pccoder 0 #1 February 25, 2004 Just curious if I am spending too much.... Is that even possible???? Edited... I spent under $5000, but pretty close, and I have still not purchased my own gear, still using rental gear. But I probably spent about $1500 on tunnel time alone. This sport is like heroin. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 February 25, 2004 I don't think I want to know. Between all the traveling I do and that includes airfare, hotel, car rental, jumps, and food. I'd rather not know. Heck, you can't take the money with you, so why not spend it here.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerryfuss 0 #3 February 25, 2004 Over 5,000 and less than 10,000 . Probably closer to 10,000 but I don't like to think about it. My first year so that includes PFF (like AFF) gear rentals till I bought my own gear (that was a big chunk), a brand new cypres 2 (almost as much as the rig) and a total of 49 jumps . It should be a lot less this year. (thankfully) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #4 February 25, 2004 QuoteMy first year ... Ha! And you'd think that the following years would be cheaper, wouldn't you? They're not. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #5 February 25, 2004 Quote QuoteMy first year ... Ha! And you'd think that the following years would be cheaper, wouldn't you? They're not. - Jim I know better. Starting the year off with $4k for a rig shot things pretty quick. But hopefully now I will get a lot more jumps for my time and money. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #6 February 25, 2004 I think my total waslight last year at about $8500. This year I'm going for $10k I think the President should give me something for stimulating the economy as much as I do.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 February 25, 2004 I DONT....... EVEN want to think about how much I have spent on RED TOYS and rides to altitude.......eeeesssshhhhh Oh and travel costs... I KNOW its over $10k But hey its my money I earned it.... the kid can earn his own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites firstime 0 #8 February 25, 2004 between the rig(new) , beer & skydiving, yup it was a heap of bread... Well spent and enjoyed spending it. $11,000 ***don't pet the swetty things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SullyFlyer 0 #9 February 25, 2004 I think the general rule is that you are not supposed to do this... add up the totals. It makes the denial a lot more difficult. (Don't worry the word Priceless does not appear anywhere below this line) AFF (I count all 20 jumps) = $2000 Used rig = $3500 Jump Suit = $300 Helmet = $300 ProTrack = $275 Alti = $150 Gloves = $30 2 Power Tools (don't open beer bottles with this) = $30 100 jumps = $1900 2 hours coached tunnel time = $1600 Travel to Florida = $300 Cases of beer for firsts = ~$50 Total = $10435 If I had it to do over again... I'd spend even more ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shawnstarr 0 #10 February 25, 2004 total rig= 1000 full face= 100 audible=50 175 jumps=2000 batrak=125 pc7 camcorder=320 meeting awsome people. gaining lifelong friends. being fully addicted to the greatest sport on earth..... PRICELESS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LGreg34 0 #11 February 25, 2004 Dear God!!! You guys are bummin me out!! Shit! I don't think I can afford this sport! Still have to finish AFF, buy a rig and all the trimmings.........Wow! Don't know how I'll get through it..........but I will! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #12 February 25, 2004 I spent a FORTUNE!!!!!!!!!!!! because I was an AFF student and didn't pass every level..repeats are expensive! ..and now that I've "graduated" rental gear and coach jumps are a FORTUNE! Geez...I used to feel rather wealthy and now I feel poor! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fool 0 #13 February 25, 2004 Quote Cases of beer for firsts = ~$50 100+ jumps and you've only spent 50 bucks on beer!!! Someone needs to keep closer track of your firsts, or you know where to get some damn cheap beer. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites firstime 0 #14 February 25, 2004 My daughter was getting married and I wanted to have a great party and I did it just by eliminating the little things $10 here $10 there, hey it ads up. The same goes for skydiving, if you want it, you will make changes to make it happen. Don't get bummed out, life is not a dress rehersal, therefore spend your money and enjoy. The people that you meet in this sport is without a doubt "priceless". Enjoy, be safe & smart and remember... ***don't pet the swetty things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tinfoil 0 #15 February 25, 2004 just added it up and i wish i hadn't about 11 000 CAD for all but 3 of my jumps, new gear, aif fair to ZHills. Next year I have to be like firstime, and start scrimping. And by that I mean I'll just get the 1/2 foot Subway subs “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ThighMan 5 #16 February 25, 2004 I would really hate to sit down and find out but I do know this, it was ALOT.... :) But, you can't take it with you and I had a GREAT time so no regrets.Airborne Blue Skies, No Wind Feet and Knees Together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #17 February 25, 2004 for jumps alone? about $100... the rest of the money i made from working at the dz (about 300 jumps). but if you count trips and gear... probably about $1500-$2000. this year i'll spend more cuz i plan on jumping more . