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1. Altitrack Questions....  

   By markovwgti, January 4, 2007
   • 15 replies
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   • rjblake
   • September 1, 2014

2. Articulating harness questions  

   By oldnewbie, June 1, 2003
   • 18 replies
   • 7,830 views
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   • pchapman
   • June 3, 2003

3. best elliptical   1 2

   By hobbes4star, June 3, 2002
   • 48 replies
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   • alan
   • June 6, 2002

4. Talon  

   By Slowfaller, March 28, 2001
   • 18 replies
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   • Slowfaller
   • March 29, 2001

5. 180 Repack Cycle when does it start?  

   By donmayer, June 19, 2016
   • 20 replies
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   • theonlyski
   • June 23, 2016

6. Argus failure - Gold Goast MS - USA   1 2 3 4

   By PhreeZone, August 9, 2011
   • 80 replies
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   • USPA
   • August 17, 2011

7. cypress 8 year service   1 2

   By edjackson, January 28, 2004
   • 31 replies
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   • phoenixlpr
   • February 17, 2004

8. Packing weights - lead/non-lead   1 2

   By fcajump, March 30, 2010
   • 25 replies
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   • masterrig
   • April 17, 2010

9. UPT semi stowless bag and linewear  

   By YvonneWiggers, December 8, 2014
   • 22 replies
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • December 16, 2014

10. Repack price?  

    By base363, May 21, 2016
    • 22 replies
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    • wasatchrider
    • May 27, 2016

11. should work ethics in buying skydiving gear matter?   1 2

    By virgin-burner, July 11, 2014
    • 25 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • July 14, 2014

12. Wings W9  

    By bigway, August 19, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • bigway
    • February 18, 2008

13. Does this look OK?  

    By phoenixlpr, September 26, 2015
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    • format
    • October 5, 2015

14. Your Container/Canopy  

    By -Pac, August 17, 2011
    • 20 replies
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    • darora15
    • August 18, 2011

15. Singer 269w bar tacker info  

    By councilman24, January 31, 2006
    • 5 replies
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    • rushmc
    • February 2, 2006

16. AIRTEC CYPRES AAD FACT SHEET how many Cypres deaths are you aware of?   1 2

    By swoopguy, August 6, 2011
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    • RiggerLee
    • August 6, 2011

17. Hard openings   1 2

    By Mbo5128, December 24, 2014
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    • chuckakers
    • December 28, 2014

18. Commercial airlines and Weight Belts   1 2

    By bigcritch, October 1, 2008
    • 25 replies
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    • CanEHdian
    • October 14, 2008

19. Helicopter and balloon jumping questions from newbie   1 2

    By motion, January 8, 2003
    • 32 replies
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    • TomAiello
    • January 14, 2003

20. I-44 infinity, smallest, lightest reserve fit??  

    By blakeburwell, February 15, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • blakeburwell
    • February 18, 2017

21. FAA Letter re Mfgrs Service Life   1 2

    By NovaTTT, June 12, 2015
    • 28 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • April 6, 2016

22. Air to air mics? (rare dynamic?)   1 2

    By WrongWay, January 4, 2005
    • 27 replies
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • August 23, 2016

23. Diablo 190.. Why discontinued?   1 2

    By reinhart36, February 19, 2007
    • 48 replies
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    • Elisha
    • February 24, 2007

24. Altimaster II vs Altimaster III   1 2

    By Viking, December 13, 2002
    • 29 replies
    • 7,767 views
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    • DaMan
    • December 20, 2002

25. Mirage Newsletter on Argus  

    By chutingstar, March 21, 2011
    • 24 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • March 28, 2011

26. Slipping main lift web on Sigma  

    By Wharewaka, January 27, 2013
    • 23 replies
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    • RIGGER
    • February 2, 2013

27. OK or too long   1 2

    By JerryBaumchen, March 23, 2015
    • 40 replies
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    • mcordell
    • March 29, 2015

28. Official Statement Regarding Colorado Vigil Firings   1 2 3

    By slotperfect, June 10, 2010
    • 50 replies
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    • hookitt
    • October 2, 2010

29. Skydiver Intercommunication   1 2

    By L600DAN, August 16, 2002
    • 35 replies
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    • pilotdave
    • August 21, 2002

30. Making parts   1 2

    By parafredo, February 13, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • February 15, 2015

31. Mirage Reserve Pin Problem   1 2

    By Onthejob, April 9, 2016
    • 29 replies
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    • Onthejob
    • April 29, 2016

32. 20 year old reserve   1 2

    By irishrigger, May 30, 2008
    • 33 replies
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • June 5, 2008

