Swooping and Canopy Control

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1. Oh Where Oh Where did Scott Miller Go??   1 2

   By wngarner, August 4, 2008
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   • dharma1976
   • August 26, 2008

2. Canopy downsize progression   1 2

   By andrewstewart, October 7, 2002
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   • dragon2
   • November 1, 2002

3. using rear risers   1 2

   By Yoshi, June 16, 2003
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   • Yoshi
   • June 18, 2003

4. Left vs right, a theory on approaches   1 2

   By AggieDave, November 23, 2004
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   • namdrib
   • January 22, 2005

5. Swooping.... No Thank You!   1 2

   By Jabeln79, February 16, 2002
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   • freeflir29
   • February 26, 2002

6. Max. wing-loading per model   1 2

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

7. Safety in High-Performance Canopy Piloting   1 2

   By conor, January 20, 2004
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   • SkymonkeyONE
   • January 22, 2004

8. Do we do enough to deter incidents?   1 2

   By diablopilot, January 21, 2004
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   • VectorBoy
   • January 28, 2004

9. VELO openings with RDS   1 2

   By peedeepalmer, June 22, 2015
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   • Burger0889
   • July 25, 2022

10. Question about double fronts   1 2

    By beavdog, July 14, 2004
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    • Cacophony
    • July 22, 2004

11. Secondary lower performance canopy?   1 2

    By PhreeZone, March 19, 2007
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    • cessna54tango
    • April 5, 2007

12. Swoop pants   1 2

    By aerialcameraman, December 2, 2008
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    • BrianSGermain
    • January 29, 2009

13. PD Reserves   1 2

    By freeflyfree, September 27, 2016
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • January 6, 2017

14. Whys the limit on the 360?   1 2

    By jeremyneas, February 26, 2004
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    • ChasingBlueSky
    • March 23, 2004

15. Tail Bounce on Front riser approach   1 2

    By kremins, February 10, 2003
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    • flyhi
    • February 16, 2003

16. Safire 2 - strange openings even with new line set   1 2

    By lintern, April 1, 2017
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    • lintern
    • April 4, 2017

17. Jump numbers and wing loading   1 2

    By Ronnie, February 17, 2003
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    • listo
    • February 20, 2003

18. NorCal Classic 2006 Results   1 2

    By skydivexxl, October 30, 2006
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    • skydivexxl
    • November 17, 2006

19. Using a Digital Alti or Eyeballs to Setup   1 2

    By Vertifly, May 3, 2006
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    • Peej
    • May 10, 2006

20. New world record!   1 2

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

21. Canopy Choice   1 2

    By Justlovesit, May 17, 2006
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    • freeflydemon
    • May 22, 2006

22. End cells closed   1 2

    By freebird, August 19, 2002
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    • sandi
    • September 6, 2002

23. Canopy comparison:Velocity vs. Vengeance?   1 2

    By freeflir29, May 23, 2006
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    • hparrish
    • July 17, 2006

24. First Semi Elliptical   1 2

    By fundgh, May 12, 2004
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    • daveom
    • May 17, 2004

25. Video comparing opening on a Velo and Xaos   1 2

    By padu, October 26, 2009
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    • skyshimas
    • November 19, 2009

26. Your mission: minimize drag   1 2

    By BlindBrick, October 31, 2005
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    • gus
    • November 2, 2005

27. Chest Strap Loose and Slider Down   1 2

    By fundgh, June 9, 2003
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    • fundgh
    • June 25, 2003

28. dual front risers or just one   1 2

    By flyingarab, June 8, 2004
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    • hookitt
    • June 14, 2004

29. Canopy suggestions?   1 2

    By JJohnson, February 20, 2002
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    • PhreeZone
    • February 21, 2002

30. Interesting ride   1 2

    By ManBird, June 26, 2003
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    • sneaky
    • July 5, 2003

31. blade running   1 2

    By JayhawkJumper, June 27, 2003
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    • RichM
    • July 4, 2003

32. Springo 140   1 2

    By jerolim, September 17, 2008
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    • ricardop0318
    • September 1, 2014

