wayne8577 0 #1 February 3, 2006 Can anyone tell me about a Quasar II ? I'm considering one for my son's first rig with a 190 in it.Here's to Old Farts in the Wind! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #2 February 3, 2006 QuoteCan anyone tell me about a Quasar II ? I'm considering one for my son's first rig with a 190 in it. I've been jumping one recently (with a 190!). It fits really well and has good pin protection. I haven't run across any major problems but I'm just a young'un too. My only issue is that this one still has soft cut away housings.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #3 February 3, 2006 Ted has a good product. You won't go wrong with it.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #4 February 3, 2006 QuoteCan anyone tell me about a Quasar II ? I'm considering one for my son's first rig with a 190 in it. *** That's what I have for a container & canopy... Great product, ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne8577 0 #5 February 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteCan anyone tell me about a Quasar II ? I'm considering one for my son's first rig with a 190 in it. *** That's what I have for a container & canopy... Great product,Here's to Old Farts in the Wind! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne8577 0 #6 February 3, 2006 Whtch out for the air shots! Airtwardo, the rig's DOM is 1998. There was a mod done on the riser covers a few years later. Did you have it done? Have you heard of the problem? Thanks WayneHere's to Old Farts in the Wind! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uponone 0 #7 February 3, 2006 Not meaning to start a brand war but a guy I jump with just got one and paid more than I did for my wings container. The general consensus at my DZ is that quasar's are pretty cheaply made, now whether that's true or not is strictly an opinion but in terms of resale that opinion goes along way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #8 February 4, 2006 QuoteNot meaning to start a brand war but a guy I jump with just got one and paid more than I did for my wings container. The general consensus at my DZ is that quasar's are pretty cheaply made, now whether that's true or not is strictly an opinion but in terms of resale that opinion goes along way. Ted Strong is, has and will be one of a few "straight up guys'" you will ever find in this industry. Not all of his products are "pretty" but he has a well earned reputation for giving a damn about what he produces. His products are functional WELL BUILT and reliable. There is nothing "cheap" about ANYTHING Ted builds. I say this as a former competitor of his and a user of his products many years ago. Ted Strong gives a damn!!! Period! You'll do fine with the Quaser II. Rest easy. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thepollster 0 #9 February 4, 2006 QuoteNot meaning to start a brand war but a guy I jump with just got one and paid more than I did for my wings container. The general consensus at my DZ is that quasar's are pretty cheaply made, now whether that's true or not is strictly an opinion but in terms of resale that opinion goes along way. That is the pot calling the kettle black. The general consensus at the DZs I jump at is the wings is cheaply made, and quasars are so rare I don't hear anyone voicing an opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #10 February 4, 2006 2 DZ's with 2 opinions. I get my rigs from a team. We have used 5 different makers over the last 8 years. Including the two in the discussion. Both the Wings and the Quasar II are a good rig. The cost may be different but you have to remember how long each company (the individuals have been building rigs about the same length of time) has been around. A new company may be less expensive to get a share of the market, and an older company has its share and reputation built. Aside from Sunpath and the Relative Workshop, my opinion is that rigs are territorial and that is from the DZ staffs affiliation or lack of.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #11 February 4, 2006 My dz has Quasar II for all their student rigs. I jumped them many times and had no problems. They have used Quasar for a while and that is all they will use. Never heard of any problems from them at the dz.Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne8577 0 #12 February 4, 2006 Thanks to all of you for the input! I think I'm going to try it!Here's to Old Farts in the Wind! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #13 February 5, 2006 Quotemy opinion is that rigs are territorial ... Quote Not as much now as it once was... There was a time you could tell what part of the country a person was from by the rig they jumped! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #14 February 5, 2006 Its the best value at 1400 bucks and looks good too !smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #15 February 6, 2006 a quasar II was the first rig i ever purchased it was built well ans very comfortable,id recomend to any one who isnt going to free fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #16 February 6, 2006 Quotea quasar II was the first rig i ever purchased it was built well ans very comfortable,id recomend to any one who isnt going to free fly. Why would you not recommend it for free flying? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
