mattyblast 0 #1 May 10, 2006 *does the happy dance* The frustration over not finding the right used rig was such that I was *this* close to caving in and getting new gear. Every argument that the experienced hot-shots gave for staying away from new gear, I had an answer for... "You'll downsize in a couple hundred jumps anyway." Then I'll make sure to buy a container that can safely fit the next size smaller canopy. "You'll be paranoid about scuffing it, and you will scuff it 'cause you're still inexperienced." Eh, who cares. I'll get a black one so it looks less dirty than it is! "You'll lose a lot of money when you re-sell it." But the kind of canopy I want is so popular that it sells for just a few hundred less than new! "You're better off spending the extra money on jumps and tunnel time!" But the money I'm saving on gear rental will go toward more jumps! But then the ad stared me straight in the face. A container sized for my dimensions, equipped with the exact same make & model of canopy that I'd been using for the majority of my coach jumps. It was pricey, but thousands less than a new package. Heck, I even liked the colors. And it has a Cypres with many years of use left. And an RSL (of course). And the timing was perfect...got the much-anticipated "A" stamp the weekend before last. So now the temptation to buy new gear is completely gone, and replaced by the temptation to buy lots of jumps. And of course, beer! The moral of the story is: if you're looking for a first rig and are frustrated about not finding the right used one, hang in there. "DOOR!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbow 1 #2 May 10, 2006 Good for you! Patence is truly a virtue. I personally think used everything makes sense. About the only thing I wear on a jump that hasn't been owned previously is my underwear.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #3 May 10, 2006 QuoteGood for you! Patence is truly a virtue. I personally think used everything makes sense. About the only thing I wear on a jump that hasn't been owned previously is my underwear. I bought new gear, myself No regrets. __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #4 May 10, 2006 always buy new if you've got the cash, flaunt it buying second hand must feel ok i suppose, just like standing in line at the soup kitchen must feel ok... if you're that type of person Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #5 May 10, 2006 Quotealways buy new if you've got the cash, flaunt it Whose got the cash? I certainly dont. I got a bank loan __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 May 10, 2006 Money talks, bullshit walks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #7 May 10, 2006 i'm not going to name any names, but i've just been talking to somebody and found out just how much us English get ripped off for new gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #8 May 10, 2006 Yeah, I didn't say buy locally though. Im all for supporting British trade but not when it comes to skydiving. I actually only have new container, that was my treat, the rest I have sourced or will continue to source second hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
