Aviatrr 0 #26 June 19, 2001 It sounds like that guy is quite biased.. He obviously doesn't like PISA, since he makes negative comments about both their main and reserve.. While the Wings may have a "low resale value", it also has a low cost new.. Is he saying it will have a low resale value in relation to other rigs? Of course it will - it costs less new..I would be willing to bet he is partial to the local gear store.. He deals with them often, and probably doesn't deal with anybody else on a regular basis.. Don't take his advice as gospel - but certainly don't totally disregard it, either..Regarding the reserve comment.. I have had a ride on a Tempo, and a ride on a PD reserve.. Both ended safely - both few great.. Believe it or not, the Tempo flew straight with equal toggle input on both sides, but the PD did not.. I had to take 2 wraps on my left hand to keep the PD going straight.. I have a Tempo in my rig now, but my next reserve will be a PD.. Why is that? It's not because the Tempo is not a good reserve - it's just that the PD has much more reinforcement, and I do a lot of freeflying.. A PD opening at freefly speed has a better chance of survival than a Tempo opening at the same speed.. If you stay within the reserves limitations, no problem..Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfies11 0 #27 June 19, 2001 I weight 257 lbs. and after much searching I found a used Javelin j-7 a falcon 300 and raven III reserve for 1700.00 I then bought a new raven IV for 775.00 with micro lines And a used cypress from square one for 650.00 I'm going to sell thr raven III for 450.00 total cost about 2675.00 after I sell the reserve.I used to jump in the late 70s and to start jumping again I lost 92 lbs.I just got cleared for 20 sec delays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #28 June 23, 2001 Kev-I honestly recommend going to Sq3 and sitting down with Mary to talk about gear. Whether or not you choose to buy through them she has an incredible amount of knowledge and has never steered anyone wrong in gear selection. I bought my rig through Sq3, but my main through another jumper who was selling privately, she was totally supportive. She's been in the sport for a long time and knows ins and outs of pretty much anything. Also, I'm not sure who you talked to in the loft, but I'd trust any of them with gear decisions as well. IT is true about the S.A. ZP, it has to be shipped out. I'm deciding between a Crossfire and a Cobalt right now and that is one key factor for me. Each type of rig has it's ups and downs. SIt down with Mary and let her help you decide what you want/what would be best. =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
