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1. Express Flaking?  

   By RustyOats, June 29, 2010
   • 23 replies
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   • Bodhisattva420
   • July 2, 2010

2. anti twist risers?  

   By ruthers, July 7, 2011
   • 20 replies
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   • hackish
   • July 13, 2011

3. Vortex customer service problems   1 2

   By nogoodplanes, November 29, 2015
   • 26 replies
   • 8,158 views
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • January 5, 2016

4. Post your Samurai/Lotus/Jedei   1 2 3 4

   By Amazon, October 18, 2004
   • 86 replies
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   • Viking
   • January 4, 2006

5. What do you lubricate your yellow cables with?   1 2

   By lyosha, September 11, 2015
   • 36 replies
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   • councilman24
   • September 23, 2015

6. Skydiver Intercommunication   1 2

   By L600DAN, August 16, 2002
   • 35 replies
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   • pilotdave
   • August 21, 2002

7. newbie rigging question   1 2 3

   By Obongo, June 14, 2013
   • 65 replies
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   • ChrisD
   • July 4, 2013

8. Altimeters Digital vs Analog newbie   1 2

   By jasonic, March 16, 2011
   • 30 replies
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   • councilman24
   • May 17, 2012

9. Reserve safety stow  

   By DSE, January 7, 2010
   • 21 replies
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   • DSE
   • January 10, 2010

10. Packing for slower openings  

    By bsrodeo540, October 27, 2015
    • 21 replies
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    • airnutt
    • August 7, 2017

11. Sewing machines: What makes/models are you using?  

    By lifewithoutanet, January 17, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • February 11, 2007

12. UPT semi stowless bag and linewear  

    By YvonneWiggers, December 8, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • December 16, 2014

13. Aerodyne Icon   1 2

    By RkyMtnHigh, September 19, 2005
    • 27 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • October 3, 2005

14. Does this look OK?  

    By phoenixlpr, September 26, 2015
    • 22 replies
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    • format
    • October 5, 2015

15. CAYENNE? Anybody.....  

    By ntainjohnp_ace, September 19, 2004
    • 19 replies
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    • jakarra
    • May 16, 2007

16. cypress 8 year service   1 2

    By edjackson, January 28, 2004
    • 31 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • February 17, 2004

17. Shock absorbing risers - with crumple zones - to soften hard openings   1 2 3

    By CoolBeans, June 2, 2020
    • 64 replies
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    • councilman24
    • August 17, 2020

18. FAA Letter re Mfgrs Service Life   1 2

    By NovaTTT, June 12, 2015
    • 28 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • April 6, 2016

19. AIRTEC CYPRES AAD FACT SHEET how many Cypres deaths are you aware of?   1 2

    By swoopguy, August 6, 2011
    • 27 replies
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    • RiggerLee
    • August 6, 2011

20. 20 year old reserve   1 2

    By irishrigger, May 30, 2008
    • 33 replies
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • June 5, 2008

21. Making parts   1 2

    By parafredo, February 13, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • February 15, 2015

22. Heads Up Displays To Debut During World Skydiving Record Attempts  

    By cpoxon, December 15, 2005
    • 15 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • December 22, 2005

23. Mirage Reserve Pin Problem   1 2

    By Onthejob, April 9, 2016
    • 29 replies
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    • Onthejob
    • April 29, 2016

24. Xfire 2 vs Katana vs Nitron  

    By Jasepk, April 8, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    • AggieDave
    • April 11, 2011

25. Cypress +/- 6 Months?   1 2

    By VincePetaccio, January 5, 2011
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    • mark
    • January 7, 2011

26. Why no more Gelvenor Fabric?  

    By mbondvegas, December 16, 2006
    • 10 replies
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    • woppyvac
    • May 17, 2013

27. Helicopter and balloon jumping questions from newbie   1 2

    By motion, January 8, 2003
    • 32 replies
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    • TomAiello
    • January 14, 2003

28. OK or too long   1 2

    By JerryBaumchen, March 23, 2015
    • 40 replies
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    • mcordell
    • March 29, 2015

29. Wings W9  

    By bigway, August 19, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • bigway
    • February 18, 2008

30. UPT SB on some Spectra ripcords.   1 2

    By piisfish, June 24, 2015
    • 28 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • July 27, 2015

31. Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?   1 2

    By Guest, June 29, 2005
    • 35 replies
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    • RogerRamjet
    • July 12, 2005

32. Articulating harness questions  

    By oldnewbie, June 1, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • pchapman
    • June 3, 2003

33. Seeking Experienced Opinions on an older Parachute Rig from a Storage Unit Auction.   1 2

    By F104 Starfighter, February 15, 2021
    • 38 replies
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    • F104 Starfighter
    • June 5, 2021

34. broken reserve seal   1 2

    By bmoore21184, June 26, 2004
    • 27 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • March 14, 2016

