Tonto 1 #51 January 7, 2004 A Swift. 177sq ft of pure 5 cell performance. Maybe not the best choice these days. Jump lots of demo gear until you find something you like, and that likes you. Good luck, tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #52 January 7, 2004 Quote hmm. i've only ever bought 1 new canopy...go figure. yay! arlo likes me. teehee. what's a new canopy? aren't those those demo things? __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #53 January 7, 2004 the 1st main I bought was at 60 jumps, Sabre 1 150, loaded approx 1.24 (still jumpin it for wingsuit...) now I have a saphire2 139 loaded 1.34 (got it at 240 jumps approx) personnally going out of AFF I wouldn't recommend a sabre2 or saphire2, maybe more something like a Spectre, or better, a Silhouette, loaded around 1. Then you must take into consideration the level you think you have, the one your instructors (and conservative people) think you have, teh manufacturers recommendations and your budget. Just my 2 pennies, dont be over-confident. Many will say been there, seen it, some others won't be able to say it anymore...---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent 0 #54 January 7, 2004 Bought a new sabre2 135 at 200 jumps (rental gear before). Laurent, autrefois sur l'ile de La Reunion http://perso.wanadoo.fr/windsurf/skydive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingAngel 0 #55 January 7, 2004 Hummmm...lets see, what did I have. When I was a student, I jumped my dad's Sabre 170. After student status I had a Sabre 150 for about 25 - 50 jumps, then a 135 for about 150 jumps, then a Sabre2 120 for 70 jumps, and now my Stiletto 107 for the past 200 jumps which I LOVE. I've also jumped a Crossfire2 99 and a Crossfire2 89 just for fun...But I'm still enjoying and learning a lot on my 107 too much to want to downsize again just yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMO 0 #56 January 7, 2004 QuoteI am looking at either a sabre2, spectre, or safire2. All the canopies you are considering are great choices. As for which is better, that depends on your canopy flight preferences. 7-cells have steeper glide paths then 9-cells, simply put they sink faster. In my experience this allows you to hold closer to your target and be more accurate on landing. However, if you plan on loading your canopy over a 1:1 ratio I’d suggest the 9-cell. 9-cells can be far more forgiving on landing with much greater flare. When I bought my 7-cell I was loading it at 1.1:1 and it landed real nice. Then I left the Army for college, needless to say I quickly gained a natural arch and the flare went right out of my canopy. I know its been said before but you can’t hear it enough demo several canopies and see what fits your flight style. I think the best advice for a first rig is… Buy used… Buy big… If you plan on making skydiving a fulltime hobby there will always be time to down size your gear later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #57 January 7, 2004 my first main was a 28 ft ex-military canopy that was modified to steering. The miod was called a "goose", and why I have no idea. My oldest son made his first jump on the same canopy 9 years later, and it eventually was cut up for scrap. Bill Cole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,853 #58 January 7, 2004 QuoteHey all, I am an AFF newbie and am looking into getting a rig soon. I was just curious to see what everyones first main was, and if they thought it was a good or bad choice. I am looking at either a sabre2, spectre, or safire2. So...what did you first own?? Ryan Stiletto 150... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanofOZ 0 #59 January 7, 2004 QuoteQuoteHey all, I am an AFF newbie and am looking into getting a rig soon. I was just curious to see what everyones first main was, and if they thought it was a good or bad choice. I am looking at either a sabre2, spectre, or safire2. So...what did you first own?? Ryan Stiletto 150 For a first main? How many jumps had you made? I thought those were for way down the road....Oz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerquo 0 #60 January 7, 2004 My first main was a Para-Commander Then Manta followed by Sabre 190 and currently Stiletto 150 5'10". 200 lbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,853 #61 January 7, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteHey all, I am an AFF newbie and am looking into getting a rig soon. I was just curious to see what everyones first main was, and if they thought it was a good or bad choice. I am looking at either a sabre2, spectre, or safire2. So...what did you first own?? Ryan Stiletto 150 For a first main? How many jumps had you made?.. 40.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive4u2 0 #62 January 8, 2004 Old wore out military surplus T-10 Landed like a sack of rocks. Fast EddieLet's have some FUN !