kodierer 0 #1 June 19, 2008 I currently have 45 jumps, and I am really curious what the best, first canopy I can purchase is. I am 150lbs, and looking to buy a 170, or a 190 sq ft canopy. I have flown spectre, fusion, and sabre-2. I' not sure whether I like the fusion or the sabre better, and think I should make more jumps on both. A lot of people at my DZ jump nitron as well. Anyone have an opinion on what I would be most happy with in the long term? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #2 June 20, 2008 well, depending upon your: age, physical condition, physical ability, canopy control ability, past performance, field elevation, hand-eye coordination, ability to learn, etc. - the best thing to do is to talk with a qualified instructor What you will be happy with in the long term is: 1) staying healthy, and 2) probably not what you need to jump now. You already had a great idea, "...I should make more jumps on both."Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blink 1 #3 June 20, 2008 Just a side note, the Nitron is a elliptical canopy, and is not recommended for beginners. Other than that, demo different canopies from different dealers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #4 June 20, 2008 Start with a Sabre 2-170 . Sabre-2 turns more flat than the Sabre 1, and has a powerful flare. And you will enjoy it for several hundred jumps. But get briefed for landings. The Sabre 2 is slightly semi elliptical. Better to start with it than a fully elliptical which is more touchy on toggles.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
