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19,237 topics in this forum

1. Gatorz RX lenses  

   By jimradzik, February 20, 2014
   • 3 replies
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   • propofol65
   • February 21, 2014

2. SAS or TAS on your ProTrack ?  

   By Cornholio, June 17, 2003
   • 23 replies
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   • quade
   • July 14, 2003

3. Larsen & Brusgaard Customer Service  

   By ryguy, May 3, 2007
   • 12 replies
   • 6,883 views
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   • yeyo
   • May 4, 2007

4. Dealing with high shock loading   1 2

   By fcajump, June 5, 2018
   • 47 replies
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   • Bob_Church
   • June 10, 2018

5. How is this done? (photo attached)   1 2

   By skydiverek, October 17, 2002
   • 37 replies
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   • slim
   • February 4, 2003

6. Wings Stiff Cutaway problem  

   By skydude2k, April 14, 2005
   • 20 replies
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   • Kris
   • June 28, 2005

7. UPT Vector Containers order wait time  

   By binaryfinary, July 4, 2014
   • 11 replies
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   • strife
   • July 8, 2014

8. Helmets with oxygen port & jumping with the cannula in your nose  

   By 3mpire, November 13, 2013
   • 13 replies
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   • wmw999
   • November 19, 2013

9. Rigs with 'open corners'   1 2

   By schuey87, February 7, 2006
   • 39 replies
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   • riggermick
   • February 9, 2006

10. Infinity + Scotchguard = Bad Idea   1 2

    By margylynn, June 2, 2005
    • 26 replies
    • 6,878 views
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    • blitzkrieg
    • June 5, 2005

11. Wings Container Question   1 2

    By javip82, October 2, 2004
    • 33 replies
    • 6,874 views
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    • sundevil777
    • October 6, 2004

12. Update on Skysystems C6 Air?  

    By ctremie, August 1, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 6,873 views
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    • Skytrooper
    • March 25, 2014

13. making a vector II freefly friendly  

    By hughbetcha, April 26, 2002
    • 20 replies
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    • AggieDave
    • May 30, 2002

14. PD RESERVE BOX MARKING SYSTEM & 30 LB. ANNUAL FABRIC PULL TEST  

    By RIGGER, October 22, 2005
    • 16 replies
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    • RIGGER
    • December 3, 2005

15. Cobalt as first canopy   1 2

    By beckrj, November 14, 2001
    • 43 replies
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    • BPO
    • November 19, 2001

16. Vigil II or Cypres2?   1 2 3

    By norcalbaker, November 13, 2007
    • 56 replies
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    • AndyMan
    • May 19, 2008

17. Flight Concept Esprit  

    By AviationTD, January 11, 2014
    • 19 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • January 14, 2014

18. Direct Line Attachment vs. Flares  

    By HPC, December 26, 2017
    • 24 replies
    • 6,866 views
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    • riggerrob
    • January 10, 2018

19. ZPX for Reserves   1 2

    By glgflyer, August 23, 2010
    • 27 replies
    • 6,863 views
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    • glgflyer
    • September 6, 2010

20. Need a first canopy..   1 2

    By eightate8at8, September 17, 2009
    • 26 replies
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    • eightate8at8
    • September 24, 2009

21. Which rig to buy? Infinity X Icon X Javelin?   1 2

    By passaroc, September 22, 2010
    • 41 replies
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    • MikeJD
    • October 4, 2010

22. ZP or F1-11 Pilot Chute?   1 2

    By square3, February 2, 2005
    • 34 replies
    • 6,862 views
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    • Freeflysmiley
    • February 7, 2005

23. Peek revisits the Kruger balloon suit, 20 years later   1 2

    By peek, August 13, 2007
    • 32 replies
    • 6,858 views
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    • airtwardo
    • August 19, 2007

24. Mirage Harness Construction  

    By kkeenan, January 22, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • January 30, 2015

25. best f 111 9 cell made   1 2

    By wildrob, May 17, 2010
    • 36 replies
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    • Zymurdoo
    • May 24, 2010

26. What is the purpose of Secondary Riser Covers?   1 2

    By 77r, April 10, 2007
    • 46 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • April 17, 2007

27. BULT Digital Video Helmets  

    By valiant-51, August 12, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • coviti
    • May 28, 2023

28. Pro-Fly jumpsuits?  

    By Volare500, May 22, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 6,851 views
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    • Greenlionsinofpride
    • October 4, 2023

29. Para-Gear: Poor Customer Service   1 2 3

    By NovaTTT, December 9, 2009
    • 60 replies
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    • timmyfitz
    • December 14, 2009

30. Vector I reserve packing  

    By mcordell, December 4, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • councilman24
    • January 6, 2015

31. "Tubular Retainer Band Failures" PIA advisory (for tube stow style elastics)   1 2

    By pchapman, August 7, 2018
    • 30 replies
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    • Veis
    • January 13, 2024

32. A moral question  

    By Deyan, June 12, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • betzilla
    • June 16, 2016

