2ndgensteinke 0 #1 August 30, 2007 just trying to get some advice here, I have a Sbare 2 190 with about 70 jumps on this canopy, 1.05:1. Looking at downsizing to a sabre 2 170 1.1:1 not a real big change, I have maybe 85 jumps. told the guys at the dropzone but didn't get much response, Havn't burned in on my 190 at all since i have had it, and have also had some low turns that scared me earlier on but my feet never touched the ground hard. Bluesthe big dirty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcecil 0 #2 August 30, 2007 If you can land the canopy crosswind, mild downwind, into the wind, can make a turn during your flare, and still stand up the landing consistently and accurately where you decided to land before you even got on the airplane, then downsizing to the next smallest size shouldn't be a problem. If nothing else make your first couple of jumps on a day with a nice 5 to 10 mph steady wind to slow the landing down. Why be in a hurry though? There are plenty of things you can do with your current canopy to speed the landings up, if that's what you are looking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #3 August 30, 2007 Quote If you can land the canopy crosswind, mild downwind, into the wind, can make a turn during your flare, and still stand up the landing consistently and accurately .... My man! How refreshing it is to hear someone allude to that! That skill comes in mighty handy when you have to dodge the bozo that cuts you off on landing. Quote Why be in a hurry though? There are plenty of things you can do with your current canopy to speed the landings up, if that's what you are looking for. Ditto!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #4 August 30, 2007 Bigger canopies are more forgiving when mistakes are made by the pilot. This is just something to think about prior to downsizing but you are a big boy and capable of making your own decisions. I hope it works out for you and your skills really are better than most people at your jump numbers.Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 August 30, 2007 Have you demoed a 170 yet?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
BIGUN 1,485 #6 August 31, 2007 Here's what you don't tell us. Can you do everything on Bill's downsizing checklist on the 190? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=47Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #7 August 31, 2007 Bill's checklist is like an asset. I had'nt read it in a while but just did once again. Big help in flying a parachute. Even with loads of experience under my belt Bill's checklist helps me to stay on top of my game. Had'nt done a flat turn in a while, going to this weekend. Thanks Bill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndgensteinke 0 #8 August 31, 2007 yeah... not to be big headed about it but i have landed in 5-10 mph downwind, crosswind to.. had to run like a rabbit though ... havn't landed in rears yet maybe this weekend. other than that i have looked at the checklist and all is completed but the double fronts and rears, but done once doesn't do justice i guess. would they let me demo a 170??? im going to couchfreaks tomorow i will give her a shot i guess, yeah my first jump on the 190 my instructor was pretty impressed i guess growing up on a D.Z has a FEW good things thanks guys blues the big dirty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
