Swooping and Canopy Control

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1. Rear risers   1 2

   By millertimeunc, March 27, 2008
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   • ianmdrennan
   • March 31, 2008

2. Sad day for the responsible swoopers of this world   1 2 3 4

   By CanuckInUSA, March 27, 2007
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   • freefli
   • May 7, 2007

3. Max. wing-loading per model   1 2

   By riggerrob, February 21, 2002
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   • rhino
   • February 24, 2002

4. CPC/PST 2007 Finals - Colorado   1 2 3 4 5

   By ianmdrennan, August 9, 2007
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   • Giedrius
   • September 15, 2007

5. rds question  

   By keithbar, December 2, 2014
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   • SkymonkeyONE
   • January 22, 2015

6. Got to jump my new Velocity canopy today   1 2

   By CanuckInUSA, January 23, 2005
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   • Sabre1Lucke
   • December 10, 2010

7. Cross wind landing on reserve  

   By alexafox, November 12, 2012
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   • Guinness_fr
   • November 14, 2012

8. Ok what canopy should i buy from this list   1 2 3

   By airborne82nd, May 16, 2006
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   • phoenixlpr
   • May 31, 2006

9. Wingovers  

   By SkydiveMonkey, December 13, 2001
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   • alan
   • December 15, 2001

10. What WLing did you start swooping at?   1 2 3

    By superstu, June 23, 2005
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    • packing_jarrett
    • July 11, 2005

11. Lead packaging for weight belts?  

    By SRI85, August 22, 2012
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    • SRI85
    • September 7, 2012

12. Optima  

    By aerialcameraman, October 25, 2007
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    • pierre3636
    • November 16, 2007

13. When Swooping Do You...........?   1 2

    By Brumby, January 30, 2011
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    • bofh
    • July 19, 2011

14. Damn, do I have to swoop my reserve? can you help?  

    By freeflyfree, September 22, 2016
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    • mathrick
    • September 26, 2016

15. A Definative Guide To Swoop Progression  

    By WayneRATS, August 14, 2003
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    • WayneRATS
    • August 20, 2003

16. Downsizing to crossfire 2  

    By gmac324, November 26, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • skyshimas
    • April 26, 2009

17. Newbie pond swooping, tips, tricks, advice?  

    By Peej, December 18, 2006
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    • Peej
    • December 26, 2006

18. UPT low drag swoop risers?  

    By bofh, December 15, 2010
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    • Pulse
    • January 21, 2011

19. New world record!   1 2

    By Rdutch, April 23, 2005
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    • ltdiver
    • May 3, 2005

20. Hatred towards audible alarms  

    By scootstevens, July 25, 2016
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    • scootstevens
    • August 5, 2016

21. Entry into the world of swooping   1 2

    By j3zz, November 15, 2004
    • 25 replies
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    • Bartje
    • November 29, 2004

22. Downsize or eliptical?   1 2

    By Foursprouts, January 28, 2006
    • 33 replies
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    • WeakMindedFool
    • March 28, 2006

23. Reline on a Velocity (or any X-Brace)?   1 2 3

    By F16Driver, February 7, 2006
    • 64 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • February 8, 2006

24. Velo popper mod  

    By freekflyguy, February 12, 2015
    • 11 replies
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    • d100965
    • July 24, 2015

25. Swoop technic - Rear raiser & Toggels use   1 2

    By yoavr, May 15, 2005
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    • raymod2
    • May 26, 2005

26. When is it OK to start learning to swoop?   1 2

    By Tonto, April 11, 2005
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    • justaflygirl
    • April 21, 2005

27. When NOT to swoop a camera   1 2

    By skybytch, February 20, 2008
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    • Bolas
    • March 2, 2008

28. Neos Vs Crossfire2 ?? Any crossfire Flyers know?   1 2

    By CKSCUBA, May 8, 2007
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    • jacco
    • May 18, 2007

29. Longest recovery arc: Safire1 or safire2?   1 2

    By freeflydemon, August 11, 2005
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    • freeflydemon
    • August 22, 2005

30. Getting back to DZ from a bad spot.   1 2 3

    By npgraphicdesign, July 19, 2010
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    • VectorBoy
    • October 14, 2011

31. Velo vs. JVX  

    By NexGenSkydiver, November 17, 2008
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    • proswooper
    • November 19, 2008

32. Spectre landing flare help based on video  

    By repcool, April 30, 2008
    • 17 replies
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    • matt6242
    • May 5, 2008

