Slappie 9 #1 June 9, 2002 I know it's hard to believe, I still can't really believe it myself. Thanks to a great guy who ordered a new container. and being at the right place at the right time on the dropzoen to hear him ask "Know anyone who needs a rig that holds a 170?". I scored a 2000 Vector3 all stainless with hip-rings, & PD-160 Reserve. We are almost the exact same size in height and torso length. So the harness fits like a glove. It's all only about a year old!! Has under 350 jumps total with no reserve rides Now on to the main. D, aka: nacmacfeegle has a Sabre170 he isn't jumping and offered to loan it to me when he jumps back across the big pond to get home to Scotland. Now after I get the container paid an secure a main of my own, I'm in search of a Cypress. I know some of you are going to complain about me jumping without a Cypress. I feel the same way. I would rather be jumping with one. I look at it this way for now. I'm struggling to stay current and currency is more important at the moment. Also I'm not jumping with lots of "zooommies" it's solos or 3-ways max.So peeps, I'm pretty much walking on air today.. I'm going to go get it this afternoon..My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 June 9, 2002 *Does the Slaphappie dance* Good for you Slap! "Cheeky lil' thing aren't ya?" sez Ash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 June 9, 2002 Nice one mate !! Sounds like quite a good deal you got there !! Let's go play chicken with a planet !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 June 9, 2002 That's an excellent price for those Slappie! And payments too; can't beat that deal.pull & flare,lisa"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #5 June 9, 2002 do not buy a cypres at the cost of staying current. save your pennies and get one that only has a few years left. If it has a removable cutter so much the better. I did my first 100 jumps after getting my "a' w/o one, when I sent mine in for a 4 year I jump my rig until the next repack cycle w/o one. You should not have to have one. However it's nice to have one. Of course never, ever depend on one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #6 June 9, 2002 Congratulations, Slappie! It's a great feeling!!!JumpinDuo.com...news, pictures, skydiving and links. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #7 June 9, 2002 ok yea and congrats :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #8 June 9, 2002 Yeah yeah!!! *Big Hugs* Congrats!! It's about time...you deserve it! :)'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #9 June 9, 2002 Slappie:BEER! congrats dude!Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rking12 0 #10 June 11, 2002 No Cypress... Wear a helmet always, and fly like you don't have a Cypress. A little caution can be a great thing!Have fun with that new rig! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #11 June 12, 2002 Quoteand fly like you don't have a Cypress... as opposed to flying like you have one???????RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #12 June 12, 2002 Guys chill out... I'm going to get a Cypress.. I can't afford one right now. So I'm going to jump without one. I'ma very low time jumper and basicaly I'm doing solos and some 2 to 3 way jumps. I wear my bonehead on all my jumps. I know it's a chance I'm could get hit in the head and knocked out ect... I think at this point I'm just glad to have a rig I can call my own and able to stay current. I'm not a doctor, engineer, or lawyer.. ect.. So money is very tight for me. I live paycheck to paycheck with little bits to spare here and there for my "fun time" I'm a very very safe jumper and if I'm nervous about anything I express my feelings to all that is on the jump beforehand. Thanks again for the thoughts and letting me know you guys care A friend will get you out of jail.A best friend will be the one sitting next to you sayin, "f*king awesome" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites