Philly215 0 #1 July 1, 2007 Ive been told nothing is neccessary to be bought for the 1st jump, but what should I be looking to buy and spend throughout training? What should be bought new, what used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #2 July 1, 2007 If you really want to start buying stuff now. Helmet, Alti, and goggles. I am also a big fan of wearing gloves for safety reasonsDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly215 0 #3 July 2, 2007 alti and helmet is given during training. There's nothing wrong with a used setup for your first is there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #4 July 2, 2007 I bought my alti used it was good stuff. I was mearly suggesting that if you are trly itching to buy gear. Otherwise just wait as long as you canDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #5 July 2, 2007 Wait to buy any gear until you are cleared for self supervision. Then goggles and helmet(Protec= real protection and cheap) are nice to have. Goggles without scratches and a helmet that isn't full of someone elses sweat are a plus. Then go alti and finally jumpsuit.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
GaryRay 0 #6 July 2, 2007 what is the reason for gloves, maybe im narrow minded and dont have much experience, well i know i dont have much experience, but what do gloves protect?JewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #7 July 2, 2007 Quote what is the reason for gloves, maybe im narrow minded and dont have much experience, well i know i dont have much experience, but what do gloves protect? Your hands... Although maybe I'm being narrow minded, there may be other places that you can wear them... *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yossarian 0 #8 July 2, 2007 one of my instructors told me he always wears gloves (even on naked jumps... ) as once he reached up to grab his risers on deployment, his canopy span up, and one of the lines cut through his hand and fore-finger to the bone. personally i look at my gloves, see the battering theyve recieved in the 80 jumps ive had them and am grateful it wasnt my hands... usually from any kind of sharp edge on the aircraft, or, mostly when i was a student, landing badly and scraping hands on gravel, concrete etc... plus it gets very cold up there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
