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Great thread!
I'm doing Level 1 later this month and am filled with nervous excitement.
Surprisingly, my nerves are strongest with the parachute and getting down safely versus the freefall & balance. Could be that I've done tandem 6 times.
Excited and interested to learn more about your progression
Where To Get Used Gear? First Rig
in Gear and Rigging
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New A license holder (32 jumps) and was looking to get a used rig as I'll likely downsize. In school, I jumped a Nav 280 with a "big boy" reserve. I weigh 235lbs, 6'1'' tall and have a muscular build.
I'm part of a few FB groups that sell used gear and everything posted is nowhere at my skill level nor my body type. They also have fancy shmancy rigs that are typically running at $5k+.
Browsing the forums, I've noticed people getting their first used rigs at about $3k-$4k. Any suggestions on where to go to get a used rig (aiming to buy a 240 canopy)?
Also, any tips for buying / new skydiver downsizing? Things I should avoid? Scams? Upsells, etc.?