JJok 0 #1 November 14, 2010 Can someone please tell me what is good safe gear for a 200 pound person? http://cms.flyfirebird.com/skydive/ Is this good gear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jephprospect 0 #2 November 14, 2010 i've never heard of it. Have you talked to your instructors yet?Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IanHarrop 41 #3 November 14, 2010 Firebird (formerly Performance Variable) is a European manufacturer. According to their site, to get sizes above 190 you would have to look at their student canopies. At 200 lbs +25 lbs for gear are you ready to be wing loading a 190 at 1.18?"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,354 #4 November 14, 2010 Hi JJ, Your question is all inclusive. I have no reason to believe that it is NOT good gear. They have been around a fairly long time. As Ian says, they are a European ( German actually ) company. Where are you located? Do you have other more specific questions? Does any of this help? JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #5 November 14, 2010 I have not talked to my instructor for I do not know how to get one b. I do not know what 1.18 means but sure lets go. QuoteHi JJ, Your question is all inclusive. I have no reason to believe that it is NOT good gear. They have been around a fairly long time. As Ian says, they are a European ( German actually ) company. Where are you located? Atlantic City Do you have other more specific questions? What do you prefer to use on face to prevent marks? Does any of this help? Ya JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thrillstalker 0 #6 November 14, 2010 what country are you in? what part of that country are you in?"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #7 November 14, 2010 Quotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #8 November 15, 2010 Quoteb. I do not know what 1.18 means but sure lets go. Then no gear is good for you yet. Your knowledge does not support buying gear yet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #9 November 15, 2010 I plan to get a license will i learn it there?Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #10 November 15, 2010 Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #11 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. +1 Nothing you have done before will help you learn to skydive. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jephprospect 0 #12 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. I don't know why but this made my day and sounded very funny haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #13 November 15, 2010 QuoteI plan to get a license will i learn it there?Quote Yup. Wherever you go to get a license/training will have stuff to rent until you get a license. they will help you with gear selection. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #14 November 15, 2010 Does the OP live under a bridge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thrillstalker 0 #15 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #16 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html thanks dood, tc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #17 November 15, 2010 Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ManagingPrime 0 #18 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Doing a great job too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #19 November 15, 2010 Quote I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Funks, is that you?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnDeere 0 #20 November 16, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online....Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #21 November 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online.... ya i think their being ignorant and acting like big shots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryan_d_sucks 0 #22 November 19, 2010 How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #23 November 22, 2010 QuoteHow old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #24 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? OWNED!~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #25 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Using other peoples DZ.COM accounts is not big and it's not clever Set your own up (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
IanHarrop 41 #3 November 14, 2010 Firebird (formerly Performance Variable) is a European manufacturer. According to their site, to get sizes above 190 you would have to look at their student canopies. At 200 lbs +25 lbs for gear are you ready to be wing loading a 190 at 1.18?"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #4 November 14, 2010 Hi JJ, Your question is all inclusive. I have no reason to believe that it is NOT good gear. They have been around a fairly long time. As Ian says, they are a European ( German actually ) company. Where are you located? Do you have other more specific questions? Does any of this help? JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJok 0 #5 November 14, 2010 I have not talked to my instructor for I do not know how to get one b. I do not know what 1.18 means but sure lets go. QuoteHi JJ, Your question is all inclusive. I have no reason to believe that it is NOT good gear. They have been around a fairly long time. As Ian says, they are a European ( German actually ) company. Where are you located? Atlantic City Do you have other more specific questions? What do you prefer to use on face to prevent marks? Does any of this help? Ya JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #6 November 14, 2010 what country are you in? what part of that country are you in?"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJok 0 #7 November 14, 2010 Quotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #8 November 15, 2010 Quoteb. I do not know what 1.18 means but sure lets go. Then no gear is good for you yet. Your knowledge does not support buying gear yet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJok 0 #9 November 15, 2010 I plan to get a license will i learn it there?Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #10 November 15, 2010 Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #11 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. +1 Nothing you have done before will help you learn to skydive. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jephprospect 0 #12 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. I don't know why but this made my day and sounded very funny haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #13 November 15, 2010 QuoteI plan to get a license will i learn it there?Quote Yup. Wherever you go to get a license/training will have stuff to rent until you get a license. they will help you with gear selection. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #14 November 15, 2010 Does the OP live under a bridge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thrillstalker 0 #15 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #16 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html thanks dood, tc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #17 November 15, 2010 Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ManagingPrime 0 #18 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Doing a great job too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #19 November 15, 2010 Quote I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Funks, is that you?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnDeere 0 #20 November 16, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online....Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #21 November 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online.... ya i think their being ignorant and acting like big shots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryan_d_sucks 0 #22 November 19, 2010 How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #23 November 22, 2010 QuoteHow old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #24 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? OWNED!~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #25 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Using other peoples DZ.COM accounts is not big and it's not clever Set your own up (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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airtwardo 7 #10 November 15, 2010 Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #11 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. +1 Nothing you have done before will help you learn to skydive. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jephprospect 0 #12 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. I don't know why but this made my day and sounded very funny haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #13 November 15, 2010 QuoteI plan to get a license will i learn it there?Quote Yup. Wherever you go to get a license/training will have stuff to rent until you get a license. they will help you with gear selection. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #14 November 15, 2010 Does the OP live under a bridge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thrillstalker 0 #15 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #16 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html thanks dood, tc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildcard451 0 #17 November 15, 2010 Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ManagingPrime 0 #18 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Doing a great job too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #19 November 15, 2010 Quote I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Funks, is that you?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnDeere 0 #20 November 16, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online....Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #21 November 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online.... ya i think their being ignorant and acting like big shots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryan_d_sucks 0 #22 November 19, 2010 How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JJok 0 #23 November 22, 2010 QuoteHow old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #24 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? OWNED!~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #25 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Using other peoples DZ.COM accounts is not big and it's not clever Set your own up (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
JohnMitchell 16 #14 November 15, 2010 Does the OP live under a bridge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #15 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJok 0 #16 November 15, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotewhat country are you in? what part of that country are you in? United States, Margate City New Jersey Is theresome where better to be like san jose would prefer but over populated so i prefer this, where do u jump http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/index.html thanks dood, tc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #17 November 15, 2010 Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #18 November 15, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Doing a great job too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #19 November 15, 2010 Quote I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Funks, is that you?50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #20 November 16, 2010 Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online....Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJok 0 #21 November 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I plan to get a license will i learn it there? Quote Find a place close to take some classes and get actual training, skydiving is not really something you want to learn to do on-line. But you can learn everything online.... ya i think their being ignorant and acting like big shots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_d_sucks 0 #22 November 19, 2010 How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJok 0 #23 November 22, 2010 QuoteHow old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #24 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote How old are you? You know you must be at least 18 to skydive at most dropzones, right? I am over 18, Look I am new to this sport. I believe I will need professional help so can you please back off? OWNED!~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #25 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote Does the OP live under a bridge? I know it is out of character, but I am trying to be nice for once. Using other peoples DZ.COM accounts is not big and it's not clever Set your own up (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
