aquaflamz 0 #1 April 22, 2004 I have some questions regarding stuff after my AFF is completed. First, I don't have a lot of money to buy my own gear right away. So I'll have to rent it until I can save for a complete rig and equipment. Are there any things I should look out for in rental equipment? Is there anything bad about it other than it prolly won't fit me like a glove like a custom rig will? Also, how much does rental equipment cost? Is it usually charged by the hour, per jump, half/full day? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #2 April 22, 2004 rental gear is not a bad way to start until you can find something that suits you. Just like any rig your going to strap on, inspect it like your AFF instructor showed you. Depending on the DZ your jumping at the rig rental will vary; I jump in Deland I think the rental rate is 25.00 a jump unless you make 3 or more than its 65.00 for the day plus pack jobs. dont rush buying gear, be safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #3 April 22, 2004 This is going to be different at every dz. My dz charges AUS$75 per jump with gear rental. I need to save up real quick for my own rig!www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #4 April 22, 2004 Your in Indio I see, so you probably jump at Perris or Elsinore mostly. At Elsinore (and I believe Perris also), they have very nice rental gear with adjustable harnesses on most. It is $60 per day (or $35 for a half-day). You will have no trouble finding the right gear for you. One suggestion though, if you are renting gear, you should probably get to the dropzone early so you can select the gear of your choice. Hope to see you around. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,006 #5 April 22, 2004 Keep in mind that you can get used gear for pretty cheap. I bought my first rig for $900 (admittedly, that was a long time ago and it was a piece of crap) but still, good deals are available if you don't care much about appearances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquaflamz 0 #6 April 23, 2004 Thanks, that gave me a bit of releif about rental gear. With anything thats rental, I know that it is only as good as the previous person took care of it. (If that makes any sense.) Some people don't care about things if its not theirs, thus treat it with less respect. Thanks for the info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
