Marc K

Hi There, My new Vector v310 with an installed Sabre 135 just arrived. I currently jump a Safire149 (1.26 wingload) and feel very comfortable flying it (crosswind, downwind etc...). The question now is if it would be safe for me to jump my new complete system with the installed Sabre 135 ([email protected]) or if I should replace it with my current 149. I will ask my coach again but just wondered what you guys think if downsizing to a 135 would be too aggressive with my 210 jumps...? Thanks so much! Marc:)

Hi There, My new Vector v310 with an installed Sabre 135 just arrived. I currently jump a Safire149 (1.26 wingload) and feel very comfortable flying it (crosswind, downwind etc...). The question now is if it would be safe for me to jump my new complete system with the installed Sabre 135 ([email protected]) or if I should replace it with my current 149. I will ask my coach again but just wondered what you guys think if downsizing to a 135 would be too aggressive with my 210 jumps...? Thanks so much! Marc:)

Hi There:) I'm planning to purchase a V308 container (good deal) for my Pulse 150 which is a full fit but shouldn't be a problem according to Vector's sizing chart. On the other hand, my reserve would also be a full fit (OP143) and therefore I'm a bit worried if two full fit's will be too bulky. What are your thoughts? Given that I'm very comfortable with flying my current canopies, would it be safe to go to an Icarus Reserve 129? Thanks a lot for your advise! Cheers, Marc

Hi There:) I was wondering which dropzones might have the best weather (on average)...Arizona, Cali, Barcelona? Appreciate any tips:) Thank you & blue skies, Marc

True or False? I've heard a couple of times from experienced skydivers the stereotype that people with Kiss helmets are known to be inexperienced haha. First I thought it was just a joke, but having thought about it I don't know any experienced skydivers who wear Kiss helmets lol. Obviously a helmet does not determine how someone flies but I just wondered if that cliché is true among skydivers in general. Cheers, Marc:) (Yes, I have a Kiss helmet haha)

Amazing - thanks for the prompt answers! This helps a lot! (The reserve would be an PDR 160 (/Main: 170)

Hi all In short: I have 35 jumps and have an amazing offer for a main canopy, a Silhouette 170 (Wingload would be 1:09 / exit weight is 180lbs) My question: Is the wingload to high for my level? Any thoughts? Silhoutte suggests to be at least advanced for the 170, which I'm not yet, but this offer from a friend of mine comes with a full rig (Mirage G4 container, aad, reserve) for only 2k USD. It's hard to say no... Obviously I need to make a decision in the end, but given that I'm very accurate and comfortable with my landings, when do you think can I jump a 170? Is it worth buying this early? Thanks for your advise!! Marc:)

Hi There:) I did my AFF course (Jump 1-8) in Europe at a Non-USPA dropzone and wondered whether I can continue with my training for a USPA A license (jump 9-25) in the U.S. without having to go through another AFF (by the USPA). If yes, can I somehow transfer my AFF jumps to my USPA logbook once I get a USPA membership or how does that work? Thanks a lot for your time! Regards, Marc