33. Harness Turns   1 2

    By yoink, August 9, 2006
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    • bofh
    • August 15, 2006

34. Too small, too soon...   1 2

    By frost, August 18, 2006
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    • phoenixlpr
    • September 7, 2006

35. Swoop opinions?   1 2

    By freakydiver, August 20, 2003
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    • trigger
    • August 26, 2003

36. Valkyrie Lineset Improvement Notice   1 2

    By 28337, October 14, 2016
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    • skow
    • December 13, 2016

37. first elliptical canopy?   1 2

    By justchrisdsp, August 4, 2005
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    • dharma1976
    • August 18, 2005

38. Jumping at high altitude DZ   1 2

    By DocPop, November 23, 2010
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    • SRI85
    • March 14, 2011

39. Head protection   1 2

    By ianmdrennan, May 23, 2007
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    • Widgeon
    • June 6, 2007

40. Hooked it low   1 2

    By skydive435, March 28, 2013
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    • skydive435
    • March 31, 2013

41. Crossfire 2 Riser Pressure   1 2

    By Fast, April 17, 2006
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    • raymod2
    • April 25, 2006

42. 'inbetween' canopy   1 2

    By TEric, September 16, 2004
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    • DancingFlame
    • September 20, 2004

43. fast landing   1 2

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

44. How much do you load your reserve?   1 2

    By deurich2003, April 5, 2004
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    • kansasskydiver
    • April 11, 2004

45. Front Risers on landind   1 2

    By bertusgeert, April 14, 2004
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    • tcnelson
    • April 18, 2004

46. heatwave to crossfire 2   1 2

    By mraviation1, March 31, 2003
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    • rgoper
    • September 25, 2003

47. increase turn, add weight or downsize?   1 2

    By Ghost1405, April 20, 2011
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    • Guinness_fr
    • May 4, 2011

48. Which RDS do you fly   1 2

    By packing_jarrett, November 28, 2006
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    • davelepka
    • November 30, 2006

49. Swoop Noodles, what's your thoughts? Good idea/bad idea?   1 2

    By LawnDart21, August 21, 2002
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    • weid14
    • August 24, 2002

50. How much difference in loadings?   1 2

    By Jessica, April 30, 2003
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    • andy2
    • May 3, 2003

51. Optimal time for carving a 180.   1 2

    By DocPop, August 24, 2009
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    • hparrish
    • September 11, 2009

52. Leaning forward in the harness   1 2

    By iwasinkheson68, April 16, 2014
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    • Kurbe105
    • May 11, 2014

53. Swooping.....people are different!!!!!!!   1 2

    By perse, May 10, 2005
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    • Bartje
    • May 17, 2005

54. Revised - World Record poll - Big Boy Pants   1 2

    By superstu, July 20, 2011
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    • ianmdrennan
    • August 8, 2011

55. Southeast CPC Meet #2 - West Tennessee   1 2

    By ianmdrennan, May 19, 2005
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    • marks
    • June 6, 2005

56. Stiletto 150 to Xfire 139 (what to expect)   1 2

    By matt3sa, January 3, 2007
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    • ianmdrennan
    • January 3, 2007

57. Entry into the world of swooping   1 2

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

58. Velocity's slider and RWS Risers   1 2

    By cheneyneel, December 9, 2003
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    • skydiverek
    • September 18, 2006

59. RDS and Removable Sliders   1 2

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

60. accuracy   1 2

    By The111, December 15, 2003
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    • quade
    • December 17, 2003

61. Shutting down a canopy loaded above 1.7 EMERGENCY!   1 2

    By rhino, February 20, 2002
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    • rhino
    • February 22, 2002

62. Swooping meet in Spain   1 2

    By lucia, February 3, 2007
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    • lucia
    • May 9, 2008

63. I just upsized my reserve.   1 2

    By marks, February 13, 2007
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    • superstu
    • June 8, 2007

64. Turns to double fronts   1 2

    By SethInMI, October 21, 2008
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • November 10, 2008

65. Effects of altitude on swooping   1 2

    By teamhypoxia, January 27, 2005
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • September 16, 2005

