Gear and Rigging

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19,237 topics in this forum

1. Cookie Gopro Roller Mount  

   By Pandarism, May 1, 2013
   • 4 replies
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   • inkogneetow
   • March 14, 2014

2. Closing loop tension  

   By d123, September 15, 2008
   • 15 replies
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   • jsaxton
   • October 9, 2008

3. How to put a freaking Viso together   1 2 3

   By Hausse, December 22, 2007
   • 51 replies
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   • bomb420
   • January 21, 2008

4. Packing with smaller rubber bands or just double loop?   1 2

   By vanessalh, November 5, 2012
   • 27 replies
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   • hookitt
   • November 6, 2012

5. 150 container & 170 canopy  

   By Squeak, November 22, 2002
   • 15 replies
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   • sabregrl
   • November 27, 2002

6. Military altitrack  

   By g3ninfinite, February 10, 2012
   • 6 replies
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   • LouDiamond
   • February 14, 2012

7. Mirage Split-Bag  

   By ChrisRomp, August 13, 2010
   • 19 replies
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   • champu
   • August 16, 2010

8. Double needle walking foot industrial machine  

   By Alexg3265, December 8, 2014
   • 7 replies
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   • monkycndo
   • January 24, 2015

9. Psycho Pack  

   By jake69, May 14, 2001
   • 18 replies
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   • Alvitz
   • May 18, 2001

10. New Jumper Gear to avoid   1 2

    By dvlax40, August 25, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • Unstable
    • August 27, 2015

11. Line strength and line type ?  

    By jonno, February 13, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 7,556 views
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    • riggerrob
    • February 15, 2015

12. tonysuit booties  

    By Staso, July 9, 2002
    • 19 replies
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    • drenaline
    • July 12, 2002

13. to velcro or not to velcro?   1 2 3

    By moodyskydiver, December 16, 2002
    • 52 replies
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    • PhreeZone
    • December 17, 2002

14. Pack Volume: Pilot ZPX equals which Pilot ZP  

    By platein, May 20, 2015
    • 9 replies
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    • yvanpec
    • June 27, 2015

15. Short reserve cable   1 2

    By Scoop, October 26, 2006
    • 43 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 6, 2006

16. Javelin yoke sizing  

    By ibanfield, January 8, 2005
    • 4 replies
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    • usskydiver
    • January 8, 2005

17. Count your damn tools...   1 2

    By riggergreg, April 24, 2007
    • 41 replies
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    • 2shay
    • April 30, 2007

18. Sealing Parachutes USA only  

    By JerryBaumchen, February 20, 2013
    • 18 replies
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    • aerorigging
    • February 24, 2013

19. Question about Racer rigs   1 2 3 4

    By jumpinfarmer, December 3, 2003
    • 77 replies
    • 7,536 views
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    • Hooknswoop
    • December 4, 2003

20. protec Skate Helmet with goggles  

    By NATiON, May 22, 2012
    • 15 replies
    • 7,529 views
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    • riggerrob
    • August 24, 2012

21. Ski Helmets for Skydiving   1 2

    By ibx, January 12, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 7,521 views
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    • pilotdave
    • February 7, 2004

22. stiletto reline   1 2

    By skymedic, July 8, 2004
    • 26 replies
    • 7,519 views
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    • icevideot
    • December 18, 2006

23. Opening and reclosing other peoples reserve pack jobs   1 2

    By rigger_john, March 16, 2005
    • 43 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • August 21, 2018

24. What's the best container for a petite female?   1 2

    By ranchgirl, January 22, 2003
    • 43 replies
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    • skybrat68
    • November 17, 2003

25. Where to buy skydive shorts?  

    By t2.3aero, December 20, 2010
    • 16 replies
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    • dgskydive
    • December 23, 2010

26. why (rant)  

    By councilman24, August 16, 2017
    • 13 replies
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    • sammielu
    • September 1, 2017

27. Lone Star (construction) manual - online  

    By andyhughes, October 28, 2009
    • 16 replies
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    • fallingplastik
    • April 11, 2024

28. Thomas Sport Equipment's Teardrop VIPER  

    By Abedy, April 4, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • Freeflaw
    • April 9, 2011

29. Karnage Krew Complaint   1 2

    By bigway, February 21, 2010
    • 26 replies
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    • bigway
    • November 12, 2010

30. Tube Stows  

    By huka551, August 16, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • August 17, 2005

31. Container Resize  

    By drewcarp, February 2, 2011
    • 8 replies
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    • theonlyski
    • February 4, 2011

32. Vector 3 M series vs. Racer 2K3   1 2

    By LittleOne, December 4, 2005
    • 28 replies
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    • RMURRAY
    • December 9, 2005

33. EXPERIMENTAL HARNESS/PARACHUTE” category   1 2

    By peterk, February 3, 2005
    • 27 replies
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    • mark
    • February 15, 2005

34. Harness size question  

    By Sky_doggy, March 13, 2013
    • 3 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • March 16, 2013

35. Tandem M.S.W.s  

    By skysurfcam, April 17, 2008
    • 15 replies
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    • irishrigger
    • April 24, 2008

36. Looking for a good helmet with Gopro mount. Advice?   1 2

    By Nicknero1405, July 2, 2015
    • 32 replies
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    • elreg
    • August 9, 2015

37. RWS/UPT TrueLock Toggles - Brake Fire   1 2

    By tdog, May 21, 2007
    • 28 replies
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    • skyninja
    • May 24, 2007

38. rigging manual   1 2 3

    By leapdog, March 6, 2006
    • 65 replies
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    • councilman24
    • March 21, 2006

39. Vigil V. Cypres ( Need help as to which one I buy )   1 2 3

    By freeflyboy24, February 2, 2007
    • 66 replies
    • 7,489 views
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    • UDSkyJunkie
    • February 11, 2007

40. Rigging Hardcores: photo gallery  

    By skydiverek, August 4, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • March 23, 2017

41. Stiletto Design   1 2 3

    By jee, August 14, 2007
    • 55 replies
    • 7,480 views
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    • swilson
    • September 6, 2007

42. Wings Reserve Deployment   1 2

    By caribadive, April 18, 2007
    • 26 replies
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    • billbooth
    • April 19, 2007

43. Aerodyne   1 2 3

    By taz9420, January 6, 2004
    • 61 replies
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    • NickB
    • October 27, 2004

44. Audible dependence.   1 2

    By JWest, May 2, 2015
    • 39 replies
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    • dthames
    • May 11, 2015

45. wonderhog containers????  

    By crzjp20, February 3, 2004
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • May 19, 2022

46. Airlocks & Turb.   1 2 3

    By agitator, September 10, 2002
    • 51 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 7, 2002

47. Packing Old but Airworthy Reserves   1 2

    By HPC, November 9, 2017
    • 48 replies
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    • likestojump
    • November 26, 2017

48. Bagging the canopy  

    By Carver, April 18, 2006
    • 22 replies
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    • chrismgtis
    • July 3, 2007

49. javelin sizing  

    By lindell, November 17, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • labrys
    • November 26, 2006

50. Triathalon Line Set  

    By xijonix, June 24, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • BillyVance
    • July 5, 2013

51. FAA Parachute Rigger Handbook  

    By cjdskydiver, May 2, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • steelyeye
    • July 17, 2007

52. Why ripcords on reserves?   1 2

    By katzas, March 30, 2014
    • 32 replies
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    • jimmytavino
    • March 31, 2014

53. Linesets - bar tackers vs zig zag with jig  

    By jpriestley, August 15, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • rifleman
    • September 12, 2014

54. NEW GPS Tracker   1 2

    By Squeak, July 30, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • Hellis
    • August 16, 2015

55. Leg straps coming loose  

    By SkydiveMonkey, October 15, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • ZigZag
    • October 29, 2003

56. Hmm, why did I by a 30" throat sewing machine?  

    By councilman24, January 24, 2013
    • 14 replies
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    • theonlyski
    • January 29, 2013

57. OMEGA Harness & container  

    By Squeak, July 14, 2005
    • 2 replies
    • 7,450 views
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    • slotperfect
    • July 19, 2005

58. Why are bridles binding tape  

    By Freeflaw, February 12, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • January 18, 2013

59. Aerodyne Pilot Size  

    By bqmassey, May 25, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 7,442 views
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    • Plover
    • May 25, 2013

60. Tiny compass   1 2 3

    By apixel, February 1, 2005
    • 50 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • February 9, 2005

61. Vigil 2   1 2

    By daytripper419, March 11, 2007
    • 30 replies
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    • billvon
    • July 25, 2007

62. Aerotech Apache 150 - Experiences ?  

    By mike_sketo, August 20, 2012
    • 5 replies
    • 7,436 views
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    • skybutela
    • September 14, 2019

63. Rigger course/testing in Florida  

    By Alexg3265, August 1, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • October 7, 2014

64. aad's  

    By crazy8, May 16, 2007
    • 23 replies
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    • piisfish
    • May 18, 2007

65. RSL didn't work?! (long)   1 2

    By The111, March 28, 2004
    • 29 replies
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    • BBKid
    • March 31, 2004

66. Double Stowing Question  

    By glgflyer, August 11, 2009
    • 21 replies
    • 7,419 views
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    • sundevil777
    • November 3, 2010

67. Mirage vs Javelin   1 2

    By LannerFalcon, September 10, 2004
    • 34 replies
    • 7,416 views
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    • meatbomb
    • September 15, 2004

68. Helmets and Safety Ratings  

    By mujie96, September 9, 2002
    • 19 replies
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    • alan
    • September 11, 2002

