IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #51 September 9, 2009 Lets not forget insurance, I own a plumbing company that specialize in glass drain lines for labs. My insurance runs over 60k a year for just 3 trucks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #52 September 9, 2009 QuoteI understand that parachutes and an entire gear package are precision devices that have to save your life on a daily basis, but 5000 dollars? I can buy a really nice small fishing boat with a four stroke motor for that. I mean my scuba gear keeps me alive in a foreign environment; its probably more technologically advanced than skydiving equipment, but i don't think all of my dive gear added up(and i have everything) is more than 2500 or 3 grand. I feel like companies might be ripping us off because we have to pay it, and there's not a big enough market to create price erosion. Opinions? A. There's no reason to buy new gear. B. Used gear is definitely not expensive. I think I just sold a full rig for $2200 (minus an AAD). It cost me $2400 + $500 in mods.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #53 September 10, 2009 Quote A. There's no reason to buy new gear. There is if you're six foot five -- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #54 September 10, 2009 Quote Quote A. There's no reason to buy new gear. There is if you're six foot five DAMN!!! Jumping out of a cessena has to be fun for you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #55 September 10, 2009 Quote Yeah, they're called Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. And that's why I only use AmEx. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #56 September 10, 2009 2 million miles and counting! What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #57 September 10, 2009 Quote 2 million miles and counting! 3.7 million, but who's counting _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpohl 1 #58 September 11, 2009 My first container was an Altico Dolphin back in 2000. Fresh off of student status, I paid around $550 if memory serves me well. At that time a Spectre 210 was around $1,200 and a PD reserve ran $600. Not sure how much I paid for the Cypres. (All prices for new items.) So for under $3 k you were well equipped and ready to go. QuoteThere is competion, you can get a custom Dolphin container for $1225 all the way up to a custom Javelin Odyssey for more than an extra grand above that, and everything in between. The wait is half a year on the Odyssey and 1 week on the Dolphin, so it does not appear that jumpers are beating a path to the cheaper product. Of course you need a few more items to complete your rig. Since you're such a big fan of competition and are so price conscious let us know if you get the Dolphn and if not please post to this thread why not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #59 September 12, 2009 I know it's tough when you’re new to the sport. But, I just ordered my new "1/2 off" wings container, found a good used reserve, and am looking for a main. I've been looking for gear for a few years. In fact, my rigger (a very good one IMHO) told me he no longer wanted to pack my old reserve because it was now old enough to drink in all 50 states. Using the 50% off Wings coupon I won, I should be able to put together a "virtually" new rig for around $2,500. More if I find a good deal on an AAD. You don't have to buy the biggest, best, or prettiest!Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopfly 7 #60 September 12, 2009 hey Who said rigs were expensive? Only if you wanna jump the gear from this day and age then maybe. But if you buy an old military round or get a t10 you can come out cheap. The newer gear can get to be expensive, but like i said if you dont wanna jump the new technologically advanced gear im sure you could find an old piece o crap to jump for cheap.. Its like the old expression goes. you get what you pay for. To me the new gear is worth the expense cause back in the day you couldent get this gear even if you had millions...Because it wasent invented YET!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #61 September 12, 2009 Yes, you get what you pay for!! However, if you're thrifty and keep your eyes open, you can find good quality, up to date, high performance gear at a reduced price. Sure, you can buy color matching new gear with shiny stainless and all the bells -n- whistles at full retail every day. You can even pay more than full retail if you like. Not all of us are willing (or able) to spend that kind of change. So some, like myself, choose to look around for deals. Not just cheap out of date crap, but good quality gear at reduced prices. It's out there if you look. If you can't afford new gear, don't count yourself out of the sport. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oozzee 0 #62 September 15, 2009 gotten expensive the last few years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oozzee 0 #63 September 18, 2009 more expensive everyyear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
