unfeomateo 1 #1 September 21, 2004 What do you do if you cant find any used gear. I am 5'6 and am looking for something that is not real old and can hold a 150 main and reserve. Should I wait for something to come along? But who knows how long that will be. Or should I just buy a new container? The main question here is, is it worth buying new or is it better to wait for used? And if anyone knows of anything that would fit me that I missed please let me know. Ive been looking like crazy, everything is sold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #2 September 21, 2004 If you're going to buy something new, make it the container. Since it's made to fit you, it's in your color preference, and you can get it how you want. Next thing I'd buy new is the reserve. D______________________________________________ - 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 September 21, 2004 Where are you looking? In the classifieds here I saw no less then 8 complete rigs that would work. What are you exactly looking for? What search terms are you using?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfeomateo 1 #4 September 21, 2004 everything that looks good, are all sold...ive called and e-mailed many people. If there is something good that you know is not sold let me know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 September 21, 2004 PM some of the gear dealers we've got on here. They can probably help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfeomateo 1 #6 September 21, 2004 have no idea who they are ...i know of one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #7 September 21, 2004 skybytch, gravitygirl, and a few others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 September 21, 2004 Hey, how's it going? Not at work right now but I'll see what I can come up with in the AM.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #9 September 21, 2004 That is a very common container size. You should be able to find plenty of options. DZ.com classifieds, eBay (search for "skydiving"), and any of the bigger gear dealers have a large selection on their websites. If you give me some more specifics, I will help keep an eye out for you. I surf the classifieds nearly every day.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #10 September 21, 2004 Where have you looked? Have you tried Square 1, Sunshine Factory, SkyCat, and others? -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfeomateo 1 #11 September 21, 2004 QuoteThat is a very common container size. You should be able to find plenty of options. DZ.com classifieds, eBay (search for "skydiving"), and any of the bigger gear dealers have a large selection on their websites. If you give me some more specifics, I will help keep an eye out for you. I surf the classifieds nearly every day. JUst need a container that will fit me 5'6 and is not super old.....and has a 150 main and 150 reserve, cypess would be nice as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfeomateo 1 #12 September 21, 2004 QuoteWhere have you looked? Have you tried Square 1, Sunshine Factory, SkyCat, and others? Cant find anything my size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #13 September 21, 2004 Have you talked to the folks at your dropzone? Mine has already found several that would work for me. And I'm a weirder build than you... 5'3, 140lbs. Want a 170 main in a racer container. So I'm short, stout, and picky. But I've still been offered several Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #14 September 21, 2004 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=14340&d=1 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=13021&d=1 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=14255&d=1 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=13884&d=1 You might be better looking for a container and piecing things together from there. There are lots of possible combos out there depending on your wallet and your progression. Just remember to talk to your instructors before buying any canopy to make sure its the right type for you.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfeomateo 1 #15 September 21, 2004 MOst of those are sold .....and expensive. The last one was what I wanted but was sold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #16 September 21, 2004 There is a sticky thread at the top of the Gear and Rigging forum that lists manufacturers and their DZ.com contact. Many of the manufacturers have used gear for sale. Give them a try. Also don't rule out having a rig modified to fit you. I recently purchased a used Vector that was the right size to fit my canopies, but I needed the harness replaced. Relative Workshop gave me a really quick turnaround (< 10 days) on replacing the harness. Be sure to send them your measurements just like you were ordering a new container. Blue Skies & Good Luck looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #17 September 21, 2004 Ask them to mark their ads as sold then. Or forward the emails confirming it to me and I'll remove them from the classifieds. Rigs are expensive. You can plan on spending at least $2300 to get something like you want sicne you want something newer. $3000+ with a Cypres is'nt to hard to imagine at all.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,588 #18 September 21, 2004 I've seen this system, and it should fit you fine. The main needs to be relined, but the rest of it is in really good shape. 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
unfeomateo 1 #19 September 22, 2004 When I think i find something, there is always something wrong with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #20 September 22, 2004 A reline is nice and easy. Send it to the factory with about $200, 2-3 weeks later you have a good as new canopy in your hands.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #21 September 24, 2004 You know, given that you're jumping a 150 I don't see why you can't buy new for the container. Figure it'll be awhile before you downsize to a 135 and it'll be a long time before you go off of that. You could have a container made for a 150/135 main and it'll probably last you awhile. I guess it depends on what WL you're at with the 150 though. I'm 5'6" and that's the route I went with my Mirage M3. I have a 150 main/150 reserve in it now and it'll take a 130 main later on. I think us smaller people can get away with buying new on our first containers because we can't downsize as much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unfeomateo 1 #22 September 24, 2004 QuoteYou know, given that you're jumping a 150 I don't see why you can't buy new for the container. Figure it'll be awhile before you downsize to a 135 and it'll be a long time before you go off of that. You could have a container made for a 150/135 main and it'll probably last you awhile. I guess it depends on what WL you're at with the 150 though. I'm 5'6" and that's the route I went with my Mirage M3. I have a 150 main/150 reserve in it now and it'll take a 130 main later on. I think us smaller people can get away with buying new on our first containers because we can't downsize as much. Yeah I gave up and am putting in an order for a new infinity. I came to the same conclusion. Just hate spending so much money....but I have it so its not such a big deal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
