Dutch77 0 #1 August 31, 2006 I have about 900 jumps and have always jumped a 150 and above and want to move down to a stileto 120. with rig i weigh 105kg. I have jumped it a few times and everything moves fast but landings a more comfortable Strange i know. Is it safe for me to jump the 120 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,297 #2 August 31, 2006 How would you respond to a student if asked the same question?Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #3 August 31, 2006 Quote How would you respond to a student if asked the same question? He should know the answer too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigger_john 0 #4 August 31, 2006 Given that you are 54 lbs above pd recommended max for expert on your reserve, and .6 psf above the placarded max for your main, I'm wondering if this is just a troll?_________________________________________ Nullius in Verba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch77 0 #5 August 31, 2006 QuoteGiven that you are 54 lbs above pd recommended max for expert on your reserve, and .6 psf above the placarded max for your main, I'm wondering if this is just a troll? Thanks for the info .......as for my reserve i still have another 10kg of burgers i can eat before i reach maximum limit (pd 126 Max W= 115kg) which i have tried out all ready (twists in main) as for the main slightly over the limits, and as i said have already jumped it a few times and the landing was better than alot of jumps on different 150's....... my question go's back to....... was i just very lucky?? Or for my jump no's suitable i feel confident on the main and have waited untill now before downsizing the other instructors have said that i handle it well but it is always nice to hear the other side of the coin.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 August 31, 2006 Quote Thanks for the info .......as for my reserve i still have another 10kg of burgers i can eat before i reach maximum limit (pd 126 Max W= 115kg) . That's the "It's probably going to blow up if I have a terminal ride" limit (TSO), not the "I'm an idiot if I exceed this" limit (Max Exit weight), which I believe is the actual legal limit (here at least). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #7 August 31, 2006 QuoteI have about 900 jumps and have always jumped a 150 and above and want to move down to a stileto 120. with rig i weigh 105kg. I have jumped it a few times and everything moves fast but landings a more comfortable Strange i know. Is it safe for me to jump the 120 ? No. Highly loaded parachutes have sharp, point teeth. Death and injuries are less likely if you discover this during the move from 1.5 to 1.7 pounds/square foot or 1.7 to 1.9 instead of 1.5 to 1.9. Try a few hundred jumps on a 135 first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiveal 0 #8 September 3, 2006 if you want "safe" don't jump out of an aeroplane in flight, and most certainly don't use a 120 stiletto.my hovercraft is full of eels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brabzzz 0 #9 September 3, 2006 The fact you are asking the question should answer it. --------------------------------------- Ex-University of Bristol Skydiving Club www.skydivebristoluni.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #10 September 3, 2006 Quotethat i handle it well Well, thats all you need to hear, go for it. But remember some of the advice you got here when it turns to shit on you.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
