Zenister 0 #1 November 3, 2005 mine just passed its offical time of life... wondering what to do with it other than let a few of the local swoop gods try to fire it?____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #2 November 3, 2005 If you want to buy a new one you can trade in yours to SSK for $80. http://www.cypres-usa.com/Trade-In_customers_USA.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #3 November 3, 2005 Go for the $80....or disassemble it and see what's on the inside.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #4 November 3, 2005 All the ideas so far have been dumb as hell. Why not make a freefall SOMETHING (assuming you jump at a place that might let you do this) and have it be CYPRES activated. Have it release something at cutter-time! Take it on a fun dive! It could be a like a freefall pinata. Confetti? Nuns? Canaries? Who knows! .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #5 November 3, 2005 Is there a viable market for sell it to someone in a country where they don't have to follow the 12 year limit/mfg instructions, such as Russia, South America? Maybe it is not feasible.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
FrogNog 1 #6 November 3, 2005 You could put it on your borrowed iMax camera in case it gets away from you... -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #7 November 3, 2005 Build a basketball-sized skyball and put a spring-loaded PC in it. Loads of fun in freefall and a CYPRES in case somebody drops it I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #8 November 3, 2005 Even if you aren't going to get another Cypres, sell it to someone else that can get the discount. This is a Cypress: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
Anvilbrother 0 #9 November 3, 2005 Sell it to me I have been wanting one to play with Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #10 November 3, 2005 they still work just fine. become a rigger and you can keep it forever.Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #11 November 3, 2005 Right up to the point the FAA takes a look at the rig and sees its out of compliance with the FAR's and your rigging ticket gets yanked as well as the pilots licence. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #12 November 3, 2005 QuoteRight up to the point the FAA takes a look at the rig and sees its out of compliance with the FAR's and your rigging ticket gets yanked as well as the pilots licence. Yeah that may be true but they would have to open the rig to find out... I would venture to guess that most packing cards, at least the majority that I know about, dont have a space for AAD info/maintance... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #13 November 3, 2005 QuoteYeah that may be true but they would have to open the rig to find out... I would venture to guess that most packing cards, at least the majority that I know about, dont have a space for AAD info/maintance... Ya, but if you ever got seriously hurt or worse, the FAA will take your rig to inspect... They find the cypres out of date, the pilot will get reprimanded and the DZ will have issues... The odds are real low, but that would not be the Christmas present you would want to leave behind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #14 November 3, 2005 he would have to be at the DZ, find your container, open up the container, take the cypress out, then he could look to see what the deal is. thats a lot of work for the FAA.Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirenoremac 0 #15 November 3, 2005 I really like the idea of rigging up a cool something or other, changing the altitude on the unit and having it fire in freefall. Maybe even on your main, although you would need to turn it on at a higher than field elevation since the altitude adjustment only goes up 1500 ft. And you would have to have a ripcord and spring-loaded pilot-chute. And be willing to sacrifice a closing-loop. And there are probably other things to take into consideration. But with a good rigger and a little cash, along with a little training to re-learn ripcord rigs, as well as the awareness that you should definitely be ready to pull for yourself, it could be a lot of fun. I would do it if I was confident in the planning. Or you could toss it in a pressure chamber and try to activate it and get to watch. That would be mildly entertaining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #16 November 3, 2005 Quotethey still work just fine. become a rigger and you can keep it forever. If you are going to rig, rig right or don’t rig at all. Where do you draw the line on what you will fudge on? Following only the rules you want is a fucked up attitude. Too cool to die, want to bet? I use expired cypres units on reserves rigged on test items. If the test item does not work the cypres fires the reserve and saves the $10,000 worth of telemetry. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian 1 #17 November 3, 2005 I vote with the sell/give it to russia ... or rig something for free fall... a parachute on a fish bowl? I want pics Good Judgment comes from experience...a lot of experience comes from bad judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #18 November 3, 2005 QuoteI vote with the sell/give it to russia ... or rig something for free fall... a parachute on a fish bowl? I want pics I am Russian! Give it to me! I know a guy buys them for $100 apiece and sells me a new unit at dealer price :) Technically, though, we follow the book. Although if we went completely by The Book, all foreign gear would be illegal to jump here. :\ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #19 November 3, 2005 Why not send it to those dudes in Eastern Europe who put a thread up the other day looking for donations? I'm sure they could put it to good use Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisClark 0 #20 November 3, 2005 Send the Cypres back to Airtec and claim the discount on a new unit, or if you don't want a new Cypres then give it to someone who will be buying one. Airtec like to have then back so they can analyze the data in the memory, helps with R&D. The reason the unit has a life of 12 years is because the manufacturer believes this is the limit that they can guarantee the reliability of the electronic components. Giving or selling an expired Cypres to someone to use simply because they may get away with it is simply irresponsible. I am a rigger and I would never knowingly supply or certify equipment that was substandard to another skydiver, no matter where they live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian 1 #21 November 3, 2005 13 year old cypres that still "boots" and counts to "0" or NO cypres at all... and a country where you are not risking the DZ or the Pilot to jump it... your call. me I'll take the old unit knowing that just like a brand new one it may not work to save me.. just another "chance"... I'd take it Good Judgment comes from experience...a lot of experience comes from bad judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #22 November 3, 2005 QuoteIs there a viable market for sell it to someone in a country where they don't have to follow the 12 year limit/mfg instructions, such as Russia, South America? Maybe it is not feasible. Huh? The manufacturer says it has a limited lifespan, but he should sell it somewhere where they don't have the oversight to notice this? Then when it fails, it will be all Airtechs fault, because they didn't engineer in some sort of self destruct mechanism at the end of its 12 year service life.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #23 November 3, 2005 QuoteThen when it fails, it will be all Airtechs fault, because they didn't engineer in some sort of self destruct mechanism at the end of its 12 year service life. Because they didn't know the lifespan when they produced those units. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian 1 #24 November 3, 2005 QuoteThen when it fails, it will be all Airtechs fault, because they didn't engineer in some sort of self destruct mechanism at the end of its 12 year service life. NO its not Airtech's fault, the product was not used as they instructed so any failure is not their fault... but if a jumper who would have died is saved by a 12+ year cypres are you really gonna be upset that they used it? you think airtech is really gonna begrudge them their continued life? I have no problem with a 12 year life span, when mine goes I'll get a new one for myself I've deemed the considerable expense worth it to me, and within my ability to pay. some jumpers may have differing cost bennifit equations, and as long as they are not risking the pilot or DZ I'm not gonna give them sh.t for using a "retired" cypres insted of no cypres at all Good Judgment comes from experience...a lot of experience comes from bad judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 7 #25 November 3, 2005 Quotemine just passed its offical time of life... wondering what to do with it other than let a few of the local swoop gods try to fire it? Paper weight! Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
