Canuck 0 #26 April 11, 2002 Manta 288 20 jumps @0.7Maverick 200 155 jumps @1.1Blade Runner 150 350 jumps @1.3Crossfire 119 120 jumps @1.7Cobalt 105 0 jumps @ 1.9 (I've decided to sell it and keep my Crossfire)Between the Maverick and the Crossfire I jumped a bunch of stuff - Saber 170, 150, 135, Stiletto 150, 135, Lightning 143's, Blade Runner 135, etc.This is a good thread - much to be learned from it.Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #27 April 11, 2002 Manta 288 (25)Navagator 240 (10)PD 230 (125)PD 190 (125)Monarch 155 (25)Slow progression is fast impact! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #29 April 11, 2002 5-Tandem3-Navigator 28810-Sabre 23012-Sabre 21010-Sabre 190450-Triathalon 17545-Sabre2 150 Gemini... Fear? Fear is riding the plane down ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #30 April 11, 2002 My progression was a little agressive- (36 jumps to date) currently 200# out the door-20 0r so- Manta 2881-- Spectre 1502- Sabre 1701 - PD 1901- PD 230Current- Spectre 150I got flamed major when I made this plublic a couple months ago here- Loaded at about 1.3 - I don't reccomend it to anyone - Life begins at 14,000' - Shut up and jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #31 April 12, 2002 20 something on 200+ manta type chutes60 + on 210-230 pd 9 cells60 on a sabre150145 total jumps to dateyes, i went from my pd 210 to my sabre 150 in 1 jump..don't flame me, i don't care what you have to say abou it unless pointing it out to other newer jumpers( not to be snapy but i know it wasn't the safest way to do it)... i felt very confident in my jump to the smaller size and it was a nice windy day with soft ground at the dz...i load the sabre at 1.4:1.............."i may not go to heven, i hope you go to hell"-C.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #32 April 12, 2002 (016) Raven 4(001) Raven 2(040) Sabre 150(140) Sabre 135(002) Sabre 120(030) Spectre 120(005) Stiletto 120(002) Alpha 117(325) Stiletto 107(005) Stiletto 97(001) Stiletto 89(275) Alpha 84(001) VX 79(010) Cobalt 75(015) FX 74(002) Dash-M 109one broken ankle to date Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #33 April 12, 2002 Maverone as a studentRaven IIISabre 170Sabre 150Sabre 135FX 110 (some dud was selling it real cheap.....so I IMPULSIVELY downsized).....I LOVE my FXan Old Jonathan 120 Hee HEE.....it's a DOGEve was framed!http://home.earthlink.net/~linzwalley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #34 April 12, 2002 Manta 288 Wizard 275PD 210Triathlon 190Triathlon 175Triathlon 160*Stiletto 150Cobalt 135 Cobalt 120*Xaos 98**Currently own-Hixxx"Sous ma tub, Dr. Suess ma tub" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #35 April 12, 2002 Falcon220Falcon210Sabre210Sabre190Sabre170Spectre160Sabre150Triathlon150Saphire149Sabre135Omega134Splatwing134 or 129?Triathlon135Sabre120Diablo120Fx114Diablo110Xaos98Crossfire109, currently jumping Blue Skies ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trmnljnky 0 #36 April 12, 2002 5 jumps - pisa 30030 jumps - ravan4200jumps - sharpchuter 245150 jumps - spectre 190demos:3 jumps - diablo 1701 jump - stiletto 1702 jumps - safire 1706 jumps - sabre2 1703 jumps - sabre 150Byron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #37 April 12, 2002 16- Manta/Navigator 280ish47- Skymaster 2306- PD 2102- PD 1901- Raven-M 181 100- Sabre 190For a total of 172 Jumps!!Anne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #38 April 12, 2002 18 jumpsManta 288PD 260 Gonna try a PD 230 for a couple jumps. by then i should have enough saved to buy my Hornet 190 which i will be loading at 1.1:1 I will probly stay there for a couple hunfred jumps and learn the shit out of it. I am in no hurry to downsize. I can always go watch the camera guys land if i want to see that kinda stuff. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #39 April 12, 2002 Ain't no sense in rushing...ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybird 0 #40 April 12, 2002 i will probably catch some shit for this one. to newbie's, this is not a normal progression. there are people with more jumps that i won't let jump my gear. each person learns at a different level.i am 195 out the door:jumps canopy1-10 manta 28811-29 raider 22030-35 triatholon 19036-41 raider 220 (couldn't get my hands on the tri)42-45 stilletto 19046 stilletto 17047-55 sonic 15056-now crossfire 149 (bought this canopy new)around 170 crossfire 129around 220 crossfire 109around 300 cobalt 105335 crossfire 109 jasonoh yeah, i have a couple of jumps on a jedei 120, batwing 153, skymaster, a couple of different sized safires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #41 April 12, 2002 throws a big ball of shit at jaybird, CATCH!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybird 0 #42 April 12, 2002 thanks, i needed thatjason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jussi 0 #43 April 12, 2002 Sabre 135Spectre 120 Stiletto 120 Impulse 100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #44 April 12, 2002 After nearly 300 jumps, weight around 180 pounds.Manta 280Manta 220Quadra 170Spectre 150Spectre 135Gus"Sex? Once every six seconds. Skydiving? Five times, every six seconds." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #45 April 12, 2002 Navigator 240 (during AFF & consols)Triathlon (I think) 210 (hire kit)Triathlon (I think) 190 (hire kit)Furey 220 (hire kit)Electra 170 (borrowed)PD150 (borrowed)Sabre2 150 (borrowed)Electra 150 (mine)I have also tried................Sabre 170150 ZP XS (South African) Cobalt 135 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #46 April 12, 2002 After carefully checking if Lisa is onlineI am 185 pounds out the door.Jumps 1-30 ...Skymaster 285.31 till now (152)..... ZP170 ( South African)No breaks, sprains or bruises.The first few jumps on the 170 were 'interesting' Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neural9 0 #47 April 12, 2002 In total I have 257 jumps, weighing 240 out the door. I've been in the sport 2 years.Canopy progression :-15 X Manta 280 @ 0.85psf100 x PD Spectre 210 @ 1.14psf140 x PD Spectre 170 @ 1.41psfAnd two reserve rides :-1 x PD Reserve 190 @ 1.26psf1 x PD Reserve 170 @ 1.41psfRob{n9} Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #48 April 12, 2002 T-10 Main - 6 28' TU - 25Paracommander - 75Stratocloud - 8Big Ass Student Rigs - 20Saber 190 - 150Saber 170 - 150Stiletto 150 - 500Vengeance 135 - 25 (So far...)Interesting to see how many people downsized and then upsized. I guess it's called learning. I salute you.flyhi"To understand Mankind, you must look at its two root words; Mank and Ind." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #49 April 12, 2002 *looking around for Skybytch*21 jumps on a Manta 2881 jump on a skymaster 230 11 jumps on Triathlon 160Now Sabre 135 with 40ish jumps so farand 1 on a Hornet 150 (borrowed)and 2 on a Chuteshop 170 (borrowed)I'll be with the Sabre indefinately providing I don't pull an Ally McBeal, which I don't foresee happening :)New pin jewelry! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #50 April 12, 2002 T-10/-1C 60 jumps Falcon 265 5 jumpsFalcon 235 10 jumpsAeroglide 220 5-10 jumpsPD 190 around 100-110 jumps Loaded about 1.28Stilletto 170 Loaded at 1.35 Can't be doing too much wrong. I've lived so far and haven't even made any trips to the hospital. *Knock on wood*"It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites