dave610 0 #1 January 3, 2003 I am looking at a used rig of a friends and would like to get an idea of what it is worth. Can anyone help me on what a fair price range would be? This has been his backup rig and not jumped since 1998, only 42 jumps on rig. Infinity container - mfg date 1996 with Sabre 170 main PD 170 reserve with no rides It does not have a AAD Thanks and Blue Skies, dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #3 January 3, 2003 jump the sabre before you decide to buy it (slam: ouch). dan<><>Daniel Preston <><> atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 January 3, 2003 Have the entire rig thoroughly inspected if it hasn't been jumped for almost 5 years. How many jumps on the Main? Ask your buddy to have the reserve inspected/repacked. Then test jump it. Does everything fit? Is the main canopy a good size for your skill level? Ask some folks at your DZ. That seems like a long time of inactivity for equipment I think. The triple-rings may be too stiff...the velcro may be fused... Without a serious inspection and acknowledgment that it's still air-worthy I wouldn't buy it...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #5 January 4, 2003 I sold a similar rig with Cypres and about 50 more jumps for $2,500 a few years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 January 4, 2003 QuoteHave the entire rig thoroughly inspected if it hasn't been jumped for almost 5 years. How many jumps on the Main? Ask your buddy to have the reserve inspected/repacked. Then test jump it. Does everything fit? Is the main canopy a good size for your skill level? Ask some folks at your DZ. Great advice to anyone. Here is where you lose me. QuoteThat seems like a long time of inactivity for equipment I think. The triple-rings may be too stiff...the velcro may be fused... Huh? Inspection of gear is a good thing, both by the prospective buyer, and a qualified rigger. But without starting a war here, the lenth of time gear has not been used is not really a factor. The way it has been stored is.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave610 0 #7 January 4, 2003 Thanks for all the advise. I have talked with a rigger already and he is going to look it over and repack the reserve. If all looks ok I am going to jump it a few times. I have unpacked the main and been using it to practice packing. The packer who is teaching me, said it looked in really good shape to her, but she is not a rigger. 42 jumps on the main. thanks, dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #8 January 4, 2003 IF there are only 42 jumps on the main, the lines should stil be really white, and the fabric should still be very slippery, and you should be able to easily read the warning panel on the tail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #9 January 22, 2003 A 1996 Infinity shouldn't have velcro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 January 23, 2003 QuoteA 1996 Infinity shouldn't have velcro. How did they attach the cutaway handle on them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 January 23, 2003 Safety wire, lots of safety wire. Ok, seriously, the only velcro that'll should be on a '96 Infinity would be the handles, the freebag and the reserve toggles. Atleast, that's my understanding. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #12 January 23, 2003 HaHaHa.... You knew I meant riser covers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #13 January 23, 2003 Yeah, but the point about the velcro fusing applies to the cutaway and reserve handles. Tug..tug...tug...tug...tug........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave610 0 #14 January 25, 2003 Had the reserve repacked and my cypres put in it and made 5 jumps on it last weekend. Love the way it fits and the canopy, BUT, the main flap came open once, didn't prematurely deploy but was flapping in the wind, not really FF safe. The rigger who did the reserve repack said the rig looked brand new. he did the main inspection with me and everything is in great shape. So I am jumping it for free until my boss wants it back or I get a new job and he gets pissed at me. I most likely will try and find a mirage, vector or something that is FF safe after I get several more jumps rather than buy this rig. FYI, the only velcro on the rig is the cutaway and reserve handles and toggles, and they were not froze up. everything else is tuck tabs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #15 January 25, 2003 QuoteYeah, but the point about the velcro fusing applies to the cutaway and reserve handles. Tug..tug...tug...tug...tug........... That doesn't happenMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 January 25, 2003 The new Infinity's have a slightly different main flap, if I remember correctly, it is a very easy mod and it'll fix that problem. Check with the manufacture/your rigger. The Infinit's I've seen were VERY FF safe. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,114 #17 January 25, 2003 Use the fact that you have to get the flap modded as a bargaining point. It sounds like it could be a really good deal. That will leave you more money to skydive. That's always a good thing. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
