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is it worth getting new base gear if i have never made a base jump before? bridge day will be my first, but not last...i don't have a mentor yet, all i know is what i've read here and on blinc...since i am a biggun, finding used gear in my size (ie 300+ canopy) is difficult. so i figure if i am going to end up getting it in the end, i should pull the trigger now instead of piecing together a ghetto rig for bridge day....

gracias for any nuggets of info....

You may have trouble finding any gear for bridge day right now.

As time gets short, all the used gear will disappear from classifieds and the only option you'll have (BASE specific) will be stock gear from one of the manufacturers.

If you put in an order for new gear today, you might just get it in time for the event, but it could be close.

Conversely, the months following Bridge Day will be a good time to pick up used rigs though.

As far as your original question, is it worth it to get new gear? Heck yeah. Any investment in your safety is a good one. If you're doing this as a one time shot then I would probably say go with used gear. If you think you're really going to get into it (something only you will know), then buying a custom rig built to your specs is a good move.

I guess the only real answer to your question, from me, is weigh the pros and cons and make a decision based on your true desires to be a BASE jumper vs. your financial situation.

edit: clarity

If you are really confident that this statement is true................. why not buy new??


Be safe always

M