chachi 0 #1 September 18, 2003 do the rest of you think it is a total joke the trade in program. Wow, an entire $60.00 of the purchase of a new cypres. I mean if you want a real program how about we will give you $500.00 of because we built a product that is throw away useless after 12 years. Just my opinion. ~Chachi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #2 September 18, 2003 Whatcha gonna do with it otherwise? $60 is better than nothingI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 September 18, 2003 Oh No!!! another Cypres thread.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #4 September 18, 2003 QuoteWhatcha gonna do with it otherwise? $60 is better than nothing Test it! Full sized dummy and and an old rig....with a good spot...I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #5 September 18, 2003 That would be WAY worth the $60 right there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #6 September 18, 2003 QuoteThat would be WAY worth the $60 right there Wasn't my idea, nope, wasn't me...I didn't do it, and you didn't see me do it, so you can't prove I did it....I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #7 September 18, 2003 How much do you want for a 12 yr old computer? How about a 12 yr old TV? 12 yr old car? US$60 is better than a kick in the ass Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #8 September 18, 2003 Well, it could be worse, a 12 year old useless piece of crap that you get to throw away, or 60 bucks credit off of a new one. The "rumor "about the existing units is that the manufacturers of the components (not the unit itself) will not guarantee they will operate at nominal for any longer, thats the "rumor". Airtech had to put a life limit on their units to protect themselves and maybe us too. I don't like it much either but piece of mind is priceless. Anybody remember the Astre?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #9 September 18, 2003 Oh..really??? I can't prove it eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,995 #10 September 18, 2003 >Whatcha gonna do with it otherwise? Get the senior rigger rating and keep using it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #11 September 18, 2003 Oh? Didn't know that was an option.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #12 September 18, 2003 Obviously poor attempt at photoshop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,995 #13 September 18, 2003 >Oh? >Didn't know that was an option. Certainly not recommended, but a way to keep using a cypres that at least won't put the DZ at risk for problems. If a rigger signs it off it's legal to jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #14 September 18, 2003 hehe, I wish I had a copy of photoshop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaeKwonDoDo 0 #15 September 18, 2003 I think testing it is worth the $60. But if I test it as I zoom through 12-1300 feet to have it fire between 750 and 800', doesn't this imply that, in order to prevent two canopies out that I HAVE to RELY on it... I mean, I'm not going to fall through to 500' and THEN pull...(oh yeah... go for the reserve in either case...) But wait - If I rely on it, then people won't jump with me as I'll be viewed as some newbie who NEEDs one and will be identified as part of the "Cypress Generation". On a smarter note - If the Vigel (or Astra) people were smart at their marketing, they'd pony up $60 (or even more) to capture a large portion of that installed base of Cypress'!!! Hmmmm.... wonder if they need someone new in there marketing department... - Jeff "That's not flying, it's falling with style." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #16 September 18, 2003 I never, ever, suggested that YOU be the dummy. All I was saying was that if you took a dummy out on a hop and pop, you could drop him and test it and the reserve too.....never did i say that the dummy should be an actual human. Thank you for letting me clear that up. That could have been a serious oversight.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaeKwonDoDo 0 #17 September 18, 2003 I dunno - my wife has referred to me as "hey dummy" in the past - does that make me qualified "That's not flying, it's falling with style." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #18 September 18, 2003 That's between you and your S&TA....I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #19 September 18, 2003 QuoteTest it! Full sized dummy and and an old rig....with a good spot... It was done at a DZ in Florida early last year....with a rig that had not had a reserve repack in over 10 years. The Cypres fired when it should, and the reserve opened beautifully. Unfortunately, the dummy lost a leg on landing.... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #20 September 19, 2003 the 60$ is pathetic, keep it so you have a spare cutter, just in case...... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #21 September 19, 2003 How about putting the unit in a small box, attached to your chest strap - callibrated to 6000ft (as an example) and doing a regular skydive? New cutter - and you're on your way. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #22 September 19, 2003 Quotedo the rest of you think it is a total joke the trade in program. Wow, an entire $60.00 of the purchase of a new cypres. I mean if you want a real program how about we will give you $500.00 of because we built a product that is throw away useless after 12 years. Just my opinion. ~Chachi 1200/12 = $100 a year. sounds like a good deal to me, if your into using aad. get your sixty bucks, buy a bag and stfu. lol. just kidding.namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #23 September 19, 2003 I just bought my buddy a used cypres off e-bay with 11 months left on it for $75. Thats $15 for a years useage and he doesnt even have to pay for any maintainance costs. His rig's even up for re-pack at the same time that it runs out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
