everymansaved 0 #1 September 26, 2006 Has anyone dealt with Richard Hazel and his company: buildarig.com? I'm thinking about buying a canopy from the site, but I've never heard it mentioned on here. I'd just like to hear some feedback from people who have dealt with him. You can e-mail me at [email protected] as well.God made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 September 26, 2006 He's a good guy that is really into skydiving. He just started buying all kinds of gear, just about everything he can get his hands on then started selling it. I've known quite a few people that have bought gear from him and all of them have come away quite happy.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #3 September 26, 2006 I bought/ trade some reserves with him -- the ones I got were not as he had adertised (unknown to him) He made right on the deal and I would deal with him again. I do live in Texas but have never met him - I worked with him over the phone and email The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 54 #4 September 26, 2006 That must be the most cheesy website I have ever seen... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy_o 0 #5 September 26, 2006 QuoteThat must be the most cheesy website I have ever seen... Heh, exactly. He posts complete rigs on the classifieds here but I will never buy anything from the website...I can barely look at it without a seizure.. jk of course, it does need work though. (I have no expierence with the company though, so I can't comment on that.)http://planetskydive.net/ - An online aggregation of skydiver's blogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 September 26, 2006 Tuna is the webmaster, so he put the website together in a manner in which he likes. There has been some gentle nudging from some of us to help him along.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everymansaved 0 #7 September 26, 2006 Yeah, that website is something else. It's good to hear that he is on the up and up. There was nothing to make me think otherwise, but it was just kind of odd that I'd never heard of it on the forums, even when i did a search.God made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmegaShield 0 #8 September 26, 2006 I just bought a container and a reserve from him a few months ago and I'm very happy. He works to help you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ematteo 0 #9 September 26, 2006 I replied to one of his ads and never got a response. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 September 27, 2006 I have both bought and sold stuff with Richard successfully. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfall 0 #11 September 27, 2006 I bought a safire 2 260 canopy from him and the deal was great. I would deal with him again!STEP OUT AND FEEL THE RUSH!!!! LATER SKYBOMB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 September 28, 2006 QuoteTuna is the webmaster, so he put the website together in a manner in which he likes. There has been some gentle nudging from some of us to help him along. __________________________________ I just checked-out his web-site. I don't think it's so bad. A little bit like some porn sites but, not all that bad. I have seen much worse! You guys might keep 'nudging' him, though. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcop 0 #13 September 29, 2006 I bought an old Vector II from him to jump until my new Vector III came in. I would buy from them again.Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everymansaved 0 #14 September 29, 2006 Well, I just paid him for a safire 169, and just got a tracking number. He was excellent to deal with, and I would definetly not hesitate to reccomend him.God made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everymansaved 0 #15 October 6, 2006 So, my canopy just got here, and it is AWESOME!!! It's better than he could have described it, it got here fast, and he was excellent to deal with. Maybe I'll even send him a Christmas card...God made firefighters so paramedics would have heroes...and someone can put out the trailer fires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #16 November 30, 2006 Cheers, Just reporting yet another positive experience from dealing with Richard Hazel @ Buildarig (a Safire 149 canopy). The guy who I was helping to buy the canopy screwed the payment up a bit and it spent a long time clearing at the bank... long story short, the canopy got here (overseas) a couple days BEFORE Richard got his money for it. He was very good and understanding about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer12 0 #17 November 30, 2006 CHEESY - RESEMBLING OR SUGGESTING CHEESE. DOES OUR 99 JUMP WEB SITE PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE CHEESE WITH CREDIBILITY AND A CONSCIENTIOUS EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE SKYDIVING COMMUNITY WITH GEAR. LETS STAY ON THE SUBJECT AND FOCUS ON CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS TO MAKE www.buildarig.com BETTER. AFTER ALL, THE PROFITS GO TO NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTERS . RICHARD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kynan1 0 #18 December 1, 2006 People need to relax on the wallpaper in the background and the country cheese music. A website should be easy to browse. It made me cringe. However, I may get something through him. Maybe I'll redo his website in exchange for a chute. After getting past the wallpaper and scrolling words on the site, they seem to have a good amount of items I'm interested in. I will probably call him tomorrow. If it goes well, I'll let everyone know about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyrat 1 #19 December 2, 2006 Richard was really nice to deal with. Last year I purchased a used Cypres2 from him for my Mirage G3 so I could replace my 8-yr old Cypres1 and help another jumper at the same time in getting a Cypres for his rig. Since I live in the Houston area it was just easy for me to go over to his house and pick it up. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #20 December 2, 2006 QuoteCHEESY - RESEMBLING OR SUGGESTING CHEESE. DOES OUR 99 JUMP WEB SITE PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE CHEESE WITH CREDIBILITY AND A CONSCIENTIOUS EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE SKYDIVING COMMUNITY WITH GEAR. LETS STAY ON THE SUBJECT AND FOCUS ON CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS TO MAKE www.buildarig.com BETTER. AFTER ALL, THE PROFITS GO TO NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTERS . RICHARD I happen to like the site. It reminds me of the websites I used to build on geocities, and the MIDI file Metalica songs drive my girlfriend nuts. You wouldn't happen to have any PISA Hornets lying around the shop do you Richard?"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer12 0 #21 December 2, 2006 HELLO DOUG H; HORNETS ARE EVERYWHERE. YOUR KIND, CONSIDERATE COMMENTS WARRANT A CRACK AT MY LAST REMAINING NIMBUS 220. THEY'RE THE RAGE ON THE TROPICAL MONSOON SIDE OF MALIGASI. RICHARD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer12 0 #22 December 3, 2006 MY APOLOGIES. RICHARD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #23 December 3, 2006 I have some hornets lying around.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomer12 0 #24 December 7, 2006 MY APOLOGIES. RICHARD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #25 December 7, 2006 QuoteI have some hornets lying around. This thread has some serious comedic value. So do you have the PISA kind, or the sting your arse kind. Used or new. I am of course looking for the deal of the life time, just like every one else. Richard, when can I arrange shipping for that canopy. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
