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1. What "should" my Argus say when it's "ready"?   1 2

   By Chris-Ottawa, August 7, 2011
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   • popsjumper
   • August 23, 2011

2. Multicam 1000D Cordura source  

   By Deyan, June 3, 2013
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   • aliencico
   • June 5, 2013

3. Imitate a bartack  

   By yffe, April 5, 2004
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   • kaerock
   • April 7, 2004

4. Goggles For Use Over Eye Glasses  

   By Juz, September 7, 2011
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   • wolfriverjoe
   • September 9, 2011

5. smoke   1 2

   By jake69, January 13, 2002
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   • riggerrob
   • December 18, 2007

6. Re: [RMURRAY] Vigil Status report   1 2

   By mdrejhon, February 19, 2006
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   • kelpdiver
   • February 28, 2006

7. Does this deal seem Sketchy?   1 2

   By tcoogan, November 6, 2007
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   • chris74
   • November 8, 2007

8. Argus AAD  

   By likez2fly, August 5, 2006
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   • klingeme
   • February 28, 2007

9. Psycho Packing the Crossfire2 ?   1 2

   By Skybums, November 2, 2003
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   • TattooedMoFo
   • November 11, 2003

10. AAD and the MC-4  

    By alex_778, August 5, 2006
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    • Davemon
    • November 23, 2006

11. Crossfire design flaw?  

    By DBTECH, September 1, 2001
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    • ERICCONNELLY
    • September 17, 2001

12. stilleto vs katana   1 2

    By 11.5secman, July 13, 2008
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    • dragon2
    • July 18, 2008

13. Size of Reserve Canopy (Not the question you're expecting)  

    By kellja2001, July 29, 2010
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    • chuckakers
    • July 30, 2010

14. Smallest pack volume reserve canopy?  

    By javiaven, March 12, 2011
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    • javiaven
    • March 12, 2011

15. Skyhook licenced for use by other manufacturers?   1 2

    By Tonto, July 17, 2006
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • July 21, 2006

16. AAD investigation after a fatality - partial?   1 2

    By skydiverek, January 10, 2012
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    • dpreguy
    • January 13, 2012

17. MARS? Container Canopies & AAD nice price any hangups?  

    By rhys, April 16, 2006
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    • pbla4024
    • April 17, 2006

18. Velocity versus Icarus VX  

    By mischo, October 27, 2002
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    • meatbomb
    • November 7, 2006

19. PD-R vs SMART   1 2

    By hineshpatel, March 18, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • March 28, 2006

20. Tear Drop closing loop  

    By JWB, July 29, 2007
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    • riggerrob
    • August 7, 2007

21. How does the fit of container change empty vs packed?  

    By Mbee, February 8, 2017
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    • skydiverek
    • February 13, 2017

22. Three Rings Inspection Question  

    By Hvance, November 7, 2010
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    • jumpwally
    • November 9, 2010

23. new jumper gear suggestions esp. Vortex & Volt & Intrudair  

    By Kiwiskydiving, November 3, 2015
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    • johnmatrix
    • November 8, 2015

24. Need new risers - any recommendations?  

    By Maxx, January 8, 2013
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    • airgord
    • January 13, 2013

25. Students canopies: SABRE vs MANTA  

    By didi_br, August 27, 2004
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    • Viking
    • September 4, 2004

26. Severe line twists with full toggle turn- why did this happen?  

    By kmyren1, October 13, 2015
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    • gunsmokex
    • October 16, 2015

27. Has anyone built their own altimeter chamber?  

    By 377, February 6, 2008
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    • 377
    • February 25, 2008

28. Whats a good inexpensive beginner helmet??  

    By Viking, March 31, 2001
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    • DBTECH
    • April 2, 2001

29. What brand canopy do you have?   1 2 3

    By alterego84, January 22, 2007
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    • jumpdr
    • February 1, 2007

30. Measure Riser Length?  

    By Frogger, March 6, 2003
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    • hookitt
    • March 6, 2003

31. Kurupee freefly jumpsuits?  

    By GravityAddicts, September 8, 2003
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    • mr2mk1g
    • September 15, 2003

