I have been following the sport for a few years now. It is amazing what some are willing to sacrifice to try new adventures. Honestly the only reason I learned/learning how to sky dive was so I could BASE jump. This would be the next in the natural progression.
I have seen a few videos and just recently a movie at the Banff film fest with some of these same guys. Jeb Corliss is now trying to land one of these suits with no chute.
Jeb Corliss
Sounds like your Ex and your current is a hell of a lot of fun.