Dr.Strangelove 0 #1 May 12, 2005 am i miss-reading something? i just looked at the rigging inovations site to get a replacement rsl for my talon1. is it really $50 for a fabric line and a shackle? eh...hope someone can shed some light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #2 May 12, 2005 I think gear mfgrs should offer a really good deal on spare parts at the time of a new rig order - handles, freebag & PC.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
bob.dino 1 #3 May 12, 2005 Is that $50 fitted (velcro etc), or just for the RSL cord? You could always ask Parachutes Australia (they also make Talons) for a quote. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr.Strangelove 0 #4 May 12, 2005 don't know, just saw the product price list. still kinda high. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,312 #5 May 12, 2005 Quoteis it really $50 for a fabric line and a shackle? Nope it's really about $3.00 in materials. The rest is really stupid shit like; labor, insurance, taxes, vehicles, overhead, (phones, lights, advertising, equipment, materials carrying cost, etc.) And then, there's this itty bitty little part called "profit" which when done may be the equivalent of the $3.00 in materials.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #6 May 12, 2005 does it have a brass or stainless steel shackle? Big price diff there. Of course, not enough to convince you that it is all worth $50 though. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 May 12, 2005 QuoteNope it's really about $3.00 in materials. The rest is really stupid shit like; labor, insurance, taxes, vehicles, overhead, (phones, lights, advertising, equipment, materials carrying cost, etc.) And then, there's this itty bitty little part called "profit" which when done may be the equivalent of the $3.00 in materials. Agreed that the profit on a one off RSL is well under $10 when all is said and done, but the shackle is worth quite a bit more than $3.00 it's self.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,312 #8 May 12, 2005 You're right. $13.50 - $23.00 retail depending on shackle.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr.Strangelove 0 #9 May 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteNope it's really about $3.00 in materials. The rest is really stupid shit like; labor, insurance, taxes, vehicles, overhead, (phones, lights, advertising, equipment, materials carrying cost, etc.) And then, there's this itty bitty little part called "profit" which when done may be the equivalent of the $3.00 in materials. Agreed that the profit on a one off RSL is well under $10 when all is said and done, but the shackle is worth quite a bit more than $3.00 it's self. possibly i am missing something here, how is it a one-off when i have an off-the-shelf container and riser(s)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwn 0 #10 May 12, 2005 The following is the line in the RI price list for the RSL: AR2170 RESERVE STATIC LINE (RSL)/SS 50.00 The SS stands for Stainless Steel. ParaGear sells Stainless Steel RSL Shackles for $23 for 1 shackle or $16 if you buy 20 or more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 7 #11 May 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteNope it's really about $3.00 in materials. The rest is really stupid shit like; labor, insurance, taxes, vehicles, overhead, (phones, lights, advertising, equipment, materials carrying cost, etc.) And then, there's this itty bitty little part called "profit" which when done may be the equivalent of the $3.00 in materials. Agreed that the profit on a one off RSL is well under $10 when all is said and done, but the shackle is worth quite a bit more than $3.00 it's self. Don't forget that whole pesky TSO process for the RSL (and its assoiated harness/ container) cost. Usually around $100,00.00 or so. I'm just sayin! Btw me and and B are jumping again this summer, rigs packed and everthing! Hell yeah. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 May 13, 2005 QuoteBtw me and and B are jumping again this summer, rigs packed and everthing! Hell yeah. Shit. Hell froze over and I didn't get the memo? Looking foward to it buddy!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #13 May 13, 2005 Quotepossibly i am missing something here, how is it a one-off when i have an off-the-shelf container and riser(s)? 'cause no one has a bucket of RSL's lying around. Perople just don't lose them that often.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
