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The spectre wouldn't be too fast for me (as a first canopy)? I weight 135 btw. And yes, I want to haul ass but in a safe manner. I don't want to be stuck on a 240 navigator under canopy for half an hour

And I'm not really sure what my options are. So far I'm thinking: Sabre Sabre2 Silhouette Storm (New and pricy?) Safire (1 or 2?) Strange how these are all S's I've read about the first Sabre and some harsh openings, so that sort of pushed me away from that. What suggestions would you guys have? WL on a 150 would be about 1.05 Thanks guys

Who needs a degree for that? That won't make me 6 digits!

Is there any need for one in the skydiving community? The only thing I can think of would be things relating to AAD's, and maybe camera accessories?

Nahhhh

I definitely understand now, thanks for clearing that up. I forgot that containers are sized with a range of canopies, say 120-135, so the dbag will accordingly fit those.. Thanks everyone!

Definitely, so you're saying that my FIRST priority is to make sure the dbag fits in my container correctly, and THEN adjust accordingly to make sure I can get the canopy into my dbag.. So my question now is, are there certain types of dbags, like shapes for the different containers? And then, within those types are different sizes for say a small velo vs. a 210 student canopy?

Imagine your container has a deep and long bag (more rectangular) and a pullout pilot chute. And imagine PD sends you a demo canopy with a short and deep (more square) dbag and a BOC pilot chute. That won't be much help to you. bags differ in shape greatly from container to container, and people use different deployment systems. Transferring a dbag from canopy yo canopy takes under a minute. PD demos come on risers, that's it.. Since I'm newer I just might not be getting this.. So are you saying it's easy to put the dbag you have with a demo you receive? Cause initially you talk about shapes which to me makes it sound like you're saying you can't take the dbag you own and throw it on a pd demo.. I'll send you a case of beer for putting up with this Edit: Well now I atleast see you're comparing pullout to BOC so I get that.. Makes sense Final fcuking edit!: So you're just saying to have your own dbag and pc ready to transfer to whatever canopy you might be jumping correct? And so the only thing that matters is that size of the dbag fits that of the canopy correct? Sorry, brainlock after too much school work (

You say the demo comes with everything but then say I need to transfer my dbad to it? Meaning that the demo doesn't come with a dbag/pc or? Maybe I just misread that..

I know I've read it before, but to be honest the search function sucks here! Basically I'd just like to know what things go with what when you buy things seperately. For example, all the things such as slider, dbag, PC, risers, all that jazz.. For example in my case, I'm buying a rig with a reserve but no main canopy, what should or shouldn't I get? In addition, if I demo a canopy from PD or wherever, will I need to find additional equipment or will it come with everything I need? (I guess that question is being asked before my knowledge of the answer on the previous question) Thanks guys

Why are handles so expensive? A metal D I can understand being a little more than a fabric handle, but $100+!? It can't possibly cost that much to produce?

Beer.

To ease everyone, it's not measuring for a new rig, but just to double check the fitting of a used one I might purchase

Thanks bro!

I know I've seen an awesome one online that explains each measurement, but I can't remember where.. can anyone hook me up?

I need some advice; I'm looking at a rig that fits perfectly although the yoke is a C, and I'm pretty much a beanpole, 5'11'' and 135lb. Are there measurements I can take so that it can be evaluated whether or not a C will work for me? Thanks a million

Me gusta, thanks

Alright? I'm not looking to go into RW, and I just personally don't like them, flying with them nor are they comfortable. I know it won't be a freefly suit but it will be more friendly than with the booties on. I'd rather spend sub $100 and take them off then a couple hundred on a new suit, a couple hundred which I don't have..

You should update your original post with all the new additions?

Do you guys think that a DZ will be more uncertain and want to see a logbook of a younger jumper? Kind of like getting carded buying alcohol.. But, in the aspect that since say an 18 or 19 year old stepped into manifest to jump, they suspect he probably only has like 30 jumps?

Week or two, not bad. I leave the state for college the 22nd so was just a little curious. Thanks!

How long does it usually take to get my stuff in the mail? And no, I didn't pay the extra $20 for the expedited email/fax confirmation..

What exactly did they do with the bottom? If you have pics lemme see!

Front flips are fun.. swing your arms down like you've got an axe in your hand, tuck tight and hold it for a good 5 seconds.. fun stuff.

It hasn't loaded for me for a few days now?