32. Bill Booth....Collin's Lanyard & Skyhook   1 2

    By alan, June 28, 2003
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    • bobsled92
    • July 6, 2003

33. Overloading Reserves  

    By jbnote, March 20, 2001
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    • cobaltdan
    • April 9, 2001

34. Evaluating a Rigger   1 2

    By NWFlyer, June 11, 2006
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    • livendive
    • July 7, 2006

35. Replace visor or Discard Oxygyn  

    By wicodefly, November 30, 2013
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    • wicodefly
    • December 5, 2013

36. Katana: microline or hma?  

    By tetra316, June 14, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • June 14, 2006

37. Why are Dolphin containers laugh at in parts of Australia or is it a global thing?   1 2 3

    By jenette, April 7, 2010
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    • Beatnik
    • April 9, 2010

38. Pressurized Supersonic Helmet  

    By LiborJanicek, July 26, 2012
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    • 5.samadhi
    • July 27, 2012

39. Altimeter accuracy  

    By captain1976, June 9, 2013
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    • captain1976
    • June 13, 2013

40. What is the best handle for cutaway?   1 2

    By JohnSherman, September 25, 2011
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    • Calvin19
    • January 26, 2012

41. Smoke bracket w. release mechanism   1 2

    By petur, May 9, 2003
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    • 980
    • April 11, 2006

42. Yamata Sewing Machines  

    By JayhawkJumper, November 9, 2007
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    • Capricorn1
    • November 27, 2007

43. Lenght on the white loop on 3 rings?  

    By Hellis, February 10, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • February 11, 2014

44. Pulse 150 into Vector 308?  

    By lepidoctora, July 17, 2014
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    • lepidoctora
    • July 22, 2014

45. Leg Straps on a Wings Container  

    By Hollywood5581, July 22, 2014
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    • Hollywood5581
    • July 27, 2014

46. Viso or neptune   1 2

    By justinhawxhurst, September 6, 2007
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    • InfiniteSky
    • June 1, 2010

47. Types of Canopies   1 2 3

    By a97virago, February 13, 2003
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    • Squeak
    • February 19, 2003

48. Definition Square elliptical?  

    By cois, April 4, 2009
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    • d123
    • April 6, 2009

49. Katana Canopy with Kanji  

    By bbarnhouse, January 28, 2004
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    • Brains
    • January 29, 2004

50. Looking after your 3 rings  

    By andybr6, March 21, 2004
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    • jurgencamps
    • November 6, 2017

51. PD 190 canopy < 200 jumps  

    By funjumper101, July 27, 2006
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    • funjumper101
    • July 31, 2006

52. What's the best audible?  

    By SpeedRacer, March 14, 2001
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    • b52
    • January 31, 2012

53. SERVICE BULLETIN SPSB006: Aviacom SA/NV Argus AAD installation approval in SUN PATH PRODUCTS, INC equipment.  

    By f1freak, March 22, 2011
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    • riggerpaul
    • March 24, 2011

54. do any other manufacturers or engineers support the speedbag?   1 2 3 4

    By darnknit, May 1, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 18, 2006

55. Walking/"Milking" your brakelines down from the cascades to the toggles   1 2

    By bluewaterstream, January 30, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • January 31, 2006

56. Wings Legstrap bungee  

    By Zoter, December 5, 2005
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    • Anvilbrother
    • September 3, 2012

57. Javelin Tandem Rig????  

    By cessna54tango, April 27, 2006
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    • divnswoop
    • May 9, 2006

58. Hard 90 Off Heading Opening on my Sabre 2  

    By Inthebuff, December 4, 2006
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    • Inthebuff
    • December 8, 2006

59. Relines - snippety snipp snipp - Scissors?  

    By hackish, July 27, 2015
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    • hackish
    • July 29, 2015

60. lifespan for an epicine canopy??  

