shyma

Ok. Guess have to clarify the whole situatuion.
The order has been done about the 20ths of May. My dealer has promissed me to get the system by the 1st, 2nd week of July.

It's the 28th of July now and I was asking my dealer what's is wrong. He quoted the recent answer of Wings, which I have already posted.

As in conversation with Ankie realised that my dealer ordered through another dealer which makes the picture even more complex.

The whole picture, makes me think that my dealer hasn't been consistent. For what I would like send my appologies to Wings company.

Volodymyr

P.S: I still wander what made my dealer give me impossible date of delivery, understanding that every dealer appreciates their reputation as well.

Well if I knew...Don't like surprises
Now trying to find who is inconsistent ... Dealer or Wings. But telling the truth hate doing this.

Understand that Wings is a good manufacturer with a very good reputation. That's why I am surprised.

Anyway, happy to get my Wings soon

about 20ths of May

"..The
Wings is scheduled to be completed on 08/04/05. You should probably
expect it to take a little longer though because Wings has been running
behind schedule."

Nope, not EXT model.
I would say I am very patient person, just i don't like the response I am getting from the comapany.
There is no fixed acknowledgment date for my order and this isn't right to my mind.
I still like the company, and I am sure I will be happy with my Wings. Just want to hint the company on their mistakes to deliver the best services.

Volodymyr

Hello all Wings fans and representatives,

With all my respect to the Wings manufacturer I would like to express my huge disappointment in the time respecting of the customer order I have placed to the manufacturer.

First the company is telling me that it will take 5 weeks to manufacture, then i am getting the message of 8 weeks. Now it's already 9 weeks, and the manufacturer is telling me 10 weeks and quoting "...You probably expect it a bit longer because the company has been running behind the schedule...".

Guys, when am I supposed to have my gear ready to jump, in winter???


I am addressing this letter to all Wings representatives here.

I am working for Hewlett-Packard - we DO LOVE our customers, what unfortunately I cannot say about the Wings.

Volodymyr

Hello boyzzz & girlzzz,

I am new in Skydiving, has got 77 jumps. Found a good used gear on the classifieds.

Good price, 50 jumps only. The only thing which puzzles me is that this gear has 10 years, DOM 1995. Cypress is new - 2nd version.

Rig: Tallon 2
Main: PD Sabre 170
Reserve: PD Reserve 176R

How do you think 10 years of just lying gear can influence on it's quality? What would you advise?

Thanks!

Blue Skies,
Volodymyr

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Watch the price when buying a used Cypres. Its been mentioned before, but the price of a new cypres has come way down. If you shop, you can find a new one for around $900.00.

With a used older unit, you need to consider the cost of maintenance and batteries when deciding just how much you are saving. Batteries need to be replaced every 2 years- say $60.00 give or take? Every 4 years it needs to be sent in for a complete inspection (plus new batteries) and that runs around $200.00, give or take (not including rigging.) I'm pretty sure a rigger needs to install/ reinstall the unit, and the batteries.

Just something else to consider. I've seen people asking $500.00 for a 4 year old cypres still due for its 4 year check. If you are new to the sport and don't know any better, you might think that's a pretty good deal.

Really? Where could I buy new fot the price of 900$?

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Just wanted to let everyone know we have a new Frequently Asked Questions section on our website:
http://www.skydivewings.com/docs/faq/index.html

I'll be updating the page regularly so if you have any suggestions just let me know!

Thank you!
Heather
Sunrise Rigging

PS: We still have to get rid of the "July Special" banner on that page - I'll get to that soon!

Hello Heather,
I am willing to buy the rig of Wings now and I have found this FAQ link to answer all my questions about the options you offer but unfortunately it doesn't work. Could you help?

Thanks.