wantingtojump 0 #1 February 1, 2004 Hey Everyone I'm looking to buy my first rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #2 February 1, 2004 http://www.dropzone.com/gear/articles/SomeTipsonBuyingYourFirs.shtml Read this first then ask any other questions that article doesn't answer for you. ok? peace, marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skreamer 1 #3 February 1, 2004 There are some useful articles here that you might want to read. Getting advice from instructors and riggers at your DZ who know you (in the real world) might also be a good idea. Congrats on the A licence. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cousindave 0 #4 February 17, 2004 I would definatly buy a used rig if you can find one that fits. look for a 170-190 main and reserve with a relatively new container that fits you well. if the main is tight in the container you will be able to downsize twice without haveing to buy a new container. if you can find a used cypres that would save you some money, if not get a cypres 2 becuse it will save you money on batteries inthe long run. fell free to call me if you have any more quesions. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
skymedic 0 #2 February 1, 2004 http://www.dropzone.com/gear/articles/SomeTipsonBuyingYourFirs.shtml Read this first then ask any other questions that article doesn't answer for you. ok? peace, marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #3 February 1, 2004 There are some useful articles here that you might want to read. Getting advice from instructors and riggers at your DZ who know you (in the real world) might also be a good idea. Congrats on the A licence. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cousindave 0 #4 February 17, 2004 I would definatly buy a used rig if you can find one that fits. look for a 170-190 main and reserve with a relatively new container that fits you well. if the main is tight in the container you will be able to downsize twice without haveing to buy a new container. if you can find a used cypres that would save you some money, if not get a cypres 2 becuse it will save you money on batteries inthe long run. fell free to call me if you have any more quesions. David Ames Used Gear Specialists http://www.cousindave.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
