Used Parachutes

 

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: EFFECTIVE ON THE 1ST OF JUNE 2012

 

The industry is getting hammered again by a big price increase on raw goods needed to manufacture parachutes and related items. This will have an impact on the price of a new Softie parachute and related items. The cost of all models of Softie parachutes will go up $100.00. Other optional items like a removable sheepskin, sweatpad and ejector snaps will also go up in price.

 

DON'T MISS THE JUNE 1ST DEADLINE, IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON

ORDERING TO SAVE $100.00 OR MORE, ON A NEW PARACHUTE.

MAYBE CONSIDER ONE OF THE MANY USED PARACHUTES

LISTED BELOW WHILE THEY LAST!

 

 

 

 

 

PARACHUTES - PARACHUTES AND MORE USED PARACHUTES FOR SALE

You snooze you lose. Don't procratinate. The prices are going up.

 

This is a great time to purchase a used parachute or one of the many demo models that I have in stock. Most of the demonstration models were used in just a few  aircraft. There are some great buys to be had.

 

Each parachute receives a thorough inspection and any necessary repairs to make it airworthy. A fair market value is placed on each parachute using the guidelines established in the article titled "Before You Buy Your Parachute" in the Articles section of my website. Unless otherwise noted, prices do not include a current repack.

 

         To purchase an item below, or if you have a parachute you want to sell,

                                         please call 510-785-7070.

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ITEM #1 Listed on 5/4/12  SOLD 5/10/12

 

STRONG SQUADRON SEATPACK, S/N 612774, mfg. 12/06 by Strong. The entire assemble is blace. It has a conventional harness with B-12 snaps on the chest and leg straps. Inside is a 26' Mid-Lite canopy S/N 8338, mfg. 11/06 by Strong. It is rated at 150 KIAS with up to 254 lbs. It comes with a matching black carry bag. This parachute is in good to very good condition and shows very little wear. It has approximately 14 years service life left on it. It will need a current repack.

 

PRICE: $1150.00

 

 

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ITEM #2  Listed on 5/4/12  SOLD 5/8/12

 

16" MINI SOFTIE (Back) S/N 8445-SA, mfg. 8/06 by Para-Phernalia. The container is red with black trim. It has a black aerobatic harness and also comes with a 1" removable chest strap. Inside is a 24' Preserve 1C canopy S/N 65016, mfg. 7/06 by Free Flight Ent. It is rated at 150 KIAS with up to 220 lbs. It comes with a matching red carry bag. It also comes with a removable white cotton sweat pad. Unsnap and toss in the washing machine when it needs cleaning. This parachute is in good to very good condition and shows very little wear and dirt on the container. It has approximately 14 years service life left on it. It will need a current repack. The 16" version of the Mini Softie is very thin. About 2 inches thick.

 

PRICE: $ 1075.00

 

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ITEM #3  Listed on 2/15/12  (NO PARACHUTE INSIDE CONTAINER)

 

15" MINI SOFTIE (Back) S/N 10703-S, mfg. 6/11 by Para-Phernalia. The container is charcoal grey with navy blue trim and stripes on the back. It has a conventional navy blue harness upgraded with ejector snaps on the leg straps . Inside is a 24' Preserve 1C canopy S/N 67519, mfg. 11/11 by Free Flight Ent. It is rated at 150 KIAS with up to 220 lbs. It also comes with a matching charcoal or navy blue carry bag. This parachute is in excellent to like new condition and has approximately 19 years servide life left on it. It comes with a current repack and free shipping anywhere in the US. This was a demo parachute in very few aircraft

 

PRICE: $1975.00 (Retails for over $2315.00 new)

 

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ITEM #4 Listed on 2/15/12    (NO PARACHUTE INSIDE CONTAINER)

      

16" MINI SOFTIE (Back) S/N 10707-S, mfg. 6/11 by Para-Phernalia. The container is red with charcoal trim and stripes on the back. It has a charcoal grey conventional harness with B-12 snaps on the leg straps. Inside is a 24' Preserve 1C canopy S/N 67560, mfg. 12/11 by Free Flight Ent. It is rated at 150 KIAS with up to 220 lbs. It also comes with a matching red carry bag. This parachute is in excellent to like new condition and has approximately 19 years servide life left on it. It comes with a current repack and free shipping anywhere in the US. 

 

PRICE: $1900.00 (Retails for over $2215.00 new)

 

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ITEM #5 Listed on 2/15/12   (NO PARACHUTE INSIDE CONTAINER)

 

MICRO 240 (Back) S/N 10738-S, mfg. 7/11 by Para-Phernalia. The container is navy blue with red trim and stripes on the back. It has a navy blue conventional harness upgraded with quick ejector snaps on the leg straps. Inside is a 24' Preserve 1C canopy S/N 67558, mfg. 12/11 by Free Flight Ent. It is rated at 150 KIAS with up to 220 lbs. It also comes with a matching navy blue carry bag. This parachute is in excellent to like new condition and has approximately 19 years servide life left on it. It comes with a current repack and free shipping anywhere in the US. 

 

PRICE: $1975.00 (Retails for over $2315.00 new)

 

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ITEM #6  Listed on 2/15/12   (NO PARACHUTE INSIDE CONTAINER)

 

MINI SOFTIE (Back) S/N 10799-SA, mfg. 8/11 by Para-Phernalia. The container is charcoal grey with navy blue trim and stripes on the back. It comes with a navy blue aerobatic harness . It also comes with a 1 inch removable chest strap. Inside is a 24' Preserve 1C canopy S/N 67556, mfg. 12/11 by Free Flight Ent. It is rated at 150 KIAS with up to 220 lbs. It will also come with a matching navy blue or charcoal carry bag. This parachute is in excellent to like new condition and has approximately 19 years servide life left on it. It comes with a current repack and free shipping in the US. This was a demo parachute and was in very few aircraft.

 

PRICE: $1900.00 (Retails for over $2215.00 new)

 

 

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ITEM #7  Listed on 4/9/12 - SOLD 5/15/12

 

16" MINI SOFTIE (Back) S/N 10927-S, mfg. 1/12 by Para-Phernalia. The container is charcoal grey with navy blue trim and stripes on the back. It has a conventional harness with B-12 snaps of the leg straps and a thread thru chest strap. Inside is a 24' Preserve 1C canopy S/N 67629, mfg. 2/12 by Free Flight Ent. It is rated at 150 KIAS with up to 220 lbs. It also comes with a matching charcoal grey carry bag. This parachute is in excellent to new condition and has just under 20 years service life left on it. It will come with a current repack and free shipping anywhere in the US. This was a demo parachute and in very few aircraft.

 

PRICE: $1875.00 (Retails for over $2215.00 new)

 

 

 

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