35. Wing loading for first rig   1 2 3 4

    By totalwreck, March 6, 2002
    • 81 replies
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    • Engovatov
    • March 12, 2002

36. Q: Techno reserve. MFD.  

    By Rubik, April 13, 2017
    • 10 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • April 15, 2017

37. Pioneer Super-Pro Reserve  

    By NovaTTT, May 11, 2011
    • 23 replies
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    • dks13827
    • June 14, 2011

38. Swoop shorts + tshirts vs jumpsuit  

    By iEddy, December 17, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • ChrisD
    • December 21, 2013

39. best elliptical   1 2

    By hobbes4star, June 3, 2002
    • 48 replies
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    • alan
    • June 6, 2002

40. Smart reserve strange thing - need advice.  

    By Stealth, April 26, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • davelepka
    • April 29, 2005

41. Vector V1-2 Pack Volume?  

    By RevJim, November 26, 2002
    • 13 replies
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    • fudd
    • November 27, 2002

42. Using an Suunto Ambit as an altimeter  

    By NegroKarlezi, December 24, 2013
    • 13 replies
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    • danielcroft
    • December 27, 2013

43. Advice on container  

    By maxroper, December 25, 2013
    • 19 replies
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    • Remster
    • December 31, 2013

44. no D lines   1 2

    By mcordell, November 14, 2013
    • 33 replies
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    • zoobrothertom
    • November 18, 2013

45. Your Container/Canopy  

    By -Pac, August 17, 2011
    • 20 replies
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    • darora15
    • August 18, 2011

46. Retirement of Old, Unused Reserve?   1 2 3

    By Guest, March 20, 2015
    • 50 replies
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    • skytribe
    • March 24, 2015

47. Mirage Newsletter on Argus  

    By chutingstar, March 21, 2011
    • 24 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • March 28, 2011

48. Altitrack Questions....  

    By markovwgti, January 4, 2007
    • 15 replies
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    • rjblake
    • September 1, 2014

49. Stowless bag packing w/o rig dragging   1 2

    By SethInMI, May 2, 2011
    • 41 replies
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    • GoneCodFishing
    • January 19, 2013

50. New Project, Cutaway For A G3  

    By Pandarism, May 4, 2013
    • 5 replies
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    • normiss
    • September 9, 2013

51. Official Statement Regarding Colorado Vigil Firings   1 2 3

    By slotperfect, June 10, 2010
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    • hookitt
    • October 2, 2010

52. PD or Icarus   1 2

    By NegroKarlezi, January 6, 2015
    • 29 replies
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    • DocPop
    • January 9, 2015

53. RW jumpsuits   1 2

    By katzurki, August 26, 2005
    • 34 replies
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    • skyblu3
    • September 6, 2005

54. I-44 infinity, smallest, lightest reserve fit??  

    By blakeburwell, February 15, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • blakeburwell
    • February 18, 2017

55. Vigil   1 2 3

    By thrillisgone25, April 21, 2005
    • 63 replies
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    • dragon2
    • August 5, 2008

56. Vector III Micron v306, PD 126 and Samurai 105  

    By crazydiver, February 23, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • SzL
    • November 24, 2006

57. Booties  

    By Pammi, March 5, 2001
    • 7 replies
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    • Craig
    • March 6, 2001

58. Riggers - have you heard of...?   1 2

    By fcajump, October 21, 2010
    • 34 replies
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    • councilman24
    • October 31, 2010

59. Talon  

    By Slowfaller, March 28, 2001
    • 18 replies
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    • Slowfaller
    • March 29, 2001

60. Cessna 182 interior  

    By wadebaird, February 21, 2013
    • 9 replies
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    • wadebaird
    • March 28, 2013

61. freefly vs RW suits/jumpsuits in general  

    By i.a.w.i.a., April 11, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • April 11, 2004

62. Slipping main lift web on Sigma  

    By Wharewaka, January 27, 2013
    • 23 replies
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    • RIGGER
    • February 2, 2013

63. Rig size for new skydiver, help!  

    By RPrice375, July 29, 2013
    • 21 replies
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    • GooniesKid
    • July 31, 2013

64. Air to air mics? (rare dynamic?)   1 2

    By WrongWay, January 4, 2005
    • 27 replies
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • August 23, 2016

65. Sewing machine stitch consistency help  

    By shveddy, November 8, 2015
    • 18 replies
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    • 682beretta
    • November 13, 2015

66. Singer 269w bar tacker info  

    By councilman24, January 31, 2006
    • 5 replies
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    • rushmc
    • February 2, 2006

67. DOLPHIN Container  

    By boinky, May 25, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • selbbub78
    • May 26, 2004

68. Riser/Ring size  

    By cestarmm, December 28, 2006
    • 8 replies
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    • MikeD10834
    • December 30, 2006

