groundmonster 0 #1 November 24, 2004 hey guys and girls how r u?i'm a pretty happy bunny at the moment because i've just finished my aff course and now i'm ready to buy everything i need to jump.trouble is i'm not too sure what to go for, there seems to be a lot of choice out there and i don't know where to start to be honest.can anyone help?thanks peeps! richie rich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamih 0 #2 November 24, 2004 Quotecan anyone help? Your instructors surely can And if there's a gear store at the DZ you jump, check out what used gear they have. Some people recommend getting a new container that fits you nice, but buying a used canopy, as you'll probably be getting rid of it fairly quick. Just make sure you respect manufacturer recommended wing loadings, and see what your instructors say. Only they know how you fly. blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundmonster 0 #3 November 24, 2004 problem is i did my schooling in spain and i live in the uk, kinda hard to get hold of them to talk about it since they're busy. dont have a local dz yet, i think a trip to netherhaven is in order.thanks mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveNFlorida 0 #4 November 24, 2004 Anyone know what happened to Skybytch's post about buying gear? It used to be a sticky and it had some good info! Good luck with your search! Do a lot of research, then do more, then demo and demo more, then buy. -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #5 November 25, 2004 REad all the stuff on this page: http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Gear_and_Equipment/index.shtmlYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lowie 0 #6 November 25, 2004 You havent entered any info on your profile so it would be hard for anyone to help. If you join up one of the uk clubs and hire their kit for a few jumps you should be able to get some info of one of the local instructors. Also if you go along on a week day they will be far more likely to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #7 November 25, 2004 Try this: http://www.uwesu.net/skydiveuwe/gearfaq.shtml? It's an overview/introduction to the gear out there and the things you should be thinking about. You'll notice there's not actually any specific advice though - just a lot of "ask us" or "talk to your instructors". That's cos that's the best thing you can do... this just gives you an idea about what you might want to ask them about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #8 November 25, 2004 QuoteAnyone know what happened to Skybytch's post about buying gear? It used to be a sticky and it had some good info! It's here - First Rig FAQ - and also on the page Phree linked to in his post above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #4 November 24, 2004 Anyone know what happened to Skybytch's post about buying gear? It used to be a sticky and it had some good info! Good luck with your search! Do a lot of research, then do more, then demo and demo more, then buy. -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 November 25, 2004 REad all the stuff on this page: http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Gear_and_Equipment/index.shtmlYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowie 0 #6 November 25, 2004 You havent entered any info on your profile so it would be hard for anyone to help. If you join up one of the uk clubs and hire their kit for a few jumps you should be able to get some info of one of the local instructors. Also if you go along on a week day they will be far more likely to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #7 November 25, 2004 Try this: http://www.uwesu.net/skydiveuwe/gearfaq.shtml? It's an overview/introduction to the gear out there and the things you should be thinking about. You'll notice there's not actually any specific advice though - just a lot of "ask us" or "talk to your instructors". That's cos that's the best thing you can do... this just gives you an idea about what you might want to ask them about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 November 25, 2004 QuoteAnyone know what happened to Skybytch's post about buying gear? It used to be a sticky and it had some good info! It's here - First Rig FAQ - and also on the page Phree linked to in his post above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
