BillyVance 34 #1 March 21, 2008 And are the repacks done really well? Or So-so, or downright shoddy? Me - $40 and the repacks are great!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #2 March 21, 2008 Me nothing and the repacks are great. Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #3 March 21, 2008 Quote Me nothing and the repacks are great. Same here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #4 March 21, 2008 Ditto! I don't pay anything to get my reserve repacked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #5 March 21, 2008 I don't pay anything monetary, but if I did it would be $45 and the repacks are good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #6 March 21, 2008 Quote And are the repacks done really well? Or So-so, or downright shoddy? Me - $40 and the repacks are great! Who the hell is doing yours???? I pay $45.00 "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris74 0 #7 March 21, 2008 Hello, Here, 150 US $ per year for inspection ( complete systems ) + reserve repacks . My rigger knows Jump-shack very well , is a rigger instructor and the president of the French base association so YES the job is done really really well ! BS Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 March 21, 2008 $50 (which is pretty much the going rate around here) and I'm very happy with the quality. It's my reserve repack - why would I settle for shoddy work? "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #9 March 21, 2008 After years of charging a lunch on demand while at the dz I started to actually charge cash for 40$.. then I went to 50$ and gave half of that to animal shelter so I was actually making 25$ per repack but the dogs and cats at the no kill shelter where getting fed so the trade off to me was good. I have since retired from active rigging and will squeeze a rig in here and there if someone has to have it quick or some special deal.. but I try not to rig for anyone but myself and my wife. On that rare chance that i do rigging I still charge 50 dollars but now it all goes to the dog shelter! Joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofastrlbrown 0 #10 March 21, 2008 Does the average rigger charge any more to repack a Reflex with catapult. GOFASTIt is strange, the more I practice, the better I get! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary73 8 #11 March 21, 2008 $3,000 for the first one; 25 cents each for the rest, what with seals, closing loops, etc. As for quality, so far, so good. "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #12 March 21, 2008 I don't pay for repacks, but they cost me my time and seal + sealthread. I try not to pack for $$$ either, I use it as a "now you owe me" or as a bonus to close a deal on a complete rig "free repack" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #13 March 21, 2008 $50 and quality.... 2 saves Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #14 March 22, 2008 I don't the going rate is 50 a repack, unless you piss me off then it's 150.00, 50 for the repack and 100 to put up with your shit, but I'm thinking about charging more this year for the shit factor. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #15 March 22, 2008 I usually charge $50, though some friends are on the free plan. Plus i charge an extra $1 for every time i have to say the word "fuck" out of frustration. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #16 March 22, 2008 I remember back in 1988 round reserves were $35 and Squares were $45 And now some riggers in the year 2008 are charging (gasp) $45 fucking bucks! 20 fucking years later and everything else has gone up but people bitch because I charge $50? You gotta be fucking kidding me Buck! That is it.....From now on it is $75 bucks and you can take it or leave it. With Diesel at over 4 bucks a gallon I can't even drive to the DZ and back on one fucking pack job! Riggers unite! No more 1980's wages! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #17 March 22, 2008 Shit in a lot of places one pack job won't even buy two jumps from a 182 from 10K, let alone a turbine jumpship to 13K. So yea I see a price increase in 2008.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #18 March 22, 2008 Nothing since I'm dating my rigger..... well not in money anyway Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #19 March 22, 2008 The question will be though...how much do you think you may be paying next year when/if the 180 repack cycle finally becomes effective?I know it's been discussed a few times before...just thought I'd stir the pot. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #20 March 22, 2008 The pro in Pitt Meadows charges $65, while amateurs charge slightly less. They have not had a raise this century - since the 180 day cycle was introduced - and are grumbling about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #21 March 22, 2008 Quote The question will be though...how much do you think you may be paying next year when/if the 180 repack cycle finally becomes effective?I know it's been discussed a few times before...just thought I'd stir the pot. If the repack cycle gets extended, I wouldn't mind paying the proportional increase. Even then, that said, my rigger doesn't do a lot of that stuff these days so I don't think she would increase her price. But I would expect the major riggers and lofts to, if that is their main source of income."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #22 March 22, 2008 If the 180 repack cycle does come to fruition, reserve repack jobs will be cheaper because there will be the same number of riggers but proportionately "fewer" pack jobs to do. Over-abundance of anything causes prices to drop, not increase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #23 March 22, 2008 wow, I wish it was only $40. It was 60, and from what I was just informed, just went up to $70. but that is using the loft at the dropzone, not an individual rigger. anyone know a rigger in the orange county area *california* I want my rig repacked, but don't want to drive all the way out to snore or perris to get it done. its $20 in gas just to get there and back. sheesh!CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #24 March 23, 2008 Quoteits $20 in gas just to get there and back. sheesh! And you wonder why the riggers are charging more for the work they do, we have to drive to ya know.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #25 March 23, 2008 QuoteQuoteits $20 in gas just to get there and back. sheesh! And you wonder why the riggers are charging more for the work they do, we have to drive to ya know. I know that. I was simply stating that I am looking for a rigger neaqrby, so as to not have to spend so much in petrol.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
