Tasadin 0 #1 March 8, 2003 OK I'm new here and havent done AFF yet but I am considering, all things being equal thatat the end of my 3 weeks in Florida investing in a second hand rig before ireturn to the UK. Of course it depends on how well I do and if there's cash left over form any repeats I have to do. Now I'm 5'9" 160lbs and medium build and I've been recommended to go with a 170 main, and no less than 150 reserve. (Did 10 SL last year and I got some info from the guys at that DZ). It doesnt hurt to get as much advice as possible tho in my book. Now should I be looking at anything particular on DOM, cause I been reading lots on porosity (sp?) of the material, and should I be looking at any particular price - i appreciate newer gear will cost more. So plesase post as much input as you want to. Thanks in advance "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 March 8, 2003 First off, welcome - both to the forums and back to the sport! The first thing you need to know about getting gear advice from other jumpers is to take everything you hear with a grain of salt. That especially applies to advice given online - yup, I do mean the advice I'm about to give you too. The best people to advise you on canopy sizing for your first rig are generally your instructors - the people who've seen you land a student canopy. Get opinions from others if you'd like, do your own research (I highly recommend the "Gear" section of this website and the "Education" section of Performance Designs website) and then make your own decision. For a used rig, my recommendations would be to look for something with a "more conservative" zero porosity main (examples - Sabre, Hornet, Triathlon, Sabre2, Spectre), a reserve built within the last 10 years, a container that is "freefly friendly" and a Cypres that doesn't need batteries or a 4/8 year check. You can expect to pay between US$2000 and US$4000 for the above. Price will depend on the gear's age, number of jumps, overall condition, brand names and how desperate the seller is for cash. Look around the UK and get an idea of what the above would cost you at home before you go too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cousindave 0 #3 February 17, 2004 i would strongly recommend a 170 reserve if you are getting a 170 main. if you are unlucky enough to have both out the similar line lenghts is much safer. in addition if you do have a reserve ride that is not the time to jump a 150 for the first time. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
