kurtvdpoel 0 #1 August 31, 2003 I want to buy used gear and can buy a Javelin from '99. I want to start freeflying. I have 75 jumps and weigh 175 pounds. - Javelin '99 - Sabre 170 '98 - Reserve size? - Cypres '97 What do you think about this gear setup? Is this gear freefly safe? Thanks in advance, kurt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #2 August 31, 2003 A 99 Javelin should be fine for freeflying. Have you jumped a 170 anything yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #3 August 31, 2003 99' Javelin is fine for freefly. If you've got 75 jumps already, a 170 should be a good buy, hopefully you've got a little practice under something around that size. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #4 September 1, 2003 my 92 is fully FF safe although slightly modded by its previous owner. it really ought to be fine - just ask you rigger if your unsure and certainly on a 99 any mods that he thinks nes will be very minor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kurtvdpoel 0 #5 September 1, 2003 Thanks to all of you for your answers. I have 30+ jumps on a 230 and 15 jumps on a 190. I stood up all but 4 of my landings. The landings I screwed up where on a 270. I landed downwind once but stood up the landing. I will ask my instructor what he thinks of it before I buy anything. I will let my instructor jump the gear to check everything is fine. He offered this himself before I buy any gear. After that I will make some jumps myself to see I'm comfortable with the gear. kind regards, Kurt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,116 #6 September 1, 2003 Standing up 15 landings is not a sign you're ready to downsize. Standing up landings is sometimes overrated. It's the standup you're completely in control of, even though there was a last minute gust, that counts. Being able to do it inside the envelope is one thing. Making it look easy because you're always in control is the key. 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
kurtvdpoel 0 #7 September 1, 2003 I know that standing up a couple of landings doesn't say anything. But I'm just buying my first gear and have to choose some size to get started. I weigh 165 (75 kg) pounds instead of 175, apparently I made the wrong conversion last time. I will be loading the canopy at 1.1:1. I don't know if this is too much for my experience. And I will consult my instructors. When I buy something I want gear for 500+ jumps. Kind regards, Kurt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #8 September 1, 2003 QuoteWhen I buy something I want gear for 500+ jumps. You can easily, and compared to the price of buying a complete rig reasonably, downsize your main one size in the same container. Buy a main that you can safely land in any conditions (i.e. the worst possible) right now. Learn to fly the snot out of it. Then sell it and buy something a size smaller. Learn to fly the snot out of it. Repeat as needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matttrudeau 0 #9 September 1, 2003 I have a 99 Jav and it's great for freeflying. Has bridle cover and reserve tuck tab. Nice riser protection. No complaints Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #10 September 2, 2003 I've got a '93 Javelin, and its freefly safe... as long as I keep the velcro new. I'm gonna get it modified anyways, just to be safe though. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schwede 0 #11 September 2, 2003 In Sweden we have a small guidline called the "Jespercurve"!!!! which we are using as a rule regarding choice of canopies for newbies and people with little experience (small amount of jumps) and according to this list YOU should be jumping nothing smaller then a 177 sqf chute, BUT recommended size with your experience is a 210 sqf canopy. After this guideline was introduced in Sweden we have had very few accidents with low experience jumpers with hotshot canopies... Have fun and stay safe Schwede Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poohbeer 0 #12 September 2, 2003 QuoteIn Sweden we have a small guidline called the "Jespercurve"!!!! which we are using as a rule regarding choice of canopies for newbies and people with little experience (small amount of jumps) and according to this list YOU should be jumping nothing smaller then a 177 sqf chute, BUT recommended size with your experience is a 210 sqf canopy. And where can we read/see this guideline for ourselves? Is it available online? ------- SIGNATURE BELOW ------- Complete newbie at skydiving, so be critical about what I say!! "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
