12bhi 0 #1 June 18, 2004 I was just wondering if its a common service for your rigger to ship cypress out for four year inspection and can rigger install new batteries before shipping,and what would be an estimated cost for both. Thank J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #2 June 18, 2004 If your rigger pulls it out he can ship it to [ url "www.sskinc.com" ] SSK [/url] but it's easier for you to do it so you don't have to owe him for the shipping. SSK takes credit cards so if your rigger does ship it out, give him your CC info. Yes a rigger can change batteries in a unit, and they are about $70-$80 for a cypres1. A four year check is about $160 with out the batteries. (the last time I checked).______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 June 18, 2004 The 4/8 year maintence can only be performed by SSK in Ohio or Airtec in Germany. So shipping or personally delivering are the only options. A rigger can not perform the maintence at home. Generally new batteries are included in the price of the maintence. For most current pricing look on SSK's website at www.cypres-usa.comYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #4 June 18, 2004 QuoteThe 4/9 year maintence can only be performed by SSK in Ohio or Airtec in Germany Phree, I hope you haven't waited to have a NINE year check ______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 June 18, 2004 Nope... but I did see a closet queen rig this year that had a 11 year old unit that needed sent in for its 8 year. The owner decided to just use it as a paperweight Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #6 June 18, 2004 Depends on the rigger. The battery is not included as part of the 4 - 8yr. ck., but rather a separate charge on the bill from SSK. They will not change-out the battery if, there are more than 3-months life left on the battery. As a service to my customers, I'll go ahead and send their Cypres to SSK and keep track of shipping, etc. and add it to their bil for the inspection and re-pack of their reserve. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 June 18, 2004 Cypres 4/8 year check $160 before shipping. Batteries from SSK $95 Bateries from at least one major gear dealer $75---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teason 0 #8 June 18, 2004 If your rigger opens your gear and finds an out of date AAD, he must either send it in for service first or just remove entirely before repacking. According to the FARs, we have to follow the manufacturers requirements. If they say you can't pack an out of date AAD, we must obey! The logic loophole. My jumpers often ask "Isn't an AAD that might not work better than no AAD at all?" All I can do is say "hey, good point" ...and then I pull out the unit anyway. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #9 June 18, 2004 SSK has never charged $95 for batteries. Invoice received yesterday for service and battery - Battery $69. Current list price on Web site $79. Now some gear dealers and riggers ARE charging $95, plus installation.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #10 June 18, 2004 QuoteSSK has never charged $95 for batteries. Invoice received yesterday for service and battery - Battery $69. Current list price on Web site $79. Now some gear dealers and riggers ARE charging $95, plus installation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Riggers have to turn a profit somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 June 18, 2004 Sorry, my bad..... You're right, I had a major brain fart.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #12 June 18, 2004 Quote[ Riggers have to turn a profit somewhere. Sure they do, but 38% markup? Plus installation? I suppose but I have the luxury of not having to make my living rigging. So I chose not to make having an AAD any more expensive to my customers than necessary. So I charge list for the batteries and the difference between that and quantity discount pays for shipping, calls, and keeping them in stock. I don't charge for AAD installation, or installing or removing an AAD. I didn't want my charges to be the cause of someone not jumping one.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12bhi 0 #13 June 18, 2004 Thanks for the info guys..I thought it be much more expensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
