svaillan 0 #1 August 19, 2004 Hi all. I am new to skydiving and just getting started. I see this as a sport that I will continue to do. Therefore I want to start looking into getting my own rig. So what would be a good set up for a beginner and where are some good sites to buy equipment from? Not looking for anything fancy or bright colored. Thx all Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 August 19, 2004 Quote Not looking for anything fancy or bright colored. You’ll never fit in with that kinda attitude. The best advice I can give is to ask your instructors and to take your time. You're not really in a position in your skydiving "career" to buy your own gear until at least after you've got your A license and even then a lot of people are better of waiting a short while. Try this: http://www.uwesu.net/skydiveuwe/gearfaq.shtml? It’s something I’ve written for the uni club I’m involved with. It’s far from being all the info you need. In fact, 90% of it simply tells you to ask your instructors. It does give you an over view though and would be a start as to basically what kit there is out there. I reiterate though, your first point of call MUST be your local instructors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #3 August 19, 2004 Read this: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=740120;search_string=first%20rig;#740120 and this: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=46 And then ask your instructor. Thats about the best possible answer you could get for this question.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #4 August 19, 2004 The more I jump, the more I realize that I should wait before buying and then demo a bunch of stuff first to make sure it is what I want/need to have fun safely. Sure I could run out and buy a wiz-bang rig, but what's the rush... learn to fly your body and canopy safely and then your equipment purchase will sort itself out based on your flying style/needs. Blues...NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
