Gear and Rigging

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19,237 topics in this forum

1. Is the Xaos safe?  

   By GoFastJunki, January 5, 2016
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   • mattjw916
   • January 19, 2016

2. Question my buying a main  

   By rendezvous, August 7, 2002
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   • riggerrob
   • August 8, 2002

3. gear suggestions?  

   By newguy1, November 22, 2005
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   • newguy1
   • November 23, 2005

4. How to figure resale price? (Main Canopy)  

   By derrickiv, October 7, 2008
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   • derrickiv
   • October 7, 2008

5. Canopies pack volume chart  

   By eric.elmlinger@gmail.com, March 3, 2023
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   • skydiverek
   • January 14, 2024

6. Oh, by the way  

   By theonlyski, January 3, 2011
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   • mjosparky
   • January 3, 2011

7. Vigil 2  

   By Neoslim22, December 13, 2014
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   • Skydivesg
   • December 14, 2014

8. curved pin manufacturer  

   By aerorigging, October 27, 2020
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   • RiggerLee
   • April 27, 2021

9. Garmin ForeTrex 201 and NMEA exports  

   By KrisFlyZ, November 18, 2004
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   • KrisFlyZ
   • November 19, 2004

10. classifieds: whats a standard transaction  

    By toaster369, March 4, 2010
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    • anthonyfellows
    • March 10, 2010

11. How to tell if my canopy is ZPX? (pilot 150)  

    By skipro101, February 14, 2014
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    • monkycndo
    • February 17, 2014

12. Seamless rigging vs. Downward trend AXE  

    By skow, August 10, 2016
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    • johnmatrix
    • August 13, 2016

13. reflex container  

    By digger, October 23, 2002
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    • coho21
    • October 24, 2002

14. Parachute sizing and design - schools of thought  

    By mr2mk1g, January 14, 2005
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    • davelepka
    • January 14, 2005

15. Vortex 2 secrets?  

    By riggerrob, August 8, 2005
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    • lilchief
    • July 16, 2009

16. Does a PD 176 reserve fit in a Wings W11?  

    By Rydin989, May 12, 2013
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    • xijonix
    • June 1, 2013

17. cypres washers where to buy  

    By Adamkrum, February 17, 2014
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    • councilman24
    • April 16, 2014

18. Vector container pics?  

    By Mleadley, January 9, 2016
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    • Kolizion
    • January 14, 2016

19. Riser ring  

    By noe, September 25, 2019
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    • RiggerLee
    • September 25, 2019

20. Cobalt pack volume  

    By freefallin14, January 7, 2002
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    • cobaltdan
    • January 12, 2002

21. Neptune speed readings  

    By packerboy, October 3, 2005
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    • laraatalti2
    • October 3, 2005

22. Mirage G4 and Crossfire2  

    By Diezel, June 20, 2007
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    • Diezel
    • July 17, 2007

23. cleaning the canopy?  

    By pete2005, December 1, 2007
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    • AMT
    • December 13, 2007

24. Safire 3  

    By Croc, April 16, 2017
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    • Hunterbeav
    • December 13, 2017

25. Pro-Track Deployment Altitude?  

    By Scoby, April 8, 2003
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    • rocketfeuille
    • April 10, 2003

26. PIA Symposium Lectures  

    By riggerrob, March 17, 2004
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    • councilman24
    • March 17, 2004

27. Damn, that thing looks small! Mirage Freebag  

    By BlindBrick, September 30, 2004
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    • brits17
    • October 1, 2004

28. I need some advice on a rig  

    By ssesse01, October 7, 2008
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    • riggerrob
    • October 8, 2008

29. Viso II Elastic Wrist Band  

    By highlee369, July 20, 2011
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    • chris74
    • July 20, 2011

30. Container sizing  

    By benw853, February 16, 2012
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    • chuckakers
    • February 17, 2012

31. Looking for "Lost" Rig  

    By popsjumper, May 13, 2013
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    • popsjumper
    • May 28, 2013

32. Fire SWS croatia & TSO status  

    By aerorigging, April 17, 2017
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    • skytribe
    • April 17, 2017

33. Vector III and FX pack volume  

    By ramon, May 29, 2001
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    • Lindsey
    • June 9, 2001

