RIGS! Which One?

[fenderbass 0]

I really want to get into skydiving but cannot right now due to age and my pilot training taking all the money. Anyway I'm going to start in Aug and going to buy a rig soon after... I'm looking to spend around 1500 tops. What kind are good? And also how do you test them and see if they work? lol


Thanks in advance,

Levi

[mnealtx 0]

Levi -

Finish your training and get your license first... by then, both you and your instructors will have a better idea of what you need to be looking for.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[jakee 1,594]

First, don't start looking to buy a rig until you are a qualified skydiver. What you want in a sport rig will be different to what you need as a student.

Second, I assume the 1500 is in US$? In that case you won't be in much of a position to be choosy. Any complete system less than 10 years old will probably have to do. Always test jump and have a rigger inspect before you buy.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[Trae 1]

in reply to "What kind are good? And also how do you test them and see if they work? lol "
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Most if not all modern rigs in current general use are good. Some are very good.
Some of the new designs are VERY nice bits of kit.
For your money you'll usually get a well developed piece of equipment.

Try searching around the different manufacturers sites to get a clear idea of what's on offer .
The feature set may vary a bit eg skyhooked reserve,
Some are better at some things than others.
eg the newer designs tend to be more freefly safe than some of the older designs.

Most skydivers have their favourites and some advice re rig choice could be seen as brand loyalty bias sometimes.

I particularly like poptops eg the , Racer, Reflex, Javelin .
There is quite a large choice besides these so it'd be worthwhile educating yourself about the various features.

Even if you don't become a skydiver you may find the research interesting.
Have fun