I fly a 240 navigator. My exit weight is about 235lbs. I have 89 jumps. I'm happy with it and since I began the sport at 40, I am very conservative. As far as ribbing, it is constant I am called the "Sky Barge". I just take it in stride. I even had a hat made up with the nickname that I wear to the DZ. I'll downsize when I'm ready to do so safely.