drenkel

Hey quick question to Nexxgen owners who have custom fitted rigs. How does it fit when Free Flying? Does it hug your back properly in a sit? Does it push to the side in head down? I'm finally ready to buy a custom fitted container and I'm having problems deciding which brand to go with. What's the best free fly container in your opinion?

Much appreciated, thanks for the tips!

I got an opportunity to pick up an original Visio for a really good price. It's a little beat up, but he says all the functions work and it's accurate. What's the lifespan on these units? Should I expect it to crap out on me anytime soon?

Anyone have experience with this in a skydiving atmosphere? http://www.polaroid.com/cube A buddy of mine had one attached to his mountain bike with a surprisingly strong magnetic mount. It has a wide angel lens, records at 1080p and it's about the size of a quarter. It's also only $99. Anyone here used one? How's the video quality?

Figured I should post an update incase any other newbies come across this thread. So I decided to err on the side of caution and wait to jump a 190 first, but could not find one that wasn't elliptical. After waiting at the DZ all day long I decided to take mine up on the last load. I was nervous, as winds were only 3-4 mph which is something I've been having a little problem with. Anyway, I pulled about 10 and just practiced the flare about 10 times. I made hard turns and brake turns and checked my altitude loss. Just used all that time to get familiar with the new canopy. Landed like a dream. 2 stage flared, it leveled off and I trailed the ground a little, then when the speed slowed I fully dug in and landed very softly. Gotta say I was worried about nothing. Yeah its quite a bit faster, and the turns are lots more aggressive than the student rigs. But it's actually easier to control. I come down right out of a turn without delay and it flares for days. Anyway that was my experience. Mileage may vary. But I wanted to share incase anyone else in my situation came across the thread. Cheers & Blue Skys

That actually was very helpful. I know exactly who to bring this to. Thanks gowlerk.

Original Sabre 1. I have asked around at the DZ and I am getting conflicting opinions. Some have said to try a 190 for a few jumps first, and others have said I should be fine going straight to the 170. So I decided to post here and maybe get some first hand knowledge from someone who has dealt with this issue.

Just got my A license, I'm 150 Lbs, 175 Exit weight. I've went down all the student rigs, and have been jumping the Navigator 200 the last 12 or so jumps. Landing nicely, no issues. I just purchased my first rig, which contains a Sabre 170. I guess my question is, how drastic of a step down is this? Would it be considered reckless to go from a 200 Navigator to a 170 Sabre with nothing inbetween? Thanks!