Jib 0 #1 January 5, 2003 I have 25 jumps and am looking around for my first rig. I found two that seem to be about what I'm looking for, but not quite. The better deal seems to be an Odyssey J-5 with Raven II and a Stiletto 190 with a few hundred jumps. I've no plans to fly a Stiletto anytime soon; so, I'd want to get rid of it. Anyway, would you buy a rig planing to get try to get rid of the 190? What would the Stiletto be conservatively be worth assuming less than 200 jumps and good lines (best case)? Thanks jib -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 January 5, 2003 Selling larger HP canopies is usually a bit harder to due since they are not pupular at all. I know one girl thats had a Stiletto 170 for sale for months and has only had a few people even ask questions about it. If you are willing to hold on to it for a while it might be a good canopy for you in 200-300 jumps, or you might be able to hold onto it long enough to find someone looking for one that large. But if you need to sell it quickly to get a main you can fly now, you'll either have to let it go way below market value or get lucky and find someone that is looking for a large HP canopy.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutist 2 #3 January 5, 2003 QuoteWhat would the Stiletto be conservatively be worth assuming less than 200 jumps and good lines (best case)? jib in the conditions you listed above I'd say it'd be worth $950 after all haggling is through. I don't know if you'll be able to find a buyer for a 190 Stiletto very easily though. 120 would sell quickly... 190 idunno Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #4 January 5, 2003 The 190 will be difficult to sell. How much do you weigh? What are planning on flying right now? Depending on your personality(aggressive, conservative), that 190 may or may not ever be a good parachute for you. The size is well... for a stiletto.... it's rather big.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #5 January 5, 2003 Quote How much do you weigh? What are planning on flying right now? About 250 out the door. I plan to rent a rig until I'm ready for a canopy that will fit in a container about the size of a J-5 (ZP230 is tight), buy a rig with a used canopy for 100+ jumps and downsize with the same container to something like a Sabre2 210 (or 190 if I lose 25 lbs) for a few hundred. It's possible I could fly a Stiletto 190 some day, but I'm not sure it's worth sitting it in the closet for a while (loading it at 1.3 or less) instead of putting the money toward a main & Cypress. Thanks for your help. jib -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #6 January 6, 2003 Quote The size is well... for a stiletto.... it's rather big. There are people out there who use big canopies and load them. I jumped a Stilleto 190 for about 50 jumps, loading it at about 1.45:1, its not the most popular size, but there's a market out there. See if the owner will sell you the kit with out the Stilleto, tell him/her how many jumps you have and that you have no desire to have a fully elliptical canopy, etc and see what happens. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #7 January 6, 2003 Ah hell if it was a 170 I might be interested in it. But AggieDave is right that there are some big guys out there needing big canopies. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SickMonkey 0 #8 January 6, 2003 Ask to part the system out. If they won't move on. There is so much gear out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
AggieDave 6 #6 January 6, 2003 Quote The size is well... for a stiletto.... it's rather big. There are people out there who use big canopies and load them. I jumped a Stilleto 190 for about 50 jumps, loading it at about 1.45:1, its not the most popular size, but there's a market out there. See if the owner will sell you the kit with out the Stilleto, tell him/her how many jumps you have and that you have no desire to have a fully elliptical canopy, etc and see what happens. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #7 January 6, 2003 Ah hell if it was a 170 I might be interested in it. But AggieDave is right that there are some big guys out there needing big canopies. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SickMonkey 0 #8 January 6, 2003 Ask to part the system out. If they won't move on. There is so much gear out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
