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19,201 topics in this forum

1. Helmets and Safety Ratings  

   By mujie96, September 9, 2002
   • 19 replies
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   • alan
   • September 11, 2002

2. All costs of owning gear vs. renting   1 2

   By rss_v, January 9, 2013
   • 41 replies
   • 7,261 views
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   • waveoff5500
   • February 15, 2013

3. Packing with smaller rubber bands or just double loop?   1 2

   By vanessalh, November 5, 2012
   • 27 replies
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   • hookitt
   • November 6, 2012

4. First Rig   1 2

   By knic, February 11, 2009
   • 30 replies
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   • knic
   • March 26, 2009

5. Line strength and line type ?  

   By jonno, February 13, 2015
   • 17 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • February 15, 2015

6. Reverse riser discussion   1 2 3

   By rhys, October 24, 2005
   • 56 replies
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • November 9, 2005

7. Pulse  

   By Braz933, July 27, 2009
   • 13 replies
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   • rowland2747
   • April 17, 2013

8. aad's  

   By crazy8, May 16, 2007
   • 23 replies
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   • piisfish
   • May 18, 2007

9. Container Resize  

   By drewcarp, February 2, 2011
   • 8 replies
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   • theonlyski
   • February 4, 2011

10. manta 280  

    By point_code, June 26, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • Speer
    • July 2, 2005

11. Harness size question  

    By Sky_doggy, March 13, 2013
    • 3 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • March 16, 2013

12. Audible dependence.   1 2

    By JWest, May 2, 2015
    • 39 replies
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    • dthames
    • May 11, 2015

13. New ARGUS AAD Service Bulletin  

    By chutingstar, June 15, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • June 17, 2014

14. Pulse pack volume specs  

    By gnasher70, April 5, 2010
    • 6 replies
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    • gnasher70
    • April 19, 2010

15. Closing loop tension  

    By d123, September 15, 2008
    • 15 replies
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    • jsaxton
    • October 9, 2008

16. Vector 3 M series vs. Racer 2K3   1 2

    By LittleOne, December 4, 2005
    • 28 replies
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    • RMURRAY
    • December 9, 2005

17. Double Stowing Question  

    By glgflyer, August 11, 2009
    • 21 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • November 3, 2010

18. Night Demo  

    By leapdog, June 22, 2007
    • 21 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • February 9, 2012

19. Is it lame to match your canopy to your container?   1 2 3

    By HeatherObscura, March 23, 2009
    • 64 replies
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    • freefalljason
    • March 31, 2009

20. Skysystems ?  

    By philly51, September 17, 2015
    • 16 replies
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    • weaverd
    • February 22, 2016

21. Aerodyne Bulletin  

    By parafredo, December 15, 2017
    • 18 replies
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    • Jordan82
    • January 6, 2018

22. Jumpsuits from Pakistan AWO  

    By dh3, May 29, 2014
    • 11 replies
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    • dh3
    • June 13, 2014

23. Why ripcords on reserves?   1 2

    By katzas, March 30, 2014
    • 32 replies
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    • jimmytavino
    • March 31, 2014

24. Ski Helmets for Skydiving   1 2

    By ibx, January 12, 2004
    • 28 replies
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    • pilotdave
    • February 7, 2004

25. military rig vs sport rig  

    By DroptheMan04, September 10, 2006
    • 15 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • September 19, 2006

26. Bagging the canopy  

    By Carver, April 18, 2006
    • 22 replies
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    • chrismgtis
    • July 3, 2007

27. Help needed...Q's on used container  

    By Tigerfly, February 14, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • February 16, 2017

28. What deployment method do you have on your primary sport rig?   1 2 3

    By DocPop, June 23, 2010
    • 61 replies
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    • jumpwally
    • October 1, 2010

29. Katana 150 or Stiletto 150; 1.4 wing loading   1 2

    By martwald, August 17, 2012
    • 38 replies
    • 7,198 views
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    • erdnarob
    • August 31, 2012

30. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 180 day inspection cycle   1 2

    By councilman24, May 22, 2007
    • 31 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • May 9, 2008

31. Used Pilot Rigs  

    By MrLicious, January 4, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • councilman24
    • January 5, 2011

32. From "The RSL & Skyhook debate" article  

    By Hooknswoop, June 12, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • KellyF
    • June 15, 2017

33. ZP or F111 Pilot Chute?  

    By PhreeZone, November 19, 2001
    • 19 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • November 25, 2001

34. if no regulation how often would you repack your reserve   1 2 3

    By bodypilot90, July 1, 2006
    • 52 replies
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    • selbbub78
    • July 5, 2006

35. RSL didn't work?! (long)   1 2

    By The111, March 28, 2004
    • 29 replies
    • 7,190 views
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    • BBKid
    • March 31, 2004

36. Count your damn tools...   1 2

    By riggergreg, April 24, 2007
    • 41 replies
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    • 2shay
    • April 30, 2007

37. zp vs F-111?  