34. flat, semi, and fully eliptical question  

    By skymonkey2004, May 20, 2003
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    • CrazyIvan
    • May 20, 2003

35. Wholesale vs Retail  

    By Elisha, August 8, 2005
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    • koz2000
    • August 8, 2005

36. Reserve question  

    By jake95, April 5, 2011
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    • riggerpaul
    • April 6, 2011

37. Cobalt Line Trim Chart  

    By masterrigger1, June 22, 2006
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    • Brains
    • June 23, 2006

38. Sewing booties onto bluejeans?  

    By reinhart36, June 21, 2007
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 22, 2007

39. HR2 Audible Pocket  

    By glgflyer, June 19, 2010
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    • jim_32766
    • June 28, 2010

40. Need manual for Excaliber container  

    By BrianM, April 29, 2008
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    • floormonkey
    • May 1, 2008

41. Samurai.  

    By ThighMan, September 18, 2010
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    • pjc
    • September 20, 2010

42. Does Alti-2 still service neptune 2 screens?  

    By FallsFast, September 13, 2018
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    • sundevil777
    • September 13, 2018

43. New harness?  

    By udder, June 10, 2005
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    • udder
    • June 10, 2005

44. Cyress 2  

    By artistcalledian, November 25, 2005
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    • artistcalledian
    • November 25, 2005

45. Maybe a weird gear question.  

    By swoopfly, September 2, 2009
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    • theonlyski
    • September 3, 2009

46. Jumping with sandals?  

    By gus, June 2, 2001
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    • mikefarmer
    • June 9, 2001

47. Used Gear  

    By CornishChris, January 2, 2003
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    • Remster
    • January 2, 2003

48. Safire 149 Problems.  

    By Mostly_Harmless, March 12, 2006
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    • Mostly_Harmless
    • March 13, 2006

49. D-bag size for Tear Drop to fit 190sqft max  

    By fizyk, June 12, 2015
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • June 13, 2015

50. The time it takes to get under a Reserve  

    By 3fLiEr, September 25, 2001
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    • riggerrob
    • September 26, 2001

51. Trouble with SkyLog 1.0  

    By pkasdorf, February 24, 2003
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    • vidiot
    • February 26, 2003

52. packing question  

    By flyhy, April 9, 2003
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    • Nutz
    • April 14, 2003

53. TSE Zerox- Anybody jump one??  

    By andyflylife, June 14, 2004
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    • 696GrocuttT
    • June 16, 2004

54. Need chutes that are no longer sky worth  

    By sbeslick, October 3, 2005
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • October 4, 2005

55. Cayenne Light...What do you think?!?!  

    By Chaw714, May 14, 2013
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    • rwieder
    • May 18, 2013

56. eclipse size?  

    By NSEMN8R, January 3, 2003
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    • NSEMN8R
    • January 4, 2003

57. Mirage M4 do you need to follow the manufacturers sizing chart?  

    By JustRelax, December 23, 2003
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    • bmcd308
    • December 23, 2003

58. Jalbert Parafoil 252  

    By GARYC24, April 26, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • April 28, 2004

59. How long does gear last?  

    By Jason_Adamo, August 5, 2004
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    • Jason_Adamo
    • August 6, 2004

60. Delayed opening  

    By TEric, November 20, 2004
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    • TEric
    • November 21, 2004

61. Suit manufacturers or accomplished suit makers.....  

    By Vectracide, February 14, 2007
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    • packertom
    • February 16, 2007

62. Resizing Mirage Harness  

    By nlbatem, October 9, 2008
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    • gearless_chris
    • October 10, 2008

63. Measuring guide  

    By eightate8at8, September 3, 2009
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    • eightate8at8
    • September 4, 2009

64. Choosing a Rigger  

    By Cornholio, May 20, 2002
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    • slotperfect
    • May 20, 2002

65. Just an Audible Idea  

    By Muppetdog, November 20, 2004
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    • Muppetdog
    • November 23, 2004

66. Slider Question  

    By 3fLiEr, September 27, 2001
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    • Aviatrr
    • September 27, 2001

