Monthly Archives: June 2013
Xbird1 wing inflate failure
After looking to the videos, we were scared to see that the right wing didn’t inflate. I asked for expertise (from Tony, Matt, JeanNoel, Robert, James…) to know if it was a pilot mistake or a wingsuit malfunction? For sure the only one (small) vent inlet of the wing too close the harness made this scary situation, add to some other issue (little lateral wind, bad exit, hide vent, burble depress…). A little hide or poor inflation on wing made this critical situation.
I’ve looked at all video rush: nothing bad, chestrap tired, vents openend, wings linked by zip… After I’ve checked all the wingsuit: egal size (not asymetrical built), number of cells, size of vents, number of hole cells, no clamping of wings outside and inside, egal time of wing inflate with hairdryer.
I was lucky and I still alive, my video could give a way to change the future for all Xbird1 owners (it was in private share at begenning for expertise, but many persons told me to share it). In a short start or a less steepy wall I was died. I think that Tonysuits should call all them back for update because X1 will have a long life with many differents owner. Perhaps I was unlucky… perhaps I will be the only one, perhaps yes, perhaps no!? But I don’t know the answer.
Coralie L’Enfant by facebook
Buzz Rock Pillar – Long Live Roch!
Wingsuit pilots Roch Malnuit, Matt Gerdes and Mike Steen attempt to fly between two massive rock towers in Sass Pordoi, Italy.
This stunt was filmed while the pilots were testing a new wingsuit design for Squirrel Wingsuits.
Filmmaker: William Start
Sebastian Alvarez – Perrine Bridge
A short film of a BASE JUMP week trip to Perrine Bridge, with my italian friend Dario.
Gainers, front flips, barrel rolls and dirty low pulls!!
Sebastian Alvarez by facebook