HI: I started(afterAFF) on a saphire 189 and love it... had a couple of iffy landings at first, but learned the 2 stage flare. It's a little harder to pack than a square(so the rigger says, but it's all I know). Buy a used 210/190/or whatever gives you a beginners wing load, and spend the extra on coached jumps with radio to also learn canopy control. For a beginner, a malfunction(lineover, etc) could cost you more than you're willing to pay if you react incorrectly with a full eliptical. Don't be in a hurry to downsize.
