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Magistr8

When did you start to nuy your equipment

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I didnt have my rig in my loving arms until 120 jumps...got out the plastic and had plenty of time to know just what I wanted...God knows I jumped everything/anything in any size that i could get my hands on...got new, which can be foolish, but regardless...it is the greatest non-living thing in my life!
I had plenty of time to really know what I would be flying for a long time, etc...and nothing feels better than good, new gear!!!
...even though I had to sell my car and max out my credit cards...noone can take away my baby...my wings!!!:ph34r:

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14 jumps and I bought a 170 Heatwave and a cheapo dolphin container. At 50 jumps I dropped to a Heatwave 150 in a Mirage. Before 100 jumps I had jumped a 150 Stiletto and 110 sabre. (I weighted 190 out the door then) Since then, too many different canopies to count. I'm stuck on my
Xaos 108 in a G3 and Diablo 150 now. Canopies are like cars, some fit you well, others don't. Demo, Demo and find what you like.
"Slow down! You are too young
to be moving that fast!"

Old Man Crawfish

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After about 30 jumps I bought my first system (second-hand). Upgraded to new stuff at about 70 jumps and bought my elliptical canopy at around 100 jumps.

PS: Your typing error reads really funny in local South African slang. Although we spell it differently, the essence would be: When did you start to sexually abuse/generally mishandle your equipment?

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The sooner, the better because the jumps get a lot cheaper using your own gear.



The downside to that is you're buying gear before you really know what you're doing. I never would have bought the main I did (well-used PD 170) if I'd been educated at all about canopies. I just knew it was around the right size.

I did end up with a nice container that I like and that fits like a dream. But that was pure luck.
Skydiving is for cool people only

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The sooner, the better because the jumps get a lot cheaper using your own gear. B|

That's a damn lie and you know it! :P You think, oh a rig, then jumps are only $18 (or whatever). Then it's an RW suit. Then a cooler helmet. Then maybe a fullface for winter. Then a freefly suit. How about an audible. That beer debt stacks up really quick, too. License fees, boogie registrations, special planes.

Since late May I've spent almost 90% of my earnings on skydiving related stuff. That's probably twice what I spent while renting gear. Of course I don't have any living expenses to speak of, what with being in college and all.

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The sooner, the better because the jumps get a lot cheaper using your own gear



I disagree. Young jumpers frequently move rapidly from HUGE canopies (.6 wingloading) on their first jump to probably 1.1 or even 1.2 by the time they have 50 jumps. If they buy too early they'll either be "locking in" at this low wingloading, or buying a canopy they're not ready for. I didn't get mine until I had 40 jumps, at which point I bought at 1.2

I did start buying some gear while still a student. Altimeter, goggles and a helmet are all good choices that will cost a lot, and you'll keep forever.

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Hmm... Jump#8 bought goggles, #10 Atli and gloves, #20 Used Merlin RW suit.

#61 (currently) and I am anxiously awaiting the close of a deal on a rig I found right here on DZ.com classifieds. Reflex, Sabre150, Tempo150 all I need now is a Cypres!

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