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pullhigh 0 #18 February 25, 2004 I think buying a new BASE rig, pushed me into the 5-10 bracket, but does BASE really count as skydiving expenses? If not, I'm under 5. I spend very little miney on jump tickets anymore, I work most of that off as a Tandem Master. Most of money would be spent on travelling and boogies and such. Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pccoder 0 #19 February 25, 2004 Something else that crossed my mind; as this sport pretty much drives people to poverty, I imagine there might be a very large number of jumpers who have never even logged into this site and aren't putting in their 2 cents worth in this poll. I wonder if their votes would sway the numbers any? PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #20 February 25, 2004 Over 20K but the last year was fairly exceptional and involved a lot of traveling. All in all ...money well spent. Michael QuoteJust curious if I am spending too much.... Is that even possible???? Edited... I spent under $5000, but pretty close, and I have still not purchased my own gear, still using rental gear. But I probably spent about $1500 on tunnel time alone. This sport is like heroin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SullyFlyer 0 #21 February 25, 2004 You gotta be sly, and know the double jeopardy rule. I did 1 jump with a new jump suit, new alti, new helmet, and my first out of a certain plane. That's 4 "beer offenses" for the price of one. But, yeah I have gotten away with some stuff. And one offense was disputed so I only bought 1/2 case of Heinekin for that one. I don't feel bad when someone doesn't catch me for beer because I don't ever drink. I actually have 94 jumps now, so I'll be getting Pied soon, too. ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Srinard 0 #22 February 25, 2004 You should never add it up. The reality of how much one spends then becomes out of control. Get a job in the sport-make spending easier on your wallet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 8 #23 February 25, 2004 Last year I Estamate I Spent about $5,000. However, I have already topped that this year with New Gear...... Looking like it's going to be a great jumping year in 2004!! =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The111 0 #24 February 25, 2004 Probably $9k, but I made a lot of gear purchases. AFF recert + 150 jumps - $2800 Gear rentals for a few months - $900 First rig - $5300 Suits - $500 Wrist alti + 2 Dytters + 1 ProTrack + JumpTrack - $800 Helmet - $180 FUCK!!! My estimate was low. Looks more like $10.5k. I'm officially in the next range up. I voted wrong... www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #25 February 25, 2004 I'm really pissed at you for making me attempt to add it up. 540+ jumps last year bought 1 rig used, sold my old rig. Bought 1 new canopy and 1 used reserve. Sold 1 main and 1 reserve. 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firstime 0 #8 February 25, 2004 between the rig(new) , beer & skydiving, yup it was a heap of bread... Well spent and enjoyed spending it. $11,000 ***don't pet the swetty things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyFlyer 0 #9 February 25, 2004 I think the general rule is that you are not supposed to do this... add up the totals. It makes the denial a lot more difficult. (Don't worry the word Priceless does not appear anywhere below this line) AFF (I count all 20 jumps) = $2000 Used rig = $3500 Jump Suit = $300 Helmet = $300 ProTrack = $275 Alti = $150 Gloves = $30 2 Power Tools (don't open beer bottles with this) = $30 100 jumps = $1900 2 hours coached tunnel time = $1600 Travel to Florida = $300 Cases of beer for firsts = ~$50 Total = $10435 If I had it to do over again... I'd spend even more ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shawnstarr 0 #10 February 25, 2004 total rig= 1000 full face= 100 audible=50 175 jumps=2000 batrak=125 pc7 camcorder=320 meeting awsome people. gaining lifelong friends. being fully addicted to the greatest sport on earth..... PRICELESS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LGreg34 0 #11 February 25, 2004 Dear God!!! You guys are bummin me out!! Shit! I don't think I can afford this sport! Still have to finish AFF, buy a rig and all the trimmings.........Wow! Don't know how I'll get through it..........but I will! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #12 February 25, 2004 I spent a FORTUNE!!!!!!!!!!!! because I was an AFF student and didn't pass every level..repeats are expensive! ..and now that I've "graduated" rental gear and coach jumps are a FORTUNE! Geez...I used to feel rather wealthy and now I feel poor! