lisamariewillbe 1 #26 September 5, 2005 true, Im thinking I will bring it up to a coach, thanks for giving me more food for thought everyone, I love having another option to talk over now.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #27 September 9, 2005 no, remember, the lines get shorter as you downsize also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #28 September 9, 2005 What does shorter lines do ?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #29 September 9, 2005 Make the canopy turn faster, mostly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #30 September 9, 2005 So does that mean I should use weights to downsize? Id rather go a few pounds added at a time then to drop 20 square feet all at one... and I dont turn on final.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #31 September 9, 2005 With 30 jumps? I re3comment talking to your instructor, I lknow nothing about you. I do have a Stiletto 135 for sale though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #32 September 9, 2005 they have been trying to get me to downsize for the past 10 jumps, im to scared id rather take it slowwwww like add 2 pounds at a time or something to my weight without uhhh gaining weight a 135 would kill me , im 6 foot , 160 lbs out the door and have been jumping a 220 for a bit, dont think im ready for a 135 lolSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #33 September 9, 2005 At your level of experience, stick to the canopy you have at your normal weight for a while. No need to be adding weight in a vest this early. It's better to err on the safe side, although you probably would be okay under a 190."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #34 September 9, 2005 Thats what they say, I just still like the fact that the bigger canopies are more forgiving since I still tend to flare a bit high or low (generally high but I hold it in quarter breaks when I do that) I thought this (adding a few pounds via weight vest at a time) would appease them but also help me progress.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #35 September 9, 2005 Well, as a general rule, if you have others advocating a more progressive move that you are not comfortable with, then stick to your guns and stay conservative. When I started out, I had a Falcon 235, big ass canopy, and I weighed 170 out the door. Jumped that for about 80 jumps, then went down to a 170 for another 70 jumps, then settled on a Triathlon 160 for 120 jumps, then down to a Tri 135 for 200+ jumps and have been on a Tri 120 since, and I'm 180 out the door. I think the progression I took is conservative enough, considering a lot of people with less jumps than me are swooping sub 100 sqft canopies these days, and I won't do that. You're already on the conservative side, that's good. It'll keep you alive better than the hotdoggers... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #36 September 9, 2005 I think it's a good idea, but wait until you're getting consistent, good landings at your present W/L, because if you have to "run them out" with a weight vest, it's a potential problem. After you're landing repeatably, use the weight to get a "feel" for a higher wingloading. I don't see anything wrong with that logic. It's not identical to downsizing to a smaller canopy (line length issues), but it would be close. Don't rush it, you'll know when you're ready, from the sound of it. Getting busted up is a bummer, believe me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #37 September 9, 2005 Thanks for the replies. They have been helpful. My biggest concern with the weight vest was I cant swim and well if I land in water last thing I need is more weight...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #38 September 9, 2005 QuoteMy biggest concern with the weight vest was I cant swim and well if I land in water last thing I need is more weight... That's a valid concern, alright. You couldn't get it off before you landed and got rid of your harness, either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #39 September 10, 2005 Quoteno, remember, the lines get shorter as you downsize also. The question was: Quote Would adding weights also help simulate canopy downsizing? I was answering the "simulate" question.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
