Rigs for newbies?

[ShcShc11 0]

Hello,

Couldn't find anything in the search, but what would be good rigs for newbies?

I'm not into swooping and I would be more into gears that are safe (easy for me to learn packing and most importantly, not prone to line twists).

The skydiving season is over until April, but I wouldn't mind starting to look at the classifieds.
...Guess I want to learn more about them/how to look for them (e.g: what to look for, what designs/brands, etc...)

I've only flown with student canopies so far (Navigator and Silhouette 210)... I'm about 150 pounds/5' 10.

Thanks lots!

[Olmed 0]

I have just ordered a Vector 3 with a Pulse 210. I am about 230 out the door.. My 26th jump will be on this rig..
Be aware of several months of delivery time for some of the rigs.

[Divinfool 0]

As a newbie myself, I have narrowed it down (through research and talking with my instructors) to about a 1:1 main AND reserve (out the door weight)... a container you are comfortable in, RSL and an AAD.... talk with your instructors and DZ to have them keep their eyes open. From my research...most people think their first rig will be the one they keep forever... which is usually not true. You have time... IMHO buy a new rig if you have plenty of $$$. If not, keep looking for a used one and have it checked by a trusted certified rigger before you buy...just my 2 cents.

Fear is the thief of dreams.....

[Austintxflight 0]

I ended up going with a Pulse 190 as a main, I weigh 150, so about 170 out the door. I liked the pulse because it packs small, so it packs the same volume as a saber2 170, so my container will have many years of use in it.

The pulse is also a nice stress free opening canopy, short snivel, opens on heading.

[ShcShc11 0]

Quote

As a newbie myself, I have narrowed it down (through research and talking with my instructors) to about a 1:1 main AND reserve (out the door weight)... a container you are comfortable in, RSL and an AAD.... talk with your instructors and DZ to have them keep their eyes open. From my research...most people think their first rig will be the one they keep forever... which is usually not true. You have time... IMHO buy a new rig if you have plenty of $$$. If not, keep looking for a used one and have it checked by a trusted certified rigger before you buy...just my 2 cents.

Unfortunately, I don't have that much cash. At age 21, I'm kind of having to pay school tuition by myself while wanting to pursue skydiving.

Not the cheapest of hobbies, but worth it nonetheless.