newsstand 0 #26 July 17, 2004 Might need to start making the drive to College Station. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #27 July 17, 2004 I hear ya. Actually, when I couldn't find it I was getting nervous about having to cough up the cost myself. Then once I got on the ground I discovered from everyone that I wasn't responsible, but still felt a bit guilty (just my personality I guess). The gear at this dropzone (Skydive Space Center) is always in top shape and with the number of jumps I have paid rentals on I have already paid over $2500 towards rental gear anyway. At their $800-900 actual cost direct from the manufacture (what they told me), I assure you they still did well on this transaction. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #28 July 17, 2004 Why have you paid rental of $2500??? That is the cost of an entire used rig that you could call your own already.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #29 July 18, 2004 Better DZs let you use rental gear for free if you have bought a new rig from them and are waiting for delivery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,354 #30 July 18, 2004 I should clarify that the rig we loan out has no connection to a drop zone; it's just a spare rig that doesn't fit either one of us very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #31 July 19, 2004 Hi Gary Damn your a nasty troublemaker asking a question like that. Reminds me of the thread from the student who found out after he spent the big bucks on AFF he had to find another DZ to jump at. I guess since you let the cat out of the bag on this "additional source of cash flow for the "student industry" the solution is for the students to inquire befor they sign up for AFF($$$$) about the cost of using the DZ's gear after they complete AFF and if they'll even still be allowed to jump there. I'm considering trying to sign up the DZ's around the country for the rights to charge jumpers, visitors etc, for parking cars at the DZ.Business is Business! R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #32 July 20, 2004 I know. It just comes down to finances. I chose what I did when I did. However, I did pay off over $20,000 of debt last year and now owe nothing. No credit cards, no car payment, nothing. And I am paying cash for my gear which arrives next week. It's just a matter of personal choice. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites