roam82 0 #1 December 8, 2012 Hi! I want to skydive a base canopy and the only person I know who has a container big enough to fit it is like 6'2 and Ithanks! พนฟท Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #2 December 8, 2012 What about the student rigs at the DZ? Those are generally sized for large canopies and average sized people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMark 1 #3 December 8, 2012 Make sure your leg straps are real snug as the chest strap will be around neck high, have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roam82 0 #4 December 9, 2012 Hi! Are DZs usualy open on swaping canopies on student rigs? R82 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeonLights 0 #5 December 9, 2012 If his rig doesnt fit, you should just try to BASE jump a skydiving canopy. Either way produces the same result Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mototryph1 0 #6 December 9, 2012 Does this base rig have a reserve? Sorry misread that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #7 December 9, 2012 QuoteAre DZs usualy open on swaping canopies on student rigs? Provided that you are a regular jumper there, your skills match up with whatever it is you're trying to do, and you're willing to pay for the rig rental and for someone to do the swap, I'd say there's a good chance it would happen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #8 December 9, 2012 QuoteIf his rig doesnt fit, you should just try to BASE jump a skydiving canopy. Either way produces the same result ................................................................................... Caution! Sarcasm does not always translate well into print. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #9 December 10, 2012 QuoteHi! I want to skydive a base canopy and the only person I know who has a container big enough to fit it is like 6'2 and I..................................................................................... The real question is: what is the difference between your torso lengths? To find your torso length, follow the SunPath (Javelin) harness-measuring method. Hint: you wil only get relevant numbers if measured by a rigger or tailor who is familiar with the measuring method. Subtract your inseam from your total height. Then subtract another 20 inches (head and neck). This will produce a number in the high teens (e.g. 19 inches) which should be the same length as your Main Lift Web (the distance between the hip joint and the bottom of the 3-Ring harness ring). IOW if the other guy is "short-waisted" and you are "long-waisted" the same harness will be safe and comfortable on both of you. 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