66. hooknswoop swoops!!   1 2

    By skycat, August 18, 2003
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    • garywainwright
    • August 20, 2003

67. Stilletto Progress...   1 2

    By freeflir29, April 18, 2002
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    • Jumperpaula
    • May 10, 2002

68. mile hi CPC?   1 2

    By RADskydiver, August 2, 2005
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    • Rookie120
    • August 30, 2005

69. need opinions please   1 2

    By freeflydeeva, May 2, 2002
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    • freeflydeeva
    • June 14, 2002

70. Who owns Icarus   1 2

    By kj126, August 26, 2004
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    • jose
    • September 2, 2004

71. new velocity - what to do   1 2

    By jdfreefly, March 24, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • April 4, 2006

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

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

73. Rear risers   1 2

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

74. 2011 CP Event Master   1 2

    By ianmdrennan, November 28, 2010
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    • superstu
    • October 5, 2011

75. NorCal CPC Results   1 2

    By skydivexxl, April 10, 2006
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    • RoysPlayThing
    • April 16, 2006

76. 40 lb Weight Belt   1 2

    By Canuckflyr, April 18, 2013
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    • EppyNephrine
    • April 24, 2013

77. Swooping the forest   1 2

    By bucketlistpilot, May 3, 2013
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    • ianmdrennan
    • May 10, 2013

78. Firebolt   1 2

    By Treejumps, March 13, 2003
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    • Canuck
    • March 7, 2005

79. Slow approach question   1 2

    By skyhighkiy, September 20, 2004
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    • Tonto
    • September 27, 2004

80. Best place to train in october  

    By chileanXaos, September 21, 2004
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    • nicolesser
    • September 30, 2004

81. Rear Riser Landings  

    By georgechurchill, October 12, 2003
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    • freeflyguy
    • October 17, 2003

82. Moving towards a Cobalt  

    By kansasskydiver, March 31, 2003
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    • aufreefly
    • April 4, 2003

83. Fruits of my labor  

    By emmett751, October 1, 2013
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    • Jvx
    • December 3, 2013

84. All sail JVX's pack up big  

    By Spizzzarko, November 20, 2006
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    • Vectracide
    • November 22, 2006

85. recovery arc sabre 2 vs pilot  

    By caldefly, July 13, 2009
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    • timmyfitz
    • July 17, 2009

86. Maximum descent rate  

    By melushell, January 8, 2014
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    • DocPop
    • February 10, 2014

87. Chow vid  

    By ManBird, October 27, 2003
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    • blu
    • November 7, 2003

88. Is anyone jumping a deployable speedflier canopy?  

    By phoenixlpr, June 9, 2011
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    • jjudd
    • September 15, 2011

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

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

90. Dont swoop Trailer..... Very ouch video... Dont know who it is  

    By travisjones, July 22, 2011
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    • Joellercoaster
    • May 28, 2012

91. High speed stall Vs. slow speed stall  

    By grega, November 24, 2003
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    • quade
    • December 14, 2003

92. Wing loading  

    By garyharbird, June 2, 2003
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    • crazy
    • June 5, 2003

93. NWCPC event 2 results  

    By superstu, June 19, 2006
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    • superstu
    • June 25, 2006

94. RDS Rings: Pull them down or not?  

    By ke-aloha, August 12, 2011
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    • dima39
    • May 17, 2013

95. looking for video of rear riser stalls helicopter  

    By mutron, September 5, 2007
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    • dannydan
    • November 18, 2007

96. So how about those new rules in Dubai?  

    By nigelh, October 25, 2011
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    • bofh
    • October 31, 2011

97. Most popular crossbrace??  

    By Herckydude, January 17, 2007
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    • Spizzzarko
    • January 21, 2007

98. "New Point spreas in Accuracy" More Info needed  

    By Bowie, February 2, 2010
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    • rhys
    • March 27, 2010

99. How much Altitude do you loose on a 90, and 180 turn?  

    By Viking, January 4, 2006
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    • m1keymike
    • January 6, 2006

100. Trouble with cobalt  

     By billdo, November 4, 2002
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     • Ron
     • November 11, 2002