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fool 0 #13 February 25, 2004 Quote Cases of beer for firsts = ~$50 100+ jumps and you've only spent 50 bucks on beer!!! Someone needs to keep closer track of your firsts, or you know where to get some damn cheap beer. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites firstime 0 #14 February 25, 2004 My daughter was getting married and I wanted to have a great party and I did it just by eliminating the little things $10 here $10 there, hey it ads up. The same goes for skydiving, if you want it, you will make changes to make it happen. Don't get bummed out, life is not a dress rehersal, therefore spend your money and enjoy. The people that you meet in this sport is without a doubt "priceless". Enjoy, be safe & smart and remember... ***don't pet the swetty things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tinfoil 0 #15 February 25, 2004 just added it up and i wish i hadn't about 11 000 CAD for all but 3 of my jumps, new gear, aif fair to ZHills. Next year I have to be like firstime, and start scrimping. And by that I mean I'll just get the 1/2 foot Subway subs “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ThighMan 5 #16 February 25, 2004 I would really hate to sit down and find out but I do know this, it was ALOT.... :) But, you can't take it with you and I had a GREAT time so no regrets.Airborne Blue Skies, No Wind Feet and Knees Together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #17 February 25, 2004 for jumps alone? about $100... the rest of the money i made from working at the dz (about 300 jumps). but if you count trips and gear... probably about $1500-$2000. this year i'll spend more cuz i plan on jumping more . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pullhigh 0 #18 February 25, 2004 I think buying a new BASE rig, pushed me into the 5-10 bracket, but does BASE really count as skydiving expenses? If not, I'm under 5. I spend very little miney on jump tickets anymore, I work most of that off as a Tandem Master. Most of money would be spent on travelling and boogies and such. Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pccoder 0 #19 February 25, 2004 Something else that crossed my mind; as this sport pretty much drives people to poverty, I imagine there might be a very large number of jumpers who have never even logged into this site and aren't putting in their 2 cents worth in this poll. I wonder if their votes would sway the numbers any? PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #20 February 25, 2004 Over 20K but the last year was fairly exceptional and involved a lot of traveling. All in all ...money well spent. Michael QuoteJust curious if I am spending too much.... Is that even possible???? Edited... I spent under $5000, but pretty close, and I have still not purchased my own gear, still using rental gear. But I probably spent about $1500 on tunnel time alone. This sport is like heroin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SullyFlyer 0 #21 February 25, 2004 You gotta be sly, and know the double jeopardy rule. I did 1 jump with a new jump suit, new alti, new helmet, and my first out of a certain plane. That's 4 "beer offenses" for the price of one. But, yeah I have gotten away with some stuff. And one offense was disputed so I only bought 1/2 case of Heinekin for that one. I don't feel bad when someone doesn't catch me for beer because I don't ever drink. I actually have 94 jumps now, so I'll be getting Pied soon, too. ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Srinard 0 #22 February 25, 2004 You should never add it up. The reality of how much one spends then becomes out of control. Get a job in the sport-make spending easier on your wallet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 8 #23 February 25, 2004 Last year I Estamate I Spent about $5,000. However, I have already topped that this year with New Gear...... Looking like it's going to be a great jumping year in 2004!! =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The111 0 #24 February 25, 2004 Probably $9k, but I made a lot of gear purchases. AFF recert + 150 jumps - $2800 Gear rentals for a few months - $900 First rig - $5300 Suits - $500 Wrist alti + 2 Dytters + 1 ProTrack + JumpTrack - $800 Helmet - $180 FUCK!!! My estimate was low. Looks more like $10.5k. I'm officially in the next range up. I voted wrong... www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #25 February 25, 2004 I'm really pissed at you for making me attempt to add it up. 540+ jumps last year bought 1 rig used, sold my old rig. Bought 1 new canopy and 1 used reserve. Sold 1 main and 1 reserve. So on gear alone - about another $2000. Well over $10K not including travel. Would have been alot more jumps but we had alot of weathered weekends last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
