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The Dropzone Gear and Rigging forum is where you can discuss any gear related questions and issues. Ask about gear before you buy it and find out what others are using and how.

19,196 topics in this forum

  1. Required pull force for main d-bag extraction   1 2

    By branch,
    • 28 replies
    • 5,422 views

  2. Army T-10 Parachutes for a commercial  

    By james Weitz,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,203 views

  3. Gear for a newbie  

    By jastevens82,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,044 views

  4. Eye Glasses  

    By pcrguy2000,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,138 views

  5. Packing a pulse into a smaller container  

    By terrell765,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,474 views

  6. New Reserves and Packing Data Cards  

    By Mitchell603,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,503 views

  7. T-10 Grey reserve packs  

    By james Weitz,
    • 0 replies
    • 821 views

  8. information needed  

    By twodogs,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,145 views

  9. Stitching a lineset below the actual cascade point - is it a problem ?  

    By al05r,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,055 views

  10. VOG audible altimeter   1 2

    By Pat007,
    • 39 replies
    • 12,733 views

  11. cutaway cable question  

    By Iceburner,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,256 views

  12. AloXs altimeters - Anyone using them? Opinions?  

    By billmorford,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,106 views

  13. twodogs  

    By twodogs,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,854 views

  14. Packing Practice  

    By ghostdog,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,599 views

  15. Buying canopy jumped in the desert?  

    By flyingketty,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,377 views

  16. DOM - date of manufacture, does that matter for canopy?  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,394 views

  17. RDS for CrossFire 3  

    By flexhead,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,602 views

  18. Size of a packing mat?  

    By frontloop33,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,104 views

  19. The Army's New Parachute...  

    By bloody_trauma,
    • 24 replies
    • 12,945 views

  20. Built in turns  

    By mazevedo,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,663 views

  21. GoPro Hero 7 Black - HandiCam Glove - 2 Cameras (one for video, one for photos)  

    By MikeR47,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,145 views

  22. LARGE GEAR  

    By USA1775,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,372 views

  23. TDS poptop  

    By wayn0o,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,331 views

  24. Oahu SkyDive or Pacific Skydive?  

    By Rhino4406,
    • 0 replies
    • 913 views

  25. Using risers with RSL on other side..  

    By degeneration,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,817 views

  26. MT 1-X  

    By metallica,
    • 10 replies
    • 14,202 views

  27. New CYPRES Cutter Head Design?  

    By Gary73,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,380 views

  28. How much does slider size actually affect openings?  

    By JakeByTheOcean,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,870 views

  29. STOLEN GEAR!!! Vector V306/JFX84/OPT113  

    By diazmoy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,055 views

  30. ParaAvis Container  

    By jimmy93,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,027 views

  31. L&B Viso II  

    By yobnoc,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,488 views

  32. Rigger for repack in NH  

    By jgilbs06,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,194 views

  33. Best container for a big guy  

    By Elpnor,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,382 views

  34. Riser design & toggle fires   1 2

    By IJskonijn,
    • 26 replies
    • 5,999 views

  35. Help, Student,115to120KG. Gear needed. NZ  

    By mattymudskipper,
    • 0 replies
    • 801 views

  36. Shelf life on containers?  

    By gunsmokex,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,369 views

  37. Save $$ buying direct from LB??  

    By Dewbee,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,367 views

  38. VISO 2 wont start  

    By CarManAlf,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,271 views

  39. Javelin TJNK.5 Reserve???  

    By Cjgroom,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,170 views

  40. Req: LB Ares II wrist or glove mount that doesn't suck  

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,376 views

  41. Cookie ear hole  

    By Dewbee,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,989 views

  42. Curv owners   1 2 3

    By theplummeter,
    • 73 replies
    • 29,460 views

  43. Who's a rigger in SLC, UT?  

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,094 views

  44. Incidents from Jumping a CYPRESS that is overdue for Maintenance   1 2

    By jakebaustin,
    • 34 replies
    • 5,805 views

  45. Manufacturer of gloves  

    By slim_shady,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,418 views

  46. Low Bulk Canopy For Bigger Jumper - 270-275 exit weight  

    By Rhino4406,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,283 views

  47. EDIT- Smart reserve wing loading measurements - Edit  

    By Youradhere,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,559 views

  48. Z1 Helmet -> How is it?  

    By DubJump,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,512 views

  49. First time buying gear  

    By Bobby Wilson,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,920 views

  50. Airworthy C9 Canopy  

    By skytribe,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,893 views

  51. Parachutes Australia Airforce reserve TSO or not  

    By Youradhere,   
    • 14 replies
    • 3,204 views

  52. Sunpath contact  

    By Cantoral,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,177 views

  53. Icarus 149 Reserve or Precision R-Max 148  

    By Bud_T,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,302 views

  54. 3D printed Camera Mounts?  

