flr169 0 #1 June 11, 2005 Hello all.... Would like to say thanks for all the previous input.. I now actually have all the proper info... RACER Its the new container with tuck tabs 2003 container 2003 sabrre 2 150 2003 pd 160 reserve 2003 cypress $3000 total setup has 15 jumps and is all upto date and ready to jump.... ===================================== ICON 2004 container 2004 pilot 150 2004 150 reserve 1999 cypress $3400 total setup has 100 jumps and everything is upto date and ready to jump ================================= I've never jumped either of these types of containers. Now as I see it....I'm gettiong more for my money with the RACER.....the only thing is the looks...the racer is black with gold piping and the icon to me looks very sharp.... Now I would like to see what the rest of the forum has to say,,,, Once again thanks for all the input... ===============Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jannu 0 #2 June 11, 2005 seems you already have the answer... You said you're getting more for your money with the Racer... so what is the problem? The colors?!? Get real... You wont see your container anyway once it's on your back.. Also think about the cypres thing... the one on Racer is Cypres2 and the other isn't. There's some interesting things you have to consider.. about the maintenance and all... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 June 11, 2005 personally, I think the cypress is the decission maker on this selection. The Racer set up is a better deal due to the cypress yr. Everything else is close enough to cancell the other out. Ultimately it comes down to what you want to spend and what you want to wear. I happen to think black and gold are pretty snazzy colors, besides black goes with anything."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #4 June 11, 2005 Given the info you provided, I would personally choose the Racer. I am not saying the Racer is generally superior to the Icon, but in this particular situation, it appears to be the better deal for the following reasons: 1. Lower cost 2. Fewer jumps 3. Comes with PD canopies, whichtend to have a higher new and resale value. 4. Newer CYPRES 2 compared to older CYPRES At the end of the day, though, it is YOU that has to be happy with your decision. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 June 11, 2005 Quote the one on Racer is Cypres2 and the other isn't. Where do you see that? All I see is "2003 Cypres". Original Cypres' were available new in '03, IIRC. The Racer appears to me to be a screamin' good deal considering the low jump numbers on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #6 June 12, 2005 Those are both great deals. The racer is a smokin' deal. So why don't you make a decision, and give me the number of the party selling the other! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jannu 0 #7 June 12, 2005 Quote Quote the one on Racer is Cypres2 and the other isn't. Where do you see that? All I see is "2003 Cypres". Original Cypres' were available new in '03, IIRC. yeaahh.. you're probably right!! My bad... what year is it now anyway??? Honestly, as I was writing my reply I was thinking my (now sold) Cypres2 that I bought last year... thinking it was 2003 then and 2004 now I miss my cypres.. and my old Javelin... hmmm maybe a bit off-topic, sorry! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fffff 0 #8 June 13, 2005 Why don't you try them on for size. To me that would be the most important thing i'd like to know when i'm buying a harness. Thats way more important than colors or DOM. Later F ------------------------------------------------ NIL VOLENTIBUS ARDUUM. (nothing is difficult for those who really want it) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #9 June 13, 2005 Thanks everyone.... I will be trying on the racer for size this coming weekend....and making my decision.... Icon is to far away to try on...... =================================Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
