scholarkyle 0 #1 December 27, 2009 Anyone get any skydiving gear for Christmas? My (non-skydiving) parents got me an Optima audible. Yippee!! I'd asked for one and Mom told me not to count on it--so I was pretty tickled when I opened my "biggie" this year. That's like 8 skydives saved!! Must have been a good boy this year. Anyone else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 December 27, 2009 A friend gave me a mini-block of jumps at Skydive Elsinore. Very nice indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #3 December 27, 2009 Quote A friend gave me a mini-block of jumps at Skydive Elsinore. Very nice indeed. I got that same sweet present! We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #4 December 27, 2009 The g/f gave me a set of under armor for the colder jumps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #5 December 27, 2009 I got a rig, new mini risers, new hackeys for the pc's, The Parachute and its Pilot, Terminal Velocity (the shitty movie), and a Suunto watch with altimeter, barometer, temp, and compass. I must have been insanely good this year...... That or I just dont have anything else to spend my $$ on while I'm in the desert.EDIT: Does it count if they're presents from yourself? Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goobersnuftda 0 #6 December 27, 2009 My Pumpkin got me this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icevideot 0 #7 December 27, 2009 I bought my wife an awesome pair of Liguid Sky swoop pants that match her tricked out mirage to a T. She doesn't really swoop yet but she does jump a Crossfire 89 at about 1.6:1 so they kind of work. ;-)"... this ain't a Nerf world." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoR 0 #8 December 27, 2009 Very cool. I got the ultimate Rolls Royce of packing mats :-) http://www.lookma.de/Starting_Page/Products/Packingmat/packingmat.html FrancoIf it does not cost anything you are the product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris73 0 #9 December 27, 2009 I bought myself an Atom Legend R, I just have to wait for about 4 months for it to arrive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #10 December 27, 2009 QuoteMy Pumpkin got me thisis it wiremonauti ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #11 December 27, 2009 Quote I bought myself an Atom Legend R, I just have to wait for about 24 months for it to arrive. Fixed "Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #12 December 27, 2009 I guess you were really bad this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goobersnuftda 0 #13 December 27, 2009 QuoteI bought myself an Atom Legend R, I just have to wait for about 4 months for it to arrive. I guess you were really bad this year. That is so funny because it is true. Didn't know what that was off the top of my head but man, if you are buying from new, why not get something good instead? http://www.dropzone.com/gear/Detailed/291.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris73 0 #14 December 27, 2009 Fuckers, just because I shagged Mrs Santa The Atom Legend R is an Awesome rig, and I am giving them a chance. Less people buying an Atom, the more chance they have of going under so I am supporting my European counter parts I reckon I will have it in 4 months time, I will keep you posted. If I do more people should start buying them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ufk22 33 #15 December 27, 2009 The best cold weather gloves ever, to replace my current worn out set. Made by Black Diamond, model Torque, made for ice climbing and mountaineering. High grip, thin PVC palm and inner fingers, insulated back side. Great grip and feel, and by turning your palms rearward, very warm under canopy. From my sister Oh yeah, and the new Bevsuit I bought myself....This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #16 December 27, 2009 Quote The g/f gave me a set of under armor for the colder jumps ..................................................................... So your girlfriend bought you some sexy underwear ... how is this skydiving related???? Hah! Hah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goobersnuftda 0 #17 December 27, 2009 Quote Less people buying an Atom, the more chance they have of going under so I am supporting my European counter parts Do you know why GM went into bankruptcy? People were not buying their product. Ford F150 trucks have been #1 in sales for the past 30 years. If people continue to buy it, companies tend to stay in business in making them. Javelin and Wings are predominant around these parts. Javelin's take 8-10 months to get a custom rig because they are #1 is sales world wide. Dolphins are good containers too, they only take 5 business days to ship out. If all you want is time to order (like the Mirage adds poke fun at Javelin that you can make a baby in the time it takes to get your Javelin) then dolphin is for you :) If nobody is ordering Atoms AND they take forever to manufacture..... maybe it is time to get your deposit back and rethink your purchase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris73 0 #18 December 27, 2009 I would look up the Atom Legend R history to get an understanding of why the delivery time is so long. No one doubts that the Atom Legend R is one of, if not the best container on the market. It's just their custom service that lets them down, and that's why they get bad reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcordell 2 #19 December 28, 2009 Quote I would look up the Atom Legend R history to get an understanding of why the delivery time is so long. No one doubts that the Atom Legend R is one of, if not the best container on the market. It's just their custom service that lets them down, and that's why they get bad reviews. I disagree. I would doubt the Atom Legend R is the best container on the market. I haven't jumped one but I seriously doubt it's the best out there considering it doesn't appear to be in high demand.www.facebook.com/FlintHillsRigging Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crashtested 0 #20 December 28, 2009 Quote Quote I would look up the Atom Legend R history to get an understanding of why the delivery time is so long. No one doubts that the Atom Legend R is one of, if not the best container on the market. It's just their custom service that lets them down, and that's why they get bad reviews. I disagree. I would doubt the Atom Legend R is the best container on the market. I haven't jumped one but I seriously doubt it's the best out there considering it doesn't appear to be in high demand. The wait was a long time... But the container i got is bullet proof, My rigger at point Zero has one, and despite being ginger, knows what he's talking about... Mines as comfy as you'd expect for a custom made rig, i'm hoping not to ever buy a new one again, but if i did, and the waiting time was better, i would not hesitate... I got Moon boots for christmas, i don't think thats skydiving related. i guess i could wear them whilst skydiving if it got really cold!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 December 28, 2009 rather for my b-day, but since it's so close to christmas.. "the parachute and its pilot", plus "transcending fear"; hoping to receive them this week! “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
jimmytavino 16 #22 December 28, 2009 yes. from my sister... see attachment jimmytavino USPA # 9252 A 3914 D 12122 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #23 December 28, 2009 Beer.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klafollette 0 #24 December 28, 2009 Wow, must the trendy gift of the year. My wuffo wifey gave me an Optima too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #25 December 28, 2009 I bought my bf a Neptune 3... I need to remind him how lucky he is!Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
