What rig is right?

[MissionToJump 0]

I am planning on buying my first rig, but I don't know what is right for me. What should I be looking for when deciding what is right for me? Thanks!!

[miked10270 0]

Hi there,
Best advice I can give you is to seek out a rigger or instructor you know. Buy secondhand 'cos your needs ARE going to change over the next 100 jumps or so. Comfort is everything! Make sure the harness fits you.
Mike D10270.

[ChrisD2.0 2]

MissionToJump

I am planning on buying my first rig, but I don't know what is right for me. What should I be looking for when deciding what is right for me? Thanks!!

You should always be purchasing equipment to use for the task at hand.

You should NOT, nor should you ever be purchasing equipment for the future.

Parachute equipment needs to be properly sized for the 2 parachutes contained within. This is a "fixed" ratio size issue. History has shown that this idea of purchasing a too small container fo the day someone "downsizes" is just absolutely the wrong thing to do.

The fit of the equipment needs to match your experience level, your particular body size, and then the 2 parachutes need to be matched to the particular container size.

There is no such thing as one size fits all.

And your right this causes severe and dangerous gear issues when too small of a body frame , (think girls,) when they use too large gear at the majority of DZs' around the world. These adjustable student rigs are a perfect example of an idea gone terribly wrong.

Brett Bickford Did Not Commit Suicide.

He is the victim of ignorance and faulty gear. AND as in the movie: "12 Angry Men," of an ignorant and callous jury.