is it safe to downsize from 230 to 190 ???

[gowlerk 2,241]

billvon

>First, get over the idea that there is an age limit on reserves.

There effectively is one. Many riggers won't pack reserves that are over 20 years old, resulting in a de facto age limit.

(Not interested in a debate on whether or not that's a good idea; for the purposes of this thread, it's a good thing to keep in mind.)

I think it may be time for a poll of riggers on this one.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[gowlerk 2,241]

shaun1010

i did get a rigger to look at the harness for me , was not a full inspection but i looked it over and a few instructors gave the thumbs up regarding harness size too

any gear i use will be fully inspected before using but i did not with the main/reserve before buying as it was free

You should do just fine with this container for a first rig. It will hold canopies that are appropriate for your weight. The only problem is that you may want to do a few more transition jumps on rental gear first. You are going in the right direction, you just need to find the best road to use. BTW I'm 60 years old. I also am not jumping gear that is older than me. But I would have no problem with gear older than you!

[fanya 3]

ya man, no worries, I'll be fine. Let us know how it goes. :beer:

[shaun1010 0]

No worries man , il get a few or more on 210 then a 190 zp before I think about using it ,

Might just save for a 190 zp while I’m renting

Il come back and say how it went in a couple/few months

Thanks again :)

[Maddingo 21]

At my weight the difference between 210 and 190 was quite thrilling, very fun, but you just know you have to really pay attention. Everything moves a lot quicker. You come from the sky much faster.

As someone told me... it's not a problem when you are high up, you could fly a 120, it becomes a problem when you start to come close to earth. The biggest difference I noticed in landing was the little surf. There is no more stabbing the canopy or you Will get pulled back up and fall to the ground from a couple of meters. This is the point where you have to start fine tunning your approaches. I have 1.3 load at 190. The jump from 230 to a 190 is quite large in my experience as I jumped it last just to warm up for my first 190 skydive. :)