mjosparky 4 #1 October 24, 2003 The cost of new gear: (full retail) 1. Javelin Odyssey $1899 2. PD Spectre 210 $1848 3. PD Reserve, 193 $1157 4. Cypres 2 $1225 5. ProTrack $291 6. Altimaster II $161 7. Frap Hat $20 8. Tony Suit $280 9. Gloves $30 10. Goggles $12 Total $7023 Source, ParaGear 2003-2004 Catalog #68 Are we having fun yet?I almost forgot: 11. Assemble and pack $100My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelflying 0 #2 October 24, 2003 where there is a will there is a waywww.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #3 October 24, 2003 don't buy from paragear. any good dealer can get you 25% or more off almost everything you listed there... oh, and you forgot the helmet and video camera... and wingsuit... and... peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #4 October 24, 2003 and you forgot... 2 camera suits (large and small wings) freefly suit. 2nd Rig (for back to back loads) Ring sight for camera helmet Cameye II Computer to mix all the videos you make Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,547 #5 October 24, 2003 Well, the frap hat's gone down in price -- it used to be about $70 if I remember. Who says inflation hits everything? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #6 October 24, 2003 QuoteWell, the frap hat's gone down in price -- it used to be about $70 if I remember. Who says inflation hits everything? You can always get stuff nobody wants anymore pretty cheaply Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #7 October 24, 2003 and $1500 to get licenced to use it.... and people wonder why this is a niche sport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 October 24, 2003 Quotestuff nobody wants I forgot to bring my Z1 to the DZ 2 weeks ago and ended up borowing a wrist mount and an old (older then mine anyways) frap with no dytter.... Old school Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #9 October 24, 2003 the shame the shame... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #10 October 24, 2003 That's why I buy most of my stuff used. Yes, I'm a cheap-skate....There are some really good buys out there now on used stuff. I bought my Z-1 for $30. from the gear shop in Elsinore. It's kind of fun shopping around for bargains....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #11 October 24, 2003 Hey, its clearly written in the fine print of all DZ wavers, skydiving simply requires half of your income for the rest of your life. __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #12 October 24, 2003 Take it from me, I am one Jewish mf'er. There are deals out there, you just gotta find 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #13 October 24, 2003 QuoteThe cost of new gear: (full retail) 1. Javelin Odyssey $1899 2. PD Spectre 210 $1848 3. PD Reserve, 193 $1157 ... This sounds like one of those Mastercard commercials. ...A lifetime of good times and good friends - Priceless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meltdown 0 #14 October 24, 2003 I guess it's a damn good thing we're all filthy stinking rich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McG 0 #15 October 24, 2003 Muahaha... muahaha! ***>If God meant for man to fly, He´d have given him much more money. McG, DZ EFVA dictator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #16 October 24, 2003 $7,000 well invested. Just think you could buy a house or some other piece of imovable junk with that. Few! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billbooth 10 #17 October 24, 2003 Call Relative Workshop. We're having a sale on FACTORY SECONDS...All guaranteed "Good 'til the last drop." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #18 October 24, 2003 QuoteWell, the frap hat's gone down in price -- it used to be about $70 if I remember. Who says inflation hits everything? Wendy W. Good eye Wendy, it is $120. Typo. Lew, I don't buy at ParaGear either, just used as a point of reference. $7000 less 30% = $4900. Thats still alot of cash. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,079 #19 October 24, 2003 Never buy from Paragear. The stuff I've bought over the past five years has been roughly half the price of what you list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #20 October 24, 2003 QuoteCall Relative Workshop. We're having a sale on FACTORY SECONDS...All guaranteed "Good 'til the last drop." Har, Har, lmfao, Can I get that "FACTORY SECOND" in my colors. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #21 October 24, 2003 QuoteNever buy from Paragear. The stuff I've bought over the past five years has been roughly half the price of what you list. Does paragear actually sell its stuff at list price? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #22 October 24, 2003 You could always PM some guy who works in gear sales for a better deal!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickfri59 0 #23 October 24, 2003 I clearly remember the waiver I signed the first night of AFF training. In part it read: "Don't bother trying to sue the DZ, the eqiupment manufacturer, the pilot, etc., because you'll never have enough money to hire a Lawyer as long as you continue to jump." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpgod 0 #24 October 24, 2003 it's not cheap but neither is safety. i'd rather spend a small fortune on state of the art equipment and land safely than otherwise. try throwing some 'new used inspected' equipment to the list. when i first bought my rigg (over 3 years ago now) i bought a new container and reserve and bought a used main. chances are, as a new jumper, you'll buy a new one relatively soon anyways. the little extras waited a few months and i used DZ equipment."dude, where's my main?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #25 October 24, 2003 You're not saying that you otherwise rely on just your audible now, are you Rem?...coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
