Hi all,
I got my A liscense a few months ago and would like to buy used gear because renting gear sucks so I need advice.
I am 5'11 and 145 pounds without gear. I currently rent a 190 sq ft but most of my jumps have been on a Sabre 2 - 200 sq ft. I am happy jumping the 190 but my instructor would like to get me down to a 170. I am a very conservative jumper with great landings but prefer to downsize slowly.
I have been looking at the classifieds and found several options:
Below is a sabre 2 - 170sq ft but says it fits someone 190lbs. Can a rigger make it fit me since I'm smaller?
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=88604;d=1
This one has a 210 main, 190 reserve, and sounds like it was never jumped. Could I sell the 210 and buy a 170-190 main?
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=88468;d=1
May be too big:
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=88418;d=1
This sounds good but is pricey.
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=88193;d=1
My main problem with finding used gear is my height/weight. There doesn't seem to be much beginner gear available for tall thin people. Can a rigger resize container straps to fit someone my size? Also, should I buy a 190 or a 170?
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
