Rach005

So I read the article

I knew someone was going to come up with "I haven't seen you jump so I really can't say" HOWEVER.... Thank you both for the advice! I was leaning towards the 170 but wondered if I was just delaying the inevitable? The rig I have coming is a Javelin that indeed fits 150 and 170. The reserve is a PD176 so I'm pleased with that. Terry, I appreciate the info about your wife! Makes me feel better to see that she jumped such a big canopy (given her size) for so many jumps. And given that I can't really find a 170 like I am looking for...i see what you mean by being able to sell it off again ! 170 it is! thanks again, Rach

I'd appreciate the advice...Lately, I've had some contradicting advice from experienced skydivers and thought I would post here. I just learned to skydive. About a month ago. I have 80 jumps (living at Taft DZ for 3 weeks!) lol and really want to buy gear now. Loads of people have said that a sabreII, fusion or pilot would be great for me. I learned on a Manta186 and when at home (Canada) I'm renting a sabre 210. I don't particularly like canopy flying (much prefer freefall) but I want to be set up for awhile. My local rigger has a sabreII 170 which he is inviting me to fly as I please (will do so this weekend i reckon) but another DZ today suggested I fly that sabreII 170 a few times then seriously consider getting a 150? My "normal" weight is 135 (puts me at a 160 exit load) but recent summer activities has me weighing an extra 10lbs! (but I know how to sort this!) SO...... my question: Would a few jumps on a sabreII 170 be sufficient enough to consider downsizing to a 150? (still gives me a loading of 1.06). Or should I never mind even thinking 150 and buy a 170? (.94 loading ratio)? Thanks, Rach