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G'day all 53 year old Skydiver been back jumping the last 13 months and managed 346 jumps thus far. Looking for some advise from all the experts.

5"11' and 88 kgs

1. what would be the best rig to buy ?
2. what would be the best canopy and what size should I buy ?

Other questions are is there a specific rig for say wing suiting against just base jumping and if there is what rigs would you suggest.

Also I would like to do a base course and who would you recommend as the best company or organization to do this with.

Currently I jump a 188 pilot and can land this in no wind quite comfortably. waiting to downsize when i get a new rig in 6 months when I will have at least 500 jumps.

Start HERE

And HERE

Where in Australia are you located?

It's an important question for identifying what sort of landing areas you are going to need to use, and also if you have a local dealer.

Around those parts I believe every taxi driver is one