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1. New Pilot7 from Aerodyne, any reviews?  

   By JP535, April 12, 2016
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   • mathrick
   • April 13, 2016

2. Brand new Sunpath Javelin Odyssey rig came in today and it is wrong container size. What would you do?  

   By shotat, September 6, 2003
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   • samp76
   • September 10, 2003

3. Looking for parts/info butler beta emergency bailout rig / lopo round   1 2

   By medic0079, March 15, 2017
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   • riggerrob
   • March 20, 2017

4. Monkey Fist Hacky/Pilot Chutes  

   By Zennie, April 15, 2001
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   • SkySlut
   • April 18, 2001

5. New "Wichard" Hardware  

   By JohnRich, July 6, 2009
   • 16 replies
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   • BKR
   • July 9, 2009

6. step through   1 2 3

   By Ikagai, January 11, 2011
   • 66 replies
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   • popsjumper
   • January 16, 2011

7. Vector3 V348 with a 170 and packing?  

   By weekender, August 26, 2010
   • 13 replies
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   • johnmatrix
   • August 31, 2010

8. Routine soft link check during repack   1 2

   By parachutist, June 20, 2013
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   • Deyan
   • June 25, 2013

9. Life-span on reserves:  

   By masterrig, June 16, 2004
   • 15 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • June 17, 2004

10. Vector 3 v infinity  

    By starky4011, November 13, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • MrHixxx
    • November 14, 2012

11. TSO'ed Main Risers   1 2 3

    By billbooth, April 29, 2002
    • 53 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • December 20, 2010

12. Tempo Reserve   1 2

    By edjackson, June 15, 2004
    • 27 replies
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    • daleskydive
    • June 10, 2013

13. Katana or Mamba???   1 2

    By eli4247, February 10, 2008
    • 27 replies
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • February 24, 2008

14. Rigging projects for a new rigger  

    By Alexg3265, February 3, 2014
    • 20 replies
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    • Alexg3265
    • March 10, 2014

15. wt... "a retrofit belly band"?   1 2

    By lewmonst, June 3, 2004
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    • Deuce
    • June 20, 2004

16. Argus   1 2

    By theQ, August 12, 2014
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    • airdrop
    • December 3, 2014

17. Considering the consequence of a dropped toggle during a swoop  

    By DBCOOPER, April 9, 2014
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    • OuttaBounZ
    • April 14, 2014

18. What rig do you own and......   1 2 3 4

    By mchamp, December 7, 2010
    • 95 replies
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    • theonlyski
    • March 12, 2012

19. Alternative to Velcro  

    By sundevil777, June 14, 2003
    • 13 replies
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    • JackR
    • June 26, 2003

20. Premature Vigil fire at Connecticut Parachutists, Inc  

    By fugozzie, August 14, 2006
    • 16 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 29, 2006

21. Mirage + Skyhook   1 2

    By skydiverkeith, February 1, 2011
    • 43 replies
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    • Beatnik
    • February 6, 2011

22. New discounted stock Wings container for first rig?  

    By puppychicken, May 13, 2014
    • 16 replies
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    • JeffCa
    • May 17, 2014

23. Cookie G2 vs Bonehead REvovle.. who wil K.O?   1 2 3

    By jenette, March 5, 2011
    • 50 replies
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    • davevans
    • September 3, 2011

24. finger trapping toggle lines?   1 2

    By kingbunky, July 26, 2005
    • 28 replies
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    • riggerpaul
    • February 9, 2009

25. Would you ground this canopy?   1 2

    By ActionAir, September 15, 2012
    • 44 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • September 24, 2012

26. Slipstream II Jumpsuits?  

    By denete, July 7, 2007
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    • Coreefdiver
    • May 9, 2013

27. Atom - reserve PC did not launch  

    By emil, August 25, 2014
    • 24 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • August 29, 2014

28. Aerodyne Pilot - ZP, ZPX or UltraLPV build?  

    By rifleman, November 6, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • shorehambeach
    • November 10, 2017

29. Anti-Fog for a Full Face?  

    By corpkid, December 10, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • corpkid
    • December 28, 2014

30. Small canopy in bigger container  

    By FFlyer, January 9, 2006
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    • keithbar
    • October 1, 2014

31. The worst experience ever.....Aerodyne   1 2 3

    By northern, May 25, 2007
    • 65 replies
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    • LouDiamond
    • June 15, 2007

32. Check your webbing!  

    By hackish, June 7, 2016
    • 22 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • June 10, 2016

33. Weight and Pack Volume, Tempo and PD Reserve  

    By Muppetdog, July 27, 2004
    • 13 replies
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    • kimgriffin
    • July 29, 2004

