huka551 0 #1 July 21, 2005 If a cypres 1 happens to find its way into the swoop pond, then goes to SSK for its 4 year, will it return ok? I've heard that water will fry the cypres 1 but it went to the manufacterer...will it work? Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 July 21, 2005 It would have to be shipped to SSK/Airtec right after getting removed from the water. Some impacts into water do not soak through the reserve/ container to get the Cypres wet, others drench it. No matter what if you suspect the unit could have gotten water in it it should be inspected by SSK. SSK would have to fully test the entire unit and ensure it passes all of its tests again and have any parts replaced that do not meet spec any longer. If SSK signs off on the unit and ships it back its a good unit. Avoid the water, its an expensive landing Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huka551 0 #3 July 21, 2005 Avoid the water, its an expensive landing LOL, I didn't land in the water, but a cypres that is available for me to buy did! Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 July 21, 2005 Are you saying that it had a 4-year inspection or factory inspection AFTER it took a drink? If not, I would be keen on seeing you send it in for inspection. If so, and it got a clean bill of health, then I would go for it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #5 July 21, 2005 Quotewill it return ok? I believe that if it got too wet, they will contact the owner to give them the bad news that the repair will not be fixed by the normal inspection fee.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
riggerrob 643 #6 July 21, 2005 If buddy stood up immediately after his water landing, chances are water did not soak in deep enough to damage the Cypres. On the other hand, a complete soaking will ruin a Cypres Mark One. For example, one of my customer's basement flooded. Unfortunately his entire rig was in the basement. When we opened his reserve to dry it out, we also opened the battery compartment of his Cypres. There was black soot in the battery compartment, melted plastic and other evidence of an electrical short circuit. We mailed it to SSK for inspection, but they did not even try to repair it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #7 July 21, 2005 As mentioned already it depends on how long the reserve was wet & submerged. Most reserves are packed tight enough that even if a jumper gets completely submerged on a pond landing (ie soaked their rig through), but got out of the water right away and opened up their reserve container & removed the cypres, it would probably still be dry. (Speaking from experience.......lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #8 July 21, 2005 If it passes the 4 year check and you're getting a fair price for it, go for it. I think there may be a chart or post on here somewhere talking about what a used Cypres is worth depending on how old it is and what maintenance either needs to or has been done. (batteries every 2 years, 4 years checks, life of unit is 12 years for the original model.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #9 July 21, 2005 Quotethere may be a chart or post on here somewhere talking about what a used Cypres is worth http://www.cypres-usa.com/usedcypres.aspPeople 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
Flyexis 0 #10 August 11, 2005 To : EVERYONE !!! ... I need help !!! and what a better way to get good advice that posting here ... Last jump (please don´t ask the reason) I ended up landing about 20 feet from the beach... didn´t make it to land... the hole rigg ended up soaked wet, the Cypress turned off... (were talking about salt water) the drop zone owner sent the cypress comp to service, and told me it was going to be at least $700 dlls only for the check up.. plus what ever it has to be fixed... How true is this? can it be fixed?? what are really the consecuences of this stupid set up landing?? Please everyone that has an opinion answer, I´m loolking at long time without flying .. so I can save $$$ to pay... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #11 August 11, 2005 Wow- beach landings at 70 jumps and no license. Not sure what to say about that.......... How old is the cypres? The new version runs about $1200 US and has some kind of water protection included if I'm not mistaken. (Maybe not enough to cover a swim in the ocean.) If you've got the older model, in the long run, replacing it may be a better option. (please look at the link above your post that Sundevil so graciously posted..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #12 August 11, 2005 QuoteWow- beach landings at 70 jumps and no license. Not sure what to say about that.......... I guess there was no skydiving before there was a USPA to give out a license allowing you to do this? Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #13 August 11, 2005 I was thinking more of the experience factor and good judgement, but whatever............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #14 August 11, 2005 QuoteI was thinking more of the experience factor and good judgement, but whatever............... I have had students with 70 jumps be able to consistantly land better then some people with 1000+ jumps and a PRO rating! Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #15 August 11, 2005 I don't disagree, but this guy took a swim for some reason and I'm guessing lack of experience was a factor. Beach landings can be tricky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sundevil777 102 #16 August 12, 2005 Probably better to just buy another used unit.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 tso-d_chris 0 #17 August 12, 2005 Quote$700 dlls only for the check up.. plus what ever it has to be fixed... How true is this? If that is what you are charged, it is true. It sounds a bit steep IMHO. How did you clean the salt water from the rest of your gear? For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Travman 6 #18 August 12, 2005 Get a CYPRES2, they are water resistant. 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
bodypilot1 0 #12 August 11, 2005 QuoteWow- beach landings at 70 jumps and no license. Not sure what to say about that.......... I guess there was no skydiving before there was a USPA to give out a license allowing you to do this? Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #13 August 11, 2005 I was thinking more of the experience factor and good judgement, but whatever............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #14 August 11, 2005 QuoteI was thinking more of the experience factor and good judgement, but whatever............... I have had students with 70 jumps be able to consistantly land better then some people with 1000+ jumps and a PRO rating! Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #15 August 11, 2005 I don't disagree, but this guy took a swim for some reason and I'm guessing lack of experience was a factor. Beach landings can be tricky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #16 August 12, 2005 Probably better to just buy another used unit.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
tso-d_chris 0 #17 August 12, 2005 Quote$700 dlls only for the check up.. plus what ever it has to be fixed... How true is this? If that is what you are charged, it is true. It sounds a bit steep IMHO. How did you clean the salt water from the rest of your gear? For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #18 August 12, 2005 Get a CYPRES2, they are water resistant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
