bmcd308 0 #26 April 30, 2003 >>I have to go back to work. << I use these forums to break up the day. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #27 April 30, 2003 Part of the reason I try not to give unsolicited advice is when I had about 6 jumps, I was cornered by a guy who spent 2 hours explaining to me way Racers are the only good container and I will die under anything else. It was kinda a bad experience for me cause he had me pretty freaked out, and he had thousands of jumps and is a really good skydiver. I have 1 jump on a Racer. He rented it to me after I got off AFF. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #28 April 30, 2003 >>He rented it to me after I got off AFF.<< It appears he was partially correct at least - his Racer saved you. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpgod 0 #29 April 30, 2003 do your own research....but the best advice you can get is from a very experienced skydiver or AFF instructor....ask them what equipment to use.... my only opinion, get a rigg that secures your bridal (freeflying) and secures your risers (RW flips, spins, et. al.).... jg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemertec 0 #30 April 30, 2003 QuoteRead, smile and nod. I think most people can tell the difference between a 100 jump wonder giving advice and someone with a bit more experience. That may be true for experienced jumpers that read these posts, but for all the newbies that may be reading, one jumpers advice may sound as good as another. Of course that's why I always ask experienced jumpers I trust to validate what I have read on the forum if I have any doubts. I'm not trying to be argumentative, just thought I would chime in. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #31 April 30, 2003 Quote Quote Read, smile and nod. I think most people can tell the difference between a 100 jump wonder giving advice and someone with a bit more experience. I'm not trying to be argumentative, just thought I would chime in. You sure sound argumentative j/k Always, always, always, talk to someone you know and trust about something you read here regarding skydiving equipment and training. There is alot of new equipment out there that your instructors and/or experienced jumpers don't know anything about and dz.com is a great place to start to find out some information but don't treat it like the gospel. I personally don't take much from those people who don't fill out their profiles completely. I see alot of people with alot to say but won't say how many jumps they have or what they jump. Maybe I'm just paranoid.Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #32 May 1, 2003 A large part of listening is learning how to evaluate sources. The best advice tends to come from instructors, coaches, riggers and old guys who limp. If the person offering advice is an instructor who has jumped with you a few times, then he is probably offering sound advice. On the other hand, if the advisor is a loud-mouth whom you have never seen before, be wary of anything he says. The loudest advice is often the least valuable. Also consider the advisor's background. If advisor "A" is bad-mouthing brand "C" gear (i.e. calling Reflexes "death rigs"), chances are he is a dealer for brand "E." Personally, if I hear anyone bad-mouthing the competition, I refuse to buy from them out of principal. Life is too short to waste on their sort of negativity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
