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The one thing you have to take care of is always pulling the attachment point out, otherwise you can get line burns.

Yes, a lot of packers/riggers jump this around here. From a 90sqft crossbrace to a 220 Navigator. Deployments are great, noone has an issue. From my point of view, my deployments became more consistent in all aspects. If you notice, the extraction process is a bit different in a roll packjob. There is no way an air pocket can creep up above the slider with this method, because the canopy rolls out of the bag slider first, then unwraps upwards when the slider is already well inflated. When the s fold extracts, the whole first "s" gets hit by the airstream simultaneously creating a risk that air creeps above the slider before it reaches its full inflation.

Just learn yourself to roll pack and you'll be fine in about 10 jumps. I don't know why people still torture themselfs with s folds. This should be the main bagging method period. Consistent openings, easy to control, fast packjobs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdXHiLWI1AM

Bought the (full face) helmet and analog alti before starting AFF... guess I knew I will love it xD During AFF I added gloves, which I was allowed to use after I have finished the AFF. I like them because it protects your skin from scratches, burns and bruises. Feeling wise it is better without them. Then bought my basic free-fly suit which I don't wear often since it is very hot here. I rather have some sport windproof long sleeves over a t-shirt and regular short sports pants. I use the suit only during the colder months. Bought an Optima II after 1 year in sport. I bought my own system this year after 2 years in sport. Next season I'm thinking about moving to a Viso because of the canopy piloting progression, but for general use I still prefer analog over a digital one. The visual cues are much easier to read in freefall.

It seems you just don't like it. The nervous part is normal, but if you get yourself out of the door expecting/experiencing no joy and still manage to complete levels you are better tha nmost. Students and newbies get out the door because they know they enjoy the freefall. IF there was only fear and a task ahead, most would just give up. Don't be so hard on yourself, atleast you know you have the guts to do it but it is not something that excites you. The parachute part can be experienced with paragliding. Try that.

As I see it from the chart the 170 is recommended. I don't know how Infinity makes their d-bags but recommended sizes are mostly snug "just right", one above that are tight as fck and one bellow are acceptably loose. Add material stretch to that if you will have a 190 in, so when a 170 comes the container will be overstretched/deformed. If you aren't proficient with your packing you gonna have one hell of a ride when stuffing it in and every packer will curse you, not to mention possible shitty deployments :)

I'm a 6ft 3" 240lbs guy (with gear) and there is nothing really to worry about. Did my first jumps with a 250-270, the difference is marginal. And you still load it bellow or just around 1. Anything in this range is perfectly acceptable for a student. The student canopies don't scream to the ground and are very docile. Most of them are rated up to 1.1 so it's perfectly safe (for an extreme sport). The real difference comes when you go beyond 1.1 and start flying first sports canopies. You cannot compare yourself to a 180lbs jumper starting on a 210-190. That is one of the things that keeps bothering me with all wingload calculators. They assume a 180lbs jumper under 150 is the same as a 240lbs under a 190.

10 minutes to the local DZ, 40 minutes to another 2 smaller DZ's, 2 hours to a big DZ.

The suit is great for this price but they failed at adding correct color and making it a correct fit. It is too tight and the color I wanted is not there.

Got a custom built one for under 2 grand. I bought it after having comfort issues and tabs coming undone on some other containers. I bought it with free fly tab, magnetic riser tuck tabs, hip rings, RSL. Really comfortable, parts are well built and the freefly options give you that extra peace of mind in the air. Had no issues for now, everything stays in place untill it's time to deploy.

In all truth I haven't seen them in Europe a lot. And no, you can't use the Sabre 2 for averything. It has tricky openings for a square intermediate wing.

Canopies are compared to a Sabre 2... but not because Sabre 2 is the best design, far from that.

I'd go with the rig. Best feeling when you are not dependent on rentals anymore. You should also ask yourself, do you skydive because of the whole experience or just freefall skills? If it is the second then just drop skydiving and lock yourself into a tunnel. Safer, cheaper and you'll get the same thrill for less money.

I can confirm I also got my container under 2000€ custom made. Options: Hip, chest rings, free fly pud, magnetic riser tuck tabs, contrast stitching, spacer foam, RSL etc.

Thanks, yea I'm a green frog myself :P Got a green helmet and main

I'd reckon someone has to invent a speed suit with flexible hardcore durable winglets which you can expand after the descent making it easier to slow down and not rip your arms off.

Yes, they are steadily building their reputation as a reliable container. I have no complaints so far, comfortable to wear and fly.

Here it is all loaded up. Vortex V-6, holds 190-170 comfortably.

I cannot see how can you save money purchasing a Wings container. I've compared the prices of a new container on scrisc.com Wings 2,565$ (reserve boost, both handles pillows, free fly tab, spacer foam, hip rings, stainless steel, collapsible pilot chute) Vector 2,708$ (skyhook, both handles pillows, free fly tab, spacer foam, hip rings, stainless steel, collapsible pilot chute) Wings charges ridicolous extras like collapsible pc and stainless steel.

What do you mean? It has a manual reserve deployment option in case you change your mind, nothing wrong with that. Jokes aside I've heard a lot of complaints and incidents regarding their containers so I dismissed them from my gear purchase list.

Since you are talking about a snug fit around the neck, security etc. The Kiss helmet has tightening latches instead of buckle under the chin, and the vent is not direct like Cookie. It leaks way less air than G3

The important bit is to flake out the canopy, have nice line groups and have that slider all the way down. Roll it up, put it on the ground and make it into a cigar. The techniques are different and they don't make much of a difference. Essentially you must stuff a whole bunch of fabric and lines into a small bag making the least amount of disturbance possible. How to bag that slippery peace of nylon is a question for a million bucks for every newbie. And as I'm writing this I'm mentally preparing myself for the packing carnage coming up next week, when I will get my brand new canopy installed.

polycotton is slow, taslan is fast, loose fit is slower. Other than this it is all about your ability to fly.

Not to hinder your pride, but the Normandy landing happened at the closing stages of the war. It only shortened the war not turned it around. Most of the war in Europe was decided untill 1943, when the German war machine failed in Russia and Rommel lost in Africa. Two years prior to that the Battle of Britain destroyed a large portion of the German Luftwaffe.

From my first hand info, the ultra lpv material wears out much faster hence it is less durable. As a heavier jumper the load on the wing during deployment is greater.