CanuckInUSA 0 #1 February 11, 2004 Well it appears that I am becoming a true skydiving gear nut. I currently possess two Wings containers (my new one just arrived and it sure is purty and it fits like a glove), plus a used Vector3 container. I currently possess three PD reserve canopies (two 143s and a 193), I currently possess three Cypres units (one of them is a Cypres2 and another one was just shipped to SSK Industries for it's four year check) and while I currently only possess one main canopy (my Crossfire2 139 which I absolutely love), I am awaiting the arrival of a used Spectre 150. Oh and on top of that, an order for a true darkside rig from Basic Research was made and I eagerly await it's arrival sometime in mid April and I hope to be submitting an order for a GTi wingsuit sometime next week once I get measured for it. My current Wings container, my 193 PD Reserve and my original Cypres are likely to be sold to a friend soon (this weekend is likely the last time I will jump this gear). But I included it in all of this as I still own it and have yet to receive any $$$ for it from my friend or anyone else yet. So as far as I'm concerned, it's still part of my gear collection. So have I turned into a good gear rat? I know my retirement funds are not happy with me, but who cares when I get a chance to jump all this nifty-neat-o gear. Oh I will be posting some pictures of the new container once it's all assembled, but attached is a preview of what it looks like, and it looks and fits even better in real life. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 February 11, 2004 Oink, oink, oink............May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 February 11, 2004 QuoteOink, oink, oink............ You obviously have intimate knowledge of that strange language Mar...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #4 February 11, 2004 QuoteQuoteOink, oink, oink............ You obviously have intimate knowledge of that strange language Mar... Hey there now!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 February 11, 2004 QuoteSo have I turned into a good gear rat? Oh, you have a ways to go...... 4 Containers 3 Reserves 2 Cypres 4 Mains 3 Helmets 1 Camera helmet 2 Video Cameras 3 Stills cameras 8 Jumpsuits (1 Wingsuit included) 3 Visual Alti's 3 Audibles Hmmm, I should open a gear store. Naw not enough profit.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 February 11, 2004 Well I'm not as far behind as you may think: 3 Skydiving containers 3 Reserve canopies 3 Cypres units 2 skydiving main canopies 1 BASE container (in production) 1 BASE canopy (in production) 1 Freefly camera helmet 1 Helmet for swooping and BASE 1 Sony camcorder 1 freefly jumpsuit (hardly ever worn anymore) 1 RW jumpsuit (hardly ever worn anymore) 1 pair of tracking pantz (which I like and wear a lot) 2 visual altimeters 1 ProTrack (used to own two Dytters as well) 1 Wingsuit (not ordered yet ) 1 strobe light 1 nice pair of goggles 1 nice pair of Gatorz glasses plus too many worn out goggles to count ... So as you can see, I'm not that far behind ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #7 February 11, 2004 Dang, over 100 views to this thread and only eight votes? You people suck ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 February 11, 2004 You are doing WAY better than me. I only have 1 container 1 Main 1 Reserve 2 Jump suits (Only ever wear one of them) 1 Helmet with cameras and goodies. 1 Vis alti 1 Time Out However, now that I am not poor anymore I should be adding to my collection PROFUSELY this year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybeergodd 0 #9 February 11, 2004 Damn and I got all you beat....I'm the king gear hog 6 complete rigs 5 cypres equipt. (4 sabres 1 sabre2 1 stratocloud...5 PD reserves 1 tempo) 2 pilot rigs 2 complete video set ups 8 jump suits(RW..Big floppy RW..freefly..video..birdman) 3 altimeters 1 full face 1 frap hat 4 audible too many goggles to count countless spare risers and toggles extra freebags and pilot chutes(main and reserve) 3 weight vest(2 regular 1 lead belly) I really should just open a gear store....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #10 February 11, 2004 There we go ... that's what I'm talking about. Maybe we can change this thread into a "How much of a gear rat are you"? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skypup 0 #11 February 11, 2004 I think I'm in the mini gear rat category. 2 Complete rigs with cypress (Jav -sabre , Voodoo Stiletto) 4 jump suits including one WS (new RW suit on the way) Helmet 2 audibles 1 visual 2 weight vests and my own free packer (also know as a roomate) Not bad for my second year in the sport.T.S.S # 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To dream great dreams is itself an act of daring. -Eric Shipton & Bill Tilman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #12 February 11, 2004 After 12 years at it, I tend to keep my past equipment, almost as a sentimental thing. Loaning complete(w/CYPRES) gear to folks just off student btu, not yet buying, has a personal reward as my gear is with large canopys and safe wing loads for folks that would be buying under 220 canopys in 50 more jumps. I let their coaches deem if the gear I lend would be in their best interest. Selling the gear is same change. Helping others is an endlesss reward._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #13 February 11, 2004 QuoteYou are doing WAY better than me. I only have 1 container 1 Main 1 Reserve 2 Jump suits (Only ever wear one of them) 1 Helmet with cameras and goodies. 