grue 1 #1 August 30, 2006 ...and I'm about ready to snap I'm actually mildly curious about how to go about jumping my new canopy when it gets here, since it'll be my pre-second downsize. I figure I might have to go jump the student 230 we've got a few times sometime this month just to get the feeling back (new canopy is a 190, been jumping a 210), I think it'd be a little irresponsible to put my first jump in 3-3.5 months (by the time it gets here) on a brand new canopy 20sqft smaller than the one my last jump was on (though it's the same model. Fusion 210 -> Fusion 190). Thoughts? Maybe get a demo 210 or something just to get a few jumps and find my form again? My longest layoff prior to this was about 5 weeks, and that wasn't an issue, but... cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #2 August 30, 2006 rental gear....Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #3 August 30, 2006 Quoterental gear.... Smallest rental we've got is a square hybrid-fabric 230, unless something has changed. Right now that's one of my options, unless I just hook something to my current rig, which has a packed and current reserve.. just no main.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #4 August 30, 2006 So jump the 230 a few times to refresh and then go for the new canopy!Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #5 August 30, 2006 Yeah, that's the way I'm leaning, unless I can get my hands on a demo 210 or something. I'm way more comfortable jumping my own rig than cramming myself into a small-sized Student Dolphin cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #6 August 30, 2006 Of course I would always want to jump my own gear, and if you find a demo then use that but atleast the 230 will get you some air time to brush up on the skills.Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #7 August 30, 2006 QuoteOf course I would always want to jump my own gear, and if you find a demo then use that but atleast the 230 will get you some air time to brush up on the skills. Yeah. My freefall of course is the least of my concerns, I just want to avoid bouncing my shit halfway into Canada on landing Then again, I hadn't jumped for like a month when my put my first jumps on my 210, and that was a HUGE downsize. 280sqft F111 square 7cell to a 210sqft ZP semi-elliptical 9cell. I was glad that was a windy day, and that fucker still seemed like I was riding a bullet cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #8 August 30, 2006 What will you be loading the 190 at?Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #9 August 30, 2006 About a 1.35±.02 depending on the last time I ate.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #10 August 30, 2006 Taken a canopy course and # of jumps?Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #11 August 30, 2006 No canopy course yet, there's never been one within a reasonable driving distance. Hoping to take one soon, however. About 110 jumps (I'm gonna get flaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamed now), including everything on BillVon's checklist: Upwind, downwind, crosswind, front risers, rear risers, flat turns, flare turns, etc.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #12 August 30, 2006 Switching to silent mode....... PM will be sent!Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #13 August 30, 2006 QuoteSwitching to silent mode....... PM will be sent! I'm sure I won't only be receiving one from you cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #14 August 30, 2006 You weren't kidding about the silent mode cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #15 August 30, 2006 Sorry Im a slow typer... Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #16 August 30, 2006 NObody's perfect In the meantime, you should watch this: http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swfcavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #17 August 30, 2006 Grrrrr Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #18 August 30, 2006 QuoteGrrrrr I don't know why, but I can barely keep a straight face when I watch it cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #19 August 30, 2006 Quotewhich has a packed and current reserve.. just no main. So you've eliminated the chance for a 'two out'?I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #20 August 30, 2006 Ideal would be a 210, something like a Pilot or a Sabre2. Failing that, jumping the 230 isn't a bad option; will get you used to the air again at least, so your first few jumps on the 190 will be less stressful overall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #21 August 30, 2006 QuoteQuotewhich has a packed and current reserve.. just no main. So you've eliminated the chance for a 'two out'? Only if I jump with pants on.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #22 August 30, 2006 QuoteIdeal would be a 210, something like a Pilot or a Sabre2. Failing that, jumping the 230 isn't a bad option; will get you used to the air again at least, so your first few jumps on the 190 will be less stressful overall. Awesome, thanks Bill :)cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
