Hmmm thanks, thats got me thinking, for now just getting off the ground and gaining some decent altitude will make me happy! Unfortunately you guys must get these sort of questions all the time from us newbies. I spose you have to choose one or the other, im very tempted to buy the gear first as i know for sure im going to enjoy the sport and carry on with it, if i train with Flight Culture it states on there website that you use your own gear and again this is the reason why i would like to get in touch with more flyers as they have their different experiences and opinions? So its a bit of a gamble if you buy your kit first as i spose you dont know what you want till youre up there?!