Nutts 0 #1 August 31, 2005 Well, I have decide to buy new. After much thought I am planning on purchasing a Viper Container made by Thomas sports UK, Spectre 190, with a Speed reserve 170. Just wondered on the thoughts of yourselves. I know Javelin is the most popular but this container is £500 cheaper before import tax. Your thoughts please.Make mine a blue sky, please!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #2 August 31, 2005 Spend the extra $$ for a PD reserve. Better yet, but used gear for your first rig.. That way when you scrub in a landing and rip the shit out of the leg strap covers you won't feel so bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 August 31, 2005 That's the best plan imo. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 August 31, 2005 Being a gear dealer in the US, I'll give you more cost effective options from my side of the pond... sort of. Containers: Wings or Infinity are two great picks. Reserve: If PD is too expensive, consider a Smart by Aerodyne. www.skydivewings.com www.velocityrigs.com www.Aerodyne-Int.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #5 September 3, 2005 Why would you go with a smaller reserve than main?Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #6 September 3, 2005 Many jumpers choose a reserve size that is between their current main canopy size and the next one they will likely jump. HOWEVER. In this case, I beleive that there is too big of a difference. When choosing to take this route, there are many considerations to take. PD reserves are a great product use for this purpose. Their reserves are sized accordingly. Ex: A 190 main "could be" paired with a 176r and then accomodate at downsize to a 170 very gracefully. Same with the 170 main and 160r to a 150 main. I feel that PD reserves are easy to fly and perform so well that a SLIGHTLY smaller reserve is acceptable in most cases. I proved this theory with many "Flying the Reserve" seminars where our DZ was able to test fly reserve of all sizes. This include very experienced jumps and complete novices. In short. I think it's okay to set up your first rig with a slightly smaller reserve. But please seek a proper gear consultation to discuss the pros and cons of your choices and to make sure you find a combination that is right for you. I personally cannot tell this jumper about his reserve choice, because I have no experience with this brand. I don't know how it's constructed, what the "actual" size is, or how it flys and flares. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill_UK 0 #7 September 3, 2005 ok that makes me paranoid, i have a Pilot 188 and a smart 175... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #8 September 3, 2005 I DO have experience with Smart reserves. I do not think that a Pilot 188 and a Smart 175 are an unreasonable combination. I'll shoot you a PM and we can go over your concerns, if you like. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
