BoostedXT 0 #1 March 26, 2004 I THINK I have made a choice when it comes to what I am buying for gear. At first I was thinkingnew container, and used everything else. Well I have come across an awesome deal for all new. its like $550 or so more for all new, over the used rig I was looking at. What do you think of these choices? -Infinity with stainless and articulated. -Spectre 230 Main -Aerodyne 220 Smart Reserve -Awesome deal on a Cypres. Am I obsess because I already designed it? Or am I dumb? Joe PS- Yeah my jumpsuit was done cheesie just to get an idea.For long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeeeeeeFly 0 #2 March 26, 2004 I like the cool looking guinea pig you have for an icon... G "The edge ... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who know where it is are those that have gone over" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #3 March 26, 2004 So......does that mean you think my choices stink? Its a bunny and it says..."I have no idea what you are talking about. So here is a bunny with a pancake on its head." JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #4 March 26, 2004 Is that a giant Dutch bunny? I had two of those...but no pancakes on their heads Choices are cool. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #5 March 26, 2004 $550 more for a new main and new, fitted rig is a small difference in price for a large difference in feel. It makes me think the used deal wasn't all that cheap. Not saying that's a bad thing - it just sounds like you have a decent budget. I paid quite a bit more for new harness and main over used, and I have been very happy. My rig is gorgeous, it fits super, and the I still have that "new main canopy" smell. (The reserve has been used once, I unpacked it and saw no blood, so it must work OK .) -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #6 March 26, 2004 I think you know what you want and should stick with it. White on the reserve side flaps looks good.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjf98 0 #7 March 26, 2004 Honest opinion... great gear. But for your first set... save the 550 and use it for jumps and coach jumps in the discipline you choose. Two choices early on unless you have unlimited funds (which you probably don't have since you are concerned about 550) Look good or fly good. I have been in the sport for about 6 years now, and I just (mid last year) bought my first new rig. I do however have an AFF and now a tandem rating. I think it is partly due to me wanting to fly better than I looked. Personal opinion. Milage may vary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wandrer 0 #8 March 26, 2004 i have found the same thing concerning prices i am buying all new now but i am at the canopy size i feel i will stay at at least within one size but if you plan to downsize alot remember your cont. will not properly hold a considerably smaller canopy. i like the design of both. What jumpsuit company are you ordering from. blue skies Grab the Grass it's the Bounce that KillsWithout Adventure What Is Life????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 March 26, 2004 SCOTCHGUARD it.. My Red and White are holding up well but I scotchguarded everthing.... Red Infinitys RAWK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #10 March 27, 2004 Cool Pics - You can't go Wrong with an Infinity, awsome rig. Please post pics when you get them in!!!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites damion75 0 #11 March 28, 2004 I made the same choice - pay a bit more and get new rather than decent used. Never regretted it. Something custom built to your fit and colours MUST be better if you can afford it! Frank.*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RMURRAY 1 #12 March 28, 2004 If you have unlimited cash buy new. If you are on a budget I'd say buy used - and you should be able to save more than 550 over new unless the stuff has very very low jumps. If I were doing it again, I'd buy a container that fits perfect and buy everything else separately if needed - that way you get exactly what you want. Like the one person said better to fly great than look great. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airgord 1 #13 March 28, 2004 Like Amazon says, scotchguard. Your choice, but don't buy a Smart just to save a couple bucks, the PD reserves have a very proven record but it is YOUR choice and the Smart has been tested and proven safe. Nice color choices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BoostedXT 0 #14 March 29, 2004 Thanks for the info/advice everyone! The reason why I decided on the smart was because I read all of the reviews on here in Gear, and then I talked to the manufacturer, and read on their site. I really like everything I have heard about that reserve. Scotchguard it is! JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KellyF 16 #15 March 29, 2004 Looks good to me! (of course!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BoostedXT 0 #16 March 30, 2004 Haha yeah Iknew you would say that......take extra care with my baby. I will tell you when I put in the order so you can watch it being done, and even see her before me.....loser. JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Unstable 9 #10 March 27, 2004 Cool Pics - You can't go Wrong with an Infinity, awsome rig. Please post pics when you get them in!!!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #11 March 28, 2004 I made the same choice - pay a bit more and get new rather than decent used. Never regretted it. Something custom built to your fit and colours MUST be better if you can afford it! Frank.*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #12 March 28, 2004 If you have unlimited cash buy new. If you are on a budget I'd say buy used - and you should be able to save more than 550 over new unless the stuff has very very low jumps. If I were doing it again, I'd buy a container that fits perfect and buy everything else separately if needed - that way you get exactly what you want. Like the one person said better to fly great than look great. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #13 March 28, 2004 Like Amazon says, scotchguard. Your choice, but don't buy a Smart just to save a couple bucks, the PD reserves have a very proven record but it is YOUR choice and the Smart has been tested and proven safe. Nice color choices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #14 March 29, 2004 Thanks for the info/advice everyone! The reason why I decided on the smart was because I read all of the reviews on here in Gear, and then I talked to the manufacturer, and read on their site. I really like everything I have heard about that reserve. Scotchguard it is! JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyF 16 #15 March 29, 2004 Looks good to me! (of course!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #16 March 30, 2004 Haha yeah Iknew you would say that......take extra care with my baby. I will tell you when I put in the order so you can watch it being done, and even see her before me.....loser. JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
