Buying Gear

[dcong719 0]

I was just wondering what I should expect to pay for my first skydiving rig (that isn't going to kill me). I have been told everything from $3000 to $6000. Also this is a lot of money for me to pay on the spot. Do many places offer financing or should I have the total amount saved up? Just looking for a little advice. I'll take all that I can get.

[likestojump 3]

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[chutingstar 1]

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[thedude325 0]

I was able to cruise around for a deal. I got a barely used vector 2, sabre, and tempo reserve with an in-date AAD for about 1600. Look around.

[pilot-one 0]

I'm not sure why every one wastes their time telling you to search the forums. Most of that information is old information. Things change.
You can expect to pay upwards of $6000 for new gear. Used gear can be anywhere below that.
Most places don't offer financing. I know a lot of people that take out personal signature loans but for the most part I think people just save up for it.....or sell their car or something.
Bigway's deal sounds pretty good but I think he is down under so if you're in the states that might not work out but I really don't know.
There probably are other places that will work with you but probably not very many.