dbogardus

Take a dump before your next jump.

210 what? and you estimated it, how much do you weigh? then why are you on here? seriously you speak as if you already have everything figured out. Since I was replying to someone's comment with respect to the SIZE of the canopy, I assumed the model was not their concern. Being that SIZE was referenced, I assumed wingloading was the concern. Yes, that's correct, I estimated the wing-loading, which actually wasn't an estimate at all. It's basic division. I'm here because I don't speak with my rigger much and would like to be prepared when I have the opportunity. Using multiple resources allows me to gain a steeper learning curve. I'm not sure why you think I have everything all figured out as I've clearly said I don't and am asking for advice with respect. Your post is in really poor taste. There is no need for you to reply again unless an interweb no0b has hurt your feelings and you need to give your ego another boost. And yes, I killed the seven AFF levels like it was my job.

What would be considered a safe size for a student? This thing is considerably less heavy than the Navigator 240 I've done my student jumping on. I'm still waiting to hear back on the exact model though. I'll be asking to jump on a 210 max this weekend which I estimate to be a wingload of 1. I know I should ask my rigger and instructor I've been jumping with. But since you mentioned it... I've finished the 7 AFF levels. Cakewalk. It has an AAD which I'm sure needs to be serviced and I would need to add an RSL which has been removed. That is a requirement for me. Great point which I hadn't considered. Thanks everyone for your replies so far.

Hi: So, I’m a big fat noob. Let’s get that out of the way first. I just finished my AFF classes last weekend and while I felt extremely comfortable on every level and executed (in my opinion) very well, I’m very much ignorant of a lot of considerations when it comes to gear and buying. I’d also like to add to this disclaimer that I completely understand that buying gear this early is not recommended, that I should be talking with the rigger at my DZ, flying different canopies they have for rent, and more than likely the following scenario is probably not the best way forward for me at this point. Having said that… A friend of a friend has an old rig which I picked up last night to take a look at. It looks relatively old but in surprisingly good shape overall. I think he mentioned it had been sitting around unused for 5 year minimum, maybe 7. I haven’t spoken directly with the seller yet and I’m planning on asking some questions before I have my rigger look at it this weekend. The following is a list of things I’ve decided to ask. - How old is the equipment? - When was the last time it was used? - How many people have owned it? - Have any repairs been made to it? - Have many jumps are logged on the main chute? - How many reserve pulls? / main cutaways? - Has the rig been stored anywhere which would potentially harm it? I would very much like to be prepared for questions my rigger would want to know as he examines it. Are there any other questions I should ask/info I should get from the seller before I speak with my rigger which I'm unaware of? I don’t want to have to go back and forth between parties with a load of questions. I'm hoping for this to be a great learning experiance if nothing else. Thanks very much for sharing your experience. I couldn’t be more excited about joining the sport. Dave

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