67. Since it's winter it's a good time for gear inspections.  

    By dbattman, November 27, 2005
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    • masterrig
    • November 28, 2005

68. Quasar manual/question  

    By floormonkey, June 24, 2006
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    • blkhwkmech89
    • September 1, 2014

69. Canopy Odor  

    By Tornolf, October 11, 2006
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    • Ten48
    • October 16, 2006

70. Buying 1st rig  

    By bertusgeert, February 21, 2008
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    • NWFlyer
    • February 22, 2008

71. How Much Does My Wings Weigh.. ??  

    By RobWardley, July 18, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • July 22, 2014

72. Lookma removable slider - re-installation time  

    By maggyrider, June 15, 2015
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    • padalcek
    • June 21, 2015

73. Question about a canopy  

    By selbbub78, November 4, 2003
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    • Samurai136
    • November 4, 2003

74. cutaway pad and cables  

    By bgy8nas, December 25, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • December 27, 2003

75. HMA LINES purchase  

    By Alex_fly, January 31, 2022
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    • riggerrob
    • March 23, 2022

76. Jumpsuit Pictures?  

    By Mark24688m, June 24, 2007
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    • Mark24688m
    • June 27, 2007

77. Tony Suits  

    By Squeak, July 26, 2011
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    • airdvr
    • July 30, 2011

78. Cutaway system on Northern Lite, havent seen this one before  

    By J-Rock, December 21, 2014
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    • dclufkin
    • September 10, 2018

79. Icarus reline  

    By keithbar, September 26, 2018
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    • lawalton.ia
    • September 29, 2018

80. Is this the right size?  

    By zahiv, June 15, 2004
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    • GravityGirl
    • June 16, 2004

81. beginner gear  

    By k_marr08, June 24, 2006
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    • ChrisL
    • June 27, 2006

82. Mirage M0 vs. M0S  

    By surfbum5412, December 31, 2008
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    • Deyan
    • January 3, 2009

83. Safire 1 vs. Sabre 2  

    By coloneric, March 8, 2010
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    • coloneric
    • March 9, 2010

84. Optima II user manual/setting adjustment  

    By Zywo44, January 7, 2011
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    • phoenixlpr
    • January 8, 2011

85. Jump suit for student  

    By cjg, November 8, 2011
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    • airtwardo
    • November 8, 2011

86. What is the difference between a JAVELIN "NJ" or "NJK" ?  

    By SkydiveNFlorida, September 25, 2003
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    • skygod7777
    • September 25, 2003

87. Newbie Goggles  

    By coldsolderjoint, October 4, 2004
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    • Dougiefresh
    • October 4, 2004

88. Legstrap bungee  

    By woodpecker, June 24, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • June 25, 2006

89. Info about stiletto  

    By golden, February 14, 2007
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • February 14, 2007

90. Smallest canopy in Javelin J6N?  

    By absane, September 22, 2010
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    • mrbiceps
    • September 23, 2010

91. Leg pad extensions?  

    By mmeseck, January 29, 2013
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    • AdamUSN
    • January 29, 2013

92. Main canopy maximum exit weight manufacturer limitations  

    By Maksimsf, May 16, 2013
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    • riggerrob
    • May 18, 2013

93. Anyone jumping with an Elemental Ion?  

    By Cbteague, August 24, 2016
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    • timrf79
    • October 31, 2016

94. EDIT- Smart reserve wing loading measurements - Edit  

    By Youradhere, March 17, 2019
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    • 20kN
    • April 2, 2019

95. rig too big for chute or  

    By jejejelle, December 25, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • December 28, 2003

96. Somebody from Relative Workshop? I have a couple of questions...  

    By Malta_Dog, October 4, 2004
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    • headoverheels
    • October 5, 2004

97. Advice on Consew 266-R  

    By Southern_Man, January 29, 2013
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • January 30, 2013

98. Add shoulder padding to rig  

    By LuisMaison, September 22, 2020
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    • riggerrob
    • September 25, 2020

99. Allergic to Cordura?  

    By The111, August 19, 2003
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    • RiaJade
    • September 2, 2022

100. Types of toggles  

     By ScratchTX, November 5, 2003
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     • meatbomb
     • November 5, 2003