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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.

19,197 topics in this forum

  1. Which canopies are more prone to collapse?  

    By Whysojumpy,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,457 views

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

    By branch,
    • 28 replies
    • 5,467 views

  3. Army T-10 Parachutes for a commercial  

    By james Weitz,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,210 views

  4. Gear for a newbie  

    By jastevens82,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,051 views

  5. Eye Glasses  

    By pcrguy2000,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,145 views

  6. Packing a pulse into a smaller container  

    By terrell765,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,477 views

  7. New Reserves and Packing Data Cards  

    By Mitchell603,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,517 views

  8. T-10 Grey reserve packs  

    By james Weitz,
    • 0 replies
    • 824 views

  9. information needed  

    By twodogs,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,150 views

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

    By al05r,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,068 views

  11. VOG audible altimeter   1 2

    By Pat007,
    • 39 replies
    • 12,794 views

  12. cutaway cable question  

    By Iceburner,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,264 views

  13. AloXs altimeters - Anyone using them? Opinions?  

    By billmorford,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,126 views

  14. twodogs  

    By twodogs,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,864 views

  15. Packing Practice  

    By ghostdog,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,625 views

  16. Buying canopy jumped in the desert?  

    By flyingketty,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,381 views

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

    By CoolBeans,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,404 views

  18. RDS for CrossFire 3  

    By flexhead,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,615 views

  19. Size of a packing mat?  

    By frontloop33,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,106 views

  20. The Army's New Parachute...  

    By bloody_trauma,
    • 24 replies
    • 12,957 views

  21. Built in turns  

    By mazevedo,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,680 views

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

    By MikeR47,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,152 views

  23. LARGE GEAR  

    By USA1775,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,390 views

  24. TDS poptop  

    By wayn0o,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,334 views

  25. Oahu SkyDive or Pacific Skydive?  

    By Rhino4406,
    • 0 replies
    • 916 views

  26. Using risers with RSL on other side..  

    By degeneration,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,826 views

  27. MT 1-X  

    By metallica,
    • 10 replies
    • 14,212 views

  28. New CYPRES Cutter Head Design?  

    By Gary73,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,387 views

  29. How much does slider size actually affect openings?  

    By JakeByTheOcean,   
    • 14 replies
    • 2,894 views

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

    By diazmoy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,059 views

  31. ParaAvis Container  

    By jimmy93,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,035 views

  32. L&B Viso II  

    By yobnoc,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,494 views

  33. Rigger for repack in NH  

    By jgilbs06,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,206 views

  34. Best container for a big guy  

    By Elpnor,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,390 views

  35. Riser design & toggle fires   1 2

    By IJskonijn,
    • 26 replies
    • 6,034 views

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

    By mattymudskipper,
    • 0 replies
    • 803 views

  37. Shelf life on containers?  

    By gunsmokex,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,381 views

  38. Save $$ buying direct from LB??  

    By Dewbee,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,373 views

  39. VISO 2 wont start  

    By CarManAlf,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,277 views

  40. Javelin TJNK.5 Reserve???  

    By Cjgroom,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,177 views

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

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,381 views

  42. Cookie ear hole  

    By Dewbee,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,995 views

  43. Curv owners   1 2 3

    By theplummeter,
    • 73 replies
    • 29,519 views

  44. Who's a rigger in SLC, UT?  

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,099 views

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

    By jakebaustin,
    • 34 replies
    • 5,832 views

  46. Manufacturer of gloves  

    By slim_shady,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,423 views

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

    By Rhino4406,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,293 views

  48. EDIT- Smart reserve wing loading measurements - Edit  

    By Youradhere,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,568 views

  49. Z1 Helmet -> How is it?  

    By DubJump,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,534 views

  50. First time buying gear  

    By Bobby Wilson,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,933 views

  51. Airworthy C9 Canopy  

    By skytribe,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,907 views

  52. Parachutes Australia Airforce reserve TSO or not  

    By Youradhere,   
    • 14 replies
    • 3,223 views

  53. Sunpath contact  

    By Cantoral,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,185 views

  54. Icarus 149 Reserve or Precision R-Max 148  

    By Bud_T,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,321 views

  55. 3D printed Camera Mounts?  

    By tommi95,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,407 views

  56. PD 190 not flying straight  

    By finchaos,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,251 views

  57. Out of date Cypress  

    By danornan,
    • 0 replies
    • 884 views

  58. Video and telemetry  

    By spezticle,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,539 views

  59. Cypres maintenance turnaround time  

    By ek1923,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,756 views

  60. Best Audible for a KISS Helmet  

    By flyhi,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,800 views

  61. RSL material behind the ring  

    By SkyHopperZH,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,640 views

  62. Thunderbow manual needed  

    By stratostar,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,793 views

  63. Info about Aeroconical Type 1000 Mk2  

    By alexey,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,109 views

  64. Vigil service delays  

    By gowlerk,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,792 views

  65. Javelin models  

    By gowlerk,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,325 views

  66. opinions for a cherry jumper   1 2

    By rugbyfan89,   
    • 34 replies
    • 3,960 views

  67. Bought a new container and reserve  

    By rtmjumper,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,707 views

  68. 733 sewing machine question  

    By paratekk,
    • 1 reply
    • 963 views

  69. How much can you lengthena harness?  

    By Gentryb,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,172 views

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

    By mik,
    • 98 replies
    • 12,730 views

  71. Color the line attachment points on the canopy  

    By TheFlyingSwede,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,993 views

  72. Sabre 2 or Crossfire 3?  

    By Croc,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,627 views

  73. IPT Axon 230  

    By GregAndrea,
    • 0 replies
    • 856 views

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

    By ethan_tan,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,813 views

  75. Certificate numbers  

    By airricks,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,246 views

  76. Microraven 150 reserve pack volume?  

    By Gentryb,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,648 views

  77. Ejection Seat Servicing  

    By rmarshall234,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,542 views

  78. Argus SB AMMO130514/1  

    By Gary73,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,214 views

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

    By JohnPG,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,141 views

  80. New RI mard? Riggers?  

    By robertmdrew,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,193 views

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

    By peek,
    • 23 replies
    • 9,029 views

  82. PIA Symposium  

    By faulknerwn,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,314 views

  83. Vortex V6 downsizing question  

    By e0782,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,256 views

  84. Great beginner canopy for new A license jumper?  

    By jacobdouglastx,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,422 views

  85. Tacsew T20U Price?  

    By Gary73,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,219 views

  86. Proper way to seal reserve  

    By gb1,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,257 views

  87. SWS Fire container - need your opinion   1 2

    By leadgenx,
    • 35 replies
    • 25,652 views

  88. OP160 Reserve pack size for V310 question.  

    By Bud_T,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,373 views

  89. "Textured" Rubber Bands  

    By WV177RG,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,956 views

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

    By 20_kN,
    • 43 replies
    • 7,503 views

  91. Pilot 168 zpx in a Wings 8?  

    By sunflower92,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,262 views

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

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,899 views

  93. Para Flite XL Cloud  

    By highspeeddirt,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,792 views

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

    By Jaks1213,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,735 views

  95. Racer by Jump Shack   1 2 3 4 6

    By GregAndrea,
    • 132 replies
    • 23,736 views

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

    By yuval,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,315 views

  97. Speed Accuracy  

    By FlipperBizkut,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,540 views

  98. Wings / Javelin / Vortex  

    By ThrustVectored,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,945 views

  99. Merlin suits ...anyone recently get one  

    By bellyflopper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,699 views

  100. Looking for the “right” canopy  

    By Bud_T,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,591 views
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