Gear and Rigging

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1. New Rigging Tool   1 2

   By masterrigger1, January 12, 2015
   • 26 replies
   • 12,817 views
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   • gowlerk
   • April 26, 2015

2. VOG audible altimeter   1 2

   By Pat007, September 11, 2018
   • 39 replies
   • 12,812 views
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   • aeharding
   • June 13, 2019

3. Icarus "the Nano"  

   By Maksimsf, May 29, 2013
   • 14 replies
   • 12,809 views
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   • shropshire
   • August 27, 2013

4. Hemets, etc,   1 2 3

   By AndyMan, September 3, 2002
   • 51 replies
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   • Lsebek1
   • May 10, 2013

5. Navigator Wing Load Chart   1 2

   By sacex250, January 28, 2011
   • 34 replies
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   • nigel99
   • January 29, 2011

6. Pro-tec Helmet (that's not specifically made for skydiving) Question  

   By jenomegle, April 1, 2011
   • 11 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • April 3, 2011

7. Highest exit speed   1 2

   By Ugali, September 25, 2006
   • 38 replies
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   • Ugali
   • September 30, 2006

8. N3 vs Viso II  

   By mahonie10, May 12, 2012
   • 18 replies
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   • strife
   • May 26, 2012

9. Canopy colors options (poll)   1 2

   By Darth_Vader, March 4, 2014
   • 34 replies
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   • Soph11
   • March 8, 2014

10. Javelin Gear Bag?  

    By EVOL, April 19, 2010
    • 14 replies
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    • likestojump
    • July 30, 2012

11. Soft v hard links - interesting pic .....   1 2 3 4

    By mik, December 30, 2004
    • 98 replies
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    • dluque
    • February 27, 2019

12. Liquid eyewear   1 2

    By mx19, December 12, 2010
    • 28 replies
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    • LouDiamond
    • May 1, 2011

13. Post Your Liquid Sky Suit   1 2

    By Ahuey, November 17, 2008
    • 30 replies
    • 12,743 views
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    • IMGR2
    • July 20, 2010

14. Javelin, Mirage, or Wings?   1 2 3 4 5

    By velvet, February 16, 2004
    • 104 replies
    • 12,730 views
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    • RTB
    • March 15, 2004

15. Crossfire vs. safire   1 2

    By vandev, November 23, 2002
    • 31 replies
    • 12,692 views
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    • skygod7777
    • December 3, 2002

16. Having trouble reaching my pilot chute   1 2

    By Sam618, March 21, 2013
    • 47 replies
    • 12,692 views
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    • DivingWombat
    • April 9, 2013

17. RSL REMOVED FROM JAVELIN H/C BY RIGGERS   1 2 3 4 8

    By RIGGER, February 5, 2006
    • 182 replies
    • 12,688 views
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    • RiggerLee
    • August 29, 2007

18. Pilot 188 zpx versus Pilot 168 non zpx  

    By guppykf, February 26, 2014
    • 19 replies
    • 12,668 views
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    • ljwobker
    • April 29, 2014

19. Security Safety Chute 150 Manual   1 2

    By NovaTTT, April 11, 2010
    • 33 replies
    • 12,662 views
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    • riggerrob
    • August 21, 2015

20. Protective Helmets   1 2

    By MB38, July 26, 2006
    • 32 replies
    • 12,643 views
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    • mjosparky
    • August 1, 2012

21. Swoop shorts   1 2

    By Psychonaut, August 22, 2010
    • 31 replies
    • 12,627 views
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    • jumpwally
    • September 1, 2010

22. Used gear for big boy   1 2

    By Maksimsf, March 6, 2012
    • 30 replies
    • 12,577 views
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    • Maksimsf
    • March 16, 2012

23. finding suprises during a repack   1 2 3 4

    By jdthomas, May 27, 2006
    • 86 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • June 13, 2011

24. Viso II ?  

    By namdrib, June 23, 2012
    • 14 replies
    • 12,549 views
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    • trigger
    • July 1, 2012

25. M-18 Smoke canisters?   1 2

    By BillyVance, July 24, 2004
    • 33 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • June 26, 2007

