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QuotePoint taken and will do.
Just so happened that I jumped a friends Heatwave 170 (semi-elliptical, zp) at the previously mentioned boogie - damn straight there's a huge difference in design/material even though size may be the same
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The Heatwave is not sem-elliptical. It is a fully elliptical canopy. And although it isn't as aggresive as as some other non crossbraced ellipticals like a Katana or a Mamba it still deserves and equal amount of respect and experince.
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Believe you me I'm all for dumping the F111. Now I've chatted to instructors/other experienced jumpers on the dz about going down to a 150 (all this before my incident as I haven't been back to dz post torn-ACL) - opinions were that I should
The 150 @ 1.2 isn't bad, it's just that being able to demo a 170 ZP would give you a better transition to a 150, especially after an injury and not being current.
In the states you could call up PD and have them send you something without much hassle. I've known quite a few people to use their demo program to experiment with downsizing. But in South Africa I don't know how well demo'ing is going to work out, especially now that PISA(they used to make canopies in SA) isn't doing sport canopies down there anymore. Ask some locals.
If you're going to be off for awhile you may consider taking some time to sniff around for a good deal on a used 170 ZP. You could buy it, put 50 or whatever jumps on it, then sell it for the price you paid. Also check around your DZ and see if anyone has a 170 ZP you could borrow for a few jumps.
QuoteIm an idiot, I got injured for a month and downsized to a 168 having only two jumps on a 190. I wouldnt recommend it but hey... theyre your legs right?
Take it easy! Things are not black or white. It is not just the equipment. Its a state of mind too. Try to be positive, you fear and worries would not help him at all.
You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers!
THanks all!
Feedback has been great and certainly given much food for thought. I will ask around about demos and if possible borrowing a 170 zp type canopy. And if I do end up buying one, a good point is that it wouldn't be hard to sell.
As to taking a canopy course, I'll definitely ask around. After all, the canopy ride is the longest part of the jump - might as well make the most of it!
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Not only that most injuries and deaths are under good flying canopys. People are not learning to fly there canopys, then are taking them for granite. I believe it should be mandatory for an A Lic.
You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers!
QuoteAfter all, the canopy ride is the longest part of the jump - might as well make the most of it!
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Not only that most injuries and deaths are under good flying canopys. People are not learning to fly there canopys, then are taking them for granite. I believe it should be mandatory for an A Lic.
What? Learning to fly a canopy? It IS mandatory for an A license.
You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
QuoteQuoteAfter all, the canopy ride is the longest part of the jump - might as well make the most of it!
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Not only that most injuries and deaths are under good flying canopys. People are not learning to fly there canopys, then are taking them for granite. I believe it should be mandatory for an A Lic.
What? Learning to fly a canopy? It IS mandatory for an A license.
Yea learning is required, but not to the level it should be.
You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers!
First, diablopilot is right (that has to be a record for a thread JP)
I wantede to highlight two things you said in your original post
Sell your F-111 170 now. When it is time to jump again, jump some student/rental that is a little larger, chances are you will want to favor your "good" leg and you could injure it in the process. After several jumps on that call pd, aerodyne, icarus, and any others about demo's. Theoretically you could demo zp 170's for a couple months. Then decide which one you like, or then start demoing zp 150's from everyone also. In the meantime you saved money by not buying something you aren't happy with.
Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you.
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