Cypress question

[popeyefireman 0]

OK, my cypress is up for its 8 year. Now I just have some random questions. How long does it usualy take? Have you ever heard of barrowing a cypress untill it returns? What is the average cost? Would you advise on jumping yje rig without a cypress? Just some simple questinos, sorry to take up your time.

Adam

"I Yam what I Yam"

I am not afriad to die, only to die without living.

[betzilla 56]

It takes 2-3 weeks, and you can "rent" a Cypres from SSK while yours is in the shop, I've heard (I'm pretty sure I read it somewhere too). Here's their number: 513-934-3201

plan to spend $200, including shipping, and add $65 if you also need new batteries.

[aero04 0]

I did my 8 year in November. Check out their page. Lots of good info. There are a few pdf's that will address your questions.

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How long does it usualy take?

Got mine back in about a month.

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Have you ever heard of barrowing a cypress untill it returns?

Yep. There is a pdf on the link above that covers this.

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What is the average cost?

The 4/8 year check/maintenance is $180. More if you need batteries or repairs.

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Would you advise on jumping yje rig without a cypress?

That's really up to you. Do what you feel comfortable with.

[andy2 0]

I would advise jumping it without it while its gone, but I jump my rig all the time without the help of an AAD.

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[slotperfect 7]

Their normal turn around is 10 days from receipt of the unit. Tack on shipping to and from your location to get your total down time.

Rental CYPRES units from SSK are expensive. I recommend you plan your family vacation during the downtime for your rig. I recommend you don't have the reserve packed without it so you can jump until it gets back.

My $.02

Arrive Safely

John

[mjosparky 4]

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I would advise jumping it without it while its gone, but I jump my rig all the time without the help of an AAD.

Andy,
If your profile is correct, you should not be advising anyone what equipment to jump with or without.
Sparky

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[andy2 0]

you're right. I just wanted to give a perspective that not all low time jumpers feel that they can't jump if they dont have an AAD. But yeah, listen to the experienced folks at your DZ, not anybody on dropzone.com.

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[CornishChris 5]

8 weeks & counting...

Sigh!

CJP

Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people

[aero04 0]

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8 weeks & counting...

Sigh!

Yikes!!! I'd call or email them. But since you have to send it half way around the world, I guess it would take longer. Hope you get it soon!

[TheBachelor 5]

Some of the riggers (usually connected with a DZ) have loaner programs (for a fee, of course). Check with the riggers at Eloy (if you're in AZ like your profile says.)

There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years...

[bodypilot90 0]

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Would you advise on jumping yje rig without a cypress? Just some simple questinos, sorry to take up your time.

I left mine out till next repack time. It's only a back up.

[Ron 10]

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Would you
advise on jumping yje rig without a cypress?

I jump with or without a CYPRES..

If you will not jump without, you need to ask yourself why not?

I personally think that a CYPRES is a back up which is nice to have, but I would jump without it.

For the record I jumped without a CYPRES from jump #12 to #623. I only got one then cause I got a GREAT deal on it...Like 600.00.

And I have lost a teamate that would be alive if he had one....Then again he would be alive if he had pulled his reserve as well.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334