jonnym84 0 #1 September 7, 2003 I'm a new skydiver who will shortly graduate from the AFF program. Next spring I want to buy a new rig for myself but am unsure as to what to get. I need advice on what container, canopy, canopy size, reserve, etc. I should get. I need specifics, like every detail of what would be a good rig for a beginner like myself. I don't really care about price, I'm more into quality and what's right for me. If anybody would like to share any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogieBob 0 #2 September 7, 2003 QuoteI need advice on what container, canopy, canopy size, reserve, etc. I should get. Regarding everything, ESPECIALLY CANOPY SIZE, ask your instructors...they know you better than we do. As for my personal (albeit limited) experience, I absolutely LOVE my Javelin Odyssey. Likewise, I am completely enamoured with my Sabre2-170 main. The rig I bought also has a PD176R reserve in it as well as a Cypres-E. (Can you tell I am partial to Performance Designs canopies?) QuoteI'm more into...what's right for me. One more reason to ask your instructors. They know...just ask 'em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #3 September 7, 2003 QuoteI don't really care about price You should be able to make a very good friend in your local dealer.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #4 September 7, 2003 Well, if you want the rig in spring, you should order now if you want one from Sunpath... IMHO it doesn't make sense to get a new rig right after AFF bcause you're very likely to sell it after like 50-100 jumps. I always propose people to wait like about 30-50 jumps, then they have a better understanding what they expect from their equipment. That said, I just ordered a Wings, jump a Paratec Faqtor 120 and have a Paratec Speed 2000 135 Reserve+Cypres2. All i can say about my canopies is: Paraatec RULES! Oh, and yes, ask your intructor. The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 September 7, 2003 This may help. This may help too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
