Callum88Adam 0 #1 October 10, 2005 Hey, I'm new to the sport and am looking to buy a rig that will help me home my basic skills, but will also allow me to progress in the sport. I weigh 92kg and am 6"2'. What size of canopy would people recommend and are there any particular models that i should watch out for?Why Jump Out A Plane? Have You Seen The Legroom Out There!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 October 10, 2005 You may find this article helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #3 October 10, 2005 QuoteWhat size of canopy would people recommend The one your instructor recommends. Read up about "wing loading" and fully understand the concept, with the aid of your instructor if possible. Remember the equation uses your fully geared up weight not your naked weight. The standard advice is to stay at or below 1:1 for your first canopy. And read the article that Lisa is about to refer you to. [edited to add: damnit she got in with it above me] Quoteparticular models that i should watch out for? Anything described as "elliptical". Don't buy it! If it's "semi-elliptical" or "tapered" then talk to your instructors. There are a lot of brands out there - talk to instructors about the first canopies they recommend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
