jtval 0 #1 November 5, 2004 I have a question about your first canopyEDIT: during student status what size were you flying? fo rhow many jumps, what was your wing loading? I was on a 280 or 260 for my first 20 jumps. after that I wa son a 210 for a LONG TIME my wing loding was .6:1 on the 280My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 November 5, 2004 You mean first off student status? First after A license? Or first purchased? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #3 November 5, 2004 That's a pretty big range you gave there. I don't think you're gonna find much out, but I answered anyway. .8 on my student gear, 1:1 on my own canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #4 November 5, 2004 .78:1 on student gear for 50 or so jumps, then 1.18:1 on my sabre. no plans to downsize for awhile."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 November 5, 2004 I used my instructor's student gear throughout my training, and I'm guessing the sizes were around 250-260 sq.ft. My first canopy was a Falcon 235 loaded about .72 to 1. I jumped that for about 50 jumps before downsizing to a 170 loaded about 1 to 1. Billy"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 November 5, 2004 QuoteYou mean first off student status? First after A license? Or first purchased? I m sorry, I meant your VERY FIRST MAIN ( other then tandem) EDIT: maybe I shoulda said POST YOUR WINGLOADING while on studnt statusMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #7 November 5, 2004 About .28 Of course, it was a 28' flat circular canopy Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 November 5, 2004 QuoteThat's a pretty big range you gave there. I don't think you're gonna find much out, but I answered anyway. .8 on my student gear, 1:1 on my own canopy. actually that was good info thanks! I know the range was big but I didnt want to put 1,000 poll chioces. I was curious to see what wingloading students were on. SO I guess my Reply to Philly kev should have said. LIST the MAINS you WERE under while on student status.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 November 5, 2004 Hmm I wonder what the wing loading was on the T-10 with the 7 TU and the Papillion..and me being 145 pounds.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 November 5, 2004 In that case... .76:1 Manta 288 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,498 #11 November 5, 2004 1st jump was a 260 at around 0.6 2nd jump onwards a 240 30th jump a 190 32nd jump a 170 at around 0.9, maybe a touch higher. Those were all DZ rental canopies so I was downsizing when the Chief Instructor told me to.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #12 November 5, 2004 hmmm i answered the wrong question then... during student status? .6ish under a 288... at 30 jumps 1.1 on a Sabre 190.. isnt the point (for the canopy portion at least) of student status and early jumps... to develop your canopy skills to the point you can land a 1:1 safely? seems like many people spend a long time developing/reenforcing bad habits under lightly loaded canopies....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #13 November 5, 2004 Okay JT, I took it as meaning my first canopy off student status/ canopy regularly used. My primary canopy as a student was a 288 at .73:1, as soon as I was solo they put me under a 190 at 1.05:1. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #14 November 5, 2004 yea Sorry, SOmetimes I can tbe quite confusing. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mardigrasbob 0 #15 November 5, 2004 Until you have gained enough experience as a canopy pilot; stay with a fairly doscile canopy, 1:1 Do not be in a hurry! Today more parachutists are being seriously injured or even killed by downsizing too soon. I started out on big student mantas 260++, after 20 or so jumps I bought a Triathlon 190- 0.9:1 with no problem. I am still flying that chute and will occasionally demo a 160. I am somewhat of a pussy when it comes to hot landings, but my disapline is R.W. and the parachute is mearly a way to get to the ground safely after the formations. Many new jumpers are anxious to perform swoops and show off their skills; I cringe everytime I see some 100 jump wonder get ohs and ahhs from the crowd; Sadly to say " I seen them come and go." Hyper-eliptical and crossbraced canopys are the new thing but should be jumped by only the most skilled! --------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 November 5, 2004 Hmm, in that case, I remember I was on a Manta 288 as well while a student. About .6 to 1 loading."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #17 November 5, 2004 .76 Sabre 190 -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 November 5, 2004 i was looking for that info. I know most started on huge Mains. I guess my next post should be LIST YOUR WINGLOADING progression I was on a 210 until about 300 jumps. with an exit wieght of 190-200(depending on how fat I was at the time)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #19 November 5, 2004 QuoteLIST YOUR WINGLOADING progression .76 student (to 11 jumps) .85 (3 jumps) .96 (87 jumps) 14 jumps to 101 1.06 (60 jumps) 101 to 161 1.2 (30 jumps) 161 to 191 1.38 (90+ jumps and counting) 191 to 280~++(*first new canopy purchase, I plan to stay here for a long time). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #20 November 5, 2004 that works! thanks!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #21 November 5, 2004 Jumps 1 & 3 spectre 210 .9:1 Jumps 2 & 4 Spectre 230 .82:1 Jumps 5-12 Hornet 190 1:1 Jumps 13-30 Sabre2 190 1:1 Jumps 31-39 Sabre2 170 1.1:1 Jump 39 PD Reserve 160 1.1:1 Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #22 November 5, 2004 While on student status - .71:1 under Mantas. Immediatly off student status (about 20 or so jumps - I was a static-line baby) I went directly to a 1.36:1 loading under a Spectre. I've made a few jumps under some other canopies but not many- Nothing smaller than the 150 though. Still jumping the same one now at 330 some-odd jumps. I've been averaging about 100 jumps a year except for my first year I only did around 25 or 30. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #23 November 5, 2004 QuoteHmm I wonder what the wing loading was on the T-10 with the 7 TU and the Papillion..and me being 145 pounds.. I want to see pics of the tall, lean Amazon Goddess! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 2 #24 November 5, 2004 I was on a Nav 280 exit weight around 260(.92:1) for 3 jumps then on a Nav 260 (1.1) for about 20 jumps then I switched between a Sabre 230 and a Spectre 230 for a bunch of jumps. MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #25 November 5, 2004 AFF + 2 jumps: Manta 288 (around .7) 10-15: Saber 2 190 (Around 1.07) 15-20: PD 210 (Around .976) 20-300+/- some: Saber 2 170 (Around 1.2) Still flying the same canopy. Will probally downsize or change planform sometime late next year. (I plan to be around 600-700 jumps by the end of next season)~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
