agk23 0 #1 April 13, 2007 Anyone placed an order on Vector 3 with UPT in the past 2-3 weeks? What are the time frames for delivery? thanks Anvar"Gravity is a habit that is hard to shake off" Terry Pratchett, "Small Gods" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyninja 0 #2 April 13, 2007 Heh, "don't hold your breath"? But I love my micron and it was worth the wait!Why don't you just play 'chicken' on the railroad tracks? It would be a cheaper way to toy with death, I'm sure. CWR #2 - "You SAID collision!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #3 April 13, 2007 Why don't you get their e-mail address from their website and ask them ?_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 April 13, 2007 Their website says 14 weeks currently.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #5 April 13, 2007 They usually have a bunch of stock rigs available, if you aren't too picky about colors, etc. Might be quicker to get one of them. I called Mark and he was able to send me a list of what's on the shelf...Burn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jee 0 #6 April 13, 2007 QuoteWhy don't you get their e-mail address from their website and ask them ? I think what he is looking for is a different perspective other than that of the manufactuer. Sometimes merchants tend to sugar coat things such as delivery times to make their product more appealing to a prospective buyer. I believe this is a very appropriate question that deserves an appropriate response if you actually have the information to provide. after all that is what these forums are all about....right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kkeenan 14 #7 April 13, 2007 Good point. It would be interesting to hear from some recent customers of various suppliers (not just UPT) as to how their actual delivery times measured up against what they were promised. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Couloirman 0 #8 April 14, 2007 Im still waiting and this is the 14th week for me right now. Not sure when itll be here but I was told its expected by 4-20 so IF thats true itll be 15 weeks, I have my fingers crossed but only time will tell... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites havensiangst 0 #9 April 14, 2007 mine took 8 weeks..but that was some weeks before UPT, but i got the magnetrisercovers and 3-D spacerfoam(back/leggstraps) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl1 0 #10 April 14, 2007 I ordered mine in september and just got it in February. It was a really long wait but, worth it in my opinion. I love my new rig!Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Couloirman 0 #11 April 14, 2007 I was just told that mine has now been delayed another 4 weeks. If not delayed again that puts me at a total of 19 or 20 weeks for delivery. That makes me sad... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #12 April 17, 2007 Sometimes merchants tend to sugar coat things such as delivery times to make their product more appealing to a prospective buyer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That only works in the short run. In the long run, respectable manufacturers (i.e. UPT) try to give honest forecasts. However, dozens or variables can mess with the best forecast. For example, they may have ordered a batch of buckles. The buckles arrived on time, but had rough edges, so had to be sent back to the hardware manufacturer and they had to wait another week for smooth buckles, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tony274 0 #13 April 7, 2008 I ordered mine in January and got an out date of the start of May....not sure if it will be then but i think its worth the wait, got 3d spacer foam backpad...im looking forward to seeing how cumfy it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ozzy13 0 #14 April 7, 2008 I ordered my second rig 6 weeks ago and was told it was going to be 22 weeksNever give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RSG 0 #15 April 10, 2008 I ordered one for a friend and it only took around 3 weeks, this was 3 months ago but I did pay a rush order fee and bought stock canopy from PD it was really good stuff and expensive as well , my friend likes it very much _________________________________________ R S G = Ready Set Goooooooooo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrewEckhardt 0 #16 April 10, 2008 QuoteI ordered one for a friend and it only took around 3 weeks, this was 3 months ago It's also worth noting that your delivery time can depend on who you order from. Some of the larger dealers have standing orders and effectively sell you their place in line, which could be 4-8 weeks out when the manufacturer is quoting 20 weeks for new orders. Presumably if the dealer doesn't manage to sell the slot they end up with a stock rig to sell. 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
kkeenan 14 #7 April 13, 2007 Good point. It would be interesting to hear from some recent customers of various suppliers (not just UPT) as to how their actual delivery times measured up against what they were promised. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couloirman 0 #8 April 14, 2007 Im still waiting and this is the 14th week for me right now. Not sure when itll be here but I was told its expected by 4-20 so IF thats true itll be 15 weeks, I have my fingers crossed but only time will tell... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havensiangst 0 #9 April 14, 2007 mine took 8 weeks..but that was some weeks before UPT, but i got the magnetrisercovers and 3-D spacerfoam(back/leggstraps) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #10 April 14, 2007 I ordered mine in september and just got it in February. It was a really long wait but, worth it in my opinion. I love my new rig!Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couloirman 0 #11 April 14, 2007 I was just told that mine has now been delayed another 4 weeks. If not delayed again that puts me at a total of 19 or 20 weeks for delivery. That makes me sad... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #12 April 17, 2007 Sometimes merchants tend to sugar coat things such as delivery times to make their product more appealing to a prospective buyer. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That only works in the short run. In the long run, respectable manufacturers (i.e. UPT) try to give honest forecasts. However, dozens or variables can mess with the best forecast. For example, they may have ordered a batch of buckles. The buckles arrived on time, but had rough edges, so had to be sent back to the hardware manufacturer and they had to wait another week for smooth buckles, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony274 0 #13 April 7, 2008 I ordered mine in January and got an out date of the start of May....not sure if it will be then but i think its worth the wait, got 3d spacer foam backpad...im looking forward to seeing how cumfy it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy13 0 #14 April 7, 2008 I ordered my second rig 6 weeks ago and was told it was going to be 22 weeksNever give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RSG 0 #15 April 10, 2008 I ordered one for a friend and it only took around 3 weeks, this was 3 months ago but I did pay a rush order fee and bought stock canopy from PD it was really good stuff and expensive as well , my friend likes it very much _________________________________________ R S G = Ready Set Goooooooooo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #16 April 10, 2008 QuoteI ordered one for a friend and it only took around 3 weeks, this was 3 months ago It's also worth noting that your delivery time can depend on who you order from. Some of the larger dealers have standing orders and effectively sell you their place in line, which could be 4-8 weeks out when the manufacturer is quoting 20 weeks for new orders. Presumably if the dealer doesn't manage to sell the slot they end up with a stock rig to sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