69. what makes a round canopy squid  

    By alexpereira, August 21, 2010
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    • erdnarob
    • August 23, 2010

70. Relined Katanas   1 2

    By ColdDuck, September 22, 2006
    • 36 replies
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    • marks
    • January 3, 2007

71. Line stow question   1 2

    By Koric101, April 16, 2013
    • 39 replies
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    • DocPop
    • April 23, 2013

72. Reserve pin   1 2

    By jerolim, March 21, 2011
    • 26 replies
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    • riggerpaul
    • March 23, 2011

73. Rigger legal question  

    By oldfartsrule, April 14, 2017
    • 8 replies
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    • dpreguy
    • April 19, 2017

74. Vector 2 RSL   1 2

    By AndyMan, February 10, 2012
    • 40 replies
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    • dragon2
    • February 15, 2012

75. newb helmet question   1 2

    By chemist, July 29, 2012
    • 30 replies
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    • Remster
    • August 1, 2012

76. Hitefinder FF-2 Automatic Ripcord Release  

    By BHawks, February 27, 2009
    • 7 replies
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    • rkenzie
    • May 4, 2011

77. Full Face Helmet and Freefly  

    By rendezvous, December 28, 2001
    • 14 replies
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    • dove
    • January 3, 2002

78. Is it lame to match your canopy to your container?   1 2 3

    By HeatherObscura, March 23, 2009
    • 64 replies
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    • freefalljason
    • March 31, 2009

79. Aspiring riglets, be careful what you ask for  

    By monkycndo, November 5, 2012
    • 24 replies
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    • J-Rock
    • November 11, 2012

80. Cobalt reline   1 2

    By voodew1, November 21, 2005
    • 26 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 29, 2005

81. Closing loop too long   1 2

    By millertime24, November 19, 2015
    • 34 replies
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    • hajnalka
    • December 10, 2015

82. To prevent color fading in the sun?  

    By ACMESkydiver, April 8, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • darkwing
    • April 12, 2004

83. Altimaster II vs Altimaster III   1 2

    By Viking, December 13, 2002
    • 29 replies
    • 7,934 views
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    • DaMan
    • December 20, 2002

84. Glow Sticks for Night Jumps  

    By rendezvous, July 17, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • JohnRich
    • August 3, 2003

85. Advice on gear for student   1 2

    By TheMan, February 1, 2014
    • 26 replies
    • 7,928 views
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    • Kalrigan
    • February 8, 2014

86. New UPT semi-stowless bag  

    By Monosa, November 25, 2017
    • 14 replies
    • 7,928 views
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    • ghost47
    • January 31, 2018

87. Rubber Stamp   1 2

    By AnonEMouse, March 18, 2010
    • 26 replies
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    • SpacemanSpiff
    • March 30, 2010

88. my first rig?   1 2

    By froggie, April 26, 2001
    • 25 replies
    • 7,924 views
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    • froggie
    • May 18, 2001

89. How big of a volume difference in regards to packing skills ?   1 2

    By yvanpec, January 13, 2015
    • 35 replies
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    • yvanpec
    • January 16, 2015

90. I can fall out of my rig!!!   1 2

    By propilot, June 2, 2006
    • 43 replies
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    • DJL
    • June 5, 2006

91. "Rounds malfunction more often than squares" - do they?   1 2

    By pchapman, January 14, 2003
    • 36 replies
    • 7,912 views
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    • mikeat10500
    • April 20, 2004

92. Javelin packing  

    By JonDerungs, October 8, 2008
    • 19 replies
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    • tsalnukt
    • October 13, 2008

93. Saves on pilot rigs   1 2

    By skybytch, April 11, 2006
    • 39 replies
    • 7,907 views
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    • mjosparky
    • April 15, 2006

94. My Sabre2 has a 1600 foot snivel!  

    By SCR10480, December 31, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • maurice1369
    • May 18, 2008

95. Crossfire 2 Hard openings   1 2

    By Scooter1812, May 31, 2010
    • 26 replies
    • 7,902 views
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    • Scooter1812
    • June 14, 2010

96. Firing a CYPRES cutter as a gun with no anvil (and internal cutter photos)  

    By pchapman, April 16, 2011
    • 20 replies
    • 7,900 views
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    • pchapman
    • April 20, 2011

97. Weight Limit for Mini-Risers?   1 2

    By LouYoung, April 19, 2004
    • 26 replies
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    • JohnSherman
    • January 25, 2012

98. Gloves with good grip - for pulling rear risers  

    By nicsoew, November 13, 2017
    • 13 replies
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    • nicsoew
    • November 16, 2017

99. 20u Hand wheel Slipping on Heavier Materials  

    By gweeks, March 13, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • gweeks
    • March 15, 2017

100. My reserve closing loop ripped   1 2

     By dropzonebug, April 22, 2014
     • 27 replies
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     • JPDECHENE
     • April 28, 2014