26. Réunion airport security thought AAD is explosive device and made me put rig in the hold   1 2 3 4

    By NeoX, October 21, 2015
    • 86 replies
    • 12,539 views
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    • PhreeZone
    • October 29, 2015

27. Stowless magnetic bag  

    By katzas, April 15, 2015
    • 23 replies
    • 12,531 views
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    • NickyCal
    • May 6, 2015

28. Search by Seal Symbol?   1 2

    By NovaTTT, May 3, 2011
    • 32 replies
    • 12,530 views
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    • dpreguy
    • July 11, 2014

29. Peregrine Ace MARD   1 2

    By degeneration, April 22, 2016
    • 44 replies
    • 12,525 views
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    • jumpwally
    • January 27, 2017

30. Vector 3's reserve flap design   1 2

    By skydiverek, June 26, 2003
    • 29 replies
    • 12,516 views
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    • ericfradet
    • June 27, 2008

31. Full RDS on Katana   1 2

    By jayrech, November 25, 2014
    • 30 replies
    • 12,514 views
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • January 14, 2015

32. PAKISTAN JUMPSUITS???   1 2

    By davidfreefly, July 24, 2006
    • 41 replies
    • 12,497 views
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    • PiLFy
    • January 22, 2012

33. Collapsible Pilot Chute  

    By freaksister, March 20, 2001
    • 18 replies
    • 12,482 views
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    • tigra
    • March 21, 2001

34. How to prevent brake release via slider, yet still allow slider pulldown?   1 2

    By The111, June 30, 2014
    • 45 replies
    • 12,472 views
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    • hillson
    • August 11, 2015

35. Old round parachute circa 1974   1 2

    By jumpergirl, April 17, 2003
    • 44 replies
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    • AirCav
    • March 9, 2004

36. Freefly Handle????   1 2

    By BluDvn222, February 6, 2003
    • 33 replies
    • 12,462 views
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    • Squeak
    • June 8, 2018

37. F111 vs ZP Pilot chute  

    By ftaba1, July 3, 2001
    • 12 replies
    • 12,415 views
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    • cobaltdan
    • July 6, 2001

38. Tightening rubber bands?  

    By FrogNog, December 2, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 12,405 views
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    • Hantzt
    • December 9, 2003

39. Are "good" pins good enough?   1 2 3 4

    By sundevil777, July 18, 2003
    • 83 replies
    • 12,403 views
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    • df8m1
    • April 4, 2015

40. Argus AAD   1 2 3

    By markodarko, March 14, 2014
    • 50 replies
    • 12,401 views
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    • PiLFy
    • March 23, 2014

41. Tips for adjusting bobbin thread tension  

    By mxk, June 6, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 12,352 views
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    • gowlerk
    • September 23, 2016

42. Storm vs. Spectre  

    By hedda, October 13, 2008
    • 9 replies
    • 12,348 views
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    • mnskydiver688
    • October 15, 2008

43. Leather helmet   1 2

    By husam, October 15, 2006
    • 31 replies
    • 12,342 views
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    • riggermick
    • November 1, 2006

44. Soft reserve handle?   1 2

    By Jadera, October 27, 2008
    • 27 replies
    • 12,335 views
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    • RossDagley
    • November 13, 2008

45. Emergency Aircrew Parachute  

    By pathfinderirl, September 12, 2011
    • 22 replies
    • 12,331 views
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    • dpreguy
    • September 16, 2011

46. Liftime of a PISA Tempo?  

    By holie, April 20, 2011
    • 8 replies
    • 12,323 views
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    • holie
    • April 28, 2011

47. Help with airfoil/rib shape making a canopy  

    By keith82687, August 31, 2016
    • 21 replies
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    • hackish
    • July 4, 2017

48. Jump Shack Angel Fire or PD-R which one would you buy?   1 2

    By Maksimsf, November 15, 2012
    • 26 replies
    • 12,305 views
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    • tommymc
    • March 4, 2017

49. Goofy Chest strap idea   1 2

    By jumpwally, February 27, 2014
    • 39 replies
    • 12,300 views
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    • firemedic
    • March 4, 2014

50. Helmet fitting question  

    By SFBayArea, August 13, 2013
    • 17 replies
    • 12,295 views
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    • RyanFYF
    • August 14, 2013

