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So what are your thoughts on a person that has 30 jumps... is this person ready for a Rage 170 as his first rig?? www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

So yesterday my buddy Scott and I went up to Skydive the Ranch in Gardiner, NY. All I can say is, WOW! Nice place!! I didn't get to jump, but am looking forward to getting back there and doing a foliage jump, soon!! Went and met sonic at the pro shop. There aren't any shops around, most stuff is online, great to be able to try stuff on because if I would've gone thru the net, I'd be very angry because I'd be returning my helmet forcing me to wait even longer.... A quick drive upstate and all that was solved. Sonic was a cool dude. Very helpful, he knows his shit.... Spent about a half hour looking at helmets(had my heart set on a full face), but probably would've spent the whole day if I was flipping between open faced or full faced. Again, great to be able to try them on, and it was great to meet Sonic. So I ended up buying a cookie G-3. I liked the way it fit when I was at the shop, took it home and didn't LOVE it as much. Not to say I hate it, I just found it to be a bit tighter than I remembered. I have a big fat head so helmets can be a bit tricky lol. After thinking for a minute or two, I came to the conclusion take out the "front mouth piece" out, which is on with velcro. I felt that with that piece in(you get 2 types), my face felt "smooshed" and I looked like a jolly fat Buddha :) without that piece, the helmet was kind of comfy. The helmet is pretty straight forward otherwise. I've never seen or have ever dealt with the latching system of a "real" helmet, but have mastered it, even self teaching myself how to adjust the latch. It's pretty straight forward.... All in all, a great helmet. A bit pricey, but the sport is like that entirely. I may still invest in a pro tec or Benny for those days I don't feel so "posh"!! Haha. I'd reccomend it if you have the money to spend on it. Be sure to order a size larger or youll be returning the helmet getting angry.... Lol. People with bigger heads should maybe stay away from this one and try a phantom. Same kinda fit, a less snug and a bit cheaper. I like the way the cookie looks, just not sure of the name. I haven't jumped it yet, but I'll let you know. Till then, blue skies!! www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

yo dude.... i've been hearing a lot of good stuff about pro-tec. i hear they're reasonably priced (they are) and they do the job, no problem. i'm heading to the Ranch tomorrow to check out some gear and to maybe jump. i'll let you know about the different products i see there. blue skies. www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

Hey everyone!! My name is Tat and I'm new to the sport and new to the site!! So far, every experience I've had skydiving has been amazing. I have completed the AFP and am 4 jumps away from my class A!! I'm from Baldwin, NY and my home DZ is SDLI in Calverton, NY. SHOUT OUT TO ALL MY HOMEYS AT SDLI~!!! Looking forward to jumping like crazy, getting to where some of you are, in the thousands, class D.... hopefully we can fly together someday!! For anyone in the area, next weekend is the BOOGIE at SDLI and although I won't be there, I hear the things that are being planned and it's DEFINITELY going to be a great time!! Well, just wanted to make the intro and say hello! i hope everyone is well, and I'll catch you on the flip!! Nice meeting everyone and BLUE SKIES~!! www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

thanks, Remster. I was already going to do that

So I'm a noob to the game, started jumping at the beginning of the summer and now I'm 4 jumps away from my Class A!! I've been acquiring my own gear over the past month or so, and I want to buy my own helmet. During the AFP, we wore Benny open faced helmets. I really didn't have a problem with them, but figured that I wanted to go full face partly to get rid of the goggles, but feel it will be a lot quieter as well.... So here's my question. I've narrowed my choices of helmets and I wanted to get everyone's feedback on them so if you own one or more of these helmets, please post a reply/review/your opinion. That would be greatly appreciated. So I'm really feeling and liking the Parasport Italia Z-1 and the Bonehead composites Mamba or Revolve. All seem like good helmets and they all seem to be close and or around the same price so.... what do y'all think?? www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

Looks like I'm going to Gardnier on monday~!! WOOT!!

thanks, dave. I'm gonna go up to the ranch and see what they have up there. thanks, again for you post!! :) www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

Hey guys!! I'm a member of the FDNY Bravest Skydiving Club. I'm sure you know my friend and club president Scott Specht. We're actually going to take a club trip to the Ranch at the end of the month!! what I really wanted to do is try on some helmets and gloves. I'm a n00b and I wanted to start grabbing some gear so... I may just see you before the end of the month~!! what's the DZ looking like on Monday? Maybe I'll take a trip up to the Ranch, say hello and cop a helmet..... thanks for your help, btw.... I'll definitely be in to see you guys!!

hey there!! thanks for the post!! i think i will be going up to the Ranch sometime next week.... Unfortunately, I won't be at the boogie this weekend, I will be away but will definitely add you and we'll definitely jump sometime soon~!! again, thanks for your help. blue skies!! www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

I'm in Nassau county www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!

hey guys! how goes? had a quick question, maybe somebody on the site can help me out. I'm looking for a gear shop in the NY area where I can go and check out gear. Internet is a great source of information, but I feel that I want to see the actual product, try stuff on, that kind of stuff. I'm willing to drive a bit, not too far anyone with any info that can help me out, would be greatly appreciated!! thanks so much and blue skies!! www.taikorestuarant.com Jump, pack, repeat. Blue skies!!