tsto 0 #1 August 12, 2015 Just was hoping to get some help on approximate price difference between a Saber 2, DOM 2014-2015, 78 jumps and a Crossfire2 DOM 2004, roughly 280 jumps. Thanks friend just recently bought a new rig, the sbr2 170 is mine and I am swapping for their CF2 149 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 August 12, 2015 tstoJust was hoping to get some help on approximate price difference between a Saber 2, DOM 2014-2015, 78 jumps and a Crossfire2 DOM 2004, roughly 280 jumps. Thanks Whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Size of the canopies may make a difference in price because of a different level of demand."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
gowlerk 1,905 #3 August 12, 2015 In general, and in my mind, about $1 per jump. Sabres are generally in more demand and that will affect the price. Size greatly affects demand as well. The age is a funny thing. It really should have little to no effect, but it clearly does anyway. And it's very difficult to define. In the end you have to weigh these factors and decide based on what it's worth to you.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsto 0 #4 August 12, 2015 The saber2 is mine and the crossfire2 is a friends that just bought a full set and we are swapping canopies. they are both 150sq ft. does Age not do anything to the material of parachute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #5 August 12, 2015 tsto does Age not do anything to the material of parachute? I think other things are more critical... like, has it been in the sun much? Was it jumped in the Midwest or in the desert? Are the lines in trim, etc.Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,905 #6 August 13, 2015 Quotedoes Age not do anything to the material of parachute? As long as it is properly stored out of the light, age does not affect the nylon in any known way. The biggest factor is normally the amount of exposure to the Sun, or any other source of UV radiation. That's why the number of jumps matters, as well as where it has been packed. Indoor packing is the best. The other major factor is dust and sand. Just go to Arizona or California and look at the color of the canopies. Age will affect the price of a canopy. But mostly for marketing reasons. People will always be willing to pay more for a 2 yo canopy than a 12 yo one. All other things being equal. Then there is the fact that Saber 2s are in greater demand than xfire2s. Although both are great canopies. Bottom line is that your Sabre would sell for about $200 to $300 less than a new one would. The Xfire would probably sell for quite a bit less than that.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #7 August 14, 2015 The xfire is probably worth 200-300 less than the sabre 2 based on demand. But what is a few bucks amongst friends. Just do an even swap."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
