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1. Which container do you prefer?   1 2 3

   By drenaline, November 8, 2002
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   • Zenister
   • November 12, 2002

2. racer with magnetic riser covers  

   By RMURRAY, November 22, 2008
   • 17 replies
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   • johnny1488
   • November 29, 2008

3. L&B Quattro vs Optima  

   By HUPRA, February 25, 2017
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   • skydiverek
   • February 26, 2017

4. Cleaning jumpsuits  

   By SkydiveMonkey, April 24, 2002
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   • SkydiveMonkey
   • April 26, 2002

5. Thunderbow - ever jump one?  

   By koppel, October 20, 2005
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   • Beatnik
   • May 30, 2013

6. Optimum pack volume  

   By fogobo, August 25, 2009
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   • antonija
   • August 29, 2009

7. Manta, good choice?  

   By point_code, March 2, 2008
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   • kenneth21441
   • January 31, 2012

8. VISO is here???   1 2

   By Chris-Ottawa, September 19, 2006
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   • beowulf
   • September 21, 2006

9. Audibles and hearing damage...   1 2

   By jumpdr, December 9, 2006
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   • Hellis
   • September 30, 2010

10. Magnetic Riser Covers - interference with a/c compass calibration?  

    By LavaLady, July 26, 2012
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    • erdnarob
    • August 7, 2012

11. Cadmium or stainless steel  

    By jonno, April 21, 2010
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    • councilman24
    • April 22, 2010

12. Pat Works' altimeter mount  

    By mre, March 27, 2002
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    • Ragnarok
    • January 7, 2006

13. cypres 1 or 2 pin  

    By icewarrior1, February 9, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • February 11, 2011

14. help with canopy  

    By Taris, November 14, 2009
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • November 16, 2009

15. Required pull force for main d-bag extraction   1 2

    By branch, April 23, 2019
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    • cosmicgypsy
    • June 18, 2019

16. "Katana 135, 150, 170 now available"   1 2 3

    By tdog, June 1, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • September 21, 2007

17. Harbor Freight Sewing Machines... any good??  

    By ZigZagMarquis, November 7, 2006
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    • base_rigger
    • November 7, 2006

18. Aerodyne Zulu - Lower wingloading behaviour  

    By Catch22.FMX, September 13, 2017
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    • Julien F
    • January 29, 2020

19. how to pack my triathlon 175 to snival   1 2

    By airborne82nd, September 17, 2004
    • 25 replies
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    • BillyVance
    • September 30, 2004

20. Infinity Risers  

    By base698, June 24, 2010
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    • coticj
    • July 22, 2012

21. So I blew up my fairly new Fusion...   1 2 3

    By grue, July 6, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • July 7, 2006

22. AAD Statistics  

    By dontlikemustard, July 24, 2012
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    • erdnarob
    • July 30, 2012

23. The New Axon  

    By tfelber, February 4, 2005
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    • BBAG
    • August 12, 2019

24. Ever weighed your rig?   1 2

    By pilotdave, January 4, 2006
    • 38 replies
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    • mbondvegas
    • July 9, 2006

25. Naro container  

    By rustymurray, February 4, 2008
    • 11 replies
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    • IanHarrop
    • July 30, 2020

26. Nvertigo/Bonehead Mindwarp  

    By machine, August 18, 2001
    • 18 replies
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    • Danhole
    • October 7, 2001

27. Shorter(st) Canopy Opening Snivel  

    By mrkeske, May 23, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • Shredex
    • May 26, 2014

28. Time to Replace my Pilot Chute?  

    By sabregrl, September 1, 2009
    • 18 replies
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    • AndyMan
    • September 5, 2009

29. Transparent Canopy  

    By Maximus1, November 29, 2003
    • 20 replies
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    • bch7773
    • December 3, 2003

30. Voodoo, Mirage, or Wings ??????   1 2 3

    By SkyChimp, August 28, 2009
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    • spindlee
    • September 14, 2009

31. Swoop cords?  

    By skymedic, June 26, 2001
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    • skymedic
    • July 3, 2001

32. FAA rigger outside of USA  

    By hannahmusiken, September 10, 2014
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    • councilman24
    • September 11, 2014

33. What's wrong w/ this photo?   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, March 27, 2005
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    • Hooknswoop
    • March 29, 2005

34. Should I downsize?  

    By timrf79, May 10, 2016
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    • Anachronist
    • May 29, 2016

35. Javelin NJ???  

    By webpage, April 18, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • jannu
    • June 22, 2004

36. canopy size measurements  

    By weid14, June 13, 2002
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    • kleggo
    • July 29, 2021

37. spectre openings  

    By cmnorris, March 19, 2003
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    • cmnorris
    • March 31, 2003

38. cookie g3; color options..  

