Old Rigs

[CRWCheryl 0]

My team is threatening to burn my old backup rig, a 1984 vector. Besides the fact that I bought it used, it has served me well. OK, so my landings aren't always great and it's a bit dusty after the years.

Is there some risk to older gear? Would you burn it too?

[skybytch 273]

I have a 1984 Vector in my closet. Put the last jump on it 1996 - not because it was unairworthy but because I had newer gear to jump. If I had to, I'd probably jump it again - RW or hop and pops only though, I wouldn't freefly with it.

imho, as long as a rigger says it's airworthy why burn it?

[AggieDave 6]

If you're going to trash the rig, why don't you give it or sell it to a poor beginner jumper (like a broke college kid) for a first rig?

Yeah, can't FF it, its not all new and shiney, but by god, it will get someone jumping!

I had folks, when I first started, letting borrow rigs long term so I could continue to jump and I've never forgot them, its because of them I was able to continue jumping and have made it as far as I have!

(Thanks Rich Fisher and Brian Bergfield)!

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[skybytch 273]

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If you're going to trash the rig, why don't you give it or sell it to a poor beginner jumper (like a broke college kid) for a first rig?

Actually, I've tried to lend out some older equipment to some broke people, with no luck at all. Seems some folks would rather not jump or continue paying to rent gear than to have to jump something that isn't shiny and new and zp and freefly friendly.

[crzjp20 0]

i almost bought a used vector made in ilike 89 was in good shape but another guy madea better offer than me...

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[Unstable 9]

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If you're going to trash the rig, why don't you give it or sell it to a poor beginner jumper (like a broke college kid) for a first rig

Come on everybody, Us broke College Kids ALWAYS have the best, and the Newest gear!! What else are Mom/Dad and student Loans for?!?!?!

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[Unstable 9]

WATER RIG!!!!!!

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[mjosparky 4]

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If you're going to trash the rig, why don't you give it or sell it to a poor beginner jumper (like a broke college kid) for a first rig?

Actually, I've tried to lend out some older equipment to some broke people, with no luck at all. Seems some folks would rather not jump or continue paying to rent gear than to have to jump something that isn't shiny and new and zp and freefly friendly.

Skydiving used to be a sport, now it is a recreation. Pretty colors and a packer.
Sparky

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[slug 1]

>>Is there some risk to older gear? Would you burn it too?

[riggerrob 643]

How many of your 2700 jumps were on the same Vector I?

I am still jumping a 1986 vintage Vector I, mind you, it spent most of its life as a closet queen, Before returning it to service, I installed a Vector II reserve pilotchute, a Spandex BOC and a bridle cover. At the last repack I updated both main and reserve pin covers to Vector II standards.

[D22369 0]

Would you burn it too?

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

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How many of your 2700 jumps were on the same Vector I?

I am still jumping a 1986 vintage Vector I, mind you, it spent most of its life as a closet queen, Before returning it to service, I installed a Vector II reserve pilotchute, a Spandex BOC and a bridle cover. At the last repack I updated both main and reserve pin covers to Vector II standards.

One of my best friends down in Alabama still has my old Vector I and still uses it as his primary rig. It's in great shape, he replaces the velcro when needed, and just can't quantify buying a new container at the frequency he gets to jump. There is nothing wrong with older equipment so long as it is properly maintained.

Chuck

[VectorBoy 0]

I have an old 89 vector2 that I keep around just for crew. But it works for bird-man too! I just try not to freefly in it.

[karenmeal 0]

I put 250 jumps in 2001 on my 81 vector!! I'm proud of it, it's two years older than I am. I learned to freefly on it, but it was hard to progress at head-down with the risers flopping at my elbows. (this would not have been a problem if I replaced the velcro as often as I should of.) It was great for RW, but not freeflying so I had to get a new rig.

It's still in my closet and once I have some extra cash and a cross-braced canopy it will then be my pond-swooping rig. A few years off still.. but its a fine rig that will be jumped again!

I think jumping older rigs is fine, just make sure that flaps stay closed, that the proper mods are done and keep up with the maintenance!

[wingnut 0]

actuallyi lent out my 92 jav this weeknd... with a cruslite 220 the guy wasn't going to jump because of rental prices and only having a litle cash... hewas like reallyi canjumpit...... i told him... it's not the newest or the best but it will get you down in one peice and is free.... he jumped it.... first time on a 7 cell.... he was happy he got to jump....

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[CRWCheryl 0]

Thanks to everyone for the ideas. It may end up a water rig. I'll let my rigger tell me what's best.

Oh, I put about 1000 jumps on it, but I bought it used in 1994.