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Hey folks -- Does anyone know anything about the "Gen X" canopy available for purchase with Rigging Innovations' Genera container? Thanks.
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I need to wear prescription eyeglasses when jumping (i.e., contacts are not an option due to eye irritation). I have been using Kroop's "over the eyeglasses" goggles which have worked quite well (although they are kinda nerdy as all get-out). Just curious how folks that use fullface helmets with glasses and folks that have goggles with prescription lenses feel about their choices. Thanks.
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Wow! This has been great, and thanks for the input to my original post. I certainly understood the importance of transitioning down on canopy size, but you all have increased my understanding a great deal. I'm also taking the advice of a number of you to not be in such a dang hurry to get to "the rig." I find myself wanting to get to point A in the future as fast as possible, but that's definitely not the best approach in this sport. With that in mind, I certainly imagine buying used gear and jumping that for the next 100 jumps or so. Thanks again.
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Hi folks -- Forgive the newbie question (and one that has undoubtedly been asked/answered many times), but here goes: I'm in the market for my first rig and I've decided to buy new from Para-Service: Genera container, Hornet main, Tempo reserve. I am 175 lbs exit weight with gear and need to decide what size main and reserve to purchase. I only have 25 total jumps, all under Mantas and Mavarones (i.e., big F-111 canopies). My inclination is to go with a 190 for the Hornet and maybe even a 210 for the reserve to err on the side of caution and be as safe as possible (my wife would like that). But I also don't want to sink hundereds into a canopy I may outgrow soon. Any thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated. (I, of course, will discuss this with jumpers and staff at my home DZ, but I figured I would cast the net as wide as possible in order to hopefully hear all sides. Thanks! I love this sport and this site!)