bryjobe

I am 5'10-1/2" and weight 200. I am not fat, just athletic. I may loose 15lb from the Winter foods and less activity. I have jumped 200-260 rentals on the dz and loved the feel and response of the 210. If I bought new is it best to get the Container from one vendor and the Main and Reserve from another or find an outfitter that does it all?

Do you think it would be wiser to buy lower end but NEW Dolphin or Wings or etc., etc. than to rent from the DZ? My local DZ's charge $20 for rental. I know I will make at least 50 jumps this spring and that equals $1,000. I have two other brothers that are my size that are currently non jumpers so I could keep the rig in the family!

I have 35 jumps and am looking for gear. I have heard from several people to buy used gear. Is this because of the price? Is there a rig selecting for dummies out there? I appeal to new since I am a modern guy and don't like all the tie-die clown outfits~no offense to those that do!