When's the best time to buy?

[uponone 0]

There are some really good deals this month and I have the money but will the prices get cheaper in the winter? I'm looking at a Wings container for only $1000, should I buy it now or will it be less next month?

[FallingOsh 0]

I'm new just like you are but i bought most of my gear at the beginning of this summer and I've already seen some of it going cheaper. The WFFC ends Sunday so you might be able to get some good deals from people who bought new gear. Just a thought.

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[tdog 0]

I got great deals in December closing out the 2004 inventory...

But - $200-300 savings is how many rental gear jumps???? What are you using now?

[uponone 0]

I have my own gear now, but I want something brand spanking new with all the features I want. Since this is my 1st year I don't know when is the right time to buy or sell.

[tdog 0]

If your current gear is safe (I see Javelin and Triathaon in your profile) - I would wait another hundred jumps...

What is your canopy downsize progression? I knew I wanted to stay at 1.3 for a while once I got there, so my container handles tightly my 1.15 main I have now (and have had since jump 60, which at high altitude I admit was breaking the recommendations of the "books" but not the recommendations of my instructors who knew my previous experience.) and will go down to 1.3 safely...

That should answer your "when to buy" questions.



But that is just me.

[skybytch 273]

Buy when you want to buy. Gear prices don't go down, they go up.

[GravityGirl 0]

Yup. What Lisa said.

Wings offers a new special each month. Sometimes it is free pin stripes, sometimes free quilted backpad, etc.

If you have a good offer, and you're ready..... go for it.

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