Peacockdonkey2 0 #1 September 28, 2006 Hey I just turned 18 and I'm obviously new to the sport. I'm really enthusiastic about it and I have signed up for AFF... Just for future references, what should i be looking at in the ways of gear... what brands are best for begginers; whats a good value buy? 175 pounds... 6'1" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #2 September 28, 2006 Hey welcome! My best advice for you is to talk to your instructors training you through AFF. They are the ones that will be watching you and they will see how you progress through the student program. Take any information you get at this site and discuss it with your instructors before acting on it. Where will you be jumping?Losers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #3 September 29, 2006 If I was you: Get through your training Listen to your instructors. Buy a racer 350cu''/350cu'' Cypres/ Vigil PDR 160 borrow gear until you can safely jump a sabre2/ safire 150Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #4 September 29, 2006 QuoteTake any information you get at this site and discuss it with your instructors before acting on it. Excellent advice jacketsdb23. QuoteGet through your training Listen to your instructors. Buy a racer 350cu''/350cu'' Cypres/ Vigil PDR 160 borrow gear until you can safely jump a sabre2/ safire 150 So, until approximately 200+ (emphasis on the +) jumps, depending on how quickly this person catches on and how much canopy training he/she gets, they're supposed to borrow or rent gear? That makes sense... Sounds expensive to me. Not everyone is in a hurry to get to the ground like you, ya know. Peacockdonkey2, it would be nice if you would fill in your profile. You don't even need to have jumped out of a plane yet to do that! Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #5 September 29, 2006 After talking to your instructors about gear, you'll maybe want to consider the "personal" stuff first, and rig last. Buying a new rig straight out of AFF is a little silly, IMO. Get some jumps in and figure out what you'll be sticking with after a while. Helmet, goggles, gloves, altimeter, audible (maybe), jumpsuit (if you're looking to spend some $$) are all personal, and things you'll want to have for yourself sooner than later. Instructors are great for this sort of advice and sometimes know where great deals may be found. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #6 September 29, 2006 Get a good jumpsuit early on. It makes a massive difference to your flying, and one that fits properly is worth its weight in gold. A good article on the subject. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #7 September 29, 2006 QuoteHey I just turned 18 and I'm obviously new to the sport. I'm really enthusiastic about it and I have signed up for AFF... Just for future references, what should i be looking at in the ways of gear... what brands are best for begginers; whats a good value buy? 175 pounds... 6'1" Right now, forget about gear and concentrate on learning how to jump. There is plenty of time to buy gear. If you don’t learn how to use it correctly knowing what to buy is a waste of time. Take your time and enjoy.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #8 September 29, 2006 QuoteIf I was you: Get through your training Listen to your instructors. Buy a racer 350cu''/350cu'' Cypres/ Vigil PDR 160 borrow gear until you can safely jump a sabre2/ safire 150 You are not him and this is piss poor advice. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #9 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf I was you: Get through your training Listen to your instructors. Buy a racer 350cu''/350cu'' Cypres/ Vigil PDR 160 borrow gear until you can safely jump a sabre2/ safire 150 You are not him and this is piss poor advice. also, a PD160R will not fit it the 350/350 racer - it fits a 143R. that container IS excellent value (Reflex is another example). i.e. not on the top of the popularity chart. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #10 September 29, 2006 QuoteIf I was you: Get through your training Listen to your instructors. Buy a racer 350cu''/350cu'' borrow gear until you can safely jump a sabre2/ safire 150 That's not going to be appropriate until the original poster has about 300 jumps: (175 pounds + 25 pounds of gear) / 150 = 1.3 pounds/square foot; you get .1 per 100 jumps. With a typical $25/jump rental fee, he'll have spent $7500 in gear rental before he gets there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