    By virgin-burner, April 8, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • April 9, 2012

39. whats that little bungee at top of rigs?  

    By taylor.freefall, January 23, 2008
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    • jee
    • January 25, 2008

40. Heatwave Pilots?   1 2

    By freeflir29, March 12, 2002
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    • freeflir29
    • March 16, 2002

41. Convert tandem rig for large students?  

    By gowlerk, May 4, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • faulknerwn
    • May 8, 2017

42. Safety Devices. Which work the best.  

    By Xempt17, August 6, 2008
    • 16 replies
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    • ripcord4
    • December 28, 2013

43. Slinks  

    By skydive4play, May 8, 2002
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    • freeflyfree
    • May 11, 2002

44. Javelin hardhousing mod.  

    By henrik.anderson, April 27, 2004
    • 18 replies
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    • usskydiver
    • May 3, 2004

45. Magnetic Slider Retention Device  

    By skymik, December 12, 2010
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    • Waldschrat
    • December 26, 2010

46. Opinions on Trulok Toggles  

    By JFC3, August 7, 2002
    • 9 replies
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    • kallend
    • August 12, 2002

47. Slider grommets (brass or stainless steel)?  

    By skydiverek, April 1, 2002
    • 11 replies
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    • freeflyJoe
    • April 23, 2011

48. Wings  

    By freefly30, June 3, 2014
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    • katzas
    • June 15, 2014

49. Bent pin..Straighten or replace??  

    By riggergreg, June 15, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • July 20, 2011

50. How long can you leave a ZP parachute packed before in your container?  

    By speuci, November 6, 2008
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    • leon.hill
    • March 3, 2021

51. 190 vs. 210  

    By boyczech, September 1, 2011
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    • boyczech
    • September 2, 2011

52. I love my Sabre 2   1 2 3

    By AggieDave, April 6, 2005
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    • vdschoor
    • May 3, 2005

53. Per jump depreciation on equipment?  

    By Sped, July 6, 2010
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    • likestojump
    • July 9, 2010

54. how many jumps till you bought a   1 2 3

    By JumpsOffCliffs, August 12, 2009
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    • JumpsOffCliffs
    • August 20, 2009

55. Falcon as a reserve??   1 2

    By tsalnukt, August 11, 2012
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    • 5.samadhi
    • August 17, 2012

56. Why some people dislike the ZPX version of the Aerodyne Pilot?  

    By palejo, June 19, 2014
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    • palejo
    • June 19, 2014

57. Biggest Reserve that can Fit into a J4?  

    By mattyblast, May 12, 2006
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    • matt1215
    • May 16, 2006

58. avalon skydiving equipment container  

    By Garrythegoat, February 6, 2017
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    • riggerrob
    • February 9, 2017

59. Pack Monkey experience anyone?  

    By staginthesky, August 22, 2018
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    • Westerly
    • August 23, 2018

60. New line selection for Sab2 170  

    By Sky_doggy, February 23, 2013
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    • Gib78
    • May 27, 2013

61. Jumpsuit market  

    By Pitbull83, September 19, 2005
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    • Unutsch
    • January 3, 2006

62. Do you jump with hard riser inserts for the excess cutaway cable?   1 2

    By Chris-Ottawa, March 8, 2007
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    • 2shay
    • March 10, 2007

63. 'Shrinking' a jumpsuit in the wash  

    By Shivinski, June 5, 2011
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    • solodude59
    • June 8, 2011

64. Good god. The gear industry has gone insane!   1 2 3

    By ChrisL, June 26, 2008
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    • slotperfect
    • July 4, 2008

65. What does a worn-out hook look like?  

    By FrogNog, November 14, 2007
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    • riggerrob
    • November 15, 2007

66. Pricing of gear set for MC1  

    By kenneth21441, February 14, 2007
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    • riggerrob
    • December 31, 2007

67. Need input on Canopy Colors  

    By waterboy3412, July 13, 2012
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    • Pacific
    • July 18, 2012

68. Big guys...Leg strap problems.  

    By JeffD, October 2, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • June 12, 2012

69. The new Zulu  

    By tristansdad, April 1, 2014
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    • Alexg3265
    • October 21, 2014

70. Tandem gear failure at Dublin, GA last week  

    By BillyVance, March 29, 2005
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    • billbooth
    • March 31, 2005

71. Altitrack  

    By work4mediocrity, September 13, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • December 6, 2010

72. audible altimeter - which?  

