aresye 0 #1 April 5, 2008 I've been looking around for a used rig to last me a couple hundred jumps, until I customize my own personal rig. I posted a wanted ad in the classifieds, and a guy got back to me in a couple days with what seems like a pretty good deal. He sent me a few pictures, and the harness looks like it's in good condition, as well as the canopy. I've sent him an email back requesting the DOM, Serial #, and # of jumps for each part of the rig. As of right now, this is what he is offering: All Black Centaurus Container - In great shape. Fits 5'9" 185lbs. I'm 5'10" 190lbs. Spectre 190 Main - ZP Raven 218 Reserve RSL Collapsible Slider Collapsible Pilot Chute - New Micro Lines Doesn't include an AAD, but it can be outfitted with a Cypress. I plan to buy a used Cypress 2 at the Square 1 store at my DZ and having the riggers install it. He's asking for $1200 for everything listed above. Buyer pays shipping. Does this sound like a good rig for a beginner? I'm working my way down to a 190, and plan to be there by the time I get my license. Right now I just want a durable rig to last me for about a year or 2. I don't really care much about looks or colors, yet.Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 April 5, 2008 Depending on the age and number of jumps on the Spectre that could be a real good deal. I'd figure values to be $200 tops for the container and $400-ish for the reserve; at those values you'd be getting a Spectre 190 for $600. That's a great deal if it's not ragged out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #3 April 5, 2008 What she said.Sounds almost too cheap. Make sure you have the right to return after inspection. Also see if it is cypres ready or needs the pocket and channels installed. The difference in cost to you could be $50 to $100. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aresye 0 #4 April 6, 2008 The person selling it to me gave me all of his personal information today. He's a senior rigger, has worked as a military parachute rigger for many years, and is about to retire this year. He's a very experienced skydiver and instructor. He and I were discussing payment and shipping options. It doesn't sound like he has a problem letting the rigging loft perform an inspection on the rig. So I think the way we'll end up working it out is, he'll send the rig to the loft and have it inspected. I'll check by the loft, and if the inspection is all good, and it's a good rig for me, then I transfer the money to him, and the loft releases the rig to me. Also, to answer a previous question. The rig does have a Cypress right now, but he's installing it on another rig, so I'll have to purchase my own Cypress. The workers at the Square 1 store at my DZ have told me they have some great used Cypress 2s that I can buy between $600-$800.Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aresye 0 #5 April 6, 2008 Also, both the container and the main have around 200 jumps. The main is outfitted with micro lines. Depending on how they handle, I may or may not switch to a thicker line set. If the 200 jumps are on the micro line set, I'll have to replace those within 200 jumps anyway. I've heard the main problem with micro lines is a lot of people don't want to do CReW, due to the possibility of entanglment. As far as my experience level goes, I won't be getting into that kind of work for a long time. The reserve has no jumps on it, and the bartack mod has been performed. The seller says the rig is in excellent condition, and from the pictures he has sent, it does. I guess I'll just wait and see what the riggers say, but it looks like this may be a great deal for a durable, first rig.Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,485 #6 April 6, 2008 Quoteand the bartack mod has been performed This would put it in the 1999/2000 DOM time frame. 200 Jumps. 0 jumps on reserve Not a bad deal at all.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #7 April 6, 2008 With what's posted and say have him send it. Beaware that it probably is NOT freefly friendly. It may have had a BOC added. Have the work checked for quality.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