33. Have you ever used your hook knife?   1 2

    By Hazarrd, July 28, 2003
    • 43 replies
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    • mr2mk1g
    • December 10, 2003

34. Infinity container   1 2

    By homer, December 27, 2002
    • 37 replies
    • 6,842 views
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    • wolfies11
    • January 4, 2003

35. Suunto altimeter question  

    By g2gjump, January 1, 2009
    • 8 replies
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    • diablopilot
    • January 3, 2009

36. Harness failure during flight?  

    By darrenspooner, April 18, 2007
    • 13 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • April 19, 2007

37. Stolen Mirage G3, red white blue, purple sides and pink lettering  

    By Spinelli, July 30, 2013
    • 22 replies
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    • Spinelli
    • September 11, 2013

38. Reverse S fold packing method  

    By shah269, April 23, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • shah269
    • April 24, 2012

39. Reserve Opened After Being Packed for 15 Years!!!!  

    By Ron, December 12, 2017
    • 16 replies
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    • darkwing
    • December 28, 2017

40. canopy design   1 2

    By leapdog, February 18, 2007
    • 29 replies
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    • leapdog
    • March 6, 2007

41. Science fair project on gear  

    By jacimino, February 1, 2006
    • 9 replies
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    • peek
    • February 1, 2006

42. good deal ?  

    By yvanpec, January 4, 2015
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    • NWFlyer
    • January 6, 2015

43. crossfire 2 vs stiletto  

    By pistmepants, May 15, 2013
    • 14 replies
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    • DocPop
    • May 16, 2013

44. Rigging course and information   1 2

    By iambeav2, January 17, 2011
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    • AndyMan
    • January 23, 2011

45. Choosing Vortex 2 Container Size  

    By brickk, December 4, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • brickk
    • December 4, 2014

46. Derek's Gear Tips:   1 2 3

    By Hooknswoop, July 3, 2003
    • 61 replies
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    • riggermick
    • August 5, 2006

47. New skydiver: helmet or jumpsuit ?  

    By Amad85, March 19, 2016
    • 22 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • April 1, 2016

48. Riggers -how to dispose of old gear?   1 2

    By thehardhat, March 27, 2008
    • 34 replies
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    • fcajump
    • April 5, 2008

49. Painting a Pro-Tec  

    By PalmettoTiger, September 9, 2001
    • 17 replies
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    • tdog
    • May 7, 2005

50. Any harm to getting full face helm?   1 2

    By Kalrigan, June 17, 2013
    • 38 replies
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    • Kalrigan
    • June 27, 2013

51. Chute size for new jumper.   1 2 3

    By highlee369, October 29, 2009
    • 53 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • November 2, 2009

52. Wings mag riser covers-anyone seen any?  

    By gunneroy, December 3, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • ChuckMartin
    • September 25, 2014

53. Become certified to pack tandem chutes  

    By TDFbound, October 18, 2012
    • 4 replies
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    • Stocker
    • November 13, 2012

54. Vigil Or Cypress?  

    By rockonblonde, November 16, 2015
    • 18 replies
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    • damir
    • December 4, 2015

55. *RESOLVED* dz.com gear deal gone bad   1 2

    By jb88ci, April 28, 2010
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    • popsjumper
    • March 24, 2011

56. How tight should my closing loop be?  

    By guy_andrews1952, April 11, 2005
    • 20 replies
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    • CygnusX-1
    • April 19, 2005

57. Skylark new "EVO" canopies  

    By Sabrekakkonen, October 4, 2017
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    • dangerWilde
    • June 7, 2021

58. Triathlon to Hornet   1 2

    By Austin, May 21, 2002
    • 28 replies
    • 6,793 views
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    • Scratch
    • May 30, 2002

59. Leg straps that slip   1 2

    By hjumper33, May 6, 2007
    • 25 replies
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    • jee
    • May 10, 2007

60. Containers   1 2 3 4

    By nick.marenakos, March 27, 2010
    • 95 replies
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    • aussiechick
    • April 14, 2010

61. Fat Guy canopies.   1 2

    By atsaubrey, August 15, 2005
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    • UntamedDOG
    • September 3, 2005

62. Inverted Canopy Hookup - what did i do wrong   1 2 3

    By pds, November 11, 2002
    • 56 replies
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    • goose491
    • November 15, 2002

63. Voodoo  

    By gemstar, January 17, 2002
    • 24 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • January 8, 2003

64. Benny Helmet  

    By Cinders, March 19, 2009
    • 7 replies
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    • MomDaBomb
    • March 28, 2009

65. Infinity Black Hardware  

    By Throttlebender, February 10, 2012
    • 19 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • February 12, 2012

66. Canopy Recommendations???   1 2

    By marcwgarber, April 15, 2013
    • 38 replies
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    • hangdiver
    • April 27, 2013

67. Rigging Question  

    By PhreeZone, July 6, 2002
    • 22 replies
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    • alan
    • July 12, 2002

68. Sewing a patch on a seam.  

    By jdathome, August 16, 2010
    • 16 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • August 18, 2010

