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19,197 topics in this forum

1. Packing for shorter snivel/faster opening?  

   By lepidoctora, October 3, 2012
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   • 5.samadhi
   • October 10, 2012

2. Aerodyne sizing?  

   By ernokaikkonen, September 18, 2005
   • 14 replies
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   • DHemer
   • July 6, 2017

3. Weight belt  

   By Para-cutie, April 25, 2013
   • 16 replies
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   • CygnusX-1
   • May 9, 2013

4. Poron XRD / Sky Systems helmets  

   By AttmfC, November 9, 2011
   • 5 replies
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   • skydiverek
   • December 6, 2011

5. Sabre 1 Vs Sabre 2   1 2

   By ikebonamin, August 4, 2006
   • 36 replies
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   • Jiggs
   • August 11, 2006

6. Need good cushion/support boots for jumping   1 2

   By darkwing, September 28, 2005
   • 26 replies
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   • SkymonkeyONE
   • October 1, 2005

7. Beginner skydiver needs results   1 2

   By Brodi3687, December 17, 2011
   • 25 replies
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   • Brodi3687
   • December 23, 2011

8. Ops-Core Base Jump Sport Helmet  

   By Chris-Ottawa, January 23, 2012
   • 4 replies
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   • punkd
   • January 26, 2012

9. skyhook   1 2 3 4 6

   By longtall, March 20, 2007
   • 126 replies
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   • mnealtx
   • August 15, 2007

10. Best Sewing machine?  

    By melushell, August 5, 2004
    • 15 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • November 30, 2022

11. Quality patches   1 2

    By likestojump, May 26, 2013
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    • likestojump
    • May 19, 2014

12. Jumping with earphones  

    By Jon26, November 12, 2007
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    • Jon26
    • November 13, 2007

13. Vigil fire   1 2

    By Rdutch, May 14, 2011
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    • angryelf
    • May 26, 2011

14. HMA lines- history of snapping without warning?   1 2

    By dbattman, January 30, 2003
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    • crazy
    • February 2, 2003

15. Templates for miniature ram air canopies?  

    By Colm, December 17, 2013
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    • Colm
    • December 20, 2013

16. rubber bands? size? tube stows?  

    By Creep0321, February 20, 2012
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    • JohnSherman
    • February 21, 2012

17. SWIFT PLUS - what size is mine?  

    By skydiverek, March 28, 2012
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    • hackish
    • June 10, 2014

18. Silhouette vs Pilot   1 2

    By awagnon, January 9, 2010
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    • pilotdave
    • January 18, 2010

19. Technical info about Ukraine fatality 22.08   1 2 3

    By alexey, August 29, 2006
    • 51 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • September 9, 2006

20. Cookie GAS Full Face  

    By Travman, March 27, 2009
    • 24 replies
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    • CazmoDee
    • January 28, 2010

21. PROTEC helmets  

    By RSG, March 28, 2007
    • 22 replies
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    • dorbie
    • March 29, 2007

22. sabre2 150 vs safire2 149  

    By alygator, November 10, 2011
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    • waveoff5500
    • November 11, 2011

23. Is parachutemanuals.com gone?  

    By councilman24, April 23, 2017
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    • dgw
    • May 28, 2017

24. Nervous about Packing my own chute   1 2

    By dankleinstuber, June 5, 2017
    • 37 replies
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    • timski
    • June 4, 2023

25. Brand new Vector 3s for 200! Get them while they last!  

    By tdog, February 12, 2015
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    • BIGUN
    • February 18, 2015

26. Singer 20U vs Consew CN2053R-1  

    By IHazySky, October 18, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • Beatnik
    • October 26, 2014

27. Sabre 2   1 2

    By Hunterbeav, November 7, 2017
    • 48 replies
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    • Unstable
    • November 27, 2017

28. Vector 3 closing sequence  

    By VTskydiver, August 27, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • meatbomb
    • September 2, 2004

29. Closing pins piercing bridles - Total Malfunction   1 2

    By Skydivesg, September 2, 2014
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    • Meresa
    • September 6, 2014

30. Elastic Wrist / forearm mount for N3 Neptune  

    By wadebaird, December 9, 2012
    • 11 replies
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    • bigeyesky
    • May 31, 2015

31. Riser Type  

    By mjrod, October 28, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • December 17, 2004

32. Newbie Altimeter Watch Question  

    By AdrenalineLover, January 31, 2017
    • 17 replies
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • February 10, 2017

33. Jav, harness C17 , 6ft tall ??  

    By spencer, April 17, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • berchtoldaj
    • April 19, 2011

