schon267 0 #1 November 23, 2005 I just made my 37th jump last week and want to start looking around for a rig, I will buy used, but as far as canopys go, what's the difference between a 7 cell and a 9 cell?? is it just the glide? which one should I probably be looking at getting? any help would be appreciated, I'm 218 out the door, I think I want to start at a 210 or 220 sq ft main. my canopy work is good, I've been jumping a 240 sq ft for the last 14 dives only plf-ing 3 times. thanks, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #2 November 23, 2005 Which canopy have you been jumping? Got the sizes... but not the canopy type.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #3 November 23, 2005 Have you discussed this with your instructors? I personally wouldn't advise you to downsize if you are only standing up 80% of your landings on a 240. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #4 November 23, 2005 Ask your instructors to help you jump both types, once you are ready to jump the transition rental rigs at your DZ. (If there are any.) Really, the best way is just to try them and find out what you like. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackpunx 0 #5 November 23, 2005 my 1.1 is a 190.. when I got to 210 they had me try a 9 cell.. when you land one it seems a little faster .. you glide accross the ground VS coming right at it.. I liked the 9 cell better.. Im on a 190 now and they seem to preform killer for my experience.. now my issue is... every canopy is a little different.. So.. You should try as many as you can before you decide .. our DZ has a great store with lots of canopies to try.. They wouldnt downsize me until I was able to land the canopies I was on with out PLFing.. I have not PLFed yet.... but i did a butt slide.. Im finaly starting to feel challanged (which I like).. so Im sticking at 1.1 now.. you said you were going to buy a 210 and your exit weight was 220.. Make sure you can downsize on your own time.. dont be forced into a smaller canopy until your ready.. You only have two legs.. its nice when they both work good luck Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #6 November 23, 2005 Search this forum, there's SO much info on previous threads with your exact same title. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schon267 0 #7 November 23, 2005 I've been jumping a 9-cell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
