medusa 0 #1 April 15, 2005 I want to buy a wing suit. they are selling me a Classic 1 "fits grate", the suit looks brand new. they toald me the suit has only 20 jumps on it. how mush should I pay for it???? can any one give me a tip?Medusa Get Killed or Die Trying! Patent pending ATFK15456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #2 April 15, 2005 The classic 1 suit should not run more than $450US which I would say is high - I have bought a few for $300ish. The classic 1 is made from a thicker type of material and only has 1 zipper which makes it harder to get in and out of. hope this helps -- if the suit is perfect They are a good first suit but once you've used the 2 zipper stuff you will hate the single zipper - they are also harder to sell in the future because of this. The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 April 15, 2005 I have bought and sold two original Classics for $300 apiece. I don't think I would pay more than that for a used one no matter how good of shape it is in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #4 April 16, 2005 Quote "The classic 1 is made from a thicker type of material and only has 1 zipper which makes it harder to get in and out of." Some people have told me they liked the thicker amatex material, and the single zipper suit can easily be modified to a double zipper by any rigger with a sewing machine. Offer $300 Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 April 16, 2005 I had the double zipper conversion done to my Classic, and had an 'Ëxpantion Panel" put in behind the origional zip. That suit now fits just about everyone! I paid about $320 for it. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #6 April 16, 2005 Quote. The classic 1 is made from a thicker type of material and only has 1 zipper which makes it harder to get in and out of. But the wings are made out of parachute ZP. A bad landing or time spent sliding arround on seats does put holes in the tail wing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #7 April 16, 2005 Quote But the wings are made out of parachute ZP. A bad landing or time spent sliding arround on seats does put holes in the tail wing. Landing on the feet is the current preferred methodology, I believe Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #8 April 18, 2005 I bought my classic 2 for $400 with 20 jumps on it. I'd say 300-350<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basehoundsam 0 #9 April 19, 2005 I believe Mr Eckhard is more than qualified in the landing department.......... The proof is in the pudding....... Jay Epstein Ramirez www.adrenalineexploits.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut 0 #10 April 19, 2005 If you looking for an entry level suit or going the classic route why dont you contemplate a new Prodigy. Contact unclecharlie he would be able to tell you how the two compare. I have some jumps on the Prodigy and have been really happy with it. Average about 90 seconds of freefall opening at 6000. Just throwing that out there to make your decision more difficult. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #11 April 19, 2005 What he is contemplating is a used, cheap suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut 0 #12 April 19, 2005 Reminds me of an ex girl friend. I think I still have her number somewhere maybe I can sell that too him for about $250 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
