t-heineken 0 #1 May 17, 2011 Hi everyone, I've been meaning to start certification for a long time.... Did a tandem in Queenstown, NZ 3 years ago; then another one in Hollister, CA, USA mid last year. Skydive Hollister had a great sale last October and I decided to take the plunge :) Nothing quite like the freedom of freefall! Did my first two levels last weekend, and hoping to get a few more jumps this coming weekend. Starting to think about what gear is best for a tall person (as I'm sure it will be difficult to find used) . I'm 6'6" and 215 (athletic build). Any newbie gear suggestions for a tall guy (mostly container sizing suggestions...)? Stoked to be a part of the skydiving community. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #2 May 18, 2011 Welcome to the communityMillions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #3 May 18, 2011 First off, welcome to the forums. Do not worry about what gear you should get or be using. Finish up with your training and the talk with your instructors and rigger to determine what gear would be best suited for your skill level. But it does not hurt to start reasearching the different types of gear that is available.Speedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 May 18, 2011 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
t-heineken 0 #5 May 18, 2011 Thanks for the welcome guys! Definitely not trying to get in over my head in...Just tryin to NOT pass up awesome deals on gear. Some of the local guys have been telling me to at least start looking for a container (depending on my level of seriousness) so I can find a decent used one that fits my body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t-heineken 0 #6 May 31, 2011 Did my AFF 5-7 yesterday. Level 7 was a front flip tucked exit 360's right and left. Dock - then tossed into a front flip Backflip Watch alti and pull ....all during a BEAUTIFUL sunset. Ya'know, I really like skydiving :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
