filip0721 0 #1 July 17, 2007 Hello all, I will be soon completing my SOLO certificate in Canada and will start in the next year looking for used gear after i've jumped some of the rental gear my DZ has i had a few questions about buying used gear that could probably be partially answered here and mainly at my Home DZ obviously. 1. I'm 5'8" or so and 148lbs and i have been jumping the Manta 288's and a 210 so far will move to a 190 and so forth when building my experience with the rental gear but what size of canopy or type would you recommend for my first personal rig?? 2. Which canopy/rig would you recommend that is forgiving to dumb dumb mistakes which will potentially happen sooner or later as I am still learning. 3. Which altimeter type would u recommend digital or mechanical?? for visual reasons for some reason i have a feeling that i won't be able to see the digital reading very well but have not jumped with one. what are the recommendations or this?? Thanks for the time and answer all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 July 17, 2007 Canopy size and type is something you should discuss with your instructors. They'll know what's best for you. Container doesn't make a whole lot of difference, as long as it's reasonably new. See what's available, and talk to your instructors, riggers, or other jumpers you trust about them. A good analog (mechanical) altimeter can last you your entire jumping career. Can't go wrong with one. And they're one of the cheaper items you'll buy. Alti-2 altimeters are top of the line... Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #3 July 17, 2007 Go read all this: http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Gear_and_Equipment/index.shtml ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
