glyrenden 0 #1 October 14, 2005 ok, I have tried to make head or tails of all the information here on what would be good beginner gear but I have no experance to base any thing on. If this is already posted somewhere please direct me to the link, I am about to start AFF. I have nothing in the way of gear right now. I would like to buy my own gear rather then rent. I would like some thing that I can handle and that can grow with me. I would like to have some good looking gear, but I would much rather have safe gear. so what would you all recomend? Thanks, J- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 October 14, 2005 Quote so what would you all recomend? Thanks, J- Worry about gear after you get your A, or at least wait until you finish AFF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #3 October 14, 2005 This page is a good place to start. http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Gear_and_Equipment/index.shtml These two articles in particular may be of interest. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=43 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=46 But, chances are very high that your student program will include gear rental in the cost of the student jumps. Skydiving is one of those sports where you really don't want to buy gear until you at least have (or are close to) your A license... you will learn a lot about your needs as you move through your student progression. There's absolutely no need to rush."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #4 October 14, 2005 You need to jump student gear until you graduate AFF. There are features on student gear that will not be on your personal gear. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hexadecimal 0 #5 October 15, 2005 Don't rush. I almost ended up buying gear a few times during the AFP, but I'm glad I ended up holding out. If I had bought any of the gear I looked at before getting my A, I'd have already wanted to get rid of it by now. By waiting, I ended up with an awesome rig that is exactly what I wanted and will keep me happy for a LONG time without having to "upgrade". 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
NWFlyer 2 #3 October 14, 2005 This page is a good place to start. http://www.dropzone.com/safety/Gear_and_Equipment/index.shtml These two articles in particular may be of interest. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=43 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=46 But, chances are very high that your student program will include gear rental in the cost of the student jumps. Skydiving is one of those sports where you really don't want to buy gear until you at least have (or are close to) your A license... you will learn a lot about your needs as you move through your student progression. There's absolutely no need to rush."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 October 14, 2005 You need to jump student gear until you graduate AFF. There are features on student gear that will not be on your personal gear. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #5 October 15, 2005 Don't rush. I almost ended up buying gear a few times during the AFP, but I'm glad I ended up holding out. If I had bought any of the gear I looked at before getting my A, I'd have already wanted to get rid of it by now. By waiting, I ended up with an awesome rig that is exactly what I wanted and will keep me happy for a LONG time without having to "upgrade". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