69. psycho packing and icarus canopies  

    By hudsonderek, October 7, 2007
    • 18 replies
    • 7,413 views
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    • phoenixlpr
    • October 11, 2007

70. Great beginner canopy for new A license jumper?  

    By jacobdouglastx, January 18, 2019
    • 17 replies
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    • 20kN
    • February 4, 2019

71. Jumpsuit - A License  

    By BobxMarley, December 4, 2013
    • 18 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • December 7, 2013

72. PIA reports?   1 2

    By IanHarrop, February 19, 2008
    • 28 replies
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    • Jwelborn
    • February 27, 2008

73. Pulse  

    By Braz933, July 27, 2009
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    • rowland2747
    • April 17, 2013

74. Leave me alone!   1 2 3

    By pre7117, August 10, 2007
    • 61 replies
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    • RaXz
    • August 30, 2007

75. Motorcycle helmets and skydiving...  

    By Clownburner, May 8, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • mccordia
    • May 15, 2003

76. How to soften my Sabre 150 openings   1 2

    By Maki, October 23, 2009
    • 35 replies
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    • captain_stan
    • November 3, 2009

77. Jumpsuits from Pakistan AWO  

    By dh3, May 29, 2014
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    • dh3
    • June 13, 2014

78. Best AAD 2021   1 2

    By outdoort, March 10, 2021
    • 34 replies
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    • faulknerwn
    • March 21, 2021

79. Rookies Review of the Pulse 170   1 2

    By NATiON, August 2, 2012
    • 30 replies
    • 7,401 views
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    • NATiON
    • August 5, 2012

80. Service Bulletin - Icon Harness Container Cutaway Cable and Cable Housing   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, March 13, 2005
    • 35 replies
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    • anthonylock
    • March 18, 2005

81. Aerodyne Bulletin  

    By parafredo, December 15, 2017
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    • Jordan82
    • January 6, 2018

82. Whats the difference?   1 2

    By wingit, December 21, 2010
    • 29 replies
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    • BlindBrick
    • December 27, 2010

83. Walking bag vs. dragging container   1 2 3

    By Airviking, December 9, 2010
    • 59 replies
    • 7,398 views
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    • kimemerson
    • December 15, 2010

84. Vector 3 main flap (not pin) snag potential   1 2 3 4

    By danielcroft, June 10, 2009
    • 97 replies
    • 7,394 views
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    • beowulf
    • June 20, 2009

85. New ARGUS AAD Service Bulletin  

    By chutingstar, June 15, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • June 17, 2014

86. Shipping a canopy for cheap  

    By jbrinkman, December 22, 2009
    • 14 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • January 11, 2010

87. Gloves   1 2 3

    By whizzif, October 19, 2004
    • 63 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • October 23, 2004

88. Help needed...Q's on used container  

    By Tigerfly, February 14, 2017
    • 12 replies
    • 7,384 views
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    • riggerrob
    • February 16, 2017

89. Lazy Bag   1 2

    By Squeak, March 10, 2008
    • 27 replies
    • 7,383 views
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    • GeGe
    • March 18, 2008

90. "Freefly Friendly Rig"  

    By Airviking, October 21, 2010
    • 9 replies
    • 7,382 views
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    • Unstable
    • October 24, 2010

91. Blown toggle hoods  

    By councilman24, May 27, 2014
    • 22 replies
    • 7,379 views
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    • JohnSherman
    • June 26, 2014

92. 3 ring circus type 8 - type 17   1 2

    By ibanfield, April 30, 2007
    • 27 replies
    • 7,378 views
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    • crazydiver
    • May 4, 2007

93. How to calculate tandem fall rate factoring in drogue?  

    By 3mpire, July 23, 2013
    • 18 replies
    • 7,374 views
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    • yuri_base
    • July 25, 2013

94. Had a Bag Lock?   1 2

    By fcajump, September 30, 2009
    • 38 replies
    • 7,373 views
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    • mjosparky
    • October 16, 2009

95. Colors to avoid?   1 2 3

    By aardvarkeater, December 6, 2006
    • 56 replies
    • 7,369 views
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    • Andy9o8
    • December 10, 2006

96. Pull-out PC   1 2 3 4

    By Airviking, November 18, 2010
    • 79 replies
    • 7,363 views
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    • mjosparky
    • December 7, 2010

97. Reserve - Bigger or smaller than the main??  

    By CaptFrank2001, November 7, 2006
    • 21 replies
    • 7,361 views
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    • JohanW
    • November 10, 2006

98. New canopies coming soon?  

    By Sabrekakkonen, December 5, 2017
    • 9 replies
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    • Spokkie
    • January 3, 2018

99. manta 280  

    By point_code, June 26, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • Speer
    • July 2, 2005

100. Safire2 vs Pilot   1 2

     By ataltitude, June 28, 2011
     • 28 replies
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     • aeroflyer
     • July 4, 2011