Auto100291 0 #1 July 3, 2012 Hi everyone, I just passed my AFF level 6 this past weekend; I've got a total of 11 jumps and I'm serious about really getting into the sport and enjoying the fun! I just have one question....what should I look for in my first complete rig setup? I'm 5'10" 150 lbs and would like any and all information on what I should get. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #2 July 3, 2012 I am sure there are many answers to that question. I can tell you what I looked for. An AAD with a year or more of service life left on it. A main that was know to be good for beginners but still have a lot of other good features. A main with WL that was within my skill range and would keep me on the light WL side, because it seems many can't wait to injure themselves. A reserve 15 or less years old. A harness that will fit well. Once I had such a rig in service I expect to be able to use it will only small additional cost until the AAD or the reserve needs to be replaced. I went to my own rig on jump 21, with a 0.93 WL. My comfort level went up, because the student rigs just didn't fit well.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 July 3, 2012 Welcome to the forums! So, ask you Instructor and then come back and read up and ask about the flight characteristics of the canopy he or she suggests. 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
Auto100291 0 #4 July 4, 2012 Thanks for the information, I will be sure to check out some other threads after I talk with my instructor... I have talked with a lot of the riggers at my DZ and they all mention dropsone.com but I'll get more information from my instructor who knows my abilities. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
