runDMsef 0 #1 June 28, 2004 I have the following deal I am trying to decide on: Container: Reflex 50 jumps (DOM '00) Main: Sabre 170 50 jumps (DOM '99) Reserve: PD176 0 jumps (DOM '99) Cypress: 4 year check/batteries done (DOM 2000) Jumpsuit: Bodysport w/ booties Helmet: Parasport Z1 full face Audible Altimier: Pro Dytter, needs battery Wrist Altimeter: Altimaster (cant recall which version) Gloves: Neuman Asking: $2750 All the above gear has been shipped to my DZ for my inspection before the sale takes place. The gear is in mint condition- it looks brand spakin' new! The Reflex has the Catapult installed, and I will have it removed if I decide to buy (and yes, I've read nearly every thread on this forum regarding Reflex and the Catapult). I spoke to people at the DZ (riggers, packers, jumpers, dealers) and got mixed reviews. Some seem to think its a good deal, others not so much (but I think they were considering the rig only and not the "extras"). If I decide not to buy, it will pay shipping back to the seller ($75) plus half of the shipping to get it to me ($37.50), per our agreement. Opinions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 June 28, 2004 With all the extras and all, for that price, it's a heckuva deal. You'll know better, after your rigger goes through it all. Good luck to you! To give you an idea, if, you can locate a Para-Gear from that year (yr. of mfgr of the container) and compare prices you'll see! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #3 June 28, 2004 seems to be a good deal...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 June 28, 2004 Without the extras, it would be a little high. With all the stuff you are getting with it, it becomes a great deal. Is your rigger familiar with packing Reflex? There are some tips for maintaining a snug pop-top without putting too much pressure on the pin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runDMsef 0 #5 June 28, 2004 Good point. Yes, my rigger can pack the Reflex. I have spoken to him personally about this gear. He seems to think that the container + main + reserve is worth $2200. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #6 June 28, 2004 I would pretty much agree with your riggers price. This would be my educated guess at value Reflex container $ 400 Main 170 Sabre $ 500 Cypress $ 700 Reserve PD176 $ 600 Even though main has few jumps it is an old model, with hard opennings. I would also check that the riser covers stay closed, I have seen some that have problems with that. Also the pop top generally needs to be tightened a few times after a repack in the following months(milage may vary depending on how good the rigger knows the tricks to the Reflex container) Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JYorkster 0 #7 June 29, 2004 Sounds like a good deal pending the rigger's inspection. If it checks out, jump it to make sure it's what you want. Don't listen to all the negative hype about the old Sabres. I have put over 500 jumps on my Sabre 170 manufactured in '98 and have only been smacked when I forgot to uncollapse my slider. I do nothing special to pack it. Hope it all fits and works out for ya...Congrats on your first gear if it does! Rock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #8 June 29, 2004 it sounds like a really good deal to me, once you consider the value of all those extras you are getting for free. get it sent over, have a rigger check it out, and then do your final decision. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
