude! I really appreciate it!
Thank you 🙏. Tomorrow is my first BASE jump and wing suit flight. Never used a parachute 🪂 before but I have watched lots of videos And purchased everything I need off of Craigslist
Ahahaha Good one. But just to make sure..... Dont do that
bro where did you get the license and all. whats the total cost of the course??
Thx for the info I figured this was the general escalation
Great video, are there any skydive disciples or cross training you think could be helpful before wingsuiting?
I've always been fascinated with the sky, it's my dream to wingsuit on my own.
Can I use my regular rig for wingsuitting?
That depends on what your main canopy is and if that is wingsuit friendly. I am able to use my regular rig because I have a 7 cell pilot that is great for wingsuiting
Great video !
Thank you so much!!
@@ConnerPeterson you are welcome mate, one question if you dont mind- in your opinion is better to buy own gear as soon as you get A licence ( if you have money for that) or keep renting gear and learn how to pack yourself after 200 skydives when person will start flying a wingsuit with own full rig( just rent wingsuit)? When i asked one dz over the phone they adviced me to rent gear for 200 jumps and then buy own- as this way i will get 200 skydives quicker than waiting and saving for own one and then start jumping. ( if whether will be goo this year). They said it will be cheaper in longer run to rent and in future buy final canopy size( smaller than the ones beginners use) instead of buying and reselling after certain amount of jumps. Do you mind sharing your opinion?
@@Ijumpandfly So I bought my own rig at about 40 jumps and Im still jumping the same container/reserve. I have only downsized once (From a pulse 190 to a pilot 170).
Renting gear each jump is going to be way more expensive in the long run. I would advise getting a used rig that has room to downsize.
Skydiving gear holds its value pretty well and you can always find good deals on FB groups.
So what I think you should do, Buy a rig at around 50 jumps with a canopy that has you at around a 1:1 wing loading but with a container that has room to downsize.
Once you decide to wingsuit you will have a container that can fit a wingsuit friendly canopy (I love my pilot).
Renting gear each jump is not cost effective. Pay $28 per jump instead of $50+ and find a great deal that will hold its value if you ever decide to sell.
@@ConnerPeterson thank you very much for opinion about rig/ container and canopy- i just watched few videos about canopies and it seems its not as they said over the phone - so in reality you dont change gear as often as they said. Few other jumpers also bought their full kit at about 50th jump. I dont live in place where you can jump all year round so learning how to pack early also will give more experience.
Inspiring... Thank you...
Glad you liked it!
Sweet videos, does the wing suite let stay in the sky longer
#PadCrew6 Family Vlog it sure does! Depends on your skills and the size of the suit. I’m pulling higher right now so I’m not getting much more time but some flyers can get 3+ mins
hope I can get skydiver license the next year, due to this quarantine Im no able to get out of my country. Nice vibes !
I hope so too!! And thank you!!
What country are you in hermano?. Yeah covid sucks a fat one.. If you cant do it in your country, I hope this next year makes it good for you.
@@jasem222 thanks man ! Actually I have get my first tándem jump about 3 weeks ago. I’m currently in Bolivia but my plan is to accomplish this training on Miami. Greetings and merry Christmas!
GREAT Video
Thank you!!
Loved it!!!
How do you check your altitude while in a wingsuit? Can your arm bend enough to check.
Great question!!. the altimeter is moved the the chest strap. I have a piece of metal with a bend that I attach my alti to. So I just have to look down without changing my wings
Thanks for the video! Super informational I liked the breakdown for the recommended experience/jumps and the estimated cost of things!! 👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
No, my first question to wingsuiters is what about crosswinds and gusts. I've seen people cutting through trees, mountains, and tight spaces..
A simple crosswind will end you so quickly. Do they train you on how to maneuver or handle situations like this?
I know nothing about it, but that's the first thing that comes to mind lol.
I totally understand. People often confuse all wingsuit jumps with the wingsuit base jumpers. Wingsuiting from a plane has much more room for error and I never intend on BASE jumping at all. So if i get some weird winds the suit usually cuts right through it and I deploy my parachute at about 5500 ft so I never have the risk of striking anything while flying (Except other people or the plane)
@Scrapp No its definitely MUCH harder and higher risk
@Scrapp Sorry, where in that comment did you get that impression?
Financially this is extremely accurate. I don’t even count my fees up because it A. Doesn’t matter and B. You get to fix”@ing fly around one day…..
Nice, man! My favorite part was you trying to concentrate on the course and learning instead of filming.