34. Weirdest Malfunction ever - packing mistake?   1 2

    By mindcool, December 8, 2009
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    • Harmless
    • December 11, 2009

35. Another Vigil Anomaly   1 2 3 4

    By kkeenan, August 28, 2006
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    • Gashimo
    • November 25, 2007

36. Single release handle RDS slider  

    By rauno, January 18, 2017
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    • keithbar
    • January 22, 2017

37. 3 Ring Release  

    By Rigster, April 11, 2005
    • 13 replies
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    • billbooth
    • April 13, 2005

38. Home made tandem rig??  

    By swoosh, April 1, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • April 28, 2014

39. Pulse: Does it really pack smaller? What is the final verdict?   1 2

    By -Joey-, May 6, 2013
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    • -Joey-
    • May 10, 2013

40. Astra AAD  

    By dpreguy, September 29, 2011
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    • Unstable
    • October 5, 2011

41. RFID on your main?   1 2

    By potatoman, February 7, 2014
    • 30 replies
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    • Hellis
    • March 3, 2014

42. Interesting new products from Larsen & Brusgaard   1 2 3

    By cpoxon, January 17, 2005
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    • freakyrat
    • January 22, 2005

43. Non-metallic slider grommets   1 2

    By Treejumps, November 17, 2008
    • 28 replies
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    • bfilarsky
    • November 24, 2008

44. Can anyone use my old rig?  

    By greensha, January 7, 2017
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    • wasatchrider
    • January 8, 2017

45. Katana 135  

    By mysky, January 8, 2005
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    • Brains
    • October 5, 2005

46. Crossfire 2  

    By DemolitionDarby, November 16, 2016
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    • flyngrudy18
    • November 28, 2016

47. Apex WLO toggles for skydiving   1 2 3

    By skydiverkeith, July 25, 2010
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    • hookitt
    • October 19, 2016

48. Wings Semi-stowless deployment bag  

    By Southern_Man, August 3, 2013
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    • adamUK
    • August 16, 2013

49. How to measure the size of a harness  

    By Deimian, January 22, 2014
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    • Deimian
    • January 26, 2014

50. GPS logger  

    By antonija, January 3, 2009
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    • andreweden
    • October 27, 2010

51. rookie now needs help on helmets  

    By mxcale, November 11, 2006
    • 23 replies
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    • mxcale
    • November 28, 2006

52. PPKU (Aneroid capusle working principle)Instrument on Reserve parachute  

    By indradhanush, January 13, 2007
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    • indradhanush
    • January 16, 2007

53. C23d average peak force values?   1 2

    By pchapman, September 9, 2014
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    • Hooknswoop
    • October 20, 2014

54. Proper way to seal reserve  

    By gb1, January 19, 2018
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    • riggerrob
    • January 27, 2019

55. Uses for an Expired Cypress?   1 2 3 4

    By Zenister, November 3, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • October 23, 2006

56. Parachute Packing Project  

    By JAMS1991, January 30, 2013
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • January 31, 2013

57. I want a reliable 7-cell new main. Something wrong with me?   1 2 3

    By DrSher, September 15, 2016
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    • RiggerLee
    • September 21, 2016

58. HOW SAFE IS PARATEC  

    By FALLINGORFLYING, March 18, 2006
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    • marcin
    • March 23, 2006

59. Aerodyne ZPX  

    By joerocket1022, September 11, 2009
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    • verticalflier
    • September 12, 2009

60. Equipment weight limit  

    By Zywo44, January 1, 2011
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    • virgin-burner
    • January 11, 2011

61. Sabre 2 or Saffire 2 which one?  

    By goingdown31, January 23, 2013
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    • ljwobker
    • March 12, 2013

62. Vector micron w/ pulse 170 for a first rig?? Yes or no?  

    By Spiffycop, December 8, 2013
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    • Rdefeve
    • December 10, 2013

63. Canopy color affecting longevity?  

    By mnskydiver688, February 21, 2008
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    • theplummeter
    • June 14, 2017

64. 'Jonathan Parachute' ?????  

