I am newly licensed with only 37 jumps. I am 6' tall and weigh 155 pounds. I began on a 240 and after 16 jumps moved to a 220. the 220 instantly felt better, more stable, and easier to maneuver. I had a lot of trouble learning to land half decently and finally did a stand up landing on my 16th jump. I have been standing up pretty regularly now (or at least no longer having to PLF).
My next trip to skydive, I plan to do my first jump with the 220 and if I stand it up I will move down to a 200 for the rest of the day. My real question is when and what size to get. I do not want to end up downsizing after just a few jumps but am not in any hurry to go fast either. I am almost 60 and that stuff is behind me now. swooping is not in my future.
Renting is basically like throwing away money with nothing to show for it. I will be talking to my instructors and other divers at the DZ when i get there but wanted to hear some of your thoughts too.
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I am newly licensed with only 37 jumps. I am 6' tall and weigh 155 pounds. I began on a 240 and after 16 jumps moved to a 220. the 220 instantly felt better, more stable, and easier to maneuver. I had a lot of trouble learning to land half decently and finally did a stand up landing on my 16th jump. I have been standing up pretty regularly now (or at least no longer having to PLF).
My next trip to skydive, I plan to do my first jump with the 220 and if I stand it up I will move down to a 200 for the rest of the day. My real question is when and what size to get. I do not want to end up downsizing after just a few jumps but am not in any hurry to go fast either. I am almost 60 and that stuff is behind me now. swooping is not in my future.
Renting is basically like throwing away money with nothing to show for it. I will be talking to my instructors and other divers at the DZ when i get there but wanted to hear some of your thoughts too.
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