raver1 0 #1 May 23, 2002 Hi guys,Im moving this over from the general board, here goes:Ive got 34 jumps under my belt, weigh 68KG's and have reasonable canopy control for my level of experience. I am looking for my first rig and I am pretty excited about it all :) I'm looking for advice (both on and offline) on what to look for and what to avoid when it comes to shopping around for a first rig. What size canopy should I be looking for? What types are good and bad for a low-time jumper? I've talked to a couple of people IRL about these issues and have scored some wildly different opinions, so what is yours?CheersRavs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 May 23, 2002 I'm conservative. For the main I'd suggest something all zp in the 150-170 range - 150 if you consider yourself aggressive, jump a lot, jump at sea level and have stood up all (100%) of your landings under what you are jumping now; 170 if you are more conservative, older, have old injuries to worry about or if you won't be able to stay real current. If you are jumping big canopies now, downsize slowly though - don't go from a 260 to a 150 or a 170 in one jump! As far as brand names, Sabre, Sabre2, Spectre, Triathlon, Hornet, Safire.. all are good first canopies at reasonable wingloadings.pull & flare,lisa"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #3 May 23, 2002 DZ.com standard awnser is talk to your instructors and people you jump with and see what size main and reserve you want then start looking for gear in that size.My awnser (keep in mind I'm a low# jumper) your lookin at between 150-190 main and reserve depending on your skill and comfort level. I know thats not exact but without seeing you fly it's really next to impossible to tell you what exact size canopy you need"....and then the canopy opens and you float down to the ground like a multicolored snowflake"JGRat# 27 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #4 May 23, 2002 Yeah and if anyone mentions the word Stiletto to you, it's in your best interests to cover your ears and run away, fast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 May 25, 2002 How much do you weight?How physically fit are you?Be honest, because the long term health of your femurs depends upon being true to yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raver1 0 #6 May 27, 2002 Im 26 weighing 66-68KG's unladen.I am reasonably fit from a lifetime of sport. I am not in top nick though do to permenant injury - I have already broken both femurs, blown my left knee, semi-frozen left ankle, not skydiving related but motorcycling related.Life's a bitch but you adapt so I'm always looking for new challenges.Thanks muchly for the responses!Raver1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
