Comments on: Is It A Good Idea To Buy Used Skydiving Gear?

By: Cam

Cam — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:19:51 +0000

Hi, I have a slightly used parachute, looks to be of military quality. I aquired it as part of an auction. I really don’t know the first thing about parachutes. I’d like to sell it, but it sounds like it should be checked out by a rigger. Where would I get this done at? It seems it is just the canopy , any info would help. I’m in Victoria, British Columbia

By: a real jumper

a real jumper — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:53:03 +0000

very few beginning skydivers can afford brand new gear. there’s also no reason to buy new when you’re just starting out — you don’t yet know what you want or need.

if you do buy used gear (i’m talking canopy, harness/container, AAD), make sure to take it to a rigger for an inspection *before* you buy. riggers are trained to inspect gear for airworthiness.

used gear i’ve owned over the years: main canopies, reserve canopies, harness/containers, AADs, altimeters, helmets. haven’t ever bought a used jumpsuit.

get out there and jump!

By: FAArigger#2432591

FAArigger#2432591 — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:20:15 +0000

hi skydiver,

I want to exchance this equipment parachuting for 1 Unit complette Paramotor merchantability and fitness fly.

thanks

aves