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #63 January 8, 2004 Quote40. John, john, john, john. You know trolling isn't nice. If you're going to make that statement, knowing it's gonna bring more flak, quantify it first. Like the fact that you were traing at SDC, on Ellipticals, while still a student. People tend to go "Oh, yea" instead of "What the fuck!" when you give up all the information.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #64 January 8, 2004 My first main was a Springo 160 loaded at ~1.05. I did my first 40 jumps or so on student gear. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebbesen 0 #65 January 9, 2004 Clipper 190. Not many of those around anymore... René Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philly51 0 #66 January 9, 2004 My first was a PD 230 9 cell, F111. Used (85 jumps) but in great shape. Great openings, easy to handle and it snatched me back from the "Jaws of Pain" on more than one occasion. Now jumping Sabre 2 190. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #67 January 10, 2004 I bought a complete used rig with a Sabre 170 in it (WL 1:1). I loved it, jumped the heck out of it, relined it, improved it, loved it some more and then sold it to Skyrose7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oberlin 0 #68 January 11, 2004 Rings and rope Strato Star, short lined 3ft, jump # 45 sometime in the 70s. I leaned accuracy as a survival technique. Sure was fun flying circles around the PCs though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuwait_is_hell 0 #69 January 11, 2004 An aerodyne pilot 190 arriving hopefully in 8 weeks time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tlshealy 0 #70 January 12, 2004 Para-Commander,Strato-Star,Strato-Cloud,Titan,Back to Strato-Cloud, currently Triathlon 160. But at least I was smart enough to cut the ropes and rings off of my strato-star and put a slider on it. BSBD Tad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Garycal 0 #71 January 12, 2004 A Diablo 190 loaded at 0.945 flys good lands easy opens a little slow but but they are soft openings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BigWaveDave 0 #72 January 12, 2004 My first canopy is a Sabre (original) 170, slightly used with less than 100 jumps on it.“If you hear a voice within you saying, ''You are not a painter,'' then by all means paint… and that voice will be silenced.” - Vincent van Gogh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vdschoor 0 #73 January 13, 2004 Mine was a Triathlon 190 loaded at about 1:1 (at the time I bought it.. ) I was loading it at 1.2:1 when I sold it ha ha.. Now I just got my second main, a Sabre2 150, loaded at about 1.4:1 Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #74 January 13, 2004 Ditto - Tri 190 loaded at 1:1. A great canopy for beginners. I still have it, but want to sell it.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kris12 0 #75 January 13, 2004 I finally bought a Spectre 170 for my first main at about 75 jumps. The right set of gear had finally come along. I love it. Great canopy. kristen swooo #3 MB #3587 P.M.S. #66 "so let go, jump in...what're you waiting for? it's all right 'cause there's beauty in the breakdown" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
tlshealy 0 #70 January 12, 2004 Para-Commander,Strato-Star,Strato-Cloud,Titan,Back to Strato-Cloud, currently Triathlon 160. But at least I was smart enough to cut the ropes and rings off of my strato-star and put a slider on it. BSBD Tad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #71 January 12, 2004 A Diablo 190 loaded at 0.945 flys good lands easy opens a little slow but but they are soft openings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWaveDave 0 #72 January 12, 2004 My first canopy is a Sabre (original) 170, slightly used with less than 100 jumps on it.“If you hear a voice within you saying, ''You are not a painter,'' then by all means paint… and that voice will be silenced.” - Vincent van Gogh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #73 January 13, 2004 Mine was a Triathlon 190 loaded at about 1:1 (at the time I bought it.. ) I was loading it at 1.2:1 when I sold it ha ha.. Now I just got my second main, a Sabre2 150, loaded at about 1.4:1 Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #74 January 13, 2004 Ditto - Tri 190 loaded at 1:1. A great canopy for beginners. I still have it, but want to sell it.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris12 0 #75 January 13, 2004 I finally bought a Spectre 170 for my first main at about 75 jumps. The right set of gear had finally come along. I love it. Great canopy. kristen swooo #3 MB #3587 P.M.S. #66 "so let go, jump in...what're you waiting for? it's all right 'cause there's beauty in the breakdown" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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