jbh186 0 #1 April 3, 2009 Well...I've been lurking about long enough. I've got about 85 jumps under my belt now, and I've gotten tired of looking for a rig that meets my (maybe too high) standards, would fit well, and holds the correct size canopies. So...I ordered a new G4. The girlfriend and family just don't get impressed by a nice looking rig, so I figured I'd show it off to some people that care. ...Only 5 more weeks!!! and I guess I owe beer for at least 2 reasons... first post, first rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #2 April 3, 2009 Nice....me likey.....Welcome!Blues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #3 April 3, 2009 QuoteThe girlfriend and family just don't get impressed by a nice looking rig, so I figured I'd show it off to some people that care. Congratulations on the new rig! And good to 'meet' you on the forums. Question: is it difficult to get as far as your 'B' license while (I presume) continuing to rent student gear? I'm getting back into the sport--just graduated AFF--after many years away. One reason I suspect I didn't stick with the sport the first time was that I never had my own gear. So I'm trying to decide at this point whether to make as many jumps as possible--renting student gear still--or making just as many as are needed to stay current as a post-AFF student or A license holder--and saving the extra money to buy my first rig. Funds remain a bit tight due to the recession but I REALLY want to stick with the sport this time around. You are the first person I've seen who apparently got all the way to their 'B' before getting their first rig so I'm interested in your experience. At my DZ I discovered last weekend that once you finish AFF you stop renting from the student gear room and start renting from the local gear shop (Action Air). I'm taking this as a hint that it is time to start thinking about buying gear but am still mulling over the timing based on my budget. Again, congrats on the gear!"It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbh186 0 #4 April 3, 2009 Well...I've only ever been to one dropzone, so I don't really know how other places work, but gear rental wasn't an issue for me. Luckily, I jump at a little Cessna dropzone. It's actually more of a club than a business. Fortunately, I've never had to rent gear, and everyone has been more than willing to let me borrow stuff. I think I've used 2 different rigs, as well as about 4 different peoples canopies all for free. (Well, it did cost me 80 dollars total, I figured I'd pay for two repacks when they were due, since I was saving a shit-ton of money.) Sorry I couldn't answer your question better, but you've definitely come to the right place...I'm sure there are plenty of people here that can answer better than I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 April 3, 2009 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #6 April 3, 2009 Welcome!! Nice rig!! ...make it Guiness aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 18 #7 April 3, 2009 Hi jb, Welcome! And, nice rig!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbh186 0 #8 April 3, 2009 I'm all over that...everything matches now. Well, except the canopies. I'm still looking for used, and have about 5 weeks to search. I'll at least look good, as I'm flailing helplessly through the sky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #9 April 3, 2009 It looks a lot like my Vector..... I like it! Welcome!! BluesLife is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzthieve 0 #10 April 4, 2009 Not really my kind of colors but nice looking rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbh186 0 #11 April 4, 2009 I'm sure some will hate, and some will like it... I was thinking about a flashy, bright rig, but I figured the resale value on "boring" colors is much higher (eventually, it will be resold) The jumpsuit is also black and silver...I've already caught hell from the DZ photographer. Apparently there's "not enough color" in the photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #12 April 7, 2009 I would have sex with thatMillions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #13 April 7, 2009 Quote Welcome to the forums! Or just get all different stuff. Clashing. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireballgrl 0 #14 April 7, 2009 Very nice colors, congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmd5423 0 #15 April 7, 2009 give me aoub 10 more weeks and i'll be right behind you. at least we can jump together without switching canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hwt 0 #16 April 9, 2009 Quote Welcome!! Nice rig!! ...make it Guiness __________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites