likestojump 3 #26 September 17, 2009 In the 80s a lot of people were jumping Racers what has changed since then ? NOT THE RACER :( until JumpShaack decides to be a bit more modern, people will continue to dislike them. And please don't give me the "speedbag is god's gift to freeflyers". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #27 September 17, 2009 QuoteAnd then he stopped jumping one. I don't know his reason, but I bet it isn't because he got a better deal on a Vortex. That's the single most common reason I've seen for people switching from Racers, free or deeply discounted rigs from other manufacturers. You might be surprised how easily a high time jumper with a good reputation can obtain free gear from some manufacturers. Why do you think some rigs are so expensive?Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #28 September 17, 2009 Ok,,I'll bite,,,tell us the story on how the reserve tried to kill you !smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHawks 0 #29 September 17, 2009 Well, here are the pictures of the Racer, yes I have it up in the classified, I have dropped the price from 2200 down to 1700... It has a PDR-193, cypress w/ two years on it, good till July 2011, and either a Sabre 1 170 with many many jumps and a new line set or I have a Falcon 215 that I can stuff in it. The original canopy was a Sabre 210 Trying to turn this darn thing....:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #30 September 17, 2009 QuoteWell, here are the pictures of the Racer, yes I have it up in the classified, I have dropped the price from 2200 down to 1700... It has a PDR-193, cypress w/ two years on it, good till July 2011, and either a Sabre 1 170 with many many jumps and a new line set or I have a Falcon 215 that I can stuff in it. The original canopy was a Sabre 210 Trying to turn this darn thing....:) HELLO SIR! My name is being Elvisio Rodriguez, and I am hoping my writing finds you in very good health. I am very interesting in paying you your full asking price for your first rate condition parachute system. Please understand that I do have a situation with which I need your help. I am being writing to you from Nigeria, and I have a sister in the Americas who needs money for her schooling. I would like to being sending you a check for the full cost of your parachute as well as adding some monies for her...... Elvisio "chortle" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #31 September 17, 2009 Quote Quote I had one, jumped it a lot & liked it. But you didn't get another one No, I became one of those hated 'sponsored' jumpers. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHawks 0 #32 September 17, 2009 You can't be serious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,075 #33 September 17, 2009 > Why do you think some rigs are so expensive? Because skydivers are willing to pay that much. If skydivers really cared a lot about price everyone would be jumping Dolphins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #34 September 17, 2009 Quote> Why do you think some rigs are so expensive? Because skydivers are willing to pay that much. If skydivers really cared a lot about price everyone would be jumping Dolphins. True, skydivers are willing to pay the prices. However, the fact remains that the price for some manufacturers' rigs include more added cost for subsidizing sponsored rigs than others.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #35 September 17, 2009 Hi BH, A "Racer" is like what Wolfman Jack once said about the "New York Dolls," "You might lovem', you might hatem' but please welcome warmly...." You ain't gonna' find no middle of the road Racer freaks. John shoulda' named the rig,"The Edsel!!" Ever since Troy Loney developed the single pin loop thru the middle of the pilot chute system the Racer/Poptop got left behind. One pin instead of two,"Less is More" to cop a phrase from an old Hank the Crank Piglet add. The ? is not "how to sell it," but "who'd buy it??"SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #36 September 17, 2009 Obviously,,,,,,,,,plenty do ! smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #37 September 17, 2009 QuoteOk,,I'll bite,,,tell us the story on how the reserve tried to kill you ! The reserve housing routing could make it impossible to pull the ripcord. See page 5.290 of Poynter's "The Parachute Manual", 1984 3rd edition."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #38 September 17, 2009 Hi JW, Yup, plenty do buyem', but they don't pack the reserve!!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #39 September 17, 2009 QuoteYou can't be serious. No, no, apparently, I can't. Elvisio "not very many Rodriguezes in Nigeria" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #40 September 18, 2009 Ok, thats been changed nowadays,,,,,next smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycc 0 #41 September 18, 2009 I just wanted to say that I really like my Dolphin that I've been jumping for several years..and Mike F. is a great guy who provides excellent customer service. My first rig was a Racer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #42 September 26, 2009 I would splt the gear up and sell everything on its own. I will only jump racers - most comfortable rig on the market and best reserve pin protection. If the colours are not ugly and the right size I may be interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #43 September 26, 2009 Quote I would splt the gear up and sell everything on its own. Great advice no matter what you are selling. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #44 September 26, 2009 QuoteIn the 80s a lot of people were jumping Racers what has changed since then ? NOT THE RACER :( until JumpShaack decides to be a bit more modern, people will continue to dislike them. And please don't give me the "speedbag is god's gift to freeflyers". Excuse me, have you been incarcerated since the 80's or living in a cave perhaps? My Racer has no velcro on it and has magnetic riser covers to name just a few differences from the Racer I was jumping in the 80's. If thats 80's or un-modern please provide examples of what you mean by modern."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
popsjumper 2 #45 September 27, 2009 Offer $50 with the provision that the Racer has to go with it?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #46 September 27, 2009 Hell, i'll buy it. Lose the canopies and AAD and let me know what you want.....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dresherr 0 #47 September 28, 2009 I got two Racers for sale. One complete with Sabre 135 and a Hobbit 150. In Date The other comes with a PD160 Reserve and fits a 170/150 main. $1000 for all and I will pay shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #48 September 29, 2009 QuoteQuoteI am not a believer in "Racers" suck...look at Roger Ponce, he jumped one for probably 10,000 jumps And then he stopped jumping one. I don't know his reason, but I bet it isn't because he got a better deal on a Vortex. Dave Are you sure about that?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #49 September 29, 2009 Quote and you saw Hotties hanging around them ,,,then all you haters would be in line trying to get one,,,, Here's a start. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #50 September 29, 2009 QuoteHell, I've got one laying around the house that I would just about give away from a couple of bottles of Jack Daniels. The day my wife nearly had a no-pull reserve due to the damned thing, it was retired and a much better rig was ordered. Dave, could you please describe that malfunction and what deficiency caused it? I ask simply because, with cheap, mil-surp gear being a thing of the long-past, someone nowadays looking to buy an extra-cheap rig might be tempted to buy an old Racer. What should they know that should give them pause? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
