wmw999 2,514 #26 May 30, 2014 Di0's post about needing to have all those skills on the checklist be automatic, and not just done, is much more important than it looks. If you're in a tight situation, you really don't want to have to actively think about what to do for everything; you'd rather have as much as possible be automatic. Then you have to spread your brain cells among fewer variables in a rapidly-developing situation. Get a beater rig that will hold your current main and reserve, set the other one aside awhile, and enjoy jumping and packing your gear. Wendy P.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
cuterunninggirl 0 #27 May 30, 2014 Another source to consider would be the more experienced jumpers at your DZ - ask them what they think of your canopy skills and listen. If they haven't seen you fly & land, recruit them to watch you. As I was downsizing from a student canopy, I sought out advice from many different instructors and told them what other instructors had mentioned to get their reactions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #28 May 31, 2014 Buy some weights to get you to the 1.3:1 WL and see how it feels. Best- Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FB1609 0 #29 May 31, 2014 I'd stick with the 170 for ay least this season, don't rush it, learn to fly what you have. With 85 jumps you likely are not as good as you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