51. RIGGER ERROR - LIFE SAVING ISSUE   1 2 3 4

    By RIGGER, September 14, 2007
    • 99 replies
    • 12,294 views
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    • doogie
    • December 19, 2007

52. Safire-2 RIPPED   1 2

    By CaptnCrunch, April 11, 2014
    • 40 replies
    • 12,273 views
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    • CaptnCrunch
    • June 10, 2014

53. Tips On Packing A Fairly New Canopy   1 2

    By skycamefalling, November 15, 2010
    • 48 replies
    • 12,259 views
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    • Airviking
    • December 2, 2010

54. Best prescription sunglasses for skydiving  

    By mysky, May 16, 2011
    • 21 replies
    • 12,247 views
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    • DiverMike
    • February 11, 2014

55. looking for parachute rigger Illinois/Wisconsin area to prepare me for the exam  

    By mxaexm, April 27, 2009
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    • councilman24
    • April 27, 2009

56. Aerodyne ZPX colors...  

    By ChrisL, October 27, 2009
    • 19 replies
    • 12,233 views
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    • DougH
    • September 29, 2012

57. Packing Mat/Drag Mat  

    By redramdriver, April 15, 2004
    • 15 replies
    • 12,222 views
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    • masterrig
    • April 16, 2004

58. need help finding manuals   1 2

    By livnbored, March 27, 2006
    • 29 replies
    • 12,219 views
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    • councilman24
    • April 22, 2016

59. Double finger trap   1 2

    By ramon, July 8, 2004
    • 40 replies
    • 12,218 views
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    • hajnalka
    • April 27, 2017

60. GoPro Helmet Hero Wide - Anyone tried one?   1 2

    By jumpjim, November 24, 2008
    • 42 replies
    • 12,217 views
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    • danielcroft
    • August 25, 2009

61. Who should reline a canopy? Rigger? Master Rigger? Factory?   1 2 3 4 5

    By kitof1976, November 26, 2003
    • 109 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • June 1, 2005

62. RIG for the upcoming supersonic skydive   1 2

    By skydiverek, March 10, 2010
    • 37 replies
    • 12,212 views
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    • Southern_Man
    • August 3, 2012

63. Mud Flap Altimeter Mount  

    By Blink, March 31, 2008
    • 19 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 4, 2008

64. Reserve PC design: fabric to mesh ratio?   1 2 3

    By skydiverek, March 28, 2005
    • 57 replies
    • 12,197 views
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    • masterrigger1
    • March 30, 2014

65. Skyhook input wanted   1 2 3

    By celayne, December 9, 2012
    • 62 replies
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    • DougH
    • December 21, 2012

66. The best glide ratio canopy   1 2

    By Sabrekakkonen, December 22, 2016
    • 35 replies
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    • rdufokker
    • January 23, 2023

67. PD Storm Wing Loading  

    By elleof8ed, January 27, 2014
    • 24 replies
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    • elleof8ed
    • February 7, 2014

68. Javelin J3 size  

    By rasmack, March 11, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • March 17, 2005

69. Ripcord Main Deployment   1 2 3

    By JohnRich, January 19, 2005
    • 58 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 10, 2005

70. Ward Brunswick/National Treadle sewing machine  

    By Anvilbrother, July 18, 2010
    • 5 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • July 20, 2010

71. Cookie G3, Bonehead Rev2, or Phantom XV?  

    By Xitesmai, August 8, 2014
    • 9 replies
    • 12,147 views
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    • weaverd
    • August 12, 2014

72. Reserve closing loop length: measure from where to where?   1 2

    By skydiverek, October 26, 2014
    • 33 replies
    • 12,145 views
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    • nigel99
    • March 28, 2015

73. Chest strap question   1 2

    By alan, December 26, 2005
    • 25 replies
    • 12,115 views
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    • CrazyL
    • December 30, 2005

74. Polycotton Vs Supplex Vs Nylon Tatteta etc  

    By Scoop, April 28, 2007
    • 13 replies
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    • 2shay
    • May 3, 2007

75. the Saber2 sucks!   1 2 3 4 5

    By ridestrong, November 9, 2009
    • 124 replies
    • 12,096 views
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    • mdrejhon
    • November 24, 2009

