second rig

[pringles]

I am considering buying a second rig.... Right now I jump a mojo 260. I was considering getting the new ace. What I want to know is should my second rig be the same size, bigger, or smaller? And why? For the record I weigh 190.
thanks in advance
Matt

[imported_Tom Aiello]

Weighing 190, you should have an exit weight around 205-210. Let's call it 210 to be safe.

The conventional wisdom is that a wingloading of .75 is ideal. That means you should be jumping a canopy sized (210/.75= ) 280 square feet.

If you live at a higher elevation (or regularly jump there), or have objects with gnarly landing areas, you may want to upsize even more.

I personally prefer wingloadings lower than .7 (no, the manufacturers don't recommend this). If I were you, I'd buy the new Ace in 310. But, since you're you, I'd recommend buying a 280.



--Tom Aiello
tbaiello@ucdavis.edu