SlashDog 0 #1 July 27, 2006 I have just a few jumps but I am a comitted student. I have been jumping 230's and 260's as available to rent. My exit weight is 210 so I have been well below 1.0. I recently came across what I think will be a great first rig. It's a Spectre 190 (That would put me at 1.1)and I can see that this is a rig I could keep for a while. My landings have been good lately on the 260. Can anyone recommend a progression that will get me to the 190? Any thoughts? I have excellent coaches looking out for me. I am deciding whether I should grab this 190 since I am sure I'll be flying that loading within 50 jumps or so anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #2 July 27, 2006 Your best course of action is to work out a plan with an instructor at your local DZ who knows you and your flying style. The advice given on here regarding this topic is at times so way off base there is no point in soliciting it. Please speak with your instructor about this specific topic. Blue Skies and many safe jumps!~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlashDog 0 #3 July 27, 2006 Thanks. I will remember to keep "forum advice" in proper perspective. I also just re-read the "Choosing Your Canopy" article in the Safety articles. It looks like I'll probably be a while before I jump that rig, but I think if my coach approves, I'll likely grab it. I've got some credit at my home DZ, so I'll probably spend it jumping the 230, then the 210 while I work on my canopy control. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #4 July 27, 2006 >I've got some credit at my home DZ, so I'll probably spend it >jumping the 230, then the 210 while I work on my canopy control. Sounds like a good plan. It can also help to solicit people's opinions; get them to watch (or even video) your landings and give you feedback. Make sure they are qualified; instructors, coaches and competitive canopy pilots might be a good choice here. (Ideally a competitive canopy pilot who is _also_ an instructor.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