76. Soft links?   1 2

    By Praetorian, February 9, 2004
    • 29 replies
    • 12,076 views
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    • bmcd308
    • February 10, 2004

77. Cookie Composites G2  

    By Emmie, November 15, 2010
    • 24 replies
    • 12,066 views
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    • giffnyc
    • July 20, 2011

78. ChutingStar?   1 2 3

    By Butters, July 15, 2008
    • 53 replies
    • 12,017 views
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    • thrillstalker
    • February 17, 2011

79. MC-4 Parts   1 2

    By kenneth21441, February 5, 2007
    • 40 replies
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    • greenfeet
    • September 15, 2014

80. Vigil bulletin PSB-7 missing blade  

    By pchapman, October 4, 2011
    • 24 replies
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    • LouDiamond
    • October 20, 2011

81. Anyone Have Experience With a Paratec Speed 2000? Does it Actually Pack Super Low Volume? Debating Between That and Optimum.  

    By Bkleven7, October 8, 2019
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    • massis
    • October 10, 2019

82. Neptune Review....   1 2 3

    By kevin922, August 17, 2003
    • 52 replies
    • 11,962 views
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    • Tonto
    • September 30, 2003

83. Mirage and skyhook   1 2

    By Freddiekz, September 27, 2011
    • 43 replies
    • 11,958 views
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • October 2, 2011

84. Belly Bands  

    By captain1976, September 16, 2010
    • 22 replies
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    • kkeenan
    • September 20, 2010

85. Round Parachute Reserve Question  

    By shibu, September 27, 2012
    • 22 replies
    • 11,925 views
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    • riggerrob
    • October 7, 2012

86. which altimeter to buy for beginner skydiver  

    By dpfire29, January 27, 2013
    • 20 replies
    • 11,920 views
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    • firstime
    • February 1, 2013

87. Strong DHT - design flaws, safety hazards, maitenance hazards   1 2 3 4

    By Zahry, July 20, 2009
    • 97 replies
    • 11,917 views
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    • eric.fradet
    • August 8, 2009

88. ZPX Smart reserve?  

    By BobbyR1990, March 30, 2010
    • 20 replies
    • 11,911 views
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    • degeneration
    • January 2, 2015

89. Suunto Core  

    By nofun, December 12, 2008
    • 20 replies
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    • dorbie
    • September 25, 2009

90. Cookie G3  

    By carve, March 17, 2012
    • 10 replies
    • 11,874 views
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    • bilwelch
    • January 3, 2014

91. Your Canopy Progression   1 2

    By mchamp, April 27, 2011
    • 42 replies
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    • thrillstalker
    • May 5, 2011

92. Sabre 2 vs Safire 2 vs Pilot  

    By Brodi3687, October 7, 2013
    • 8 replies
    • 11,823 views
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    • nad
    • October 15, 2013

93. can i skydive with a base canopy?   1 2

    By sfzombie, September 8, 2010
    • 25 replies
    • 11,808 views
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    • riggerrob
    • September 11, 2010

94. Grommet Size (toggles/closing flaps)   1 2

    By Shredex, December 9, 2014
    • 33 replies
    • 11,793 views
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • December 21, 2014

95. Stowless/Semi or Regular???   1 2

    By Skydivur17, May 16, 2014
    • 34 replies
    • 11,770 views
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    • Cambalectri
    • May 19, 2014

96. Javelin Odyssey Shape Change   1 2

    By schulm04, May 14, 2009
    • 35 replies
    • 11,763 views
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    • jumpwally
    • April 26, 2010

97. Stowless d-bags   1 2

    By vanessalh, July 15, 2013
    • 26 replies
    • 11,757 views
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    • vanessalh
    • July 19, 2013

98. Cutaway - Vortex 2 with Springo 160   1 2

    By nicsoew, November 5, 2017
    • 45 replies
    • 11,747 views
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    • nicsoew
    • November 16, 2017

99. SkyTie alternative for Infinity?   1 2

    By shibu, June 3, 2014
    • 27 replies
    • 11,744 views
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    • SkyJeaux
    • September 23, 2014

100. Type 7 vs Type 8 vs Type 13 in harness applications - is it really cost issue?  

     By skydiverek, February 17, 2004
     • 16 replies
     • 11,722 views
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     • riggerrob
     • July 26, 2016