jjones72 0 #1 July 2, 2012 I am taking up skydiving as a hobby and need help selecting a chute for a beginner. I've read something about selecting a chute within 1.0-1.2, but to be honest, I have no idea what that means. Any help, pointers, suggestions, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! -Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 July 2, 2012 Slow down, relax, and don't think about buying gear for a while. Your student program will provide all the gear you need for your student skydives. It will be safe, appropriate gear for your student jumps, and in the process of doing those jumps, you can decide if you want to stick with the sport and get your own gear, and learn enough to be able to make smart decisions (with the advice of your instructors) on what to buy."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #3 July 2, 2012 QuoteI am taking up skydiving as a hobby and need help selecting a chute for a beginner. I've read something about selecting a chute within 1.0-1.2, but to be honest, I have no idea what that means. Any help, pointers, suggestions, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! -Joe Tip #1 : READ more, post less Tip #2 : Roam around DZ and see what people say, and ask questions Tip #3 : Don't be lazy, and don't expect to be spoonfed information Tip #4 : If in doubt, start reading at #1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmirian 40 #4 July 2, 2012 The 1.0-1.2 figure probably refers to your desired wing loading, and seems like a good value for the qualified jumper. As a student, you will probably be given a canopy with a wing loading lower than 0.85 lbs/sqft, feel free to ask your instructors about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #5 July 2, 2012 QuoteThe 1.0-1.2 figure probably refers to your desired wing loading, and seems like a good value for the qualified jumper We're getting off topic here (the right answer has already been given in the very first reply), but: 1.2 is really not a good value for a newly qualified jumper.-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #6 July 2, 2012 QuoteI am taking up skydiving as a hobby and need help selecting a chute for a beginner. I've read something about selecting a chute within 1.0-1.2, but to be honest, I have no idea what that means. Any help, pointers, suggestions, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! -Joe Ask your instructors once you actually begin jumping. Everyone is different when it comes to appropriate gear so there's no good way to know what will be best for you until you get a few jumps under your belt.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjones72 0 #7 July 2, 2012 Very good feedback, greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
