skyfaller13 0 #1 February 24, 2003 Hey everyone, I'm fairly new to skydiving, I just got my A a few days ago. The instructors say they think its time to down size my canopy, I'm useing a student rig which is a 288. I ve been told the next step is to get me on a 260, wich I hope to do in the next few weekends. My exit weight is about 200 - 205 lbs so i would like to get down to mabey a 210. Possibly even buy one about that size as my first rig. I've been told by some that I need to look for a nine cell where as others have recommended a 7 cell. I was wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of each would be? I would like any input and recommendations yall may have. Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 February 24, 2003 Welcome to the forums and congrats on your A. Check out the gear and rigging forum. You may get more of a response if you post your question about 7 cell vs. 9 cell, etc. in that forum.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 February 24, 2003 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifallout 0 #4 February 24, 2003 Welcome, blah blah...should do gear and rigging. Also ask around your DZ, you list San Diego as your home DZ but your location as just south of Houston... both have really big DZ's near them, ask around and maybe if it is available you could demo both and see which you feel better under. It really is one of those, can't ask too many questions situtations. be safe. Bill have fun, love life, be nice to the humans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookeskydiver 0 #5 February 24, 2003 Hey hows it goin? i also jump at skydive san diego. I believe the next smallest canopy they have is a 210 in a reflex container. Just ask gregg what he recommends. PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfaller13 0 #6 February 25, 2003 Thanks for the input everybody. I realize that i list home in Houston Tx but i list Skydive San Diego as my home dropzone. the reason for that is im in the Navy and im stationed in SD but Texas is my home. I've made a couple jumps at Skydive Spaceland, but I've done the majority of my jumps in San Diego. Anyway next time I'm out there ill ask around and see if I can start the down sizing process. Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #7 February 25, 2003 Welcome, and what they all said. I'd typr it out but I'm feeling lazy tonight. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #8 February 25, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpizi 0 #9 February 25, 2003 Welcome When it comes to down sizing,you should take it one size at a time.I have read an article on this site the refers to downsizing intelligently,where it is I cant remember,maybe Skymama can help. Good luck and Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skychic68 0 #11 March 7, 2003 Revenge? Be a pacifist. Que sera sera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #12 March 8, 2003 I amswered your post in Gear and Rigging. Welcome!Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #13 March 15, 2003 Hi Skyfaller! The best of luck to you in picking out a parachute. You may want to be conservative for awhile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