    By Papcio, May 10, 2014
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    • Deimian
    • May 11, 2014

73. Navigator 200 to Sabre 170?  

    By drenkel, August 24, 2014
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    • rjblake
    • September 24, 2014

74. Help - Pencil Whip Packing Data Card   1 2

    By kjarv, October 24, 2004
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    • Ron
    • October 26, 2004

75. Safire2 vs Pilot vs Sabre2  

    By JFMonetta, February 25, 2011
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    • rockola
    • February 27, 2011

76. Freebag testing and development  

    By Garnettz, September 30, 2014
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    • Deyan
    • October 8, 2014

77. Design and size of the Javelin Odyssey (J3K owners)  

    By Alleyoop, July 8, 2016
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    • skytribe
    • July 8, 2016

78. Status of vigils?   1 2

    By Ron, June 30, 2004
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    • indiana
    • July 12, 2004

79. Safest way to set up a tertiary canopy rig?  

    By FrogNog, May 23, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • justme12001
    • May 18, 2012

80. Tailgates  

    By fcajump, June 8, 2018
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    • kleggo
    • June 19, 2018

81. Looking to buy a new main...  

    By StreetScooby, January 7, 2017
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    • StreetScooby
    • January 10, 2017

82. Manual for MT-1X Ram Air HALO Parachute  

    By altairjump, January 19, 2013
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    • altairjump
    • February 26, 2013

83. Riggers - Max Suspended Weight Reserve   1 2

    By sabr190, June 14, 2004
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    • sabr190
    • June 18, 2004

84. Experience with Nitrochute Corp.  

    By tangledlines, January 28, 2007
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    • tangledlines
    • February 17, 2007

85. Looking for foam  

    By HansVanBael, October 22, 2017
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    • IJskonijn
    • November 29, 2017

86. changing pilot chute pull device - i want a hackey dammit  

    By sinjin, August 28, 2006
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    • rhys
    • August 29, 2006

87. It's done!! It's done!!   1 2

    By mnealtx, April 2, 2005
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    • mnealtx
    • April 4, 2005

88. "Cypress ready" and support for other AAD's  

    By sberkovitz, November 15, 2008
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    • billvon
    • November 22, 2008

89. Do you see anything wrong here?  

    By CazmoDee, July 10, 2013
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    • NWPoul
    • July 15, 2013

90. closing "valves" on cells - pros/cons?   1 2

    By Newbie, April 12, 2002
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    • Designer
    • April 21, 2002

91. Cypress-2 Screen Goes Blank (part 2) $#@%!!   1 2

    By jmfreefly, March 9, 2004
    • 30 replies
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    • skybytch
    • March 12, 2004

92. Master riggers & harness work...  

    By hackish, July 8, 2016
    • 19 replies
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    • hackish
    • July 13, 2016

93. Reply from a recent Vigil tech support query.   1 2 3

    By PiLFy, June 16, 2011
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    • Nelyubin
    • June 24, 2011

94. Serial Numbers  

    By mattyblast, January 16, 2006
    • 9 replies
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    • masterrig
    • January 17, 2006

95. upgrading to industrial machine  

    By jda, December 7, 2007
    • 14 replies
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    • heavydude
    • December 28, 2007

96. Aerodyne Licenses the Skyhook  

    By EAerodyne, February 15, 2007
    • 23 replies
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    • Hollister
    • April 6, 2007

97. Aerodyne's ZP material?  

    By PiLFy, January 9, 2012
    • 23 replies
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    • JanuszPS
    • March 2, 2012

98. Cold weather skydiving 32 degrees SEL- Exit 8,000ft AGL  

    By OHCHUTE, November 12, 2012
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    • pincheck
    • November 14, 2012

99. 65.111 Revised   1 2 3

    By masterrigger1, June 3, 2010
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    • masterrigger1
    • June 8, 2010

100. PD Storm  

     By arcane, October 12, 2008
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     • FreeFlyer2100
     • June 9, 2011