newbird 0 #1 August 19, 2002 I was very silly apon returning from sweden where I learned to jump.. consulted noone and bought a rig that was no good for me...opps oh ell live and learn. I am a newbie with about 50 jump 9 of which were static line. thing is I've decided to not jump with this old raggity peice of sh*t due to its unpredictable nature and my skill level... I'm 6'2" bout 200lbs. what do YOU think would be the ideal rig for me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #2 August 19, 2002 ZP canopy... about 190-210 in size. Something like a Spectre, Sabre, or Triathlon. If your instructors agree... maybe a Sabre2, Safire2, Hornet. Reserve in the 193-220 range. Nice harness and a cypres.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #3 August 19, 2002 Agreed... I would always chose a seven call canopy as a first for anyone.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites goose491 0 #4 August 19, 2002 Just look to the "complete systems" section of the classifieds on this site and also maybe on enclave.com most people will put the ideal height and weight for their harness/container. As far as canopies go.. get yourself a 97 Vx... Just kidding You'll want to load your first canopy at close to 1:1. that's one pound per square foot... Most importantly, ask around Your DZ. Experienced jumpers that see you jump will have great advice. What did you buy by the way??? Nick My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nws01 0 #5 August 19, 2002 I am no expert but this is what I recommend! Smaller + Cross braced = Faster Mirage G4 Icarus Extreme VX (Smaller = Faster) Huge Round Reserve Cypres bought off E Bay If you take this post serious you need to go through ground school again! It is just a joke! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites goose491 0 #6 August 19, 2002 Quote I would always chose a seven call canopy as a first for anyone.. Yeah, I bought a Spectre (PD 7 cell) as my first and don't think I could have made a better choice! Easy to pack, slightly docile and you can do ANYTHING with it definately a good first canopy. Make sure you get a container safe for free-flying My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #7 August 19, 2002 QuoteMake sure you get a container safe for free-flying This couldn't be more true.. Although I like my Racer. All it is good for is bellyflying. I need something new now. Bummer Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #8 August 19, 2002 Ha ha ha. I was con'ed into buying a rig that didn't fit me either. I didn't know anybody in the sport when I bought when and sales people are sales people whether they're skydivers or not. I bought a HUGE Dolphin that was WAY TOO BIG for me and not freefly friendly. My rig had so many variation on it to keep it from falling off me and to make it freefly safe. It looked really funny. Finally, someone bought it and I bought a Javelin NJ that was made to fit a girl EXACTLY my size. I learned my lesson, that's for sure. Normally, I"m not an easy one to pull a fast one on. I guess I was just so excited to get my first rig, I bought the first thing offered to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #9 August 19, 2002 QuoteNormally, I"m not an easy one to pull a fast one on So....Uhhh....would you like to come over later and take a look at my drawings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drenaline 0 #10 August 20, 2002 HAHA I like your story PLFXpert, happened to me too. A buddy at my club sold me his dolphin (only had about 20 jumps) but the container was a D4 and the main I was going to put in was a 150, yep the container is huge for the 150 (for 150 you need a D1)(tight closing loop fixed it). Now I jump with a huge container in my back (looks like a tandem on video). Only good thing is that I got a good deal. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,120 #11 August 20, 2002 >I'm 6'2" bout 200lbs. what do YOU think would be the ideal rig for >me.. Exit weight of 230? 50 jumps under Mantas? A square or very light elliptical (Spectre etc) in the 220-250sq ft range. Keep that until you can flat turn, flare turn, yadda yadda then downsize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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PhreeZone 20 #2 August 19, 2002 ZP canopy... about 190-210 in size. Something like a Spectre, Sabre, or Triathlon. If your instructors agree... maybe a Sabre2, Safire2, Hornet. Reserve in the 193-220 range. Nice harness and a cypres.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #3 August 19, 2002 Agreed... I would always chose a seven call canopy as a first for anyone.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #4 August 19, 2002 Just look to the "complete systems" section of the classifieds on this site and also maybe on enclave.com most people will put the ideal height and weight for their harness/container. As far as canopies go.. get yourself a 97 Vx... Just kidding You'll want to load your first canopy at close to 1:1. that's one pound per square foot... Most importantly, ask around Your DZ. Experienced jumpers that see you jump will have great advice. What did you buy by the way??? Nick My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #5 August 19, 2002 I am no expert but this is what I recommend! Smaller + Cross braced = Faster Mirage G4 Icarus Extreme VX (Smaller = Faster) Huge Round Reserve Cypres bought off E Bay If you take this post serious you need to go through ground school again! It is just a joke! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #6 August 19, 2002 Quote I would always chose a seven call canopy as a first for anyone.. Yeah, I bought a Spectre (PD 7 cell) as my first and don't think I could have made a better choice! Easy to pack, slightly docile and you can do ANYTHING with it definately a good first canopy. Make sure you get a container safe for free-flying My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #7 August 19, 2002 QuoteMake sure you get a container safe for free-flying This couldn't be more true.. Although I like my Racer. All it is good for is bellyflying. I need something new now. Bummer Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #8 August 19, 2002 Ha ha ha. I was con'ed into buying a rig that didn't fit me either. I didn't know anybody in the sport when I bought when and sales people are sales people whether they're skydivers or not. I bought a HUGE Dolphin that was WAY TOO BIG for me and not freefly friendly. My rig had so many variation on it to keep it from falling off me and to make it freefly safe. It looked really funny. Finally, someone bought it and I bought a Javelin NJ that was made to fit a girl EXACTLY my size. I learned my lesson, that's for sure. Normally, I"m not an easy one to pull a fast one on. I guess I was just so excited to get my first rig, I bought the first thing offered to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 August 19, 2002 QuoteNormally, I"m not an easy one to pull a fast one on So....Uhhh....would you like to come over later and take a look at my drawings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #10 August 20, 2002 HAHA I like your story PLFXpert, happened to me too. A buddy at my club sold me his dolphin (only had about 20 jumps) but the container was a D4 and the main I was going to put in was a 150, yep the container is huge for the 150 (for 150 you need a D1)(tight closing loop fixed it). Now I jump with a huge container in my back (looks like a tandem on video). Only good thing is that I got a good deal. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #11 August 20, 2002 >I'm 6'2" bout 200lbs. what do YOU think would be the ideal rig for >me.. Exit weight of 230? 50 jumps under Mantas? A square or very light elliptical (Spectre etc) in the 220-250sq ft range. Keep that until you can flat turn, flare turn, yadda yadda then downsize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
