John4455 0 #26 August 4, 2006 Quotebut now I have to buy booze for the reserve ride, plus pay for the repack, and the repack on my rig so I can use that. Pretty costly jump. But its a good value compared to the cost of hospital bills and missed time from work. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #27 August 4, 2006 100% agreed. Except we don't pay for medical up in the great North, so that's not a concern. I got both rigs back and it cost me alot less than I was expecting, so it all worked out well. I'm just glad I didn't choose to ride it down because I know I would have at the VERY least, broke both legs..."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #28 August 6, 2006 I read about the malfunction and my first thought was... CHING! I do not think after the first part of the problems I would have contemplated it any further. At least I hope I would cut away and choose a reserve ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgerussia 0 #29 August 7, 2006 Quote but now I have to buy booze for the reserve ride, plus pay for the repack, and the repack on my rig so I can use that. Pretty costly jump. You should consider yourself lucky. On my cutaway I lost a freebag and a reserve ripcord. And I know a person who also lost his main (which also means a new pilot chute, d-bag, toggles and risers). Well, this is not cheap sport :)* Don't pray for me if you wanna help - just send me a check. * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
