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The Dropzone Gear and Rigging forum is where you can discuss any gear related questions and issues. Ask about gear before you buy it and find out what others are using and how.

19,237 topics in this forum

  1. Racer Owners - RSL?  

    By fcajump,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,915 views

  2. Synergy 150  

    By parafredo,
    • 0 replies
    • 856 views

  3. Split slider help  

    By SStewart,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,723 views

  4. Newbie first rig. Container advise, pah-lease!  

    By garyhugo,
    • 24 replies
    • 5,621 views

  5. Reversed friction bar strength  

    By uer16,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,064 views

  6. Swift Reserve   1 2

    By crazydiver,
    • 27 replies
    • 16,520 views

  7. First New Rig, Vortex 185, Volt 185, Decelerator; Pros/Cons?  

    By johnbamburg,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,500 views

  8. AAD Market / Competition   1 2 3

    By df8m1,
    • 63 replies
    • 11,394 views

  9. Elastic Wrist / forearm mount for N3 Neptune  

    By wadebaird,
    • 11 replies
    • 10,999 views

  10. Aerodyne Pilot sweet spot  

    By ChuteRequired,
    • 20 replies
    • 7,734 views

  11. Beginners jumpsuit  

    By Billy122,
    • 0 replies
    • 858 views

  12. Para-commander jumping questions.  

    By medic0079,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,181 views

  13. MARS M2 AAD   1 2 3 4 5

    By padraigbrowne,
    • 108 replies
    • 42,735 views

  14. Vigil 2 logging higher vertical speeds  

    By Jeff5050,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,789 views

  15. Looking for first complete rig new or second-hand 170/190 - confused.com  

    By NeoX,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,609 views

  16. Packing: Pilot ZPX vs Pulse  

    By platein,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,901 views

  17. Valkyrie categorization  

    By format,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,289 views

  18. Wrist vs Chest - Altitude shown  

    By fcajump,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,306 views

  19. Best first sewing machine for a new rigger.  

    By Ktownbret,
    • 9 replies
    • 10,044 views

  20. Shackle  

    By Sincy78,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,095 views

  21. Looking to buy my FIRST RIG... HELP  

    By Eric2315,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,160 views

  22. Mirage semi stowless  

    By bodypilot90,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,461 views

  23. Need help buying/sizing my first rig  

    By hrmittler,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,067 views

  24. PD160 Reserve Value  

    By Bdrowz,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,903 views

  25. Vigil 1 battery life?  

    By pchapman,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,848 views

  26. experiences from the phantom xv?  

    By mikaelandersson,
    • 0 replies
    • 985 views

  27. Flare shutdown on a new-old canopy  

    By Deimian,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,743 views

  28. Any ideas how to protect reserve riser from more damage?  

    By parachutist,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,378 views

  29. visio 2 or N3  

    By drainbamaged,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,351 views

  30. First jump suit?  

    By wildernessmedic,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,905 views

  31. yves rossy's deployment setup  

    By 3mpire,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,601 views

  32. New Camera Helmet from Bonehead  

    By weaverd,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,297 views

  33. Sky Containers  

    By AviationTD,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,487 views

  34. last repack on expired cypres2 end of life?   1 2

    By ajs339,
    • 30 replies
    • 6,316 views

  35. The Smithsonian on the importance of Nylon  

    By gowlerk,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,112 views

  36. Source for Bernina 217N cams  

    By indyz,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,522 views

  37. Removing slickness from new canopy?  

    By FreeFlyCowboy,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,201 views

  38. Audible dependence.   1 2

    By JWest,
    • 39 replies
    • 7,474 views

  39. New Spectre 210 is too slippery to pack!   1 2

    By CloudyHead,
    • 30 replies
    • 8,435 views

  40. Interesting cross port design...  

    By hackish,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,963 views

  41. "Flight Concept" anyone ever dealt with them  

    By burim88,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,001 views

  42. Stowless magnetic bag  

    By katzas,
    • 23 replies
    • 13,058 views

  43. Wingsuit Damage Question  

    By dks11,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,370 views

  44. Improper Bridle Routing?  

    By NatechPHY,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,932 views

  45. What's next after the Stiletto?  

    By matt3sa,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,860 views

  46. Neptune N3 at low temperatures?  

    By fir3fly,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,500 views

  47. Tandem Harness Repair / Rebuild by Master Rigger  

    By kkeenan,
    • 19 replies
    • 4,094 views

  48. Pens for Tyvek  

    By 727_Jumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 4,843 views

  49. Ripcords  

    By UKParachutist98,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,695 views

  50. GoPro snag proofing  

    By cpuck,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,774 views

  51. NASA VAB Pilot Chute Test  

    By 3331,
    • 24 replies
    • 8,749 views

  52. PD Optimum reserve?   1 2

    By kallend,
    • 38 replies
    • 17,559 views

  53. A Vizzo II battery question  

    By Stusmooth,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,026 views

  54. container modification. thought's ?  

