Hawkins121 0 #1 November 30, 2005 When is a good time to buy your first main? How many jumps etc. I am 6' 215lbs. What canopy and container would you recommend? I would like to get into RW and maybe FF as I get more experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #2 November 30, 2005 I would recommend buying your own gear as soon as possible after student status. Rentals are expensive and you will always know you have a rig to jump, what its been though, and when it was packed. Pretty much all container manufacturers now days are comparable, its a comfort and personal preference issue. Check out the sabre 2 or spectre for your first main in a larger size. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #3 November 30, 2005 Read the articles here about buying a first rig http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Gear_and_Equipment/index.shtml Also do a search on this topic, as I'm sure it's been discussed many times. You should pick up something used with main and reserve sizes/shapes you're comfortable with and will have fun on for a little while. Also make sure the harness fits you and the system looks safe. Check the classifieds here for something in your budget. Once you're ready for something else, you should be able to sell the rig or change mains without losing too much money on the deal.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #4 November 30, 2005 I would recommend a PR-235 reserve or larger. The reserve should be the first canopy you choose. When your day is going very badly, that's likely to be the one you have to land. It's hard to find a bad container these days. What's important to you? Comfort? Appearance? Price? Company history? Wings, Vector3, Racer 2K3, Javelin Odyssey, Infinity and Icon are all high quality containers, to name a few of the more popular models. They are not necessarily equal, but they all have different strengths and weaknesses, so if you ask six different people which one is best, you will probably get six different answers. Different strokes for different folks. Canopies that seem to be most popular with new jumpers that buy their gear from me include the Sabre2, Pilot, Safire2, and Spectre. A typical first canopy is generally sized for about 1:1 wingloading. Your mileage may vary, however, and you should talk to your instructors about what type and size canopies are best for you. Hope this helps! chris@tso-d.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