Thanks man! Yea I love documenting the process but I know which parts needed my full attention :)
ONE NINETY EIGHT! TWO MORE!! YEEEEEESSSS!!
Thanks for the information! I’m curious about when you learn to pack your parachute? Is this something you start from day 1?
Nicely done ...
Thank you! Cheers!
Just Awsome.! Love from India 😍🤘🏻
Thank you!!!
Whoa! Total respect!
Thank you!!!
Do you do any basejump wing suiting or are you interested in getting into it eventually?
I personally don't plan on any BASE jumping. I love watching it and respect the heck out of those athletes. It's just a risk im not willing to take.
Stupid question so the point of the wing suit is to slow down your fall and give you more flight time right? I have never been skydiving and not really sure why you were so nervous after so many jumps I guess what I mean is what is so intimidating about the suit
I think I would skydive with wing suit and just practice control about 100 jumps b4 I try close proximity stuff
Yea... but maybe multiply that number by about 5 lol
Content is dope!
Thank you so much!!
I understand the fear when jumping out of the plane for the first time. Or first time proximity flying down the mountain. But after 200 jumps ? Wing-suit should be just /all fun?
Well thats 200 skydives. Up to that point I have never jumped in something that feels like a straight jacket. Your mobility is restricted and its a whole different style of flying that comes with new risks.
@@ConnerPeterson I see. I'd say that mobility /maneuvering is enhanced :) But I understand how straight jacket feeling can be a problem. Especially first time. Have lots of fun and be safe !
Perfect video
thank you!!
me: climbing and photography takes over my life as it is
me: maybe I could squeeze in skydiving too
Lol I totally feel this! Not the cheapest of hobbies. but oh so worth it
Conner Peterson Climbing is expensive enough 😭 maybe in the future if I could afford it. It’s 100% my kind of adventure sport! Do you call it a sport? Activity?
Rachel Sarah hmmm good question. I’d call it a sport since there are competitions and many different disciplines. But the majority of skydivers do it as an activity/hobby
I’ll be really surprised if this channel doesn’t blow up soon.
Ayeee thank you so much!! I made another account too for tutorials th-cam.com/channels/iJ3_vB4oQVv-spRDrC1zzQ.html
So, I just got my wingsuit from Amazon and now I’m gonna jump of the mountain 🙂
Nah just kidding thanks for your video, I definitely want to fly a wingsuit some day...but there’s a lot to learn...
Ahahaha yea just go send it.
Is it easy to dive through the mountain? How do you control that? Turning left and right?
I wouldnt know since I havent base jumped. But from my experience in a suit and formation flying I can only assume that it is very difficult. All the proximity wingsuit flyers we see are extremely talented
Just finished my first wingsuit course and this was incredibly well worded.
Also good on you for being vulnerable and admitting that wingsuiting is F*cking scary. So many dudes pretend like its no big deal and that leads others to underestimate how gnarly this can be.
*how deadly this can be. Fear is subjective
Ive wanted to wingsuit since the first time i found out it was a thing,,, i have never been skydiving or flown on a plane or helicopter at all but i do fly in my dreams bout every night
it helped for sure
I'm 15. And in my country you can start skydiving at the age of 16 and I'm going to get my license immediately. Thanks for the information :)
How are you going to come up with the thousands of dollars at 16?
Is that ryan reynolds? Doppelganger for sure!
I mean hey.... i'll take it LOL. Thank you!!
Wingsuit flying is a dream dog mine and I want to make it a new endeavor of mine. How can I go about doing this if I live in Orlando
You are insane, lol. I love the intro you have
Jimenez Visuals you’re insane for not trying it 😂 thanks man!!
@@ConnerPeterson I would leave air trails....lol
😂 remind me to fly in front of you
Thank you
happy to help!
I don't quite understand the lure of a wingsuit if you are still using a parachute. Isn't the wingsuit just add weight?
Just a question: a few years ago, wingsuit pilots said no one should try unless they'd had 1.000 free falls. Now it's down to 200. What's next? Why not say, 100 ?
Personally, I think it should come down to how many tracking/angle jumps you have. If it were me, it would be a minimum of 200 jumps and 50 tracking/angles. So that way the person already has knowledge on planning/flying a pattern.
I'm just shy of 300 jumps , and I will be making at least 100 more before I even THINK about wingsuiting.
Great call! There's no rush :) It's definitely a whole different way of flying. I wish I had done more tracking jumps before getting my suit