Brad2 0 #1 January 18, 2015 Hey there fellas, I am after some advice on downsizing. I hve a little over 150 jumps total, I am on a B license trhough the APF ( I jump mainly NSW and Vic in Australia). I downsized from a sabre 170 to a crossfire 150 about 60 jumps ago but I really feel ready to hit up a kitanna or a JVX. I am very confident wwith my canopy skills and I have a few hours tunnel time now.My ultimate goal is to specialize in freeflying and swooping, they seem to just go together really well. What do you guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #2 January 18, 2015 How does that Crossfire behave in the tunnel?Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 January 18, 2015 QuoteWhat do you guys think? Your trollage is weak.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuai43 7 #4 January 18, 2015 monkycndo Quote What do you guys think? Your trollage is weak. But... but... he only weighs 78 pounds. With the 150 and the 170, he spent an average of 45 minutes per jump in canopy flight! Low jump #'s, but shitloads of canopy experience. Give the man at least a comp Velo, otherwise he'll be able to swoop twice on each landing. Every fight is a food fight if you're a cannibal Goodness is something to be chosen. When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man. - Anthony Burgess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #5 January 18, 2015 If you're considering a JVX you should skip the Katana and go straight for a Velocity for 20-30 jumps then, when you're experienced with a cross-brace, get a Valkyrie. If you insist on a Katana, please get a very small one."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 369 #6 January 18, 2015 Brad2I am very confident wwith my canopy skills... It's not confidence that matters. It's competence.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,049 #7 January 18, 2015 In looking at your profile - Crossfire 150 ft² (0.65 lbs/ft²) Are you really 98 lbs fully suited up?Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 173 #8 January 18, 2015 dthames How does that Crossfire behave in the tunnel? Thanks. Now I have coffee all over my keyboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 January 18, 2015 Please make sure to keep your GoPro (you *do* have aGoPro already, of course?) on through the landing pattern so we can all see your "confidence" in action."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
cruelpops 0 #10 January 18, 2015 NWFlyerPlease make sure to keep your GoPro (you *do* have aGoPro already, of course?) on through the landing pattern so we can all see your "confidence" in action. I suggest strapping on a few go pros... two on the helmet; one on the wrist and one on the ankle. Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGBe-Rh7o4U Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #11 January 18, 2015 dthames How does that Crossfire behave in the tunnel? Prolly 'bout like your wingsuit! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #12 January 18, 2015 Hmmm? Dizzy.com has a great archive of "Am I ready to downsize" threads. Do some research.... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=Downsizing&sb=score&mh=25Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #13 January 18, 2015 skyjumpenfool Hmmm? Dizzy.com has a great archive of "Am I ready to downsize" threads. Do some research.... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=Downsizing&sb=score&mh=25 OP has made 1 post of the site under that name...any questions? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad2 0 #14 January 18, 2015 Hey guys thanks for the info ill take it all on board. My exit weight is 98kg, not pounds, I was in a rush setting up the profile and diddnt set the right metric. I was told to ask on here by a mate at the dz. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #15 January 18, 2015 Try speaking to an instructor at the DZ instead of your mate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #16 January 18, 2015 Brad2 Hey guys thanks for the info ill take it all on board. My exit weight is 98kg, not pounds, I was in a rush setting up the profile and diddnt set the right metric. I was told to ask on here by a mate at the dz. Cheers Quote So you're flying a Crossfire 2 150 @ a 1.6 wingload with 168 jumps ...... ...... and you want to downsize ,,,,,,, Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #17 January 18, 2015 Travman Try speaking to an instructor at the DZ instead of your mate... maybe his mate wanted hi to enjoy the flame throw scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #18 January 18, 2015 Brad2Hey guys thanks for the info ill take it all on board. My exit weight is 98kg, not pounds, I was in a rush setting up the profile and diddnt set the right metric. I was told to ask on here by a mate at the dz. Cheers When people ask if they should downsize, I compare it to going to a restaurant that doesn't post the prices of the food. If you have to ask, you can't afford to eat there and following that thought, if you have to ask if you should, you shouldn't downsize. There are bazillions of threads on here about skills you should have before you consider downsizing. First thing you should answer to yourself, why do you want to. And it shouldn't be because it is cool, you want a smaller rig or everyone else does it. Regarding the Crossfire, other than the person wanting to sell it to you, doubt anyone would suggest that canopy type at your jump number. When I started, you had to have 500 jumps to even demo the canopy. And a good rule of thumb for wingloading. Stay at or below 1.0:1 for first 100 jumps, then add 0.1 for each 100 after that. Edited to add, going below a 150sf canopy no matter the wingloading puts the jumper in the high performance range by size alone.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,381 #19 January 18, 2015 http://www.bigairsportz.com/pdf/bas-sizingchart.pdf"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMichaeli 1 #20 January 19, 2015 airtwardo ***How does that Crossfire behave in the tunnel? Prolly 'bout like your wingsuit! Hey my wingsuit does great in the tunnel thank you very much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #21 January 19, 2015 Hey my wingsuit does great in the tunnel thank you very much video please. where's my clicky i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #22 January 19, 2015 Brad2 I was told to ask on here by a mate at the dz. I think your mate has a dry sense of humour, and what he was really saying is "it's not time to downsize".-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
