widdy 0 #1 October 19, 2007 Hi all, Seeing as I'm set to add skydiving to my collection of sports I thought it would be a good idea to join a forum and glean extra knowledge. I just completed my 3rd AFF jump. It went like a dream. Spending 5 minutes in a wind tunnel the day before - playing tag with the instructor - added so much confidence to the jump that I was grinning from 15k feet to the ground. This may not be the best place to ask - anyone know if a Performance Design Stiletto 135 main chute is suitable for a beginner? I'm starting to look for gear. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 October 20, 2007 Quoteanyone know if a Performance Design Stiletto 135 main chute is suitable for a beginner? Absolutely not. Get some advice from your Instructors that are teaching you, before you purchase your own gear. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 October 20, 2007 I agree with bodypilot1, a Spinetto is not suited for a student. Talk to Adam or K-Bob about gear.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 October 20, 2007 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantoral 1 #5 October 21, 2007 Quote Quoteanyone know if a Performance Design Stiletto 135 main chute is suitable for a beginner? Absolutely not. Get some advice from your Instructors that are teaching you, before you purchase your own gear. Ed I agree 100% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
widdy 0 #6 October 21, 2007 I figured that would be the answer . I won't be cutting corners jumping out of a plane - I'll take my time and get what's right. Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
widdy 0 #7 November 19, 2007 Hi all, This past weekend was awesome! My AFF instructor graduated me to solo diver on my 5th jump, and I immediately went back to up to complete my 6th - first solo - jump with a magnificent sunset view over the ocean! Graduating early will also allow me to complete my A license for "free" (traded in my last two AFF tickets for jump tickets). Woohoo! Blue skies (I'm starting to understand this phrase better), Widdy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