    By tommi95,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,400 views

  55. PD 190 not flying straight  

    By finchaos,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,244 views

  56. Out of date Cypress  

    By danornan,
    • 0 replies
    • 881 views

  57. Video and telemetry  

    By spezticle,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,533 views

  58. Cypres maintenance turnaround time  

    By ek1923,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,747 views

  59. Best Audible for a KISS Helmet  

    By flyhi,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,793 views

  60. RSL material behind the ring  

    By SkyHopperZH,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,632 views

  61. Thunderbow manual needed  

    By stratostar,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,783 views

  62. Info about Aeroconical Type 1000 Mk2  

    By alexey,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,104 views

  63. Vigil service delays  

    By gowlerk,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,780 views

  64. Javelin models  

    By gowlerk,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,320 views

  65. opinions for a cherry jumper   1 2

    By rugbyfan89,   
    • 34 replies
    • 3,926 views

  66. Bought a new container and reserve  

    By rtmjumper,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,698 views

  67. 733 sewing machine question  

    By paratekk,
    • 1 reply
    • 959 views

  68. How much can you lengthena harness?  

    By Gentryb,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,162 views

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

    By mik,
    • 98 replies
    • 12,660 views

  70. Color the line attachment points on the canopy  

    By TheFlyingSwede,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,970 views

  71. Sabre 2 or Crossfire 3?  

    By Croc,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,601 views

  72. IPT Axon 230  

    By GregAndrea,
    • 0 replies
    • 852 views

  73. Semi-stow D bag flaps remain tucked-in after jump  

    By ethan_tan,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,805 views

  74. Certificate numbers  

    By airricks,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,238 views

  75. Microraven 150 reserve pack volume?  

    By Gentryb,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,639 views

  76. Ejection Seat Servicing  

    By rmarshall234,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,533 views

  77. Argus SB AMMO130514/1  

    By Gary73,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,210 views

  78. Where in the world to buy second hand gear?  

    By JohnPG,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,136 views

  79. New RI mard? Riggers?  

    By robertmdrew,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,177 views

  80. Double-stowing lines in rubber bands - another data point  

    By peek,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,996 views

  81. PIA Symposium  

    By faulknerwn,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,298 views

  82. Vortex V6 downsizing question  

    By e0782,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,248 views

  83. Great beginner canopy for new A license jumper?  

    By jacobdouglastx,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,392 views

  84. Tacsew T20U Price?  

    By Gary73,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,213 views

  85. Proper way to seal reserve  

    By gb1,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,235 views

  86. SWS Fire container - need your opinion   1 2

    By leadgenx,
    • 35 replies
    • 25,612 views

  87. OP160 Reserve pack size for V310 question.  

    By Bud_T,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,367 views

  88. "Textured" Rubber Bands  

    By WV177RG,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,938 views

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

    By 20_kN,
    • 43 replies
    • 7,448 views

  90. Pilot 168 zpx in a Wings 8?  

    By sunflower92,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,252 views

  91. CURV vs Vector M-351 for speed skydiving?  

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,872 views

  92. Para Flite XL Cloud  

    By highspeeddirt,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,780 views

  93. Price question!!!Going to buy my first rig this year!!  

    By Jaks1213,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,726 views

  94. Racer by Jump Shack   1 2 3 4 6

    By GregAndrea,
    • 132 replies
    • 23,581 views

  95. how do i know if the canopy fit to my container??  

    By yuval,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,308 views

  96. Speed Accuracy  

    By FlipperBizkut,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,537 views

  97. Wings / Javelin / Vortex  

    By ThrustVectored,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,911 views

  98. Merlin suits ...anyone recently get one  

    By bellyflopper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,687 views

  99. Looking for the “right” canopy  

    By Bud_T,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,588 views

  100. EEVblog CYPRES 2 Teardown  

    By mxk,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,123 views
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