pkrfce 0 #1 June 13, 2010 New guy here. Finishing 5,6,7 AFF this weekend and just figured I'd say HI. Looking to buy a beginner rig ASAP. Any suggestions? Im 5'11'' and 175. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
100LL 0 #2 June 13, 2010 well congrats on getting the jumps done. Im still working on getting my A license, but i would suggest talking to the folks at your DZ and maybe seeing what they have to say as well since they know your style and skill level...... good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 June 13, 2010 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
TriGirl 318 #4 June 13, 2010 I second Skymama's comment. Over the course of about a year I went online and read a lot about all the different types of canopies, and during that process had several extensive conversations with my riggers about what that all MEANS. I jumped the rental gear at the DZ until after I got my license, and only bought my own gear at that point because I was getting ready to leave the country and wanted my own stuff to jump elsewhere. I definitely recommend getting your skills down first before trying to put a kit together. I'd also say that at least at my home DZ, the rental rigs are well suited for a jumper your height and weight. If that is a trend across the country, then you'll be very well served sticking with that gear for awhile.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
