aufreefly 0 #26 February 25, 2003 First jumped was a manta 288 First owned a triathalon 175 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #27 February 26, 2003 My first one was a PD 190, purple and green with orange stabalizers! Ugly ugly ugly to look at... but so pretty when it was open over my head!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #28 February 26, 2003 a PA 270. Loaded at about 0.6.... ;)-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwilson 0 #29 February 26, 2003 first jumped was Manta 288, first rig owned was a Rapid transit , 220 Fury main , Pioneer super 22' reserve . I still have that reserve in my hang gliding harness . That reserve was also used to do some BASE at Lake Powell too. Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrasher 1 #30 February 27, 2003 28' LL static line at 2,800' 28 7TU 1st freefall 3,000' first owned brand spanking new B4 conainer with a military surplus never been jumped sport modified orange and white 28' 7 TU. $150 from Para-Gear ; another $60 for a 24' unmodified flat. Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #31 February 27, 2003 my first canopy was a solid black Fury 220 with 500 jumps already on it; it had black lines faded to dark grey, called it m' 'stealth' canopy- kept it at first in an old borrowed Sweethog, then got modern with one of the first velcro-retrofitted Dolphins....now I've got a nice ZP Spectre in that same comfy old Dolphin... I'm really very gentle, no matter what my kung-fu teacher says... he is giving me a reputation I do not deserve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #32 February 28, 2003 Smileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettpobastad 0 #33 March 1, 2003 My first jump was on a 28TU. Then I put a buncha jumps on a PC. The first square that owned was a Para-flite Cruise-Aire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #34 March 12, 2003 Quote Mine was a Sabre 150........ I can't wait till i'm an old timer (no offense to anyone intended) when you say sabre as your first canopy and people go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #35 March 13, 2003 first canopy. well, that wouldhave to be a big fat skymaster 230. and at 11 years old, and about 115 pounds and a 135 exit weight, it was slow as hell. edit: well, if you want first owned canopy. you see mom and dad bought me about 4 canopies before i just bought my own, so that would be a 85 vx. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #36 March 13, 2003 First jump - T-10 Main First owned - Para-Commander First square owned - StratoCloudShit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #37 March 13, 2003 Quote First jump - T-10 Main First owned - Para-Commander First square owned - StratoCloud Me TOOO!! ...still got all 3!!! ..Anybody wanna jump a high performance round?? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #38 March 17, 2003 why not ??? ralu what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tosca 0 #39 March 22, 2003 first jumped: manta 288 first owned: sabre 135 I have not even jumped a round parachute yet, gotto try it someday so I know what you guys are talking about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #40 March 22, 2003 Hornet 170 and loving it. ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #41 March 22, 2003 I'll add my first square owned....a Cobra 10. This was a Stratostar copy made by National. Very hard openings, landings not much better. When I sold this after making about 80 jumps on it and got a Pegasus I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. The Pegasus was sooooo nice in comparison.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #42 March 23, 2003 I don't recall the container type, it had a 24' flat reserve and 23 or 28 foot Seirra (ck sp)!!! Yee Haa!! BSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,370 #43 March 23, 2003 That looks like a Piglet rig (or a knockoff, although I don't remember any of those). Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #44 March 24, 2003 My first canopy was a C-9 modified to a 7-TU. They would not let me jump it at first because it was too high peerformance. Michael OwensMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #45 March 25, 2003 Mine was a Swift - 5 cell by Paraflite. 177 sq ft I think. I remember people warning me of how radical it was... It's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #46 March 25, 2003 first jumped: manta 288 first owned: crossfire 149 dash M 150 reflex... first jump on crossfire #48 -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #47 March 26, 2003 Raider 220. Still jumping it. I really got to switch to the ZP canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 623 #48 March 30, 2003 First jump: all white, 28 foot round C8. First canopy: Eddy Grimm copy of a Strato Star (180 square feet) with an Eddy Grimm 26' Baby Cobra reserve packed into an Eddy Grimm (aka. Niagara Parachutes) Six Pack container (Wonderhog copy). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #49 March 30, 2003 Quote first jumped: manta 288 first owned: sabre 135 Exactly the same for me!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitecap 0 #50 March 31, 2003 Mine was a 28foot sulplus canopy with a double L modification .The reserve was a 24 foot surplus twill. It came complete with a B4 harness and container from McElfish Parachute Service Dallas Tx for the total cost of $63.00.The year 1964.Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Page 2 of 11 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
