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I dont think thats bad. A higher wing loading does not always mean bad for someone with lower number of jumps. About 4 months ago I jumped a 135 Spectre at about 80 jumps, loaded at 1.4:1 thought it was an easy canopy, yet got quite yelled at cause people who were not jumping 5-8 jumps every single weekend the entire summer saw me under a different canopy, even though they did not ask how well could i flare it, how high did you pull to find stall points, turning speeds, decent rates, etx all they cared about was that i had 80 jumps on a 135 Spectre. I am now jumping a Nitron 120 at a loading of 1.55:1, which IMHO is a superior canopy to the Stiletto, i demod a stiletto and was more impressed with the Nitron much much more flare power and a better glide ratio. But i also pulled at 10 grand on about 5 jumps to find out how the canopy really flew, and knew how to land it and sink it and flat turn, i would feel comfortable landing in a fenced in back yard with a pool back there. The difference i think is while everyone else finished thier dives at 4 grand then tracked and dumped and floated down. I was just getting into my dive, i was learning everything i could about the canopy i was flying on every jump, i also read all the different literature on PD and other manufacturers sites to make sure i understood everything about canopy flight. Jump numbers are not a good way to judge anything, if you dont know what that person knows and understands and has activily tried. A great source is Brian Germains Manual http://www.bigairsportz.com Jonathan Bartlett watcher1@cc.gatech.edu C-31802

I bought my First Rig about 6 months ago, It was a Mirage G3 M05 on EBay for 900 with an old (1982 GQ security X210 5 Cell) but very usable reserve. I was able to then borrow a main canopy from my college. I am so glad i was able to get a great deal. About 3 weeks ago i found a Javelin NJ with a PD 113R for 1295 on rec.skydiving and talked to the guy selling it and when i got the rig i was very impressed, the rig used to be owned by Rook Nelson and its a great rig, i even decided to misroute the pullout so i could test out the resreve right away, It works!! In conclusion i felt that i got a great deal on equipment online, i cant wait for my Nitron 120 to be finished, and saved a whole lot of money, course i still jump without an AAD, but those are expensive. I think if you know the exact harness sizing you need, and exactly what you want, and know the right questions to ask to make sure you know the condition the rig is in, buying online is the very best way to buy. Jonathan Bartlett watcher1@cc.gatech.edu C-31802

Really Phree? Ill be at Collegiates too. I dont think im going to have a 4 way team ready in time, cause im the only expirenced one at the school, everyone else is around 40 jumps so they want to do the sub 100 2 ways. But i im going to have to form a pick up team, cause id like to give the Airforce and Army Contigent a run for thier money this year. Next year though, we are going serious 4 way team, and will do our alumni (PD Blue) proud and start kicking ass agian. Watcher C-31802

150 thanks for tolerateing me tonight all. and to think about 5 nights ago i had something around 9 post. Jonathan

Get the Priest from accross the street to excersize the demons from your computer. Jonathan

we aim to please Jonathan Atleast i Apolagize

Shit is still shit, no matter how many times you see it or get exposed to it. Jonathan

sheep? and a Bear?? Talk about some odd cross breading there Jonathan

hmm, and i keep going low on those

Goodie Jonathan

too Jonathan (Yeah that was cheap, im sorry)

me Jonathan

Its a big Craddle...do we have time b4 you wisk me away ? Jonathan

I like watching Womens College Volleyball Jonathan

And not seeing me Right? Jonathan

So do i, but only as an intermediate step Sorry all, i know this posting is getting annoying, but man im bored and cant think of an intelligent thread. Jonathan

Seconded! Jonathan

Irratating? Im sorry, i promise to stop in a few hours for the night, im just killing time. Jonathan

no Jonathan

not tonight, prob not, give them a few though im sure theyll take it back, heh and if they dont it just means other shows wont be interupted for playoffs Jonathan

I have to work tommorrow, but atleast what i make i might be able to buy an AAD Jonathan

Thats great,

Possessed Computers doing wierd shit Jonathan

Gotta take out the sexual tension some how.... Jonathan

trying for addict by the end of the weekend, think ill make it? Jonathan