Used Skydiving Gear

In recent times fraud has significantly increased in the used skydiving equipment market, especially when buying over Facebook. We solve this with integrated escrow payments. When you buy something on Avento you pay with your credit or debit card. The money is held in a safe account until the gear has arrived and you have had time to bring it to your rigger for inspection. Only when you confirm that everything is according to the information provided is the seller paid out.

Furthermore, we manually approve each listing, have clear requirements for selling gear and monitor for suspicious activity. Nevertheless, keep in mind that the primary safety comes from the escrow payments so never make any payments outside of Avento as we cannot guarantee your safety in this case.

This strongly depends on what you are looking to buy. You can check our resources section for in-depth information on container sizing, harness sizing, wingloading, pricing and more.

Generally make sure that the item you are looking to buy is suitable for you and your skill level, analyse the condition of the gear and check any details so you know exactly what you are buying. In all cases consult your rigger or trusted instructor as they know you, your skill level and have experience with used gear. Nothing can replace expert advice.

When you purchase something on Avento for shipping, you select the country you want to have it shipped to. Depending on the region, you pay the shipping price as specified by the seller.

We do not handle the shipping ourselves, it is shipped directly from the seller to you. Sellers are required to use a reputable shipping carrier and to provide tracked shipping so the delivery can be followed.

Yes, you can select the specific category, brand, model, size and more. We developed Avento specifically for used skydiving gear so you can find exactly what you are looking for. If you cannot find what you are looking for you can set an alert by clicking on the little bell-icon. As soon as something is uploaded that matches your search you will be notified over e-mail.

Skydiving gear is extremely specific and very expensive. Many skydivers quickly progress to more high-performing equipment or step away from the sport, which means there is a steady supply of high-end gear on the used market at a fraction of the new price. Used skydiving equipment in good condition performs just as well as new gear. On Avento you can search and buy used gear safely without the retail price tag.

This depends heavily on the category, model, age and condition of the gear. Used equipment in good condition typically sells at a strong discount compared to new prices. For items with a known service life such as AADs, a fair price can be estimated through depreciation. Use our gear value calculator to get a fair price estimate for the gear you are looking at before buying or making an offer.