Canuck278 0 #1 September 19, 2003 well i am loking at getting some gear while i have the money too...never know when it will not be there when i need it So now is the time...I have a great deal on a container and reserve that my pff innstructor is selling because he bought new gear....the old one is, a javelin 2, and it will hold a 150 to 190 sq foot main...wondering what type of main i should be looking for...have had some input on it at my dz but looking for a little more....I'm 5'8 135lbs so they say a 150 or 170 would be a good starter...sound right? and what are the differences between the different styles of canopy? thanks> Steve Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 September 19, 2003 The size of canopy recommended at you DZ is appropiate for your weight (I'm not expert or intructor but I can just tell you a little bit about it). Depending on your canopy skills you could look at a Sabre2 or a Spectre, but I suggest you bring this recommendation to your instructors.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck278 0 #3 September 19, 2003 oh i'm not buying anything without talking to them first...i been lucky to have them to teach me....i owe them a lot of beer been doing alright with my landings...17 jumps 15 standups...i guess thats ok...i think.. Steve Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 September 19, 2003 Sounds like you're getting excellent, conservative advice from your instructors. I'd have recommended the same sizes. Any chance you can get ahold of some demo canopies, or get to where demo gear is? That's the best way to figure out which canopy is going to be right for you. Personally I prefer 7 cells - Spectre, Triathlon, etc. - because they are relatively easy to fly and land yet I can still have a lot of fun with them. You may prefer a 9 cell - Sabre, Sabre2, Safire, Safire 2, Pilot, Hornet. The only way to know for sure is to jump both types (in the same sizes) at least a few times. Do a search here on the words "7 and 9 cells" - there's a bunch of good info in a couple of threads on the differences between the two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitof1976 0 #5 September 19, 2003 The 150/170 canopy sounds right for a newbie (I am newbie too). But since you said you weigh 135 lbs and that the container you wish to buy holds between a 150 and 190 you might end up with a container that is too big real soon. A 150 would put you at 1:1 wingloading which in my opinion is good for a newbie but that is probably the smallest canopy that you can safely fit in that container. If you decide to go to a 135 in a few dozen jumps, which would put you at about 1.1: 1 wing loading, you container will most likely be too big for it. A 1.1:1 wing loading is not over the top for a newbie if you mentioned that you seem to stand up most of your landings... Maybe you should look for a container that can hold smaller canopie because I think you might soon end up with a smaller canopy than what you container is made for. My 2 cents... "We see the world just the way we are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck278 0 #6 September 19, 2003 At the current moment i'm not to worried about having "to small a container"....i am not that big into the fast flying canopies at the moment....although im sure that could change, i enjoy hanging under my canopy checking out the view. It's more the freefall that i enjoy about skydiving. I have some time to weigh my options though and all the info from everyone here is greatly apreiciated...thanks again and keep it coming Steve Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie 0 #7 September 19, 2003 My advice would be to buy a container that fits your canopy. If you buy a 150, for example, get a container where the 150 is the largest sized canopy that will fit it. As you get better and gain more experience, you can then downsize to a 135 with no worries. If you go for a 170 or 190, the same applies. This way, you can have a rig for several hundred jumps without having to buy new gear. You will only have to buy a different canopy. First, this will save you money. Second, as you spend more time in the sport, you will learn more and more at a very fast rate. As you learn more, you will then have more knowledge about what you want for a more "long term" rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck278 0 #8 September 21, 2003 i also may have a line on a dolphin conatiner....read some bad things about them and premature openings though....any info on such...anyone own one and have no problems...it's in really good shape and he is selling it with a cypres...a bonus over the other container i was looking at, wich didn't have one. . Steve Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