    By crum, April 6, 2006
    • 8 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • April 7, 2006

38. Leg straps coming loose  

    By SkydiveMonkey, October 15, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • ZigZag
    • October 29, 2003

39. Stiletto 190 slider on stiletto 150  

    By Shawtown939, May 24, 2017
    • 10 replies
    • 7,182 views
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    • MitchSteere
    • June 15, 2017

40. Aerotech Apache 150 - Experiences ?  

    By mike_sketo, August 20, 2012
    • 5 replies
    • 7,181 views
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    • skybutela
    • September 14, 2019

41. How to put a freaking Viso together   1 2 3

    By Hausse, December 22, 2007
    • 51 replies
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    • bomb420
    • January 21, 2008

42. Suunto Watches are not for Skydiving.   1 2

    By KrisFlyZ, January 7, 2004
    • 48 replies
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    • Remster
    • July 16, 2010

43. psycho packing and icarus canopies  

    By hudsonderek, October 7, 2007
    • 18 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • October 11, 2007

44. PIA reports?   1 2

    By IanHarrop, February 19, 2008
    • 28 replies
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    • Jwelborn
    • February 27, 2008

45. Karnage Krew Complaint   1 2

    By bigway, February 21, 2010
    • 26 replies
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    • bigway
    • November 12, 2010

46. Have you ever seen someone get slammed super hard by Aerodyne’s Pilot?   1 2

    By sheeks, March 3, 2019
    • 48 replies
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    • davenuk
    • October 10, 2022

47. Vector 3 vs. Voodo Curv 2.0. in the 170 size spectrum  

    By CoqRouge, March 29, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • hackish
    • April 4, 2017

48. Rationale for AAD Cutter Location?   1 2 3

    By thechutist, April 10, 2011
    • 58 replies
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    • Deimian
    • July 14, 2015

49. NEW GPS Tracker   1 2

    By Squeak, July 30, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • Hellis
    • August 16, 2015

50. Webbing question  

    By NSEMN8R, December 24, 2007
    • 22 replies
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    • ericfradet
    • February 10, 2008

51. Opening and reclosing other peoples reserve pack jobs   1 2

    By rigger_john, March 16, 2005
    • 43 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • August 21, 2018

52. Servo motor / need specific info  

    By RayLosli, October 31, 2017
    • 7 replies
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    • RayLosli
    • November 6, 2017

53. Jumpsuit - A License  

    By BobxMarley, December 4, 2013
    • 18 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • December 7, 2013

54. 1985 Student Gear HELP!! **UPDATE   1 2

    By loiswinkelman, February 2, 2015
    • 36 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • February 4, 2015

55. Vigil AAD   1 2 3

    By John4455, December 3, 2003
    • 68 replies
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    • Dave1216
    • December 16, 2003

56. Blown toggle hoods  

    By councilman24, May 27, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • JohnSherman
    • June 26, 2014

57. Pd reserve packs bigger than optimum?   1 2

    By BobbyR1990, November 26, 2009
    • 25 replies
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    • freeatlast
    • December 1, 2009

58. post your red white and blue canopies  

    By aerialcameraman, January 24, 2010
    • 24 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • January 28, 2010

59. Looking for a good helmet with Gopro mount. Advice?   1 2

    By Nicknero1405, July 2, 2015
    • 32 replies
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    • elreg
    • August 9, 2015

60. Icarus Canopies after-sale service - be carefully   1 2 3 4

    By AndrzejC, February 18, 2011
    • 78 replies
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    • g2gjump
    • March 12, 2011

61. How to calculate tandem fall rate factoring in drogue?  

    By 3mpire, July 23, 2013
    • 18 replies
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    • yuri_base
    • July 25, 2013

62. MC-5 packing question?  

    By bigfall, January 3, 2005
    • 19 replies
    • 7,128 views
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • January 5, 2005

63. Wings Reserve Deployment   1 2

    By caribadive, April 18, 2007
    • 26 replies
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    • billbooth
    • April 19, 2007

64. JumpShack FireBolt  

    By PhreeZone, October 28, 2002
    • 17 replies
    • 7,118 views
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    • weid14
    • November 7, 2002

65. How to soften my Sabre 150 openings   1 2

    By Maki, October 23, 2009
    • 35 replies
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    • captain_stan
    • November 3, 2009

66. Closing UPT Vector3 with clocked pilot chute displayed  

    By SoCalJumper, January 4, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • mcordell
    • January 6, 2014

