what kind of rig????

[dkf1979 0]

Ok. I've made 1 tandem jump, and 2 s/l jumps. And now winter. My plan is to save $$$ and next spring (early spring) i'm getting back on the horse and getting my A license. (hell, maybe even B) lol. Anyways. Just looking at equipment. What kind of rig would be a good rig for a fresh A licensed jumper, to be able to control, and still be able to grow into? I'm about 6'0, and 195 to 200 lbs. I'm talking complete rig. Container, main, reserve, and aad.

http://bodypilot.bounceme.net

[darkwing 5]

Go read the "First Rig FAQ" at the top of this forum. There are at least a dozen rigs that would meet your needs. Several mains and reserves also. If 50 people each answer your question you will have no answer at all, just 50 different views. Talk with your instructors too.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[falxori 0]

yeap, use the winter to read, and not only to save money.

remember that while talking and asking people, there are some who always have a hidden agenda and will try to sell you what they want to sell you and not what is good for you.

but most will agree what is a suitable rig for a beginner and after reading a few posts here, you'll know more too

and if you don't, ask. we'll answer

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"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero."

[Chrisky 2]

Just wait until you are a bit deeper into things, by which i mean take your licensing course and then add up a number of jumps under your belt, then you'll know better what you want to get into. Then buy your gear, it will save you money from buying somethong right after your A.

And as said, talk to your instructors and RTFAQ up there.

The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open.
From the edge you just see more.
... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ...

[bshl 0]

Don't discount hanging around the drop zone and talking to people. Remember that different people look at containers different ways. Riggers can tell you details that packers and jumpers may not know about. Experienced jumpers who've jumped a slew of different rigs can compare this with that from their perspectives. Folks who are into freeflying will have different requirements for their gear than folks who do relative work. If nothing else, you'll get quite an education in why some folks like this feature or that and may find some things you like that you hadn't thought about before.

Blue skies and happy landings!

Blue skies and happy landings!