redramdriver

+1 And, don't forget you should be talking with your instructors at the DZ and using that advice, because not only are you paying for that advice, thats the job your paying them to do. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

As with what everyone else has already said, your not being out of line. Your well within the standard of trying to make a deal, a good/honest deal for everyone involved. Sometimes the "checking out the rig" needs to be clarified though for everyone's sake. When checking out the rig, does that just include the obvious outside, straps, hardware, opening up the main for an inspect, etc. I think what some sellers are concerned with is that the reserve will be opened up for inspection as well, as it should be honestly. And, that if the reserve is in fact in date, and you choose not to buy, you should in all fairness have agreed to purchase a repack from the sellers rigger. It's just fair, and if you do decide to purchase, you would want a fresh repack as well. Just my .02. Good luck. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Tom, I was also thinking about you as well when I offered up my assistance to help him get in touch with Moe. But he never emailed me, so I figured that he had the problem resolved, or had gotten in touch with someone. Get the juice on dude. I'll be expecting a cold one out of the cooler! The flying is on the shelf for now, haven't made that many jumps, but both the bikes got some miles on them this summer. Is your's still in stitches as well? (pun intended). Later. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

The interesting thing about the OP...is that I've offered up my time to help the OP get in contact with Moe, and he has not even bothered to drop me an email. So, with that being said, guess he really didn't need the help after all. And yeah, BTW, Moe is good people all the way around. Offer off the table OP. Later. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

If your serious and still need help, reply to me at [email protected] I have Moe's cell number, and another rigger in the area as well. Good Luck. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Congratulations

Welcome to post A license jumping my friend. You'll read a lot of crap here about people willing to jump with ya, until you actually show up at a DZ that isn't where you usually jump, and all bets are off. And how you learn more, well, again, read the above. But, if you spend lots of money on beer, hang around all day making sure its ice cold for later, get the bone fire kicked up nice, someone will probably say thanks. That is all. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Nothing to feel embarrassed about. I know a guy who just loved to jump, jump, and jump some more. And, yeah, he had decent skills, so it wasn't like there was no one jumping with him. Finally, after about 250 jumps, and yes he did have his own gear, he broke down and took the check dive, and oral exam. No one ever knew, but he finally got his official A. Then he was seen a lot less frequently, because he was out going to other DZ's all the time. Go figure. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Don't fart in the plane! So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

cold air intake..fixed it for ya So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

His statement although ignorant, and unlearned doesn't automatically grant him "cute little troll" status, maybe something less harsh like...oh its that guy again...status... So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

I had Wings make mine years ago. Looks exactly like my gear bag they made me too. Same colors. Funny what throwing money at a gear manufacture will get ya. And, it looks just like that one. Cept of course, in my colors. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

+1 So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Large Metal D. Tension knots after deployment. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

I'm to old to be asking for money from my mother, but to many got lost on the fact the OP said it was a loan, not a gift, or a handout. No differant then going to the bank for a loan. It may come with an interest rate whereas the "loan" from the parent may not. Hard to really get what the gear is worth anyway, espically if the buyer knows your really straped for cash. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Funny schtick. Anyone for scrambled? So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

You, are absolutly correct sir. And, btw, most of the cadences that were around...well back then, are not allowed to be called out anymore. It's not politically correct to say such things in public. Yeah right. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Now thats a perfect Standup Landing in anyones log book! So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Thanks for bring me back home! And, did anyone see the canopy in one of the pics? Or is that me just being wishful? So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Why would you want to do that? Your the buyer of gear that I had for sale, you asked for information. Which was given to you in a reasonable amount of time. When asked repeatedly what you wanted or would like to do, you have continually ignored any request that I have made to you. So I personally think you should just keep you opinions to yourself. (although that isn't what i would have preferrred to say). Your not that great of a person to comment upon someone else's buyer/seller agreements. I wouldn't recommend anyone do business with you either, but thats my own opinion. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

I think there is a maximum height requirement. LOL. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

This issue has been brought up many times by small DZ's wishing to continue with the small club/DZ way of life. But USPA has in the infinite wisdom...decided they know better. But I totally agree with everything you've said. BTW...I have 2 S/L rigs all ready to go! Oh wait, we closed up, not enough JM's to keep the place going. And we were the same...1st JC, Radio, packing, dispatching students...we were always short...because. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

AMEN!!! So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Couldn't agree more. We had an exact issue of this come up after the prior owners had packed up and left. Customer X arrives and wants to jump. He received a Cert for his birthday...18 months ago. The prior owners would have probably honored it (it also had an expiration date clearly printed on it) had they still owned the place. But, we couldn't just pull the money out of our pocket and give the guy the jump. Yes we received some flack, but in the end, it was the owner of the Certificate to honor it themselves and present it in a timely manner. And if he woud have honored the expiration date on the Certificate, the prior owners would have still been the SMFIC. Just my 2cents. So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344

Ditto +1...500 ' full inflation...100' or so to figure it out..5 -8 seconds on the ground....wow...yeah...i say go do some other type of math on that one...but...its your decision...JMHO So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344