well i guess this just answered my curiosity, i was literally thinking 5 minutes ago, man, can you dbag a speedwing and exit an aircraft? if jimmy hall was dbagging paragliders years ago, i figured this would be doable. good job with this. im getting my first speedwing in a little over a month and im so stoked.
Where do I buy an RDS system of something similar so I could hop and pop a Dudek zakospeed speedwing. Anyone else done it on that before?Cheers from new zealand
Thanks for that information Mick, its nice to get to speak to you! I heard that you didn't need a tso on the main but wanted to check with you first! How do you connect the d bag up to the bullet? Do you just pack it in the bag and then the bag gets pulled off the canopy so you have to retrieve it after? Also how many jumps would you do at terminal before retiring the bullet? Thanks so much! Would love to meet you if you are ever in the UK!
I use a standard RDS system, that is common with swooping. This way there is no connection to the wing, just to the slider, which is totally removable after deployment. There is no reason why you couldn't do 100 or more, the Bullets show no sign of any damage or significant wear.
Awsome Mike, I really appreciate your advice! Ill be looking into this without a doubt! I can't wait to see you speed wing cut away to BASE deployment I read about on your blog!
The Bullets are not TSO'd, but your main parachute does not have to be, only your container and reserve do. I have done many terminal free fall openings with the Bullet, no issues yet.
what size bullet? Ever have any nasty openings that put you into a fast spin? I've been thinking about d-bagging my 12m bullut from beneath a tandem ppg...thoughts?
I have used 6m up to 10m. D-bagging is much easier than the free fall deployment because of the lower speed. no way for the wing to spin without a toggle buried or a line over, both of which can be avoided by proper packing and control of the wing. be safeish. mike.
hmmm.... I think you should try to market this! A lot of potential to jump out of a plane over a mountain and then speedfly down the side... no hiking, no driving, plus you get a skydive in! I would buy one.
well i guess this just answered my curiosity, i was literally thinking 5 minutes ago, man, can you dbag a speedwing and exit an aircraft? if jimmy hall was dbagging paragliders years ago, i figured this would be doable. good job with this. im getting my first speedwing in a little over a month and im so stoked.
cheers on you brother!!!
xuberchrisx 1 year ago
Where do I buy an RDS system of something similar so I could hop and pop a Dudek zakospeed speedwing. Anyone else done it on that before?Cheers from new zealand
aleshaleee 1 year ago
Thanks for that information Mick, its nice to get to speak to you! I heard that you didn't need a tso on the main but wanted to check with you first! How do you connect the d bag up to the bullet? Do you just pack it in the bag and then the bag gets pulled off the canopy so you have to retrieve it after? Also how many jumps would you do at terminal before retiring the bullet? Thanks so much! Would love to meet you if you are ever in the UK!
blueskies96j 2 years ago
I use a standard RDS system, that is common with swooping. This way there is no connection to the wing, just to the slider, which is totally removable after deployment. There is no reason why you couldn't do 100 or more, the Bullets show no sign of any damage or significant wear.
mikesteencom 2 years ago
Awsome Mike, I really appreciate your advice! Ill be looking into this without a doubt! I can't wait to see you speed wing cut away to BASE deployment I read about on your blog!
Take care mate!
Chris
blueskies96j 2 years ago
Hey Mike, Are the bullets tso'd? Just wondering thats all!
Have you done any deployments at terminal d bagged?
blueskies96j 2 years ago
The Bullets are not TSO'd, but your main parachute does not have to be, only your container and reserve do. I have done many terminal free fall openings with the Bullet, no issues yet.
mikesteencom 2 years ago
what size bullet? Ever have any nasty openings that put you into a fast spin? I've been thinking about d-bagging my 12m bullut from beneath a tandem ppg...thoughts?
kohlerkj 2 years ago
I have used 6m up to 10m. D-bagging is much easier than the free fall deployment because of the lower speed. no way for the wing to spin without a toggle buried or a line over, both of which can be avoided by proper packing and control of the wing. be safeish. mike.
mikesteencom 2 years ago
What packing method did you use to get the Bullet into the D-bag?
freedom1996 2 years ago
just a modified pro pack the only real change is that I don't bring the tail all the way around the nose.
mikesteencom 2 years ago
hahaha you said D-bag XD
yamari789 2 years ago
what bullet?
ricewookie 2 years ago
Ozone Bullet 09. Stock everything.
mikesteencom 2 years ago
hmmm.... I think you should try to market this! A lot of potential to jump out of a plane over a mountain and then speedfly down the side... no hiking, no driving, plus you get a skydive in! I would buy one.
norwejon 2 years ago
It's sorta already beging done i think :) look for it, some speedflyers just get up with an helicopter.
quebecdjo 2 years ago
nice, very nicely done!
browntrousersmoment 3 years ago
I want to apply in Team Awesome>!!!??
bukopie 3 years ago
nice moves under those canopies- I want 1!!!
jumpmaestro 3 years ago
Fantastic vid. i love the moves you can do on those things. The sensation must be awesome....
nutnut73 4 years ago
wow! what canopies were they?
skinnydiver83 4 years ago
Can it be deployed at terminal velocity so used for skydiving or only pre terminal speeds? Nice video
Extreme57 4 years ago
Both. But I would only do so many terminal jumps, then retire it.
mikesteencom 4 years ago
so what would be the incentive for flying one from the sky? why not use a HP skydive canopy
jbrinkman86 2 years ago
It is way more fun to fly! It has more range and is more responsive.
mikesteencom 2 years ago
Nice landing!
gofastlane 4 years ago
shit man, you are my hero!
stevemayer 4 years ago
I seen it...I want it, GIMME MINE!
ticdelarue 4 years ago
exellent work...........bullet power!
niall7100 4 years ago
WOW, Ozone rock.
ihannay 4 years ago
Awesome video, that looks so fun! Can anyone tell me what song is playing? Thanks!
meghanmowry 4 years ago
The music is The Faint - Take Me to The Hospital.
mikesteencom 4 years ago
Got skills, got guts, and have an excellent wing !
The leading edge right here !!
FegrusMojo 4 years ago
Hell yes. Nice work guys. Now do that with a 16m acro glider!
skivvie 4 years ago
Great video! Geat soundtrack! More please!!!
Extreme57 4 years ago