kkeenan 14 #1 November 23, 2009 I've seen ads in the DZ.com Classifieds offering to buy expired CYPRES units and even one for sale for US$120. Is there really a market for these outside the U. S.? I guess that may be the test program to see how long they are really workable. Kevin K._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 November 23, 2009 In that case, I don't mind selling my Cypres when it expires next year, just to get some money out of it."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #3 November 23, 2009 wasn't there an ebay listing a while back that included a headstone for it?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 November 23, 2009 Quote wasn't there an ebay listing a while back that included a headstone for it? not that I know of"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #5 November 23, 2009 Quote Quote wasn't there an ebay listing a while back that included a headstone for it? not that I know of Yes there was, a RIP stone for expired cypri was a few years back though. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #6 November 23, 2009 yea, they're being used as paper-weights! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #7 November 23, 2009 Quote yea, they're being used as paper-weights! Awww, beat me to the punch line.We've got a pair of those $1200 paperweights sitting around the house.I don't remember being told they'd time out like that when we bought them.We held a candle light VIGIL in their memory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #8 November 24, 2009 QuoteWe held a candle light VIGIL in their memory. BAMYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 November 24, 2009 Quote Quote We held a candle light VIGIL in their memory. BAM That was the sound of the Vigil's misfire in the living room?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #10 November 24, 2009 QuoteQuote Quote We held a candle light VIGIL in their memory. BAM That was the sound of the Vigil's misfire in the living room? Hell if I know, I'm fucking deaf."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #11 November 24, 2009 At one time I was buying them for testing. We would use them to delay deployment of test items. They worked as well as Robinson finger cutters and in some cases were cheaper. We bought them for $20 over trade in value. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #12 November 24, 2009 Quote Quote Quote We held a candle light VIGIL in their memory. BAM That was the sound of the Vigil's misfire in the living room? Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #13 November 24, 2009 QuoteAt one time I was buying them for testing. We would use them to delay deployment of test items. They worked as well as Robinson finger cutters and in some cases were cheaper. We bought them for $20 over trade in value. Sparky I've got an "expired" one that I've been thinking of "flight testing" to see if the "rumor" that the Cypres cutter is really strong enough to cut 3/32 stainless a/c control cable. Anyway, haven't gotten around to it yet, but what is your prediction of the results? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #14 November 24, 2009 When the Cypres originally was introduced back in 1991 it had a 2 year maintenance interval and then it was eventually extended to the 4 years it is today after reviewing the data from the units in the field. The 12 year time was established and it is documented why they have it sat as that in some of their downloadable files on www.cypres.ccYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #15 November 24, 2009 Quote Quote yea, they're being used as paper-weights! Awww, beat me to the punch line.We've got a pair of those $1200 paperweights sitting around the house.I don't remember being told they'd time out like that when we bought them.We held a candle light VIGIL in their memory. mine needs its first year check by april, not sure if i should order a vigil maybe, so i can sell the cypres with the old rig, or just "transplant" it; the way it looks with my old rig, i think i'll just do that.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #16 November 24, 2009 Quote That was the sound of the Vigil's misfire in the living room? I remember Cypres had a few teething issues too. Besides, I rarely jump from pressurized C-130's. I figure if Vigil is good enough for Andy, Luke and Jeffro on the Red Bull Air Force, it can handle my 90 degree riser swoops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #17 November 24, 2009 Since the manufacturer has published its expiration lifetime, I'd be interested to know which other countries enforce this expiration time in their parachuting regulations. Kevin K._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #18 November 24, 2009 well while we're at it, I have 6 I'd like to sell.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #19 November 25, 2009 Quotebut what is your prediction of the results? This is just a SWAG but if the cable is under tension I think it might do it. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #20 November 25, 2009 QuoteI've got an "expired" one that I've been thinking of "flight testing" to see if the "rumor" that the Cypres cutter is really strong enough to cut 3/32 stainless a/c control cable. I don't think you'd have to leave the ground to do that. Just rig the cutter with the cable and send the right voltage to it. I agree that putting it (the cable) under tension would probably help._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #21 November 25, 2009 Quote Quote I've got an "expired" one that I've been thinking of "flight testing" to see if the "rumor" that the Cypres cutter is really strong enough to cut 3/32 stainless a/c control cable. I don't think you'd have to leave the ground to do that. Just rig the cutter with the cable and send the right voltage to it. I agree that putting it (the cable) under tension would probably help. Well I'd figure I'd just rig it up for the event, adjust the test Cypres up by its maximum amount, put it in a fanny-pack or something, take it for a skydive and just pull a bit lo... OR I'd look up one of my friends who has a test chamber for altimeters / old mechanical FXCs and run the test in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #22 November 25, 2009 I poked around on the site pretty extensively; including the downloadable file in English. Lots of good reading, but no explanation of why a system that specs out in testing is still considered expired after 12 years. Is it buried in some link I'm not seeing? Can anybody point me to the company's explanation for the expiration date policy?" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #23 November 25, 2009 They want to sell new ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #24 November 25, 2009 Quote They want to sell new ones. you angry again!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,466 #25 November 25, 2009 Hi Zig, It has been quite a few years ago now but I was visiting FXC and they showed me a ASTRA that they had cut a ripcord cable with. I think it will do it; keep us posted. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
