coty.watson 0 #1 October 26, 2011 im trying to find out what would be a good starter rig would be i just finished aff and i want to get my own equipment but i dont know anything about the specs and chute size. any help would greatly be appreciated thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austintxflight 0 #2 October 26, 2011 ask sangi, he knows best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stearny 1 #3 October 26, 2011 Instructors should be your source numero uno. The important factors are wingloading (thus size) and canopy shape. I jumped a Voyager 220 WL=0.83 (similar to a PD Navigator) all through student status. Around jump 30 I tried a friends Sabre 190 WL=0.97, put around 10 jumps on it. Tried a friends sabre 170 WL=1.08 for one jump. While I felt comfortable with the 170 around jump 50, I ultimately choose to go with a safire2 190. I plan on staying in the sport for a long time and a conservative canopy progression doesn't hurt. Good luck in your gear search. Check dz.com everyday. That's what I did for a very long time. It will eventually work out. CheersStearny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #4 October 26, 2011 1. Capitalize 2. Punctuate 3. Look at what others at your DZ have and ask about their gear. As you go through the A-license progression, gear related things will come up. Ask your instructors and riggers for details about anything you come across that you don't know about. Look at classifieds to see what's available at what price range. Read about the containers and canopies in a Para-Gear or Square1 catalog. Don't go out and buy the first thing that looks like a bargain; keep asking questions and looking around for a while.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
