Main Canopy Size Advice

[SkyDiveDoc22 0]

Happy Satuday everyone. Well, I’m at 20 jumps now and am getting closer and closer to my A-License. I have begun the religious viewing of the Dropzone classifieds. I’m 5’11 and about 177lbs. I am currently jumping a 200 and I stand it up every time. I know the best thing to do is to find a 190. But as most of you know, those are up one day and sold the next. Just wondering if you guys think I could go a bit smaller than a 190. And of course, I understand safety is the first concern. Thanks guys!

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[mnealtx 0]

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I know the best thing to do is to find a 190.

Actually, according to Brian Germain's downsizing recommendations, you should be under a 230 for at least your first 60 jumps - that presumes that your EXIT weight (not your bodyweight) is less than 200 lbs. If it's above, then you should be staying at a 230 for the first 100 jumps.

You REALLY need to be talking to your instructors about this whole issue. Don't be in such a hurry to downsize. Learn to wring every bit of performance out of your canopy before changing sizes. Billvon's downsizing checklist is a good start. When you can perform all those maneuvers safely and consistently, THEN start looking at downsizing a step (230 to 210).

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Just wondering if you guys think I could go a bit smaller than a 190.

Absolutely not. See above.

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And of course, I understand safety is the first concern. Thanks guys!

No, it's not - 'getting small' is your first concern, as evidenced by your post. Again, see above.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[SkyDiveDoc22 0]

Well, thanks for the scolding. You motivated me to never post in the forums again. Im not your son. A simple "no, try this and blue skies" would suffice. And as evidence by your post, I know exactly the kind of person you are. Thanks for the advice, but lighten up.

"Id rather shoot for the stars and miss, than aim for the gutter and make it."
~Danny Trejo

[Chubba 0]

Relax SkyDiveDoc22

If your instructors have put you on a 200 and you're displaying good canopy control, ask them if a 190 is appropiate for your first canopy. Most important thing to do once you get your A is to demo a good portion of the modern designs, you might need to upside back to 210 initially but provided you have good canopy control, a few more jumps under your belt and your instructors give you the nod, a 190 will probably serve you well.

At your weight, a 170 is too small.

[Parafoil27 0]

LOL seems as though DZ.com is real un-popular to the new guys these days This is the second time i'v seen "I'll never post here again" in two days. I'v met many that refuse to even go on the site because of "What i'v heard" . Just an observation

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Well, thanks for the scolding. You motivated me to never post in the forums again. Im not your son. A simple "no, try this and blue skies" would suffice. And as evidence by your post, I know exactly the kind of person you are. Thanks for the advice, but lighten up.

I could have told you to do a search, as there have been hundreds (if not thousands) of threads exactly like yours posted. Instead, I gave you links to a canopy designer and canopy class instructor, as well as a multi-discipline competitor - both with over 10000 jumps.

In response, you whine that I didn't blow sunshine and rainbows up your ass, and that I was 'scolding' you - if you thought that was a scold, you've led a very, VERY sheltered life.

Welcome to the real world.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

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If you thought that was a scolding, you've led a very, VERY sheltered life. Welcome to the real world.

Indeed, there was certaintly nothing to get upset about.

IMO you would be hard pressed convincing someone that's standing up landings under a 200 to buy a 230 as their first canopy.

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[mnealtx 0]

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If you thought that was a scolding, you've led a very, VERY sheltered life. Welcome to the real world.

Indeed, there was certaintly nothing to get upset about.

IMO you would be hard pressed convincing someone that's standing up landings under a 200 to buy a 230 as their first canopy.

I jumped a Nav 220 during my training. I jump a SabreII 230 now....but I understand your point.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

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Well, thanks for the scolding. You motivated me to never post in the forums again. Im not your son. A simple "no, try this and blue skies" would suffice. And as evidence by your post, I know exactly the kind of person you are. Thanks for the advice, but lighten up.

SCOLDING? Are you kidding?!? He gave real good advice, in a regular tone of voice, more detailed than most would give you here, and it's advice to help keep you in one piece. If that doesn't sit well with you I'd look into both growing a thicker skin and finding another hobby Seriously. This ain't child's play. and yes, a ZP 210-230 sound best for you.

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Saskia

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Well, thanks for the scolding. You motivated me to never post in the forums again. Im not your son. A simple "no, try this and blue skies" would suffice. And as evidence by your post, I know exactly the kind of person you are. Thanks for the advice, but lighten up.

SCOLDING? Are you kidding?!? He gave real good advice, in a regular tone of voice, more detailed than most would give you here, and it's advice to help keep you in one piece. If that doesn't sit well with you I'd look into both growing a thicker skin and finding another hobby Seriously. This ain't child's play. and yes, a ZP 210-230 sound best for you.

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