    By sky-pimp, December 5, 2006
    • 17 replies
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    • Pulse
    • December 28, 2006

65. CYPRES vs. VIGIL I do not which one to choose ...   1 2 3 4

    By maLUCo, July 15, 2008
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    • jurgencamps
    • July 22, 2008

66. Cookie G3  

    By Danimal33, January 27, 2013
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    • Skydivesg
    • January 19, 2014

67. Feedback wanted, application for new cutter, Argus?  

    By df8m1, February 16, 2013
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    • df8m1
    • November 3, 2013

68. Strong TNT  

    By feuergnom, June 14, 2012
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    • feuergnom
    • December 19, 2013

69. UV damage on nylon... Need source  

    By Ron, June 8, 2017
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    • pchapman
    • June 14, 2017

70. Rigging Innovations "Genera"  

    By FallRate, April 12, 2002
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    • stratostar
    • December 25, 2012

71. Harness Very Uncomfortable  

    By BigDale, July 13, 2008
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    • stevesimms
    • July 20, 2008

72. Tunnel Equipment ?   1 2

    By GD64, January 31, 2014
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    • ianyapxw
    • March 9, 2014

73. Silhouette vs Puls  

    By Olmed, August 28, 2011
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    • cwg357
    • July 24, 2017

74. Altitrack: How to use Simulator  

    By SiniMiniT4, February 20, 2017
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    • DougH
    • February 23, 2017

75. Cypress 2 Speed ?  

    By phoenixlpr, October 28, 2005
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    • speedy
    • October 30, 2005

76. Pencil-Whipping Fail   1 2 3

    By NovaTTT, May 4, 2011
    • 59 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • May 12, 2011

77. New canopy from FireBird  

    By Sergey-san, October 29, 2008
    • 19 replies
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    • asphaltpussy
    • November 3, 2008

78. Misrouted RSL   1 2 3

    By JackR, August 3, 2007
    • 51 replies
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    • JackR
    • August 8, 2007

79. Help With Sewing machine selection  

    By extremeshannon, February 29, 2012
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    • Jyanks
    • January 17, 2014

80. Aerodyne Triathlon or PD Storm ?   1 2

    By Venom1986, October 3, 2009
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    • captain1976
    • October 14, 2009

81. 92R MOS  

    By leapdog, February 10, 2006
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    • leapdog
    • February 10, 2006

82. JoJo Wings XF 15  

    By PimpMyParachute, May 14, 2009
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    • alti-meter
    • July 17, 2020

83. "Sabre 1" larger slider dimensions  

    By skydiverek, June 20, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • chiquita24
    • August 19, 2012

84. KARNAGE KREW ROCKS!!!!   1 2 3

    By jumpnRN, December 2, 2009
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    • virgin-burner
    • February 15, 2011

85. Jumping With Eyeglasses?  

    By glgflyer, July 14, 2009
    • 18 replies
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    • glgflyer
    • July 24, 2009

86. soft opening canopy for my old body   1 2

    By SmokinJoeKS, November 7, 2013
    • 36 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • November 21, 2013

87. Tritium altimeter  

    By Hellis, February 27, 2015
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    • ChrisD2.0
    • October 21, 2018

88. Anodized hardware   1 2 3

    By AggieDave, March 3, 2003
    • 67 replies
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    • riggermick
    • March 11, 2003

89. Wheels for K leg tables?  

    By PhreeZone, November 30, 2015
    • 11 replies
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    • hackish
    • December 18, 2015

90. Safire2 -- Icarus or NZ Aerosports?  

    By evan85, October 2, 2013
    • 9 replies
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    • hillson
    • October 4, 2013

91. Dash M Service Bulletin   1 2 3 4

    By BadDog, December 31, 2001
    • 78 replies
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    • wildblue
    • January 7, 2002

92. Psycho Pack A Spectre?  

    By jumper596, March 21, 2004
    • 11 replies
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    • fergs
    • March 23, 2004

93. Container Service Life   1 2 3

    By CMiller, June 21, 2009
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    • flyboy62000
    • June 29, 2009

94. UPT Delivery Time; Anyone want to give up their slot?   1 2

    By propilot, January 29, 2012
    • 37 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • November 12, 2012

95. Aerodyne soft links  

    By andyhughes, January 25, 2009
    • 13 replies
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    • SimonBones
    • March 27, 2012

96. Incident Report - Aerodyne Brand "Slinks"   1 2

    By tdog, March 10, 2008
    • 33 replies
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    • LloydDobbler
    • March 17, 2008

97. Older Gear   1 2 3 4 5

    By Airman1270, November 16, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • June 4, 2006

98. Expired Cypres   1 2

    By Lastchance, February 12, 2010
    • 25 replies
    • 8,832 views
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    • Lastchance
    • March 9, 2018

99. Best googles for contact lenses  

    By Spear66, May 4, 2014
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    • stayhigh
    • May 31, 2014

100. pull-up cords   1 2

     By beezyshaw, February 17, 2005
     • 42 replies
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     • upndownshop
     • February 20, 2005