LGreg34 0 #11 February 25, 2004 Dear God!!! You guys are bummin me out!! Shit! I don't think I can afford this sport! Still have to finish AFF, buy a rig and all the trimmings.........Wow! Don't know how I'll get through it..........but I will! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #12 February 25, 2004 I spent a FORTUNE!!!!!!!!!!!! because I was an AFF student and didn't pass every level..repeats are expensive! ..and now that I've "graduated" rental gear and coach jumps are a FORTUNE! Geez...I used to feel rather wealthy and now I feel poor! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #13 February 25, 2004 Quote Cases of beer for firsts = ~$50 100+ jumps and you've only spent 50 bucks on beer!!! Someone needs to keep closer track of your firsts, or you know where to get some damn cheap beer. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #14 February 25, 2004 My daughter was getting married and I wanted to have a great party and I did it just by eliminating the little things $10 here $10 there, hey it ads up. The same goes for skydiving, if you want it, you will make changes to make it happen. Don't get bummed out, life is not a dress rehersal, therefore spend your money and enjoy. The people that you meet in this sport is without a doubt "priceless". Enjoy, be safe & smart and remember... ***don't pet the swetty things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinfoil 0 #15 February 25, 2004 just added it up and i wish i hadn't about 11 000 CAD for all but 3 of my jumps, new gear, aif fair to ZHills. Next year I have to be like firstime, and start scrimping. And by that I mean I'll just get the 1/2 foot Subway subs “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThighMan 5 #16 February 25, 2004 I would really hate to sit down and find out but I do know this, it was ALOT.... :) But, you can't take it with you and I had a GREAT time so no regrets.Airborne Blue Skies, No Wind Feet and Knees Together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #17 February 25, 2004 for jumps alone? about $100... the rest of the money i made from working at the dz (about 300 jumps). but if you count trips and gear... probably about $1500-$2000. this year i'll spend more cuz i plan on jumping more . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pullhigh 0 #18 February 25, 2004 I think buying a new BASE rig, pushed me into the 5-10 bracket, but does BASE really count as skydiving expenses? If not, I'm under 5. I spend very little miney on jump tickets anymore, I work most of that off as a Tandem Master. Most of money would be spent on travelling and boogies and such. Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #19 February 25, 2004 Something else that crossed my mind; as this sport pretty much drives people to poverty, I imagine there might be a very large number of jumpers who have never even logged into this site and aren't putting in their 2 cents worth in this poll. I wonder if their votes would sway the numbers any? PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #20 February 25, 2004 Over 20K but the last year was fairly exceptional and involved a lot of traveling. All in all ...money well spent. Michael QuoteJust curious if I am spending too much.... Is that even possible???? Edited... I spent under $5000, but pretty close, and I have still not purchased my own gear, still using rental gear. But I probably spent about $1500 on tunnel time alone. This sport is like heroin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyFlyer 0 #21 February 25, 2004 You gotta be sly, and know the double jeopardy rule. I did 1 jump with a new jump suit, new alti, new helmet, and my first out of a certain plane. That's 4 "beer offenses" for the price of one. But, yeah I have gotten away with some stuff. And one offense was disputed so I only bought 1/2 case of Heinekin for that one. I don't feel bad when someone doesn't catch me for beer because I don't ever drink. I actually have 94 jumps now, so I'll be getting Pied soon, too. ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Srinard 0 #22 February 25, 2004 You should never add it up. The reality of how much one spends then becomes out of control. Get a job in the sport-make spending easier on your wallet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #23 February 25, 2004 Last year I Estamate I Spent about $5,000. However, I have already topped that this year with New Gear...... Looking like it's going to be a great jumping year in 2004!! =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #24 February 25, 2004 Probably $9k, but I made a lot of gear purchases. AFF recert + 150 jumps - $2800 Gear rentals for a few months - $900 First rig - $5300 Suits - $500 Wrist alti + 2 Dytters + 1 ProTrack + JumpTrack - $800 Helmet - $180 FUCK!!! My estimate was low. Looks more like $10.5k. I'm officially in the next range up. I voted wrong... www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #25 February 25, 2004 I'm really pissed at you for making me attempt to add it up. 540+ jumps last year bought 1 rig used, sold my old rig. Bought 1 new canopy and 1 used reserve. Sold 1 main and 1 reserve. So on gear alone - about another $2000. Well over $10K not including travel. Would have been alot more jumps but we had alot of weathered weekends last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
