lummy 4 #26 September 20, 2002 Hmmm... maybe so, but I put in my 2 cypres's #. One that is 8 years old and needs to go for it's check ($306 without the check, $486 with) ($900 BASE, $100 batteries (i just paid that) and $180 for checks (I paid that also) 4 year old, just came back from it's 4 year and batteries installed in April ($676) The bottom line is, someone has to pay for the maintenance and batteries, it's not free. You can argue that a new one is $750, $850, whatever, but it is still going to cost you BASE Cypres price + batteries (5 sets) and maintenance (twice). I get your point you are trying to make, and TBH, I'd probably just buy new if I hada choice between a 4 yr old one for $700 or a new for $900. All I'm trying to say is that the prices aren't that far off for what they're worth.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
kallend 2,027 #27 September 20, 2002 QuoteBeing away from Free fly big ways does not guarantee that you will be safe. There have been 2-way collisions that ended in a fatality. "Always analyze your personal skill, the skill/currency of your partner, and plan a dive accordingly" might be a better statement. No matter if you are doing VRW, RW, or CRW. Chris You speak (write) the truth, Chris, BUT there are some activities that are clearly higher risk than 2-ways. I would put serious 10-way speed in that category. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #28 September 20, 2002 QuoteI would put serious 10-way speed in that category. hence the reason chris has that full face darth vader dome now eh???? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #29 September 20, 2002 I bought a used one, I never really considered jumping without one probably because it wasn't an option that was presented to me by any of my JMs. If I were around more people that didn't use them I probably would have given it more thought before spending $500. Dave of cousindave.com sold me mine, its 6 years old and will need an 8 year in about a year and a half or so but hopefully I will have paid for my rig by then. Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #30 September 21, 2002 ok here's some cheap cypri http://www.cousindave.com/instruments1.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #31 September 22, 2002 I got a 2 pin BRAND NEW for 900 installed.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #32 September 22, 2002 The Euro is worth more now now so its going to cost more for a new then just a few months ago.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
