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1. Crossfire 2 Hard openings   1 2

   By Scooter1812, May 31, 2010
   • 26 replies
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   • Scooter1812
   • June 14, 2010

2. newbie rigging question   1 2 3

   By Obongo, June 14, 2013
   • 65 replies
   • 7,560 views
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   • ChrisD
   • July 4, 2013

3. Javelin Odyssey sizing  

   By msdeva, October 29, 2003
   • 1 reply
   • 7,559 views
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   • FreeFlyFridge
   • October 29, 2003

4. For anyone asking "Which canopy is best?", the answer is fly them and see what you prefer.   1 2

   By DocPop, September 25, 2013
   • 25 replies
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   • airtwardo
   • September 27, 2013

5. Two year old pack job   1 2

   By BillyVance, October 6, 2004
   • 38 replies
   • 7,556 views
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   • gowlerk
   • June 30, 2016

6. My reserve closing loop ripped   1 2

   By dropzonebug, April 22, 2014
   • 27 replies
   • 7,543 views
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   • JPDECHENE
   • April 28, 2014

7. skydiving helmets  

   By DFWAJG, August 4, 2007
   • 22 replies
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   • pete-d-meat
   • August 11, 2007

8. ICON NEXGEN  

   By katzas, March 22, 2014
   • 10 replies
   • 7,539 views
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   • Alexg3265
   • April 1, 2014

9. Under Armor?   1 2

   By bloody_trauma, October 4, 2006
   • 26 replies
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   • ntrprnr
   • October 8, 2006

10. line stow!!!!  

    By sky-pimp, November 28, 2005
    • 15 replies
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    • Cloudi
    • November 30, 2005

11. Rig Fit   1 2

    By DeNReN, December 4, 2005
    • 28 replies
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    • NickDG
    • December 6, 2005

12. Airtec response to recent events   1 2 3 4

    By RTB, September 21, 2005
    • 96 replies
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    • LouDiamond
    • December 7, 2005

13. UPT Skyhook Mod  

    By carve, July 6, 2009
    • 18 replies
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    • Rstanley0312
    • July 14, 2009

14. Collins' Lanyard and Uneven Cutaway Cables?   1 2

    By 20_kN, December 8, 2018
    • 43 replies
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    • 20kN
    • January 19, 2019

15. Wings Horrible customer service!!   1 2

    By scottd818, September 26, 2012
    • 27 replies
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    • hyper172
    • October 8, 2012

16. Making a Talon freefly friendly?  

    By scotts, December 21, 2003
    • 10 replies
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    • airgord
    • October 8, 2013

17. Line stow question   1 2

    By Koric101, April 16, 2013
    • 39 replies
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    • DocPop
    • April 23, 2013

18. Altimeter Preference   1 2

    By costanza, April 16, 2012
    • 40 replies
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    • angryelf
    • April 23, 2012

19. PIA Report on low reserve canopy openings   1 2

    By PhreeZone, September 21, 2016
    • 30 replies
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    • peek
    • September 28, 2016

20. Win 7 64bits users BE AWARE when using Neptune 2 with Paralog  

    By skykank, October 1, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • October 8, 2011

21. UPT sizing semi stowless bag  

    By Absolut, May 30, 2014
    • 11 replies
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    • Skydivesg
    • June 6, 2014

22. Closing loop too long   1 2

    By millertime24, November 19, 2015
    • 34 replies
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    • hajnalka
    • December 10, 2015

23. Details on the new "JVX" Extreme...   1 2

    By CanopyPiloting, January 24, 2005
    • 31 replies
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    • jumpwally
    • January 31, 2006

24. "Rounds malfunction more often than squares" - do they?   1 2

    By pchapman, January 14, 2003
    • 36 replies
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    • mikeat10500
    • April 20, 2004

25. Sensei  

    By matt3sa, June 10, 2009
    • 21 replies
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    • parachutist
    • July 28, 2009

26. Wing loading performance change  

    By katzas, September 24, 2013
    • 13 replies
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    • katzas
    • November 8, 2013

27. How old is TOO OLD  

    By DTOXX, October 22, 2002
    • 19 replies
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    • splat200
    • July 19, 2003

28. Cookie Gopro Roller Mount  

    By Pandarism, May 1, 2013
    • 4 replies
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    • inkogneetow
    • March 14, 2014

29. Wings Vision VS Mirage G3/G4  

    By barbs666, December 8, 2011
    • 14 replies
    • 7,485 views
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • December 10, 2011

30. Military altitrack  

    By g3ninfinite, February 10, 2012
    • 6 replies
    • 7,472 views
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    • LouDiamond
    • February 14, 2012

31. Skydiving Gear Containers  

    By Batchelor412, October 8, 2017
    • 7 replies
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    • justme12001
    • October 16, 2017

32. Post your Samurai/Lotus/Jedei   1 2 3 4

    By Amazon, October 18, 2004
    • 86 replies
    • 7,471 views
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    • Viking
    • January 4, 2006

