SkydiveNFlorida 0 #26 October 24, 2003 Used (but in awesome shape) Javelin TJN $500 Slightly used PD reserve $680 Slightly used PD zp main $1000 Total $2180 :D Add my soon to come gear: Bonehead Gunner $240 Neptune alti $250 New goggles since i've lost 3 pair already $10 total = 500$ Freefly pants ~200$ Grand total before cypres II < 3000$ I think i'll keep borrowing the wrist mount alti's until I find a real good deal. And, eventually, when I have the $$, i'll get a cypres II To all who buy new from the beginning; Have fun with your new gear that you'll quickly downsize out of Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #27 October 25, 2003 $7000...thats cheap!!....I priced out a dream gear set one night.....and after exchange,duties and taxes...almost $14,000 Canadian Used is the way to go...unless I win the lottery or get a rich sugar moma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RippedCord 0 #28 October 25, 2003 QuoteThe cost of new gear: (full retail) 1. Javelin Odyssey $1899 2. PD Spectre 210 $1848 3. PD Reserve, 193 $1157 4. Cypres 2 $1225 5. ProTrack $291 6. Altimaster II $161 7. Frap Hat $120 8. Tony Suit $280 9. Gloves $30 10. Goggles $12 Total $7023 Source, ParaGear 2003-2004 Catalog #68 ... Protrack $291 $251 This was the best price I found for the pro-track and is the price I asked the dealer to match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #29 October 25, 2003 QuoteWell, the frap hat's gone down in price -- it used to be about $70 if I remember. Who says inflation hits everything? I still have my 1970's frap hat that I bought way back when and I can just not bring myself to wear it... It makes me look like a pinhead Jeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #30 October 26, 2003 Keith, .Source, ParaGear 2003-2004 Catalog #68 You can beat the price on everything on the list, but not a Para Gear. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScratchTX 0 #31 October 26, 2003 Used equipment, 1999: * 1990 Racer SST * with PD 143 reserve * and PD 7-cell 160 main * and CYPRES (4 yrs old at time of purchase) - -- $1500 for all (paid out in three payments, to individual skydiver in another state, who I had never even met, who understood I had $$ trouble) * Old used ProTec from DZO - free * used altimeter from friend who found it at WFFC (no one claimed it) - free * used Tonysuit RW suit from another skydiver I never met personally - free So the spirit is still alive... I will DEFINITELY pass on the gear and karma when it is time. But for now, I am still jumping it because even though I'm no longer broke, I am still cheap, and ornery :>) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #32 October 26, 2003 QuoteYou're not saying that you otherwise rely on just your audible now, are you Rem?... Actually, its normally my primary external device.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriswelker 0 #33 October 27, 2003 Approximatly $6063 up to $7737 plus when purchasing a complete new gear setup. I have overheared other skydivers telling tandem passengers (potential skydivers) "Well it's only $75 for the ground school, and $175 for your first 3 levels of AFF, and then just $150 for your last 4 jumps, then after you complete AFF your jumps will only cost you between $16-$20.(not including the cost of coach jumps and fees) Unfortunatly most potential skydivers never do the multiplication in this equation, get started and then stop or quit due to a lack of funds. When someone asks you how much does skydiving cost tell them between 6k-8k. I have done the following break down: U.S.P.A. membership $51 Instructed skydiving lessons: $1000-$2000 depending on the method being trained(S/L, AFF, IAD, TM progression). After they have completed training cost of jumps are between $8-$20. Gear rental is usually $20-$25 dollars if you choose to go this route. Used airworthy gear without a cypres $1500-$2200. Used airworthy gear with a cypres $2000-$3500 New container (Javelin Odyssey with a 25% discount and no options) $1237.50 or $1522.20 with rings K/L pc. New reserve (Rave Dash M with 25% discount) $793.50 New main (Nitron with 25% discount) $1350 Cypres $850 to $1150 depending on where you purchase from and the German exchange rate. Altimeter $138-$225 Jumpsuit $160- $350 Goggles $6-$16 The above items are the things that you need to complete a skydive after you have got your "A" license. Then there are the optional accessories!!!!!!!!!!! Hard shell helmet $39.50-$325 Audible alt. $171-$291 Gloves $15-$45 Gear bag $65-$150 Helmet bag $35-$60 Log book $6.95 Log book cover $12.95-15 Other than a RW suit $100-$300 Hook knife $6-$30 Flotation gear $2.95-$165 Yes it does add up. Blue Ones, Chris Welker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #34 October 27, 2003 QuoteNew container (Javelin Odyssey with a 25% discount and no options) $1237.50 or $1522.20 with rings K/L pc. While I agree with your assesment of the costs the Javelin suffered a price increase at the begining of September. Javelin Retail: $1750 (25% discount-$1312.50) Javelin Odyssey Retail: $1899 (25% discount-$1424.25) Options not included.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
