boris_77 0 #1 October 22, 2005 What is a good and cheap first rig, my ultimate rig would be a mirage G4 PD sabre 2 main PD Reserve and an cypress 2 but unfortunatly a little out of my budget, so again what set up would be a good first rig and how much should i expect to spend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gstukey 0 #2 October 23, 2005 I hope this may help answer some of your questions. The article sure helped answer alot of my questions. Stay safe and Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 October 23, 2005 What is your budget? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boris_77 0 #4 October 23, 2005 about £2500 or $4,420 preferably under that amount, but i also want to get an AAD as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boris_77 0 #5 October 23, 2005 Would it be possible to get an second hand infinity container sabre/2 main and a smart reserve for under $4400 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 October 23, 2005 Since new is out ofthe financial question, go get used. You can get all your desired makes and models for less money as used equipment. Get what you want now, only just not brand new....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koppel 5 #7 October 23, 2005 QuoteWhat is a good and cheap first rig? errrr one that you can use a second time I like my canopy... ...it lets me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boris_77 0 #8 October 23, 2005 Ok heres is my second question where is a good place to buy second hand skydiving equipment apart from a DZ and the internet for new equipment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #9 October 24, 2005 There's plenty of great used gear out there. I got a magnificent used rig, a Javelin with a Spectre, PD Reserve and a Cypres for just $3 grand. None of it was older than 3 years and the previous owner had taken really loving care of it. It was even for an unusual harness size, since the previous owner and I are both big tall guys. Of course you should always get a rigger's inspection of any gear before buying it - and you should negotiate that inspection into the sales agreement. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 October 24, 2005 QuoteWould it be possible to get an second hand infinity container sabre/2 main and a smart reserve for under $4400 Oh, hell yeah. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #11 October 24, 2005 You can PM me or any other Gear Dealer to start your search for used gear. Often time when a customer buys all new gear, I'll list or sell their current container system for them. Rigs in the size of 190 and 170 mains rarely even make it to my web site, as they sell right away. These are the most popular sizes in my experience. Find out what size canopies you will need. Then take some measurements to find out what size harness you will need. That will help you determine the fit of a rig sight unseen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
