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Apache X
I am flying two GPS systems and they both say the apache is a fast suit :) on the same jump one says I enter the crack at 135mph the other says I enter at 120mph (horizontal speed) :) I think I trust the flysight a bit more then my GPS goggles :) Flysight says 120mph :) But either way, it's very fast :) I did 4 flights through the crack over the last 3 days and all the flights have basically the same data. High speed entering the crack with slower speeds leaving the crack to landing area. There was zero wind to a slight head wind. Glides are in the 3.5 to 1 range from crack exit to opening :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9fPhUmt4rQ
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Re: [jeb] Apache X
Not sure which goggles you are using but I have noticed my Zeal Recon's to record lower than actual speeds rather than higher anytime I am traveling at more than a 30 degree slope. But thats just skiing and street luge. I haven't tried them in BASE yet.
Nice vid, I could have cock-slapped that guy from there...just sayin.
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Re: [OuttaBounZ] Apache X
impressive, id love to see some videos of you and jokke sommer doing some jumps together. you guys push the envelope, stay safe