33. Slow freefall suit  

    By nhuard, May 16, 2007
    • 17 replies
    • 7,467 views
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    • Spizzzarko
    • May 23, 2007

34. The mystery rig on Ebay.......Scam   1 2

    By peckerhead, August 4, 2006
    • 27 replies
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    • Stumpy
    • August 30, 2006

35. Need help buying 1st chute.   1 2

    By manufcrules, November 10, 2009
    • 33 replies
    • 7,466 views
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • January 20, 2014

36. Aerodyne Pilot sweet spot  

    By ChuteRequired, May 18, 2015
    • 20 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • May 30, 2015

37. LIQUIDSKY SUITS  

    By YM4, October 18, 2011
    • 8 replies
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    • NeedToJump
    • October 19, 2011

38. Whatever happened to Flightline Systems?  

    By Airviking, January 28, 2011
    • 18 replies
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    • ronaldheadrick
    • February 25

39. PD or Icarus   1 2

    By NegroKarlezi, January 6, 2015
    • 29 replies
    • 7,451 views
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    • DocPop
    • January 9, 2015

40. hornet   1 2

    By chester, September 20, 2003
    • 40 replies
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    • gunsmokex
    • June 25, 2016

41. Changing activation altitude on Cypre 2   1 2

    By Nigel, April 1, 2013
    • 31 replies
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    • ksaylor1
    • April 13, 2013

42. tonysuit booties  

    By Staso, July 9, 2002
    • 19 replies
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    • drenaline
    • July 12, 2002

43. Lexan Roll Up Doors on Cessna 182's ??  

    By Skydive2, May 15, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • pilotdave
    • May 17, 2003

44. Riser length?  

    By mjosparky, November 12, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • November 16, 2005

45. Javelin packing  

    By JonDerungs, October 8, 2008
    • 19 replies
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    • tsalnukt
    • October 13, 2008

46. Paracommander advice  

    By manchuso, June 24, 2007
    • 21 replies
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    • manchuso
    • June 29, 2007

47. Racer rigs   1 2 3 4

    By atsaubrey, August 15, 2004
    • 89 replies
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    • teason
    • October 29, 2004

48. 20u Hand wheel Slipping on Heavier Materials  

    By gweeks, March 13, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • gweeks
    • March 15, 2017

49. Wings pin sticking out of flap   1 2 3

    By Jeth, January 14, 2007
    • 52 replies
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    • freeflyboy24
    • February 6, 2007

50. Wolmari pack   1 2

    By ikebonamin, April 3, 2007
    • 33 replies
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    • havensiangst
    • April 17, 2007

51. New Aerodyne Icon Risers...(dive loops, hard housing)   1 2

    By aubsmell, April 11, 2005
    • 37 replies
    • 7,416 views
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    • aubsmell
    • June 8, 2005

52. B12? legstraps??  

    By JeffSkydiver, February 28, 2005
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    • flyingferret
    • March 3, 2005

53. How big of a volume difference in regards to packing skills ?   1 2

    By yvanpec, January 13, 2015
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    • yvanpec
    • January 16, 2015

54. Senior or master rigger?   1 2

    By mcordell, February 13, 2010
    • 25 replies
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    • fcajump
    • April 26, 2010

55. protec Skate Helmet with goggles  

    By NATiON, May 22, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • August 24, 2012

56. Gear Compatiability   1 2

    By TimHurford, March 17, 2004
    • 26 replies
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    • BigMark
    • April 1, 2013

57. Hackey with tuck tab for Wings?  

    By Deimian, February 25, 2013
    • 16 replies
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    • jonathan.newman
    • March 2, 2013

58. Seeking Experienced Opinions on an older Parachute Rig from a Storage Unit Auction.   1 2

    By F104 Starfighter, February 15, 2021
    • 38 replies
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    • F104 Starfighter
    • June 5, 2021

59. Psycho Pack  

    By jake69, May 14, 2001
    • 18 replies
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    • Alvitz
    • May 18, 2001

60. Colored Line?  

    By WooHoo, April 22, 2007
    • 17 replies
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    • everymansaved
    • April 25, 2007

61. Safety star Reserve as water rig reserve   1 2

    By rowland2747, December 4, 2014
    • 26 replies
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    • skez
    • December 11, 2014

62. Tube Stows  

    By huka551, August 16, 2005
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    • sundevil777
    • August 17, 2005

63. Riggers - what won't you pack   1 2

    By Shivon, December 20, 2003
    • 43 replies
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    • BigMark
    • October 8, 2012

64. the best helmet in the marcket (RAWA Vs BONEHEAD)   1 2

    By medusa, November 1, 2004
    • 30 replies
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    • Antidote
    • November 10, 2004

65. Mirage Split-Bag  

    By ChrisRomp, August 13, 2010
    • 19 replies
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    • champu
    • August 16, 2010

