sim117

First, how much do you weigh out the door? secondly, depending on the canopy and fabric, a 190 7-cell can pack about the same size as a 170 9-cell. I bought a V348 and put a 190 storm in it and can go down to a 150 in the same container. My 190 is VERY AGILE in my opinion compared to anything else I've jumped. Its fun and safe for my experience level so I'm fine with it. I wouldn't want to downsize for a long while and I honestly want at least a D-license before even considering a high-performance canopy (150 and below). Downsizing too fast can get you hurt badly. And I know people who did over 1000 jumps on a 1-1 WL. By the time your ready to downsize to a 150 or 135 it'll probably be time to look for a new rig anyway. But thats just my opinion. **EDIT- Oh and in reference to your car comparison... If a student rig is a truck then to me my 190 is a porsche and a 135 would be a car with so much horsepower it'd get me killed unless I was a professional driver. Jump what is SAFE for you now and have fun with it. I know the first time I drove a fast car it was fast to me until years later I drove something faster. At your level a 1-1 on a sporty canopy will be plenty agile IMO.

I first met Emily during AFF as my instructor. She was an incredible skydiver, teacher, friend, and person. She always made time for myself and the other students, even when it meant she would have to forgo a load. My thoughts and prayers are with you Emily. You had an incredible impact on me in the short time I knew you and will always cherish the few memories I made with you during AFF. Blue skies, Emily.

Fair enough, I ended up purchasing a 7-cell as I originally intended. Thanks for all the input.

On the forums people have said they have put in 190 7-cells without issue. When I called upt they just referred me to their sizing chart which assumes all canopies pack the same size. I bought a v348 because I didn't want to wait 22 weeks for a skyhook in a v350. A 190 7-cell and 176 optimum will be fine for me, I was more just curious what else I could fit in there if possible.

I just purchased a v348. I know you can fit a 190 7-cell like a triathalon or spectre in it and I've heard you can go up or down one size with containers so was just curious if a 9-cell 190 like a sabre2 would fit? And if a 193 optimum would fit? Just curious. Thanks.