Spatula 0 #26 May 12, 2004 Could you elaborate more on your reasoning for reccommending an audible? I'm very interesed in knowing (as a newbie!) Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #27 May 12, 2004 Quote I also strongly recommend that they go out and buy an audible. Some people disagree with me that students and young up-jumpers ought not be exposed to them (another distraction), but I am all for them when used properly. Chuck Do you recommend that in addition to, or instead of a visual altimeter? I don't see it as a distraction so much as a potential gear reliance issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #28 May 12, 2004 Quote I have been instructing a very-long time and I used to always tell dedicated, "I'm gonna finish" students that the smartest first purchase was a properly-fitting jumpsuit. It gets fitfull when you are trying to work out basic freefall issues and you find yourself fighting an entirely different-flying jumpsuit. Nowadays, I still tell them they ought to get one jumpsuit that fits and stick to it for a while, I also strongly recommend that they go out and buy an audible. Some people disagree with me that students and young up-jumpers ought not be exposed to them (another distraction), but I am all for them when used properly. Chuck I'd like to hear more about your recommendation for the audible. What are your reasons? Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgm458 0 #29 May 13, 2004 I am a new jumper, freshly off of student status, passing my A test dive last weekend. My gear purchases have been slow, tuned to my needs as a new skydiver and also based on what I can use for free from the dz and other jumpers that offer. Aside from my log book, my first purchase was a new Pro-Tec helmet from Para-Gear. I think their prices are normally kind of high, but they were running a special price at the time and all of the helmets at the dz were nasty and flat out stank. Yes, I know I misspelled that. My next purchase was a jumpsuit, used. I paid $50 for it, used with no booties. It has no white, so my grass stains and dirt stains don't show up as well. My next purchase was used gear from Sunshine Factory. I found a steal on used gear ($1200) and couldn't pass it up. It came with an AAD with 4 yrs left. At $20 for gear rental per jump, I'll save a considerable amount. After I purchased the gear, I also bought new main risers and a new pilot chute/bridle/bag assembly. Just days ago I purchased an altimeter, FT-50, from ebay. I think I paid $100. I also liked that the yellow band extended to 4k. My next purchases, in order of preference: gear bag, Z1 Helmet, and main canopy. If anyone has any of these and are looking to sell, PM me. Canopy preferences are a 9-cell, around a 190. I already own gloves, shoes, socks, and underwear. I did have to buy a new pair of underwear after a hard opening ripped a pair. dgm-------------------------------------------------- Failure to prepare is preparing to fail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
