Yossarian 0 #1 October 26, 2006 i think this one belongs in this forum rather than gear and rigging as its less about kit more about my future jumping habits... im looking to buy kit within the next 9months or so and all my instructors etc reccommend getting down to a 150 then buying one of those to get the most out of it, but in about 15 months ill be going into the navy full time and could have layoffs of up to 4months (depending on if i get a run ashore somewhere with a dropzone), therefore should i get something like a 170 as that would suit the slight lack of currency? i should have well over 100 jumps by then if that makes a difference. i just dont want to buy something i wont be able to jump everytime because of layoffs. any suggestions/comments welcome, and sorry if this is the wrong forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 October 26, 2006 I think you answered your own question. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being more conservative, and since you already know you will have frequent layoffs, having a canopy that is more forgiving when you come back can only help you."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
DougH 270 #3 October 26, 2006 If you are already reconsidering,then you already know the right answer, go bigger. I would only let some one convince me to up-size, but never down size. Personally I love my pilot, it open great, flies awesome, but still has so life to it when you want to fly it hard. It is a very forgiving canopy, so far. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yossarian 0 #4 October 26, 2006 at the moment i jump either a pilot 188 or triathlon 170 that belong to my uni club and i really like the tri, although the flare can be a bit hard sometimes. ive done about 40 jumps on the pilot and i like it (especially the colour-coded line groups :) ) but i think its a bit big for me now (im only light). yeah suppose i did answer my own question there didnt i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #5 October 26, 2006 Pilot is a really good choice. I have one and I love it. Its perfect except you want to start swooping. Anyway infrequent jumping and swooping are not a really good match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #6 October 26, 2006 QuotePilot is a really good choice. I have one and I love it. Its perfect except you want to start swooping. Anyway infrequent jumping and swooping are not a really good match. That's why you get a Sabre2...but if someone could wave a magic wand and turn my Sabre into a Pilot, I'll take it. My order of preference: Sabre2, Safire2, Pilot then my Sabre (just because that's what I'm jumping). Yeah, I'm one of those "But it was a good deal!" guys. I haven't killed or injured myself in 35 jumps on the canopy though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yossarian 0 #7 October 27, 2006 i dont want to start swooping, the idea just doesnt do it for me, accuracy and the idea (havent tried it yet) of crw is more appealing (hence the triathlon). i dont really have enough jumps on anything for an informed opinion but i like the tri, although it still feels weird to look up and see something that square looking... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #8 October 27, 2006 I was flying about the WL of 1.4. I had a beach jump, I have fucked up my approch and I had to change to plane B which had a low 90 degrees turn, I was going around near 2 small trees about 4-5m high only. I still had a soft landing after that turn. Try to beat this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #9 October 27, 2006 Nah, I'd prefer not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Airman1270 0 #10 October 27, 2006 I've made about 50 jumps total over the past three years. Don't know your weight; I average about 210lbs. and fly a Triathalon 220. Plenty of speed, but lots of float and I can sink it into a tight spot if necessary. I'm the guy who usually lands last. Nothing wrong with a larger main, especially if you won't be at the DZ at least 45 weekends a year. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Yossarian 0 #11 October 27, 2006 think i weigh just under 11stone, havent checked in a while, but i wear about 5lbs of weight on the average FS jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #12 October 27, 2006 You'd better plan and buy your canopy for your exit weight, weight vest/belt must be included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #13 October 27, 2006 How about a Silhoulete ? Packs easy and Bill Booth jumps one...smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Yossarian 0 #14 October 28, 2006 jumped a silhouete (sp?) a few times and really liked it, think smooth is the best way to describe it, i liked the electra aswell, but then ive only done 74 jumps and ive liked every zp canopy ive jumped so i cant really comment with any conviction. ive only stacked a few landings (as in slid in on my arse), mostly under a mates pilot 170 but that was uber high winds (learned my lesson, never jump with gusts like that again) with about 40jumps but i like the idea of a multi-disciplined canopy that i can use for accuracy, crw (eventually...) etc, dont like the idea of swooping. 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. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Airman1270 0 #10 October 27, 2006 I've made about 50 jumps total over the past three years. Don't know your weight; I average about 210lbs. and fly a Triathalon 220. Plenty of speed, but lots of float and I can sink it into a tight spot if necessary. I'm the guy who usually lands last. Nothing wrong with a larger main, especially if you won't be at the DZ at least 45 weekends a year. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yossarian 0 #11 October 27, 2006 think i weigh just under 11stone, havent checked in a while, but i wear about 5lbs of weight on the average FS jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #12 October 27, 2006 You'd better plan and buy your canopy for your exit weight, weight vest/belt must be included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #13 October 27, 2006 How about a Silhoulete ? Packs easy and Bill Booth jumps one...smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yossarian 0 #14 October 28, 2006 jumped a silhouete (sp?) a few times and really liked it, think smooth is the best way to describe it, i liked the electra aswell, but then ive only done 74 jumps and ive liked every zp canopy ive jumped so i cant really comment with any conviction. ive only stacked a few landings (as in slid in on my arse), mostly under a mates pilot 170 but that was uber high winds (learned my lesson, never jump with gusts like that again) with about 40jumps but i like the idea of a multi-disciplined canopy that i can use for accuracy, crw (eventually...) etc, dont like the idea of swooping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
