Dang12457 0 #1 November 8, 2010 Hi all, So I finished up AFF and working through my A. The folks at my DZ suggested I buy a 190 which is a little agressive, but I'm taking my time buying pieces to build my first complete rig. It's well stated to have my local rigger inspect, but before I pursue a used rig, what questions should I ask the seller to get a better idea of what I'm buying? Are there compatability issues with different canopy mfr's and containers? I'd be looking for something 2003 or newer with less than 600 jumps. Thanks all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hvance 0 #2 November 8, 2010 Mike G. has written some excellent articles on buying gear. Read those and talk to your local instructors/rigger. Check them out here: http://www.chutingstar.com/expertadvice_en/I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #3 November 8, 2010 i recently bought a used canopy, i tried to get as much info as possible. date of manufacture, serial #, how may jumps on the current lineset, if the seller was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd ect. owner, any repairs or patches, where the canopy has been jumped, any water ladings.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 November 9, 2010 Quote...but before I pursue a used rig, what questions should I ask the seller... Are you willing to do this transaction through escrow?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dang12457 0 #5 November 9, 2010 Thanks for the feedback! It's much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites