catman161 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hey guys, as some already know I am selling up all my gear to persue more advnced skydive training. Im not happy about it, but something had to give out of my two expensive hobbies unfortunately. Anyway I have posted all the stuff for sale on ABS and pasted the link below as there is so much to list so it is easier to do it all in one place. As it states on ABS I am willing to separate some things but not others. Ideally I'd love to sell it all in one go s I can get straight on with my training before I head to spain to do a number of jumps with a coach out there. Any questions you can pm me on here or via the ABS message system. http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=85304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 That's a shame Felix, hope you'll still stay around. Good luck with furthering your other hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Sorry to hear you selling up Felix, your planetary images where very nice. I'd be very interested in the mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Sorry to hear that, Felix. It's not to fund Kevlar armour for the jumpsuit, is it? At least the binos and tripod aren't on that list so all is not lost! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks Guys, appreciate your thoughts/compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 . But understand you had to chose. Good luck with the training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Cheers Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Oh Felix what a shame sorry to hear that your selling up but on the other hand all the best with the skydiving,hopefully you'll stay in touch with us all at EMS Good luck Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yeah definitely gonna keep following forums Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You can always take it up again when you are old and grey - enjoy and be safe . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks Clive-that's my plan I think. When I am crooked and broken from all the free falling I will pick it back up. Who knows by then the technology may have advanced even more and we will laugh about how we all used to use those "old DSLR cameras" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It is a shame, but I know what you mean, is there an upper age limit for skydiving? There isn't for astro ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 No upper age limit but once you reach 50 you have to have a medical and get signed off as fit to jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I see, it's like a whole new world, I doubt I'd pass the medical now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I suppose, if you have to sell your astro gear to persue something else, then flying through the atmosphere as you propose has got to be one heck of an exhilarating reason to do it. Good luck Felix . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks Clive-that's my plan I think. When I am crooked and broken from all the free falling I will pick it back up. Who knows by then the technology may have advanced even more and we will laugh about how we all used to use those "old DSLR cameras" The Tech will beyond your imagination by then Filex. Keep sending us you videos and pictures of your jumps - at least the rest of us can then dream on - What is the point of a medical after 50 just sign on the dotted line where it says "don't care" - too much "don't do this ,can't do this" without some bit of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Sorry to hear that Felix but then I did something similar many years ago as other things took priority. Theres always time to take up astro again in your old age and dotage, I did it Glad your keeping the Monks though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Just a quick update-some stuff has sold but my heavily modified 200P is still available. I have decided it is possible to separate the moonlite motor focuser from the moonlite CR2 Dual speed focuser. So if you want the scope with the the motor focuser it will be £380 collected and if you want the motor focuser itself that's going for £125 posted or £120 collected. Lots of other bits including primary mirror cooling fan for 8 inch Newtonian (£45 posted) still available http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=85304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 I suppose, if you have to sell your astro gear to persue something else, then flying through the atmosphere as you propose has got to be one heck of an exhilarating reason to do it. Good luck Felix . Thanks Pete it will be worth it and as we have said so many times-the stars aren't going anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Sorry to hear that Felix but then I did something similar many years ago as other things took priority. Theres always time to take up astro again in your old age and dotage, I did it Glad your keeping the Monks though Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Sorry to here you are no longer star gazing. Big thanks for all your advice. Hopefully you will still make a few meets. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Agree with Doug, best of luck with the skydiving mate. Done some jumps myself many moons ago (but I was getting paid for it at the time!) with 23 PFA (Para Field Ambulance). Take care and hope to meet again some time! Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks guys, as I say I will still be using bins and will be back to stargazing (and planetary imaging) later on when I have achieved what I would like to in skydiving, Freeflying and WIngsuiting to be specific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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