34. Free Stowed D Bag   1 2

    By Mac, August 24, 2010
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    • Hellis
    • August 27, 2010

35. Alternative bridle routing/closing method   1 2

    By Southern_Man, July 20, 2011
    • 29 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 10, 2011

36. Crossfire II (189) vs Sabre II (190)  

    By 1001001sos, June 2, 2014
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    • 1001001sos
    • June 2, 2014

37. New PD reserve questions and hopefully answers thread. READ THIS THREAD!   1 2 3

    By Spizzzarko, November 30, 2006
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    • superhina
    • July 8, 2007

38. I wear glasses - full face or not?  

    By corpkid, December 5, 2013
    • 15 replies
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    • corpkid
    • December 12, 2013

39. Pegasus and X210   1 2

    By Quagmirian, June 17, 2015
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    • Quagmirian
    • September 23, 2016

40. Painting a container   1 2

    By devarona, August 23, 2010
    • 46 replies
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    • johnmatrix
    • September 1, 2010

41. Any word when mirage drx is available   1 2

    By skydude89, July 22, 2008
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    • chutingstar
    • July 20, 2009

42. Rubber bands vs.....   1 2

    By coho21, October 14, 2002
    • 45 replies
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    • alan
    • October 23, 2002

43. 170 Canopy in Icon I4 ??????  

    By jonorato, October 18, 2013
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    • Alexg3265
    • December 1, 2013

44. Sabre 2 vs. Spectre ??  

    By Hazarrd, June 30, 2003
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    • skybytch
    • June 30, 2003

45. Helmet Cutaway systems  

    By escott0699, October 28, 2013
    • 22 replies
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    • nigel99
    • October 31, 2013

46. Opinions on stow bands.  

    By chriscchristoph, June 4, 2014
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    • sundevil777
    • June 5, 2014

47. Rigger Seal Symbol   1 2

    By Kimblair13, August 3, 2007
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    • masterrig
    • August 13, 2010

48. Rigger Seal Presses   1 2

    By kharkness, October 15, 2007
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    • councilman24
    • January 10, 2011

49. Universal, snag resistant GoPro mount.   1 2

    By LeeroyJenkins, December 3, 2015
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    • LeeroyJenkins
    • December 7, 2015

50. Best AAD???  

    By scottd818, February 24, 2012
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    • sundevil777
    • January 31, 2013

51. Racer main SpeedBag in Infinity container?  

    By skydiverek, September 9, 2013
    • 22 replies
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    • Unstable
    • March 10, 2014

52. Infinity pack volume question  

    By Docspidey, May 2, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • srg
    • May 5, 2004

53. Canopy hanging rack - portable and cheap  

    By councilman24, January 7, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • mxk
    • September 8, 2015

54. are reverse risers safe  

    By syntax, February 3, 2005
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    • xpug
    • February 4, 2005

55. Another spectra vs. dacron thred  

    By antonija, October 1, 2009
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    • Di0
    • May 29, 2014

56. Canopy destruction/safe landing with reserve - Ukraine, April, 29   1 2

    By Hagen, May 4, 2006
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    • AMax
    • May 12, 2006

57. New Vigil Safety bulletin   1 2

    By skydivepete, April 19, 2006
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    • wimdevos
    • May 22, 2006

58. Voodoo Curv Vc2 & Pilot 168 ZPX fit  

    By binaryfinary, July 2, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • wstcstcmtr
    • July 9, 2014

59. Vector 3 container sizes  

    By antonija, August 26, 2009
    • 8 replies
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    • Bip
    • August 31, 2009

60. Semi stowless bags  

    By Sky_doggy, February 23, 2013
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    • GooniesKid
    • April 7, 2014

61. GQ Security  

    By dumstuntzz, May 2, 2008
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    • Unstable
    • February 28, 2011

62. Props to both Chutingstar and Scootersv!  

    By millertime24, December 21, 2010
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    • jumpwally
    • March 25, 2011

63. CYPRES 2 announces selectable activation altitude   1 2

    By FlyingRadio, April 13, 2012
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    • pchapman
    • February 5, 2013

64. "Pack Boy" or "Power Tool"  

    By Kimblair13, January 7, 2004
    • 15 replies
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    • darkwing
    • November 24, 2004

65. RIGGERS: Suggested training for Vigil customers   1 2 3

    By tdog, May 6, 2009
    • 56 replies
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    • Jenn83
    • January 18, 2011

66. Cadmium VS SS  

    By bbrodes, January 9, 2014
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    • cjdskydiver
    • January 15, 2014

67. Helmet Advice - Visor Helmet Users?   1 2

    By sdigital, December 3, 2013
    • 34 replies
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    • DivingWombat
    • January 28, 2014

68. sabre 2 Pack Vloume, where to be found?  