33. Just a story of my accomplishments in landing :)   1 2 3 4 6

    By skyhighkiy, September 13, 2004
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • September 15, 2004

34. Swoop enrty altitude  

    By alan, December 13, 2003
    • 19 replies
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    • PhreeZone
    • January 7, 2004

35. Canopy control   1 2

    By nigel99, July 15, 2002
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    • freeflir29
    • August 31, 2002

36. xaos pack volume  

    By brendakt, May 25, 2007
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    • chris74
    • October 11, 2007

37. Swoop Pond Sizing Question  

    By Skydive2, May 13, 2002
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • May 16, 2002

38. Procedure for front riser approach  

    By ojf1982, March 3, 2002
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • March 7, 2002

39. Aerodyne Sensei  

    By Learnskydiving, June 4, 2014
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    • diablopilot
    • June 11, 2014

40. Coccyx Protector  

    By HUPRA, November 24, 2014
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    • wildWilly
    • November 28, 2014

41. Deciding "This Canopy is Not For Me"   1 2

    By Jumperpaula, April 7, 2002
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    • freeflir29
    • April 11, 2002

42. Katana - Flight Characteristics-   1 2 3

    By frankiebrina, January 25, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • February 5, 2004

43. Learning to swoop: Sabre or Stiletto?  

    By Sabre1Lucke, April 4, 2005
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    • vdschoor
    • April 4, 2005

44. Katana vs Neos  

    By Pobrause, August 17, 2014
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    • smith1390
    • October 17, 2014

45. canopy for airborne acro? (not swooping)   1 2

    By Calvin19, December 17, 2009
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    • murps2000
    • December 26, 2009

46. PPPB Event Results   1 2 3

    By Canuck, June 4, 2002
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • June 7, 2002

47. Proposals for changes of the FAI/IPC-rules   1 2 3

    By morris, October 21, 2008
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    • ianmdrennan
    • May 11, 2009

48. Canopy control courses?!?!?!  

    By baRRRpirate, October 29, 2012
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    • chuckakers
    • November 23, 2012

49. Atair Onyx   1 2

    By johan, April 1, 2003
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    • roq
    • July 20, 2004

50. Help with small girls!!   1 2

    By garywainwright, September 21, 2005
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    • Beverly
    • October 11, 2005

51. fast landing   1 2

    By 47plymouth, May 12, 2009
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    • d123
    • May 24, 2009

52. Hop & Pop definition  

    By basweiler, August 25, 2015
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    • jbscout2002
    • September 10, 2015

53. Using front risers for penetrating winds  

    By jheadley, April 21, 2005
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    • davenuk
    • December 14, 2016

54. Heaviest National Competitor  

    By jayrech, July 29, 2014
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    • AggieDave
    • August 10, 2014

55. Leaning Foward!  

    By freeflyz, November 19, 2002
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    • Pablito
    • November 25, 2002

56. CANOPY TRANSITION   1 2

    By 12bhi, February 14, 2003
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    • JJohnson
    • March 11, 2003

57. Blade?  

    By obi, September 16, 2003
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    • lister55
    • April 8, 2004

58. VX 109   1 2

    By mischo, January 27, 2004
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    • jumperconway
    • February 6, 2004

59. long/short recovery arc  

    By Cantoral, September 25, 2007
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    • DocPop
    • February 7, 2013

60. Swoop Training (90s)  

    By Morav, July 16, 2012
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    • dharma1976
    • July 20, 2012

61. European Swoop Events 2007  

    By ParaShoot, November 12, 2006
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    • jannu
    • August 14, 2007

62. Z-Brace technology/R&D/Sponsorship stuff (was: Something new from PD)   1 2

    By rhys, February 14, 2009
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    • selwynj
    • March 18, 2009

63. Wow !! Swoop CPC at Lake Wales  

    By CKSCUBA, February 10, 2008
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    • dharma1976
    • February 20, 2008

64. HP canopy flocking   1 2

    By ianmdrennan, March 19, 2009
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    • champu
    • April 13, 2009

65. 21 sq.ft Xaos pic...  

    By GroundZero, February 7, 2003
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    • GroundZero
    • February 8, 2003

66. "Downfall" Hitler parody on Swooping  

    By 4dbill, February 6, 2011
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    • Namowal
    • December 22, 2011

67. RDS and Removable Sliders   1 2

    By freeflyer2k, September 26, 2007
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    • murps2000
    • October 5, 2007

68. PST - June 14th   1 2

    By ianmdrennan, June 5, 2007
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    • Bazair2air
    • June 29, 2007

69. 2016 Nationals in April?!?!?!  