67. Reserve Parachute Deployment   1 2

    By paulzeee, February 2, 2010
    • 25 replies
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    • BKR
    • February 11, 2010

68. Questions about Batwing  

    By jumpergirl, March 11, 2001
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    • alan
    • March 14, 2001

69. Short reserve cable   1 2

    By Scoop, October 26, 2006
    • 43 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 6, 2006

70. My Aerodyne Nex Gen - opinon  

    By tommer15, November 22, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • Spike09
    • October 13, 2015

71. Riggers, French Felled Seam Attachment for Sewing Machines???  

    By Freefly710, December 19, 2013
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    • masterrigger1
    • December 20, 2013

72. Question about Racer rigs   1 2 3 4

    By jumpinfarmer, December 3, 2003
    • 77 replies
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    • Hooknswoop
    • December 4, 2003

73. PD Reserve Made in Honduras???   1 2 3

    By crazydiver, November 30, 2005
    • 60 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • December 9, 2005

74. Packing Old but Airworthy Reserves   1 2

    By HPC, November 9, 2017
    • 48 replies
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    • likestojump
    • November 26, 2017

75. Pack Volume of Reserves  

    By Mozencrath, November 29, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • udder
    • September 7, 2006

76. Lazy Bag   1 2

    By Squeak, March 10, 2008
    • 27 replies
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    • GeGe
    • March 18, 2008

77. Rookies Review of the Pulse 170   1 2

    By NATiON, August 2, 2012
    • 30 replies
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    • NATiON
    • August 5, 2012

78. Sabre 2 openings   1 2

    By scottaffi, July 8, 2002
    • 26 replies
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    • christoofar
    • July 22, 2002

79. Skydive helmets are useless   1 2 3

    By daniel52587, February 13, 2007
    • 59 replies
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    • squarecanopy
    • February 15, 2007

80. Rigger course/testing in Florida  

    By Alexg3265, August 1, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • October 7, 2014

81. Using SLINKS with reserves other than PD   1 2

    By sundevil777, March 9, 2003
    • 32 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • April 6, 2003

82. Vigil 2   1 2

    By daytripper419, March 11, 2007
    • 30 replies
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    • billvon
    • July 25, 2007

83. Service Bulletin - Icon Harness Container Cutaway Cable and Cable Housing   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, March 13, 2005
    • 35 replies
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    • anthonylock
    • March 18, 2005

84. RDS slider on storm 135  

    By JackHDZ, August 24, 2015
    • 17 replies
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    • andybobolson
    • October 15, 2015

85. Shipping a canopy for cheap  

    By jbrinkman, December 22, 2009
    • 14 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • January 11, 2010

86. safire-2 vs safire  

    By Staso, June 11, 2002
    • 19 replies
    • 7,077 views
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    • Engovatov
    • June 14, 2002

87. javelin sizing  

    By lindell, November 17, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • labrys
    • November 26, 2006

88. Whats the difference?   1 2

    By wingit, December 21, 2010
    • 29 replies
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    • BlindBrick
    • December 27, 2010

89. Vigil batteries now no longer field replaceable  

    By PhreeZone, January 31, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • skytribe
    • February 2, 2017

90. Icon vs. Mirage G4  

    By helldog, November 16, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • Jib
    • March 8, 2005

91. What's the best container for a petite female?   1 2

    By ranchgirl, January 22, 2003
    • 43 replies
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    • skybrat68
    • November 17, 2003

92. New canopies coming soon?  

    By Sabrekakkonen, December 5, 2017
    • 9 replies
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    • Spokkie
    • January 3, 2018

93. 3 ring circus type 8 - type 17   1 2

    By ibanfield, April 30, 2007
    • 27 replies
    • 7,044 views
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    • crazydiver
    • May 4, 2007

94. Emergency Chutes for glider pilot  

    By Sebb_Glider, April 29, 2006
    • 7 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • May 2, 2006

95. Why Velcro?   1 2

    By DanF, April 25, 2011
    • 31 replies
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • April 26, 2011

96. packing a spectre   1 2

    By mrmanta, January 10, 2008
    • 26 replies
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    • Zarkon
    • January 16, 2008

97. GoPro Handycam glove  

    By bigway, January 20, 2010
    • 9 replies
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    • bigway
    • January 20, 2010

98. Practically new gear from 1987   1 2 3

    By PutaDC, May 28, 2015
    • 59 replies
    • 7,039 views
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • June 6, 2015

99. cypres 2 or vigil 2  

    By dreamtoy, June 27, 2012
    • 23 replies
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    • LloydDobbler
    • July 15, 2012

100. Full face vs open face helmets   1 2

     By Emmie, June 15, 2002
     • 28 replies
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     • Nick
     • July 4, 2002