sight_burner 0 #1 February 6, 2005 what was the best gear deal you ever got and where???? Andy I don't care about fame I just want people to know my name qote ( Andrew Cebuhar) the thread is dead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #2 February 6, 2005 Bill Booth gave me a free rig once. I consider that a good deal. I also got a free main and reserve from ParaFlite. It was a good year. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #3 February 6, 2005 I try to buy as much stuff used as I can. When I first started skydiving I bought a Safire 169 with 200 jumps for $500.00 and just recently bought a protrak for $130.00 both from this web site. I also bought a VX 109 with 200 jumps for $1000 from www.enclave.com. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #4 February 6, 2005 got a PD 9-Cell brand new for $650 also a Talon container and Tempo 150 for $630 no deployments on the reserve and only about a 100 jumps on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 February 6, 2005 As stated more then a couple of times in the forums... Finding the cheapest gear dealer isn't always the best option. Having a good deal dealer that can answer your questions and that truely take care of their customer's needs (you'll have stuff pop up before, during and after the transaction) is really a good idea.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #6 February 6, 2005 i got a kick ass deal on a brand new heatwave with custom logo's on the bottom, and my name on the side of the canopy for 400 dollars. i've had 3 wings harness/containers that have all been half off. my vx that i had was half off. my old fx was 40% off. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #7 February 6, 2005 I got a brand new mirage half off and got a samurai with about 150-200 jumps for $1000, so again half price! I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #8 February 6, 2005 smart 150 reserve, cypres 2 wings with all the options all brand new £2007.64 ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdD 1 #9 February 6, 2005 Borrowing gear from friends for a good 80 jumps.. Got my rig for $1200 US, very economical for a college student.Life is ez On the dz Every jumper's dream 3 rigs and an airstream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 February 6, 2005 Sponsored gear aside (and I''m very thankful for it), probably the Stiletto 135 I got off e-bay for $43.00---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #11 February 7, 2005 I think i got a pretty damn good deal on my (new to me) used gear (from classifieds here) Triathalon 220 (120 jumps) Talon cont. Raven III Cypress (6 yrs left) $1600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #12 February 7, 2005 I lucked up at a Boogie right after I graduated AFF and won a 50% off Complete rig from Aerodyne. I ended up with a New Custom Icon, Pilot and Smart for $2,064.00 Total Cost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYANGOESBOOM 0 #13 February 7, 2005 new Odyssey all options new reserve new cypres gear bag $3,723.00 Used 190 w/ 400 jumps for $1,000.00 do these sound like good deals i really have no idea total green horn Not only will you look better, feel better, and fuck better; you'll have significantly increased your life expectancy. --Douva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropzonefool 0 #14 February 7, 2005 Got both my Wings with options for %50 off. $900 new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #15 February 7, 2005 My first rig had about 20 jumps on it when I bought it. Main, reserve, harness/container...$75.00 for everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 563 #16 February 7, 2005 How about my Delta II? It is my favorite colour: FREE! Or how about the FREE Stiletto 150 - hacked up by Hollywood - it is FREE as soon as I sew a dozen patches on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #17 February 8, 2005 Free! On several items over the years. You gotta love skydiving. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,083 #18 February 8, 2005 Bought a used tandem rig at a Sheriff's auction for $30, sent it back to the factory for some repairs (cost $150) and sold it for $4,000. All in all, a pretty good deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenspooner 0 #19 February 8, 2005 I bought a new rig earlier this year from Dave Ruffell at Sunshine Factory (I live in UK). With the exchange rate being as it is I got it for nearly US$2000 cheaper than the price here in the UK. Cheers Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #20 February 8, 2005 Can't compete with the free ones but I got my Vortex II, main and reserve, brand new from the manufacturer for £1100. The exchange rate was better in those days. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 0 #21 February 8, 2005 My father broke both his ankles on his 52nd jump hooking his Niagara Parchutes Cobra into the peas. SOOOOOOO I got his gear cheap! Cobra main (copy of a PS06, Baby Cobra 22' reserve (blood red) and for and aft rig.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #22 February 9, 2005 Quotewhat was the best gear deal you ever got and where???? Quote About a 'hunert years ago... I got a like new Wonderhog / 252 / 26" Strong LoPo...with an FXC. At a loft in Santee, CA. Had about 25 jumps on it, I gave 800.00 for it...and sold the FXC for 700.00. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyliving_Dave 0 #23 February 9, 2005 umm, someone once gave me a free hook knife, does that count? Not much but we Brits must have one so it saved me £7.50 -------------------------------------------------- 'Everybody needs a mate called Dave' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #24 February 9, 2005 you beat me to it dave, a hook knife for free Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #25 February 9, 2005 Quotewhat was the best gear deal you ever got and where???? Andy $8,000 worth of gear for $6,000 Pier Ltd last year._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites