Who is jumping gear that they bought new

[flyinryan 0]

Hey. Just wondering what the most people do for gear. I am the second owner of my Stiletto (got it with 55 jumps on it :) ) and this is currently the newest skydiving gear I have owned. I used to jump a Saber where I was the third owner (first owner is dead :O ) and I got it with like 600 jumps on it (still flew great). Since I sold it it has gone through two more owners, and the other day I helped the 5th owner pack it. Kinda neat helping someone learn to pack on the canopy that I learned to pack ZP on. I got my Fox Vtec brand new so that was the first (I know, I know) canopy I had ever jumped with 0 jumps on it, before that I was using a Raven that had been owned by a couple of people and a cat (it smelled funny).

BASE 853

[dunesurfer 0]

I bought a 4 year old talon2 container, 170 jumps which came with a reserve(no rides) and a cypress. I put a new spectre 190 in it, so some of my rig is new also

[BikerBabe 0]

Well, I clicked the closest answer. I bought my system new, but have since replaced the original canopy with a used canopy.

So I'm the first owner of my reserve and container, and the 2nd owner of my main.

Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!

[gemini 0]

I'm still jumping the container/cypress/alti/suit/helmet I bought new. Traded the new Triathalon 175 for a used Sabre2 150 though. The Sabre2 only had 50 or so jumps on it.

Blue skies,

Jim

[billvon 2,991]

First rig: Used swift container with many, many jumps on it
Second: New Racer
Third: New Reflex

(old used Talon as high BASE/backup rig)

First reserve: 26' conical, used
Second: New PD160R
Third: New PR143R

First main: Pursuit 215, used
Second: Sabre 150, new
Third: Nova 150, 20 jumps used
Fourth: Triathalon 135, 400 jumps used
Fifth: Saphire 119, new

[wmw999 2,447]

One rig: 1982 Mirage; 1982 Firefly, 1982 KXX reserve, all bought new.
Second: Javelin, Safire, Raven all bought slightly used.
Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[bbarnhouse 0]

All new.

[mouth 0]

My baby came to me pre-owned but never jumped. (I guess nobody at the DZ was small enough to borrow it) I added the main from a guy with PD Blue and have put about 200 jumps on her.

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--
Hot Mama
At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

[FallinWoman 1]

I am the first owner of my mirage, raven dash-M, and cypres..

I am the (third? fourth? who knows?) woner of my well loved Sabre....

Anne

~Anne

I'm a Doll!!!!

[Deuce 1]

First rig: new Wings, PDR 176, Spectre 170
Second rig: (jumping both) new wings, PDR 143, Spectre 150.

I'll be putting a Spectre 150 in the first rig, and then replacing the rig and reserve as funds allow. I'd like to have rigs with mains and reserves that match sizes.

[PhreeZone 20]

Rig: Javelin that had 100 jumps on it, Spectre that had the same. Traded the Spectre for a Cobalt with 250 jumps on it. Just traded that Cobalt for a Jedei with 1000 jumps.

Why buy new when used is half the price?

Yesterday is history
And tomorrow is a mystery

Parachutemanuals.com

[jumperconway 0]

First rig;used Racer,170 Sihoutte,PD160R (I think)cypres
second;new Javelin J1,new cypres,Pd143R,demo Saber 150,Specter 135,used 129 Omega,new 99 Crossfire.
Third rig;Airspeed Javelin odyssey RS,new PD113R,99 crossfire,now 84 Xaos(used)
Any one have A C17 XRS/RS Javelin Odyssey for sale?
C 1026

[motherhucker 0]

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I got my Fox Vtec brand new so that was the first (I know, I know)

dude, the "beer for your first..." tradition is a _skydiving_ thing. You're off the hook for your BASE canopy--until you jump it out of an airplane for the FIRST time.

[mujie96 0]

I bought my container brand new. Unfortunately I am not jumping it, nor will I be at any time in the near future because my rigger just took off to Maui until Sunday and there are no parachutes in it at the present time.
Jess

Just keep swimming...just keep swimming....

[tigra 0]

My first rig was all brand new- custom colors, etc. It was a combination of poor judgement (probably), working lots of overtime, and having access to a low interest credit card with plenty of room! I really knew very little about gear when I bought it. I just wanted what I had been jumping already- Javelin container, Sabre main, PD reserve and a cypres. Can you say "easy mark?" But I loved it, and now even though I barely jump that rig, I can't seem to make myself sell it!

The Wings container I jump now technically was not new when I bought it, but it may as well have been. The Wings people had it on display at a boogie, and it was love at first sight!
Anyone who knows me will tell you I am a sucker for my skydiving colors! When I jump, all my stuff matches. I even bought a pair of gym shoes just for jumping becaused they were red and white!

maura

[brucegranheim 0]

I've owned 5 rigs since 1976, first two were used, the remainder purchased new.

1976 - Military surplus "double L" and container.
1978 - Mini system with PC Mk II Competition.
1980 - Wonder Hog II with a square "Unit" main,
round reserve.
1989 - Racer with a PD210, Falcon 150 reserve.
2001 - Javelin with a Sabre2 135, DashM reserve.

It's been a great evolution to be part of!