First Rig?

[raver1 0]

Hi guys,
Im running around seeking advice on what I should be looking at for a first rig. I weigh 68kg's or thereabouts and have done 34 jumps. My canopy control is reasonable for my level of experience.
Blue Skies!
Raver1

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

For your first kit, you might be better off getting 2nd hand kit - I'd say get a Hornet 170 (or Sabre2).
There's no tomorrow - you ain't gonna live it for me - The Offspring

[raver1 0]

Second hand is definately what I am looking at. What I am interested in knowing is about what size and type of canopy/container I should be aiming for, and what pieces of gear I should avoid.
Also, how old is too old when it comes to second hand? What bits if gear show excessive wear and should be looked at really carefully when I choose a rig?
Clueless
Raver1

[PhreeZone 20]

Post in the Gear and rigging areas... you will get better answers there.
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[raver1 0]

heh good idea

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

My friend has just got a vector2 that is quite old, but it's still in good condition - it's not really age its the condition. If your not sure about anything, get your rigger or instructor to have a look at it (a good idea anyway). Keep your loading under about 1.1 for your first rig. (Wing loading = suspended weight (you plus kit) / canopy size (square feet).
There's no tomorrow - you ain't gonna live it for me - The Offspring

[FallRate 0]

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I weigh 68kg's

Ahh crap...where did I put my calculator?
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