hopnpopper0429 0 #1 February 4, 2008 What do you think of downsizing from a 185 to 160? I have 368 jumps in 2.5 years with my last 200 jumps on turbo-z 185. I'm about 210 lbs. Thanks in advance for your feedback. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 February 4, 2008 Can you do all the things on Billvon's list with your current canopy? ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #3 February 4, 2008 To save a lot of time, repetition, and anguish, go to the Home page and look for the Articles. Find the Canopy Downsizing article. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,297 #4 February 4, 2008 Downsizing Checklist 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
billvon 2,990 #5 February 4, 2008 > What do you think of downsizing from a 185 to 160? Why do you want to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopnpopper0429 0 #6 February 4, 2008 Well, I'm also also in need of a new, freefly friendly rig. I feel very comfortable on my 185 and would like to get a rig to grow with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #7 February 4, 2008 Quote What do you think of downsizing from a 185 to 160? I have 368 jumps in 2.5 years with my last 200 jumps on turbo-z 185. I'm about 210 lbs. Thanks in advance for your feedback. Look at Billvon's list and nail a 10 foot target 10 times in a row on each jump that you attempt Billvon's suggestions and complete it successfully. Then you should be ready. For example, go up, try objective one then land your parachute in a 10 foot target. Do it 10 times and if you fail, start over. If you can do that, you'll have over 400 jumps and might be ready. Hehe.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #8 February 5, 2008 demo one and you make the call Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #9 February 5, 2008 > I feel very comfortable on my 185 and would like to get a rig to grow with. That's actually a good reason to keep the 185. Why go from gear you are comfortable with to gear you are uncomfortable with? Get a rig sized for a 170, put the 185 in there (it will fit) and you'll be able to downsize later if you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 February 5, 2008 I definately agree with BillVon. If you have any desires to learn how to swoop, even if you just want to be a DZ swooper, then you should stick with your canopy. You can take the opportunity to learn how to swoop on this canopy that you're comfortable with, then when you downsize or change to a higher performance canopy at the same wing loading, then you will be ahead of the curve. Whats impressive to me is a really bitch'n swoop on a moderately loaded open nose 7 or 9-cell canopy. Whats not impressive is someone who is behind the curve on their canopy that is too small for them. Even worst are people who are on the edge on their canopy control. Those are the people you read about in the incidents forum where everyone says they "were" a great person...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