33. Weight Limit for Mini-Risers?   1 2

    By LouYoung, April 19, 2004
    • 26 replies
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    • JohnSherman
    • January 25, 2012

34. Argus service bullettin   1 2

    By skymik, September 6, 2010
    • 44 replies
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    • Unstable
    • November 17, 2010

35. Dangerous C9 canopy reline  

    By 377, July 13, 2014
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    • 377
    • July 14, 2014

36. Valkyrie - what a lady  

    By Skydivesg, January 9, 2015
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    • jumpwally
    • January 14, 2015

37. PDF's new website www.parachutedefrance.com i'm a very bad person   1 2 3

    By crashtested, May 13, 2009
    • 55 replies
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    • LongWayToFall
    • May 18, 2009

38. Firing a CYPRES cutter as a gun with no anvil (and internal cutter photos)  

    By pchapman, April 16, 2011
    • 20 replies
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    • pchapman
    • April 20, 2011

39. RW jumpsuits   1 2

    By katzurki, August 26, 2005
    • 34 replies
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    • skyblu3
    • September 6, 2005

40. Hitefinder FF-2 Automatic Ripcord Release  

    By BHawks, February 27, 2009
    • 7 replies
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    • rkenzie
    • May 4, 2011

41. Aspiring riglets, be careful what you ask for  

    By monkycndo, November 5, 2012
    • 24 replies
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    • J-Rock
    • November 11, 2012

42. Xfire 2 vs Katana vs Nitron  

    By Jasepk, April 8, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    • AggieDave
    • April 11, 2011

43. DOLPHIN Container  

    By boinky, May 25, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • selbbub78
    • May 26, 2004

44. Recommendations for PD Storm Wing loading  

    By ltfabf, July 16, 2014
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • July 18, 2014

45. Pilot Emergency Parachutes - Most Popular?  

    By slotperfect, July 17, 2008
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    • slotperfect
    • July 23, 2008

46. no D lines   1 2

    By mcordell, November 14, 2013
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    • zoobrothertom
    • November 18, 2013

47. Sewing machine stitch consistency help  

    By shveddy, November 8, 2015
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    • 682beretta
    • November 13, 2015

48. Cobalt reline   1 2

    By voodew1, November 21, 2005
    • 26 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 29, 2005

49. What do you lubricate your yellow cables with?   1 2

    By lyosha, September 11, 2015
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    • councilman24
    • September 23, 2015

50. Riggers - have you heard of...?   1 2

    By fcajump, October 21, 2010
    • 34 replies
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    • councilman24
    • October 31, 2010

51. Relined Katanas   1 2

    By ColdDuck, September 22, 2006
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    • marks
    • January 3, 2007

52. Reserve pin   1 2

    By jerolim, March 21, 2011
    • 26 replies
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    • riggerpaul
    • March 23, 2011

53. Atom Legend R,Double RSL anyone explain this system   1 2

    By markymarc, March 28, 2006
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    • rigger_john
    • April 3, 2006

54. Semi-Stowless Bags? Mirage?   1 2

    By 20_kN, January 30, 2018
    • 30 replies
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    • tommymc
    • February 5, 2018

55. Nice find on a student rig  

    By piisfish, March 9, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • November 10, 2016

56. Barigo Altimeter  

    By justinbuss, January 23, 2002
    • 11 replies
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    • Swanee
    • January 30, 2002

57. Service life   1 2

    By rapaz, March 4, 2015
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    • aerorigging
    • July 23, 2021

58. Riser/Ring size  

    By cestarmm, December 28, 2006
    • 8 replies
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    • MikeD10834
    • December 30, 2006

59. UPT SB on some Spectra ripcords.   1 2

    By piisfish, June 24, 2015
    • 28 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • July 27, 2015

60. Cost Of Removable Sliders   1 2

    By Jumpmunki, May 19, 2005
    • 36 replies
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    • format
    • October 8, 2010

61. I had a malfunction and...   1 2 3

    By marinho, November 17, 2006
    • 69 replies
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • December 18, 2006

62. Reserve total packed   1 2 3 4

    By skydiverek, December 12, 2010
    • 91 replies
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    • fcajump
    • December 16, 2010

63. Stowless bag packing w/o rig dragging   1 2

    By SethInMI, May 2, 2011
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    • GoneCodFishing
    • January 19, 2013

64. Rubber Stamp   1 2

    By AnonEMouse, March 18, 2010
    • 26 replies
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    • SpacemanSpiff
    • March 30, 2010

65. To prevent color fading in the sun?  

    By ACMESkydiver, April 8, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • darkwing
    • April 12, 2004

