froggie 0 #1 March 25, 2001 im going thru the tandem progression program right now. But with the locality of the dz (5 minutes away) and the fact that ill be working out there this season, I know that im going to be making a lot of jumps, and will be ready for my own rig soon. My question is, how do i even begin to learn about all of my options for a rig. I know that i can talk to people at the dz, but i was wondering if anyone had any links to articles or anything. Something that i can copy and paste and printout would be great, cause i could refer back to it in an instant, something that doesnt always go perfect when reflecting back on a conversation. thanks in advance for your help. Please just post or email me any links you may have.froggieflyingfrog5@rcn.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #2 March 25, 2001 i'd appreciate if youd forward whatever u get to me. propblast@dropzone.comThanks-e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruce 0 #3 March 25, 2001 Kelly, there are numerous factors here..... The first is cost. You need to determine how much you have, and or, are willing to spend. That will be the single largest issue. The argument of new versus used is too vague..... how used? A Mirage with 200 jumps? vs. a brand new Dolphin?First cost, then fit.......after that it's features.Leesa Kruse is a great source for the information you want, plus she's just a great person talk to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #4 March 25, 2001 thanks fruce. ill be out there tomorrow so ill swing into square3 and talk to the girls.Ill prolly end up doing the same thing that im doing now, putting whatever money i have into an account out there. That really helps becuse then the moneys already where it needs to be~out of my hands. thanks again, ill talk to lisa tomorrow. kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #5 March 25, 2001 These should keep you busy for a while.....Some of the info here only applies to the Racer but there is alot that is just general gear info...http://www.jumpshack.com/default.asp?CategoryID=TECHA site I just found with preventative maintenance and other good info...http://www.noexcusesrigging.com/All around info...http://www.makeithappen.com/spsj/Enjoy,Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruce 0 #6 March 25, 2001 Hey is Melody still around the DZ? Tell her I said that I missed her in Hawaii..... just wasn't the same without her Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #7 March 25, 2001 craig,thanks for the links. going to check them out now. kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #8 March 25, 2001 kel-in SQ3 tomorrow you'll want to talk to Mary. Amazing and she'll answer questions until the sun comes up (pause for coffee then keep answering). Melody and Lou should be there as well, but I'm pretty sure that Mary handles most gear questions. Fruce- mel is still there, goig to florida for a bit with jack-o, but they'll be back soon enough. =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #9 March 25, 2001 fruce and stacthanks for the tips guys. Ill find mary tomorrow. kel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #10 March 25, 2001 propblast,check your email. im sending you those links.kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan 1 #11 March 25, 2001 froggie, there are some great articles right here in Dropzone.com. Try looking in GEAR for a start and then just do some surfing, you will be amazed at the amount of information and links that we have right here.alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pzilly 0 #12 April 8, 2009 Hey Froggie, Having just gone through the first gear thing a year a ago I can tell you it is not an easy task, and if you have yet to jump under a solo chute I would wait for at least 25 jumps before you purchase anything, I went from a 280 first 10 jumps to a 265 for next 15 jumps to a 230 for about 20 jumps before I purchased my 230 spectre, which is considerably faster than the 230 student chute I was jumping because of spectra, and collapsible slider and pilot chute. But if you are set on it I recommend a new container then find used chutes and AAD. If you wait till you get 25-50 jumps in then you will be able to tell where you may want to end up and a container should allow for 2 downsizes depending on type and so on. I ended up going all new in the end, I got great service on my Mirage G4 and PD main from Mike at chutingstar and then my DZO found me a new smart reserve and Vigil II both for about 2k from a supply house that was moving, so for about a grand over quailty used it is all me, fits and I know it's complete histroy, yes it was rough to part with 5400 bucks but I sold a race bike of mine and I am glad I did! With the exception of hip rings which I didn't care much for it has all options and it is all mine. Good luck and no matter which way you go have a top notch rigger check it out.You will never miss a slice of the "pie", unless it is the last slice!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