1 Vis alti 1 Time Out However, now that I am not poor anymore I should be adding to my collection PROFUSELY this year! You better. You head-down with a Dolphin looking cheapo. If you have more gear than will fit in a Pelican 1660 you are a gear hog. Like me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #14 February 11, 2004 Well I just started jumping on Oct 5th and already I have 1 Container (Mirage G3) 1 Main (Hornet 230) 1 PD Reserve 1 Cypress 2 1 Altimaster III 1 RW suit (Bev Suits) 1 Freefly suit (on order) 1 Helmet (Bonehead Havoc) (on order) 1 Alti Neptune (on order) do I get to be considered a budding gear rat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 February 11, 2004 QuoteYou better. You head-down with a Dolphin looking cheapo. I am one CHEAP BASTARD. I smell at least a new Voodoo or Jav Odyssey in my future and we'll have to see how many jumps I get this year. Maybe I'll also pick up that Xaos 135! One item I will be picking up soon is a camera suit with BIG FAT wings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #16 February 12, 2004 QuoteWell it appears that I am becoming a true skydiving gear nut. I currently possess two Wings containers (my new one just arrived and it sure is purty and it fits like a glove), plus a used Vector3 container. I currently possess three PD reserve canopies (two 143s and a 193), I currently possess three Cypres units (one of them is a Cypres2 and another one was just shipped to SSK Industries for it's four year check) and while I currently only possess one main canopy (my Crossfire2 139 which I absolutely love), I am awaiting the arrival of a used Spectre 150. Oh and on top of that, an order for a true darkside rig from Basic Research was made and I eagerly await it's arrival sometime in mid April and I hope to be submitting an order for a GTi wingsuit sometime next week once I get measured for it. You are a piece of shit. No, really, I'm going to kill you. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #17 February 12, 2004 Here's the low down on me: 1-Wings container 1-Xfire-2 149 1-Firelite 174 reserve 1-Cypres1 1-Chest mount alit 1-Wrist mount alti 1-audible 1-FF pants 1-FF suit 1-Camera suit 2-Camera helmets 1-Full Face 1-Protec 1-Silly looking pointy hat for FF'ing 1-dv camera 1-still camera and a partridge in a pair tree!<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #18 February 12, 2004 3 Containers 5 Mains 3 Reserves 3 helmets 3 Altimeters 3 Jumpsuits to include Sitfly suit 3 Gear Bags ProTrack, Jumptrack, Skytronic plus interface for Computer Two sets of Chuck Talors for having Fun 1 pair Skydiving Sandals About 100 Skydiving Shirts to include TShirts Two nice Skydiving Jackets And a bunch of odds and End Enough to Start my own Gear Store Basically.. I guess by now im a Lifer.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #19 February 12, 2004 4 Skydiving rigs 2 in use 3 BASE rigs (2 are used) one is empty. 3 reserves... (one sits in a closet) 7 mains mixed between BASE and skydiving (Intercepter, RavenIII, Ace, BlackJack, for BASE and BASE training, VX Xaos, Stiletto, (just sold 1 stiletto) For skydiving. 1 altimeter 1 helmet 1 camera helmut (just lost a helmet and audible) 1 video camera, 3 Industrial sewing machines used for rigging, a bunch of tools 5 useable BASE pilot chutes and about 4 or so more that I won't use. Several blank skydiving pilot chutes waiting for a bridle to put them on. Bunch of risers, and the parts to make more. 3 jumpsuits including one camera 1 Freefly Pants 2 weight vests.. (might be down to 1) one Chestmount ... It's a Cross bow. Hmm. I'm thinking planned cutaway... ..and that ain't all... Jeez, is that much stuff really needed? Now see what you've done canuck?My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #20 February 12, 2004 QuoteNow see what you've done canuck? Made alot of poor broke, new skydivers very very jealous, and given us a very good idea of who we should drag into a back ally, beat to a bloody pulp and take all their gear. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #21 February 12, 2004 Or you can simply work..."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #22 February 12, 2004 I hate you all!!!!! ALL!!!!!!!! Yea, j/k. I'll just have to be happy with my 15 year old Racer, 12 year old main, 14 year old Reserve and 10 year old Cypress and I don't know how old alti. Fortunately, I do have a new Bonehead and freefly pants. So it isn't quite as bad as it sounds, but close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #23 February 12, 2004 Quote4 Skydiving rigs 2 in use 3 BASE rigs (2 are used) one is empty. 3 reserves... (one sits in a closet) 7 mains mixed between BASE and skydiving (Intercepter, RavenIII, Ace, BlackJack, for BASE and BASE training, VX Xaos, Stiletto, (just sold 1 stiletto) For skydiving. 1 altimeter 1 helmet 1 camera helmut (just lost a helmet and audible) 1 video camera, 3 Industrial sewing machines used for rigging, a bunch of tools 5 useable BASE pilot chutes and about 4 or so more that I won't use. Several blank skydiving pilot chutes waiting for a bridle to put them on. Bunch of risers, and the parts to make more. 3 jumpsuits including one camera 1 Freefly Pants 2 weight vests.. (might be down to 1) one Chestmount ... It's a Cross bow. Hmm. I'm thinking planned cutaway... ..and that ain't all... Jeez, is that much stuff really needed? Now see what you've done canuck? Nice setup ... it's funny, only in skydiving can a guy say he owns a sewing machine and it's not considered gay. By the way, a certain mutual friend of ours has lent me a dark side rig to practice packing with and while it's been great to practice with, I wouldn't consider jumping it with a ten foot poll (at least not jump the container with the velcro in it's current state and I do consider the canopy too small for me as well). So I can only image what some of your old gear is like as well. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #24 February 12, 2004 You've got a hell of a setup as well and once I sell my current container, reserve and original Cypres, my setup won't be as impressive. But I'll need the $$$ to pay for some of my new toys and I can't forget to save some money for jumps. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #25 February 12, 2004 Keep me on your contacts list!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