66. Advice on gear for student   1 2

    By TheMan, February 1, 2014
    • 26 replies
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    • Kalrigan
    • February 8, 2014

67. Glow Sticks for Night Jumps  

    By rendezvous, July 17, 2003
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    • JohnRich
    • August 3, 2003

68. Saves on pilot rigs   1 2

    By skybytch, April 11, 2006
    • 39 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • April 15, 2006

69. my first rig?   1 2

    By froggie, April 26, 2001
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    • froggie
    • May 18, 2001

70. Work done on a rig without consent.   1 2 3

    By tt473, April 20, 2013
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • April 25, 2013

71. New packing machine  

    By SkyDaemon, April 1, 2007
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 4, 2007

72. Gloves with good grip - for pulling rear risers  

    By nicsoew, November 13, 2017
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    • nicsoew
    • November 16, 2017

73. Interesting pin design  

    By Calvin19, November 21, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • November 23, 2014

74. Cessna 182 interior  

    By wadebaird, February 21, 2013
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    • wadebaird
    • March 28, 2013

75. Hard v soft links?   1 2

    By chrisat13000ft, February 24, 2012
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • March 1, 2012

76. Strange Reserve Repack scenario?  

    By milehigheric, October 27, 2013
    • 20 replies
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    • ChrisD
    • October 29, 2013

77. New UPT semi-stowless bag  

    By Monosa, November 25, 2017
    • 14 replies
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    • ghost47
    • January 31, 2018

78. Zodiac - Parachute de France  

    By richieff, November 1, 2007
    • 17 replies
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    • Cloggy
    • August 2, 2008

79. Retirement of Old, Unused Reserve?   1 2 3

    By Guest, March 20, 2015
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    • skytribe
    • March 24, 2015

80. Safire 2 vs Pilot from Aerodyne  

    By nicolesser, October 7, 2004
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    • billvon
    • October 14, 2004

81. My Sabre2 has a 1600 foot snivel!  

    By SCR10480, December 31, 2003
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    • maurice1369
    • May 18, 2008

82. Scotchguard....  

    By Derekbox, September 26, 2002
    • 18 replies
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    • excaza
    • February 21, 2013

83. N3 Log Data Alternatives?   1 2

    By metaxzen, July 30, 2015
    • 25 replies
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    • glh
    • October 22, 2021

84. Vector 2 RSL   1 2

    By AndyMan, February 10, 2012
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    • dragon2
    • February 15, 2012

85. Quick Cypres Question  

    By Stumpy, March 18, 2004
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    • Stumpy
    • June 13, 2013

86. I can fall out of my rig!!!   1 2

    By propilot, June 2, 2006
    • 43 replies
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    • DJL
    • June 5, 2006

87. Cypres misfire   1 2

    By nigel99, September 24, 2012
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    • Skydivesg
    • September 26, 2012

88. Rubbish L&B Customer Service   1 2

    By MrMagica, October 8, 2015
    • 35 replies
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    • andym148
    • November 17, 2015

89. broken reserve seal   1 2

    By bmoore21184, June 26, 2004
    • 27 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • March 14, 2016

90. "Military Luggage" Gear Bag - anyone have?  

    By Divalent, December 21, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • mchamp
    • December 24, 2012

91. DaKine Rags - DON'T WASTE YOUR $$$   1 2

    By base428, January 29, 2003
    • 36 replies
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    • Brains
    • February 5, 2003

92. Pulse Canopies.. Any thoughts?   1 2 3

    By shibu, August 6, 2011
    • 51 replies
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    • JALUV2
    • August 17, 2011

93. what makes a round canopy squid  

    By alexpereira, August 21, 2010
    • 9 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • August 23, 2010

94. Digital Camo Cordura  

    By BASE1036, October 19, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • September 21, 2009

95. Soft Links and Excess Brake Line Stowage   1 2

    By geronimo, September 29, 2003
    • 38 replies
    • 7,590 views
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    • chemacelorio
    • October 7, 2003

96. CSPA rigger A training   1 2

    By gowlerk, December 19, 2009
    • 28 replies
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    • Beatnik
    • January 3, 2010

97. newb helmet question   1 2

    By chemist, July 29, 2012
    • 30 replies
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    • Remster
    • August 1, 2012

98. Wing loading for first rig   1 2 3 4

    By totalwreck, March 6, 2002
    • 81 replies
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    • Engovatov
    • March 12, 2002

99. Cypress +/- 6 Months?   1 2

    By VincePetaccio, January 5, 2011
    • 31 replies
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    • mark
    • January 7, 2011

100. UPT semi-stowless bag with Dacron lines  

     By mxk, September 16, 2014
     • 15 replies
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     • mxk
     • October 2, 2014