superstu 0 #1 October 19, 2002 just wondering how everyone paid for their first rig, i am trying to come up with the money to buy one right now and just can't find the money anywhere. damn this is pissing me off.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 October 19, 2002 Student loans and rent money I know someone who sold everythnig he had for his new rig, then coulddn't afford to jump for months after ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #3 October 19, 2002 visa platinum, with a $5,000 limit, then maxed it out...WTF! Took me almost a year to pay it off. Lesson learned, the credit cards that you get in the mail are bad I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #4 October 19, 2002 I prostituted myself, suffering physical and mental abuse on a daily basis to get my first rig. At least it was a worthy cause: my very own rig! It's just sad to think of those other poor bastards who work at FedEx for nothing more than rent. FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #5 October 19, 2002 My rig was paid for by working for rig/canopy manufacturer designing graphics and publishing rig/canopy owner's manuals. Smiles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skystorm 0 #6 October 19, 2002 Sponsered Gene Police: "YOU!! Out of the pool, NOW!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #7 October 19, 2002 Quote Sponsered that is not really fair, but thanks for rubbing it in I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beau31duke 0 #8 October 19, 2002 I used all of my high school graduation money and had been saving money for months. Beau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #9 October 19, 2002 Tax returns and about 4 months of surfin every used gear site in the lower 48 to find it.I 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
ernokaikkonen 0 #10 October 19, 2002 Student loan.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #11 October 19, 2002 bought it piece by piece. Reserve (round because it was cheap, and I've got some military exp. so I'm not worried about the landing) and container came together, then I put a down payment on a main, and paid the rest off ASAP. I still haven't managed to put an AAD in it, but maybe someday I'll be able to find some cash for that... S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #12 October 19, 2002 Took out a loan!!! Hey my wife said she wanted a car.....and I said sure ..only if I can have a rig!!!!..its all about compromise!!jason Freedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 October 19, 2002 Maxed out my poor little student credit. Atleast I'm 1/3 of the way to paying it off already. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #14 October 19, 2002 One student loan. One full paycheck (80 hours of work). 300 dollars borrowed from girlfriend. 4 months later I've only been to afford 28 jumps on said rig; however I have finally (today in fact) paid back all debt, stayed in school, and this Wednesday I'm taking my girlfriend to Florida (Disney World) as an act of THANK YOU for helping me get my rig. I've owned very few items so precious as my rig. .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #15 October 19, 2002 We took out a signature loan for a few things, my first rig included. I bought it a piece at a time, made some repairs, built a gear bag for it. Then it was stolen about a month later, the homeowner's insurance paid replacement cost, and I got a brand new one (but the waiting about killed me). Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,445 #16 October 19, 2002 Cash. It was used, I was employed, and my living expenses were low. I'd been saving for when a good rig showed up. 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) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #17 October 19, 2002 Second job in the evenings. It was a great feeling to pay cash for my rig!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 October 19, 2002 DRUG RUNNING! LOL I found the best way too pay for my rig. I broke my collarbone(non skydive related)!! while I was going fukn crazy not doing anything I wassaving money and online builded my rig!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #19 October 19, 2002 Tax refund. It was used, reserve was round, container was older, main was about worn out. But it was only $900 for the whole thing, the tax refund was just enough to pay for it in full. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #20 October 19, 2002 QuoteI used all of my high school graduation money and had been saving money for months. Hey Beau! How's things down at SEMO? I get an email from Jerry once in a while. Good to see he's doing well. Planning a trip down there mid January or so......Let's jump? My rig....Was driving over the road. Took about 200 a week in payroll advances to live on. Yes, it costs this much to survive on the road, truckstops are expensive. Well, I eat 1 small meal a day, and put the rest aside. Kept looking in the classifieds here on dropzone.com, and put together a rig piece by piece. Flys great! Now, in a week or so, it goes up on ebay to the highest bidder.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 October 19, 2002 take your rig with you to FLa, and get some tunnel time in. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #22 October 19, 2002 Broke down and pulled out the Discover card... ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #23 October 19, 2002 Savings, the RRSP kind. Decided it was more important to live now while I can, than save in hopes of doing things 'after I retire'. Besides, I lucked into an awesome deal and couldn't pass it up or wait. QuoteI've owned very few items so precious as my rig. So true! I was thinking the other day, that if my house were to burn down, the only things I'd be desperate to save are my photos, the disks with my writing, and my rig! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #24 October 19, 2002 benjamins, lot's of benjamins! cash on the barrelhead! --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #25 October 19, 2002 Signature loan from my credit union- All my other gear I paid cash for - I do welding jobs and stuff on the side to help keep money in my account at the DZ. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