    By sdctlc, December 26, 2003
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    • srg
    • December 31, 2003

69. Argus Investigation - San Marcos   1 2 3 4 5

    By dgermano, April 14, 2011
    • 114 replies
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    • bigdad510
    • April 24, 2011

70. Vector meshless pilot chute  

    By gunsmokex, March 31, 2017
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    • Anachronist
    • April 6, 2017

71. Thoughts on LPV reserves?  

    By PXSS, August 21, 2015
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    • PXSS
    • September 17, 2015

72. warning don't buy used gear from this guy   1 2

    By azuleskies, October 4, 2009
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    • Squeak
    • June 20, 2011

73. Brake line length question   1 2

    By TracyS, March 29, 2013
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    • TracyS
    • April 15, 2013

74. Pricing a used canopy  

    By RDG, March 31, 2004
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    • BadDog
    • April 1, 2004

75. Argus ban discussion (Was Argus Ban List)   1 2 3 4 5

    By Coreefdiver, April 14, 2011
    • 118 replies
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    • pchapman
    • May 11, 2011

76. The Parachute Manual  

    By rendezvous, March 28, 2002
    • 6 replies
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    • alan
    • March 29, 2002

77. Tonfly Speed Helmet  

    By dmcculloch, January 7, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • Eddie5000
    • March 15, 2018

78. Worrying Safety Bulletin concerning the Vigil   1 2

    By skydivepete, April 25, 2008
    • 46 replies
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    • kylestarck
    • June 16, 2008

79. Javelin Odyssey v/s vector 3 pros & cons  

    By NegroKarlezi, March 5, 2014
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    • skez
    • January 22, 2015

80. Help to ID a "Call Ralph" canopy  

    By gowlerk, December 20, 2012
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    • stayhigh
    • January 7, 2013

81. Ripstop tape revisited  

    By pchapman, February 20, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • wmw999
    • April 9, 2014

82. Para-commander packing   1 2

    By skybeergodd, December 19, 2004
    • 31 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • June 28, 2014

83. Cuben Fiber  

    By base428, February 7, 2005
    • 20 replies
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    • STARA
    • November 1, 2005

84. New multimode Cypres!   1 2

    By skydiverek, November 20, 2013
    • 38 replies
    • 10,362 views
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    • nigel99
    • December 23, 2013

85. Aircraft recovery chute?   1 2

    By Fuppylodders, February 13, 2014
    • 49 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • March 3, 2014

86. Weight vest or weight belt?  

    By drenaline, May 8, 2002
    • 18 replies
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    • EMBer
    • May 14, 2002

87. New stuff at the PIA   1 2 3

    By flipper, January 18, 2005
    • 74 replies
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    • lilchief
    • June 15, 2009

88. 3rd Viso in 5 months. Guess I'm N3 bound.   1 2

    By jstratfan, September 29, 2015
    • 29 replies
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    • jtiflyer
    • February 11, 2017

89. XL Cloud  

    By Blahr, July 31, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 2, 2003

90. Parachute packing  

    By Andybilly, January 30, 2006
    • 20 replies
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    • Liemberg
    • January 31, 2006

91. opt for B12 snaps?  

    By djro, April 2, 2011
    • 16 replies
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    • firemedic
    • April 4, 2011

92. Vertex Jumpsuit  

    By ThaChain, January 13, 2017
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    • spyder93090
    • April 8, 2020

93. CURV vs Vector 3   1 2

    By Jleon, January 7, 2018
    • 38 replies
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    • alexey
    • January 12, 2018

94. Making Sigma closing loops  

    By freestyleleigh, August 20, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • jerolim
    • August 25, 2011

95. 7 vs 9 cell canopies for newer jumpers  

    By ILikePizza, July 7, 2010
    • 22 replies
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    • adrenaline880
    • January 19, 2011

96. Sigma - closing loop wear from Skyhook bungee washer  

    By pchapman, August 24, 2009
    • 21 replies
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    • RIGGER
    • January 26, 2013

97. Vans (On Your Feet) - Why Do You Wear Them?   1 2

    By slotperfect, August 29, 2006
    • 45 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • December 3, 2006

98. Voodoo Curv Vc1 with a PD Pulse 150  

    By Darth_Vader, February 26, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • strife
    • November 23, 2014

99. Packing questions   1 2

    By pertierr, June 29, 2013
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    • pertierr
    • July 19, 2013

100. Vigil misfire   1 2

     By SpeedyBee, July 28, 2006
     • 27 replies
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     • dorbie
     • August 7, 2006