sayrepolice 0 #1 June 8, 2007 Im still going through my IAF training right now, but I have a chance to get a used chute but I dont know if it will work for a begginer because its a CRW chute. Its a 1990 Precision Interceptor 250. I weigh 200# right now. I was just wondering the difference between a CRW vs. a Non CRW chute, and if this would be a good purchase for me. Thanks for the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 June 8, 2007 If it's in REALLY good condition it would be a fairly good 'begginer' main...large and docile. The CRW mod usually means there are no cascades in the lines and some may be color coded, nothing you would need to be cautious about. But it IS 17 years old and IIRC made of F-111, which tends to lose it's original porosity after a lot of jumps....do you know how many are on it? What kind of price is it going for? Was it 'really' used fr a lot of CRW??? Those guys eat their young! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sayrepolice 0 #3 June 8, 2007 All I know about it is that it was used for some competition in 94 and has been in storage for 9 years. Around $400 for the complete setup including altimeter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 June 8, 2007 Quote All I know about it is that it was used for some competition in 94 and has been in storage for 9 years. Around $400 for the complete setup including altimeter? But how many total jumps are on it? What exactly is 'the complete setup'? Main, reserve harness & container? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #5 June 8, 2007 Stay away from CRW canopies. Those are not for student. That is a well known fact that CRW canopies not designed from landing. Id not buy an accuracy or old F1-11 canopy either. Get a ZP or a hybrid canopy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 June 8, 2007 That is a well known fact that CRW canopies not designed from landing. Quote ??? Gee, NOW ya tell me... I stood mine up every time. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sayrepolice 0 #7 June 8, 2007 I dont know the total number of jumps. And it is the container, main, and reserve. Thanks for the info on the CRW chutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #8 June 8, 2007 Quote ??? Gee, NOW ya tell me... I stood mine up every time. Great! He might have your landing skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 June 8, 2007 on a 250?? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 June 8, 2007 Quote Stay away from CRW canopies. Those are not for student. That is a well known fact that CRW canopies not designed from landing. Id not buy an accuracy or old F1-11 canopy either. Get a ZP or a hybrid canopy! Have you ever jumped an Interceptor?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frynsky 0 #11 June 8, 2007 Quote Stay away from CRW canopies. Those are not for student. That is a well known fact that CRW canopies not designed from landing. Id not buy an accuracy or old F1-11 canopy either. Get a ZP or a hybrid canopy! Uhh, say WHAT? Well, I guess I need to inform my old F-111 Fury 220 that all those standup landings never happened?!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #12 June 8, 2007 Don't buy it. There's plenty of nicer stuff out there. Also, that's overpriced for gear that old. I've given away canopies newer than that just to get new jumpers under a canopy until they can save up and figure out what they want."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 June 8, 2007 Quote Don't buy it. There's plenty of nicer stuff out there. Also, that's overpriced for gear that old. I've given away canopies newer than that just to get new jumpers under a canopy until they can save up and figure out what they want. I told him that in a PM...not to be in a big hurry. Then again, it's a complete rig for 400.00 not 'just' a canopy. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iowa 0 #14 June 8, 2007 The H/C and reserve may be worth the $400. What are they? The intercepter, not worth much. Keith ''Always do sober what you said you would do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.'' - Ernest Hemingway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #15 June 8, 2007 Quote The H/C and reserve may be worth the $400. What are they? The intercepter, not worth much. AND the altimeter! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 June 8, 2007 Quote Quote The H/C and reserve may be worth the $400. What are they? The intercepter, not worth much. AND the altimeter! IF it still works... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 June 8, 2007 Quote Quote Quote The H/C and reserve may be worth the $400. What are they? The intercepter, not worth much. AND the altimeter! IF it still works... If it doesn't, might explain why the rig hasn't been jumped in a while! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
