jumpinfarmer 0 #1 February 28, 2004 Looking for a used rig and I was told to call him. On the phone he sounds like a good guy. just wondering what you all think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #2 February 28, 2004 is that the CALL RALPH guy? I bought my Hornet 150 from him and he was good to deal with. Had lots of stock colors, one thing to watch out for is he has the canopy manufacturer sew on CALL RALPH lables w / his phone number. I jumped the canopy about 20 times before i gave my rigger $5 to remove the lables. Other than that little "surprise" I had no trouble,,, Edit to say: I believe his return policy was nice too, 30 days to fly the canopy after purchase and decide if i want to keep it or not,,,IF i remember correctly. Chris --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gary350 0 #3 February 28, 2004 Ralph? The Hairy Little Beast? Can only speak for myself - he's done fine by me in the past. I especially like how when I just asked for a solid color reserve, I got it - solid hot pink. Very funny, Ralph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,078 #4 February 28, 2004 I've found that Square One and Gravity Gear to be two excellent skydiving retailers with great people, good support and decent prices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 February 28, 2004 No.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #6 February 28, 2004 I buy from Ralph because he is local, and I can drive to his DZ. He has in the past pissed me off for not letting demo a stiletto when I had like 70 jumps.I could be mistaken, but if you are in the market for a Hornet he may be the only dealer with them in stock. My advice is know what you want and what it's worth. Good luck. blue skies jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipro101 0 #7 February 28, 2004 bought a pilot from him last november. went smoothly and he threw in a free packing video..albeit a very crappy homeade one ..still free Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IBTOMP 0 #8 February 28, 2004 I have bought multiple rigs and various other items from him. His prices are always very good. He also stands behind the products he sells. He gave me the chance to fly the canopy with the option to return it if I was not satified. TomLife's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely and in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy sh1t...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jeremyneas 0 #9 February 28, 2004 Theres some subliminal message there huh? Gotta hate those restraints you lacked in the rec.skydiving days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slowfaller 0 #10 February 28, 2004 LOL i forgot about the packing video. It was crappy but it helped me learn to pack while not at the DZ --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivexxl 0 #11 February 28, 2004 I called him w/ 30 jumps. He told me for my size, I needed a Javelin J7 (too big for my main & reserve AND way too short, even though I told him a FEW times that I am 6'5" and 250 lbs). Sold me a used (told me new) PD 218r reserve. Convinced me a Hornet was the perfect canopy (fell apart after 80 Jumps) and sewed the "Call Ralph" banner on the side. After MUCH debate, I traded the Hornet for a used Triathlon (+ $200) that was sold to me as "perfect" but actually was badly out of trim (Aerodyne fixed THAT for free A+++++++) So, make your own conclusion... Blog Clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #12 February 28, 2004 QuoteI have bought multiple rigs and various other items from him. His prices are always very good. He also stands behind the products he sells. He gave me the chance to fly the canopy with the option to return it if I was not satified. Tom Did you try to return it? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #13 February 28, 2004 had someone get a canopy from him at my dz... the darn label he sewed on is now laying in the rigging rom as a testiment of what someone got that they didn't want.... something that didn't come factory on a canopy...... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" 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
IBTOMP 0 #8 February 28, 2004 I have bought multiple rigs and various other items from him. His prices are always very good. He also stands behind the products he sells. He gave me the chance to fly the canopy with the option to return it if I was not satified. TomLife's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely and in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy sh1t...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #9 February 28, 2004 Theres some subliminal message there huh? Gotta hate those restraints you lacked in the rec.skydiving days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #10 February 28, 2004 LOL i forgot about the packing video. It was crappy but it helped me learn to pack while not at the DZ --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivexxl 0 #11 February 28, 2004 I called him w/ 30 jumps. He told me for my size, I needed a Javelin J7 (too big for my main & reserve AND way too short, even though I told him a FEW times that I am 6'5" and 250 lbs). Sold me a used (told me new) PD 218r reserve. Convinced me a Hornet was the perfect canopy (fell apart after 80 Jumps) and sewed the "Call Ralph" banner on the side. After MUCH debate, I traded the Hornet for a used Triathlon (+ $200) that was sold to me as "perfect" but actually was badly out of trim (Aerodyne fixed THAT for free A+++++++) So, make your own conclusion... Blog Clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #12 February 28, 2004 QuoteI have bought multiple rigs and various other items from him. His prices are always very good. He also stands behind the products he sells. He gave me the chance to fly the canopy with the option to return it if I was not satified. Tom Did you try to return it? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #13 February 28, 2004 had someone get a canopy from him at my dz... the darn label he sewed on is now laying in the rigging rom as a testiment of what someone got that they didn't want.... something that didn't come factory on a canopy...... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
