NathanL100 0 #1 September 3, 2001 I weight 145 lbs and and maybe 165-175 lbs with gear on. So what size main canopy should I buy, a 190 or a 175??Newly AddictedNate- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #2 September 3, 2001 This is going to be another fun thread! Sorry for the sarcasm Nate... but I'm sure you just opened up another can of worms.... Best bet is to talk to your instructors/ local trusted experienced skydiversRemiMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 September 3, 2001 Totally agree - ask someone who is VERY experienced in this matter at your dz. It's better to ask someone you know and can watch you under canopy to give you advice. It's always better to start off big, then downsize - you've got all of your skydiving career to get smaller canopies, whereas if you get too small too fast, you might not have that much time in the sport. Good luck with choosing !! Live to pull and pull to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 September 3, 2001 What they said! You'd likely get bored with a 190 fast, but buy what you feel safe with and your instructors recommend.pull and flare,lisa---I chose the road less traveled. Now where the hell am I? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #5 September 3, 2001 You can try the "downsize till you break your leg then go up a size method"......j/k. like they said we can't judge your abilities, since we've never seen you under canopy So it's hard to reccomend anything. check with your JM's expirienced skydivers etc...JG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engovatov 0 #6 September 3, 2001 Its a big difference between 170 and 170 and 170, I guess.Get 170 anyway - once wind picks up after you are up in the air, and turbulence goes from mild to pretty bad, you will be glad. As for killing yourself in a low turn - one size wouldn't make up for a lack of judgment I guess.. ask you instructor as everybody said... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #7 September 4, 2001 Well I have a strong opinion, but I am not qualified to give advice, so there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbbilly14 0 #8 September 4, 2001 Really you have to decide how "good" you were under your student gear. Talk to your instructor.Downsize if you and your instructor think it is a good idea, and go from there. Can you land on your feet? If not, is it the size of your canopy, or is it you? What is your experience level?I don't mean this to be an asshole response. I have problems landing, and it is because I chose too small of a canopy for my first one. Remember, grass stains on your jumpsuit are much better than a sprained ankle, or worse!Be safe! If you're hurt, you can't skydive!Love,Billy"Light a candle for the sinners---Set the world on fire!"Marilyn Manson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