    By keithbar,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,108 views

  55. heat shrink on lines   1 2

    By justme12001,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,990 views

  56. line set or line set / trim specs for zp.exe main?  

    By ljwobker,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,027 views

  57. Vigil 2 fire during swoop  

    By nzdan,
    • 15 replies
    • 9,304 views

  58. Jumpsuit Manufacturer  

    By BUBLHED,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,826 views

  59. Mini Riser webbing type question...  

    By Alexg3265,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,446 views

  60. facebook invite for used gear group?  

    By ajs339,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,059 views

  61. service bulletins  

    By kuhns,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,065 views

  62. Determining cascade entry point  

    By Jon26,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,831 views

  63. New Rigging Tool   1 2

    By masterrigger1,
    • 26 replies
    • 13,070 views

  64. Rig 001  

    By IHazySky,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,375 views

  65. Altitrack Stealth Failure  

    By ruelcg,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,943 views

  66. Anybody Own This?  

    By Guest,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,009 views

  67. Mirage Packing Tray Sizing - Canopy size too small?  

    By spex,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,773 views

  68. Blurred vision - Go for a full face helmet?  

    By frontloop33,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,594 views

  69. First Rig, What options are best...  

    By AlanS,
    • 23 replies
    • 7,101 views

  70. Altitrack - Small -1,-2,-3 numbers?  

    By RichyR,
    • 0 replies
    • 930 views

  71. Large Rig Suggestions?  

    By dreamingfurther,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,887 views

  72. swoop shorts in stock?  

    By jf951,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,907 views

  73. SA2 170 opening characteristics  

    By 3mpire,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,818 views

  74. F4u parachutes  

    By lekstrom10k,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,245 views

  75. Freefall Suits - Bad Experience, anyone else?  

    By dfa2006,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,740 views

  76. Increase pack volume  

    By RedundantRigger,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,705 views

  77. Slider construction questions  

    By mountaindrifter,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,014 views

  78. Photo of pocket slider?  

    By skydiverek,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,336 views

  79. counter weight for flag--how much?  

    By jguy904,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,655 views

  80. N3 - what software  

    By theQ,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,865 views

  81. AustriaAlpin Hardware  

    By fuzrb14,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,495 views

  82. PIA Symposium 2015: what's new?  

    By skydiverek,
    • 20 replies
    • 10,249 views

  83. Are "good" pins good enough?   1 2 3 4

    By sundevil777,
    • 83 replies
    • 13,639 views

  84. main canopy diagram  

    By tred,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,109 views

  85. Reserve repack verification idea   1 2

    By drudchen,
    • 35 replies
    • 9,477 views

  86. Dynamics of canopy opening vs packing techniques  

    By grue,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,921 views

  87. container fitting 168 ZP vs 168 ZPX  

    By georgiaboy,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,054 views

  88. New line set  

    By Jeff5050,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,407 views

  89. OK or too long   1 2

    By JerryBaumchen,
    • 40 replies
    • 8,072 views

  90. changing Consew 339RB-1 needle gauge (and what's the machine worth?)  

    By BrianM,
    • 15 replies
    • 8,435 views

  91. Reserve closing loop length: measure from where to where?   1 2

    By skydiverek,
    • 33 replies
    • 12,853 views

  92. Want to pack a lap at Symposium?  

    By councilman24,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,185 views

  93. RIGGING TOOLS  

    By Ktownbret,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,498 views

  94. Strong Main Closing loop material  

    By IHazySky,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,616 views

  95. Opinions on reserve riser damage?  

    By BrianM,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,448 views

  96. Volt Main Canopy?  

    By ClayHart28,
    • 6 replies
    • 10,512 views

  97. heavy cutaway pillow  

    By mcordell,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,393 views

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

    By Guest,
    • 50 replies
    • 8,023 views

  99. Symposium Semiar Schedule  

    By JerryBaumchen,
    • 0 replies
    • 620 views

  100. Permeability effects on aging reserves?  

    By pchapman,
    • 0 replies
    • 838 views
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