66. Who can reline a canopy?  

    By netslide, August 7, 2017
    • 20 replies
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    • Top_Bunk
    • August 8, 2017

67. Mirage G4 - what do you think about it?   1 2

    By skydiverek, January 17, 2003
    • 37 replies
    • 7,356 views
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    • skydiverek
    • February 12, 2003

68. Sabre 2 openings and strategies for dealing with them   1 2

    By darrenspooner, July 28, 2005
    • 35 replies
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    • julius
    • May 18, 2014

69. Ripcord / Pin Test: Pass or Fail   1 2

    By TurboChrist, July 22, 2003
    • 34 replies
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    • askir
    • August 19, 2003

70. Thomas Sport Equipment's Teardrop VIPER  

    By Abedy, April 4, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • Freeflaw
    • April 9, 2011

71. Rigging Hardcores: photo gallery  

    By skydiverek, August 4, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • March 23, 2017

72. Converting metal reserve ripcord to soft?   1 2

    By milehigheric, February 15, 2013
    • 44 replies
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    • fcajump
    • February 20, 2013

73. FAA Parachute Rigger Handbook  

    By cjdskydiver, May 2, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • steelyeye
    • July 17, 2007

74. Container Options  

    By Katscan, September 3, 2013
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    • tdog
    • September 5, 2013

75. metal cutaway handle   1 2

    By tosca, January 11, 2004
    • 38 replies
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    • CygnusX-1
    • April 6, 2005

76. How to properly split roll the nose?  

    By cbuffalino, August 11, 2013
    • 16 replies
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    • ChrisD
    • August 20, 2013

77. Tandem M.S.W.s  

    By skysurfcam, April 17, 2008
    • 15 replies
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    • irishrigger
    • April 24, 2008

78. Aerodyne Pilot Size  

    By bqmassey, May 25, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 7,333 views
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    • Plover
    • May 25, 2013

79. Where to buy skydive shorts?  

    By t2.3aero, December 20, 2010
    • 16 replies
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    • dgskydive
    • December 23, 2010

80. Double needle walking foot industrial machine  

    By Alexg3265, December 8, 2014
    • 7 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • January 24, 2015

81. Icon total malfunction   1 2

    By siegfriedewargny, July 22, 2021
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    • Fabiendonato
    • September 1, 2021

82. OMEGA Harness & container  

    By Squeak, July 14, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • July 19, 2005

83. Interchangability of TSO'd Components  

    By firemedic, October 28, 2010
    • 24 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • November 4, 2010

84. Hmm, why did I by a 30" throat sewing machine?  

    By councilman24, January 24, 2013
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    • theonlyski
    • January 29, 2013

85. New Jumper Gear to avoid   1 2

    By dvlax40, August 25, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • Unstable
    • August 27, 2015

86. stiletto reline   1 2

    By skymedic, July 8, 2004
    • 26 replies
    • 7,317 views
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    • icevideot
    • December 18, 2006

87. Vigil   1 2 3

    By thrillisgone25, April 21, 2005
    • 63 replies
    • 7,316 views
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    • dragon2
    • August 5, 2008

88. Why are bridles binding tape  

    By Freeflaw, February 12, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • January 18, 2013

89. why (rant)  

    By councilman24, August 16, 2017
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    • sammielu
    • September 1, 2017

90. What rigs have great 3 ring padding?  

    By countzero, June 20, 2017
    • 10 replies
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    • airnutt
    • June 24, 2017

91. wings W8 container size  

    By irishrigger, September 7, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • al05r
    • August 26, 2022

92. 150 container & 170 canopy  

    By Squeak, November 22, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • sabregrl
    • November 27, 2002

93. Slinks vs. Rapide Links   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, May 13, 2005
    • 49 replies
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    • beezyshaw
    • May 20, 2005

94. *HUGE mistake I'm seeing in the rigs at my DZ, even in the students rigs* Suggest you to read   1 2 3

    By autoset, January 7, 2007
    • 50 replies
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    • FlyingJarhead
    • January 12, 2007

95. "Freefly Friendly Rig"  

    By Airviking, October 21, 2010
    • 9 replies
    • 7,289 views
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    • Unstable
    • October 24, 2010

96. Motorcycle helmets and skydiving...  

    By Clownburner, May 8, 2003
    • 22 replies
    • 7,288 views
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    • mccordia
    • May 15, 2003

97. Javelin yoke sizing  

    By ibanfield, January 8, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 7,288 views
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    • usskydiver
    • January 8, 2005

98. RWS/UPT TrueLock Toggles - Brake Fire   1 2

    By tdog, May 21, 2007
    • 28 replies
    • 7,286 views
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    • skyninja
    • May 24, 2007

99. Triathalon Line Set  

    By xijonix, June 24, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • BillyVance
    • July 5, 2013

100. Sealing Parachutes USA only  

     By JerryBaumchen, February 20, 2013
     • 18 replies
     • 7,282 views
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     • aerorigging
     • February 24, 2013