    By hokierower, April 17, 2015
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    • tkhayes
    • June 11, 2015

70. New hp stuff from PD -rumors?   1 2 3

    By diveout, January 23, 2003
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    • skymedic
    • February 18, 2003

71. Canopy Looping  

    By dbr171, April 18, 2007
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    • BMFin
    • April 29, 2007

72. Longer risers - pros and cons   1 2 3

    By frost, August 29, 2005
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    • skydiven4fun
    • January 14, 2006

73. Any videos on HK Terminal  

    By chris.h, June 21, 2017
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    • danielcroft
    • July 9, 2017

74. HOOK TURNS!!!!!   1 2

    By skygod7777, December 4, 2002
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    • cobaltdan
    • December 13, 2002

75. Welcome to Denver!   1 2

    By teamhypoxia, September 11, 2005
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    • marks
    • September 15, 2005

76. Looking for a fullface  

    By AggieDave, May 21, 2008
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    • AggieDave
    • May 24, 2008

77. Wing Loading  

    By Hooknswoop, March 24, 2002
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    • Hooknswoop
    • March 25, 2002

78. Help Craft The Final Language For BSR Proposal  

    By FlipColmer, June 16, 2007
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    • dob
    • July 18, 2007

79. What type of altimeter do you use for swooping?   1 2

    By SkydiveNFlorida, February 9, 2004
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    • DaMan
    • February 12, 2004

80. ground launching  

    By homer, April 2, 2005
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    • rakkers
    • February 15, 2007

81. Streamer or Slow Opening?   1 2

    By Michele, May 12, 2002
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    • E150
    • May 17, 2002

82. Velocity question   1 2 3

    By Kirils, September 10, 2002
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    • rhino
    • September 23, 2002

83. Crossfire 2 flight Characteristics Questions  

    By aneblett, April 24, 2006
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    • davelepka
    • May 24, 2006

84. how to fly katana?   1 2

    By skyshimas, April 15, 2008
    • 30 replies
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    • TMPattersonJr
    • May 2, 2008

85. Down Size   1 2 3

    By freebird, January 20, 2002
    • 66 replies
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    • prost
    • January 30, 2002

86. FLCPA #4, Skydive Tallahassee who's going?   1 2

    By MikiBee, May 8, 2008
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    • psychoswooper
    • May 21, 2008

87. TEXAS CPC Meet #3 - Lake Gladewater  

    By Levin, July 3, 2005
    • 23 replies
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    • Amanduh
    • July 28, 2005

88. Discussion on that rear-riser tandem swoop.   1 2 3

    By Mikki_ZH, January 3, 2006
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    • stratostar
    • February 19, 2006

89. just curious...   1 2

    By fool, September 27, 2002
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    • wmw999
    • October 12, 2002

90. xaos 27 packing, opening, flare  

    By CKSCUBA, April 5, 2007
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    • Spizzzarko
    • April 13, 2007

91. Canopy Suggestions?   1 2

    By Andy_Copland, September 16, 2007
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • February 1, 2009

92. Do Velocities "fly big"?   1 2 3

    By DocPop, March 2, 2011
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    • davelepka
    • March 6, 2011

93. Got my new Sensei 101   1 2

    By wildWilly, October 13, 2008
    • 32 replies
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    • ianmdrennan
    • October 21, 2008

94. Hello anti downsizing canopy nazis ;-)))   1 2

    By Beppo, January 1, 2003
    • 35 replies
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    • billvon
    • January 20, 2003

95. Stiletto Slug   1 2

    By freeflyz, January 20, 2003
    • 43 replies
    • 6,658 views
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    • Tinystiletto
    • January 24, 2003

96. Stiletto vs Crossfire2 vs. Katana   1 2

    By nepalaw, February 23, 2006
    • 31 replies
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    • gezzer
    • March 22, 2006

97. ultimate riser length for Katana120 or XFire119  

    By lurid1, May 1, 2013
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    • DocPop
    • June 10, 2013

98. NEOS openings  

    By Cameraflyer72, August 2, 2011
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    • Seniu
    • June 5, 2012

99. Xaos on opening   1 2 3

    By garywainwright, October 31, 2002
    • 72 replies
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    • jumperconway
    • October 13, 2003

100. New PD Canopy to rival Lea ?  

     By shellshocked, August 5, 2014
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     • berchtoldaj
     • August 5, 2014