Tonto 1 #1 March 7, 2005 It's here! I got a Mirage G3 as a Wingsuit specific rig, to match my G4 which is now primarily for AFF dives. It arrived yesterday. So I now have Mirage G4, PD 126R, Stilleto 107 and Mirage G3, PD 126R, Safire 119 My GF has the same setup, except her Mirage G4 is for Stilleto 97 and PD 113R and her G3 for Safire 2 99 and PD 113R. We have a 5th rig between us, with Birdman mods, in case either of us need to make a Back to back to back. It's a G3. Pics are taken at night, with my phone, of the unpacked harness. We'll be getting all this stuff packed up for use this weekend! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 March 7, 2005 You suck I'm about to order the following Edit to ask Hey T is your kit sponsored? If it is you suck even moreYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #4 March 7, 2005 Sponsored? Nothing on main's and reserves. (But there may be 25% off in future) My rigs are Mirage "Staff" rigs, hence the "JSC" logo which means I get 40% off base, and I think 25% off options. I think it's important to say that I chose Mirage before that deal came through, though, simply because I'd been using the G3 mentioned in my 1st post as a back to back. I'm a Birdman dealer and both Taya and I are BMI's, so it's in our best interests to pay for the Birdman logo on our rigs to help market the products we use and sell. Just a working Joe. But a happy one - especially since my G4 is now a year and 400 skydives older than the G3 - but looks as good as new! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taz 0 #5 March 7, 2005 So we have five rigs between the two of us now. That does not suck AT ALL! -TIt's the Year of the Dragon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #6 March 7, 2005 No. It doesn't. And with you being in Botswana for the weekend.... I have 3 rigs to myself! Haha! I PROMISE I won't take your BRAND NEW Safire 2 99 out for a spin. (Although in IDENTICAL rigs - I could mistakenly take the wrong one...) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taz 0 #7 March 7, 2005 Don't make me come over there I know I'll come home and have to kick the rigs out of my side of the bed just so I can sleep next to you again Now stop ogling your own gear and get back to work It's the Year of the Dragon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrelr 0 #8 March 7, 2005 You've become such a gear yuppie in your old age! A far cry from the plain black Vulcan with the painted Grim Reaper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #9 March 7, 2005 Busted! Most people don't remember that rig.... (sigh of nostalgia) Thing is, with the Dollar where it is, this new rig cost me R7000... and that's cheaper than a Vortex 2. I don't like the ICON and it's "few sizes fits all" philosophy along with its placement of cutaway and reserve handles low down and way back... so with the desision made to buy US gear - I looked around but ultimately settled on what I'd been using. After another year using only Mirages, another Mirage seemed like an even better idea. It's nice liking your new gear so much that you end up with new, new gear. Gear yuppie? Maybe, but that one rig only needed to do maybe 200 dives a year. My G4 did double that last year - and if the whisperings of our Porter becoming a SUPER Porter soon turn out to be true... I may even need ANOTHER rig. But I'll see how I go with what I have. Now, as my Cypri begin to expire, I'll be replacing them with Vigils... Gear yuppie? OK. You got me! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisvr 0 #10 March 7, 2005 hi T I hope you enjoy your new gear I'll be whatching next time you swoooooop by franna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #11 March 7, 2005 Cool man! I'm sure you'll catch me smiling! I PM'd you. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #12 March 7, 2005 Quotewith the painted Grim Reaper i heard about that alti........... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #13 March 7, 2005 It was the rig too. My students were VERY VERY aware of their reserve drills.. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #14 March 7, 2005 New Gear? (no ne else has said it, so..) That rhymes with BEER!!! Maybe since it's St Patty's Day coming up, you can get green beer to go with everyone's green eyes of jealousy. edit: I'll be sure to point out to Robyn that I'm not the only guy who admits to loving his pink gear. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #16 March 7, 2005 Well.... OK then. I'll buy beer. And my gear isn't pink It's black and red. I guess that shitty phone cam has everyone thinking I think pink is the new black.. But this weekend I'll put it all behind me - literally - and go skydive! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #17 March 8, 2005 ::points and laughs::==============>Kennedy Sorry sweetie, but you seem to be the only one who is proud of his pink shit...... ~R+R...You know I love you...:-*...~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #18 March 8, 2005 I was thinking the EXACT same thing!!! oh pretty pinky boy! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