69. Spraying F111 fabric with silicon?   1 2

    By fudd, August 6, 2002
    • 25 replies
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    • nael
    • May 22, 2005

70. How often do you need to replace your double wrapped rubber bands?   1 2

    By JTH, May 31, 2018
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    • LeeroyJenkins
    • November 14, 2018

71. Sabre?   1 2

    By BoostedXT, April 19, 2004
    • 44 replies
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    • masterrig
    • April 26, 2004

72. Glide Path Sharpchuter 245 reserve ?  

    By HydroGuy, November 19, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • November 21, 2005

73. S-Fire vs Safire 3  

    By Maddingo, February 5, 2017
    • 1 reply
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    • dwing
    • June 11, 2018

74. sabre2 - stability problems?   1 2

    By sinker, May 12, 2003
    • 34 replies
    • 6,773 views
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    • GrumpySmurf
    • May 13, 2003

75. Back/Chest/Lap/Seat - Why?  

    By crapflinger2000, May 2, 2018
    • 24 replies
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    • Justincblount
    • May 12, 2018

76. reserve closing loop reflex  

    By Adamkrum, August 7, 2017
    • 16 replies
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    • linestretch
    • August 11, 2017

77. Riser design & toggle fires   1 2

    By IJskonijn, April 8, 2019
    • 26 replies
    • 6,765 views
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    • gb1
    • May 1, 2019

78. Finding your canopy with GPS (a test with a map link)  

    By Hellis, March 10, 2014
    • 18 replies
    • 6,761 views
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    • CygnusX-1
    • March 17, 2014

79. Russian skydiving gear?  

    By petur, August 15, 2003
    • 17 replies
    • 6,760 views
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    • alexey
    • June 17, 2015

80. Unruly Slider  

    By freeflir29, October 24, 2001
    • 24 replies
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    • freeflir29
    • October 31, 2001

81. Solo, Silhouette, or Navigator  

    By Anvilbrother, February 1, 2011
    • 18 replies
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    • BlindBrick
    • February 3, 2011

82. Dacron Vs. Microline  

    By piisfish, February 19, 2004
    • 9 replies
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    • GroundZero
    • February 20, 2004

83. Show me your icon   1 2

    By taron, November 20, 2006
    • 36 replies
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    • kaerodyne
    • June 14, 2007

84. Seat belt wear limits  

    By riggerrob, May 2, 2012
    • 1 reply
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    • riggerrob
    • May 3, 2012

85. 3-ring flip-through on opening (Sigma tandem jump)  

    By pchapman, August 28, 2005
    • 13 replies
    • 6,740 views
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    • diablopilot
    • March 31, 2013

86. Go-Pro Helmet Mounts  

    By DemolitionDarby, March 22, 2017
    • 14 replies
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    • Anachronist
    • March 30, 2017

87. Need help choose right size V3 micron  

    By yakirtosh, August 7, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • davelepka
    • August 9, 2012

88. FT 50 altimeters  

    By ibanfield, August 26, 2004
    • 8 replies
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    • skyrado
    • September 2, 2013

89. Sunpath Customer service?  

    By Chris-Ottawa, November 1, 2006
    • 20 replies
    • 6,738 views
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    • pchapman
    • March 21, 2012

90. comments on spectres   1 2

    By fool, July 10, 2002
    • 26 replies
    • 6,737 views
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    • fool
    • July 23, 2002

91. Leg Straps - Snap-On or Fixed?   1 2

    By sd-slider, December 27, 2004
    • 46 replies
    • 6,733 views
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    • gowlerk
    • August 12, 2013

92. Mirage G4   1 2

    By grega, September 3, 2002
    • 33 replies
    • 6,732 views
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    • ferrand1974
    • December 19, 2005

93. Skydiving gear in europe  

    By J0nathan, January 24, 2012
    • 4 replies
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    • Abedy
    • January 25, 2012

94. mt-1xx packing  

    By atsaubrey, December 18, 2003
    • 14 replies
    • 6,730 views
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    • jschaad
    • September 3, 2011

95. Weight Limits of Mini-Risers  

    By freakflyer9999, October 15, 2004
    • 17 replies
    • 6,730 views
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    • mjosparky
    • October 18, 2004

96. Cool logbooks  

    By raines883, March 7, 2013
    • 13 replies
    • 6,730 views
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    • BillyVance
    • March 8, 2013

97. FIRST CANOPY FOR STUDENT  

    By RunamukChuck, April 2, 2017
    • 7 replies
    • 6,728 views
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    • 3331
    • April 4, 2017

98. Tandem SLinks on mains  

    By hackish, March 3, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 6,728 views
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    • parachutist
    • March 6, 2015

99. Which chest mount for an altimeter?  

    By mixedup, January 19, 2012
    • 3 replies
    • 6,727 views
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    • wmw999
    • January 19, 2012

100. New Crossfire Bulletin   1 2

     By Aviatrr, October 6, 2001
     • 27 replies
     • 6,727 views
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     • Aviatrr
     • October 14, 2001