    By chemist, July 27, 2015
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    • Bealio
    • August 16, 2015

61. TSO-23 history  

    By GLIDEANGLE, March 27, 2014
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    • cjdskydiver
    • March 28, 2014

62. Ripped off by Body Sport USA?  

    By vic21, September 29, 2014
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    • stratostar
    • October 2, 2014

63. Screaming chute sound ?  

    By Edra, January 16, 2014
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    • nigel99
    • January 19, 2014

64. Triathilon Vs Spectre  

    By thezephr, April 28, 2005
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    • aubsmell
    • May 4, 2005

65. T-10 Reserve line release   1 2

    By kenneth21441, June 18, 2006
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    • Unstable
    • March 29, 2011

66. Viper Canopies  

    By numskull99, February 26, 2001
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • March 15, 2001

67. Harness Machine Advice  

    By chutingstar, October 12, 2004
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    • Treejumps
    • October 15, 2004

68. What does "PD 190" mean?  

    By xprtmarksman, August 17, 2007
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    • tuffyjensen
    • August 20, 2007

69. Problems at Precision Aerodynamics?  

    By sunnyape, May 5, 2017
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    • dennispcoltrane
    • June 10, 2017

70. Has anybody cut away with the SkyHook, yet?   1 2

    By skydiverek, June 25, 2003
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    • skydiverek
    • December 1, 2003

71. Safire 3  

    By Croc, April 16, 2017
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    • Hunterbeav
    • December 13, 2017

72. Which Container?????   1 2 3 4

    By hayfelix, October 25, 2009
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    • virgin-burner
    • November 11, 2009

73. KURUPEE - BAD MONKEYS!!!   1 2

    By thermite, July 6, 2004
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    • thermite
    • August 12, 2004

74. GQ Security "The Unit"  

    By Spooky52, July 30, 2015
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    • ctrph8
    • August 3, 2015

75. Need minor rigging help in PA  

    By 93zx11, November 26, 2010
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    • NickDG
    • December 1, 2010

76. Do smaller canopies travel further in wind? First rig options?  

    By 20_kN, January 18, 2018
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    • Mark.Carroll
    • February 19, 2018

77. Heatwave or Stiletto?   1 2

    By ragingbull, May 9, 2003
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    • trigger
    • May 10, 2003

78. Skip all line stows but the locking stow?  

    By FrogNog, December 17, 2003
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    • moonglo
    • January 4, 2004

79. Debris in Reserve Tray Vs. Cutter  

    By NovaTTT, June 25, 2012
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    • fogobo
    • June 29, 2012

80. Fabric for FF suit  

    By antonija, April 10, 2009
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    • Teigen
    • April 29, 2009

81. Friday freakout: what HC is this?  

    By Maksimsf, April 6, 2013
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    • sundevil777
    • April 8, 2013

82. Be honest: Who really checked their Cypres2 before every jump this weekend?   1 2

    By mpreil, February 4, 2013
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    • nigel99
    • February 6, 2013

83. High vs Low chest strap?   1 2

    By ScoopUK, April 21, 2013
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    • ScoopUK
    • April 26, 2013

84. What colors did you choose for your canopy & why?   1 2 3

    By mattyblast, December 15, 2005
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    • JohanW
    • January 10, 2007

85. Riser Breaking Strength  

    By p3h, December 28, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • January 4, 2012

86. New canopy - Sabre 2 alternatives?  

    By RichyR, May 10, 2016
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    • hackish
    • May 11, 2016

87. Tear Drop -South African  

    By marcin, February 11, 2002
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    • Remster
    • February 12, 2002

88. Overstuffing a G4?  

    By ryan_d_sucks, August 14, 2010
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    • ridebmxbikes
    • March 11, 2014

89. jumpsuit patterns?  

    By skydivingdutch, January 12, 2004
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    • jmfreefly
    • January 26, 2004

90. Sabre or Hornet?  

    By rotten, September 17, 2001
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    • riggerrob
    • September 22, 2001

91. PRO packed reserves Vs flat packed reserves   1 2

    By dgw, April 23, 2009
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • April 30, 2009

92. Attach hook-knife  

    By riddler, February 6, 2003
    • 14 replies
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • February 10, 2003

93. reverse risers on Javelins???   1 2

    By Squeak, February 13, 2003
    • 30 replies
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    • ZigZag
    • March 3, 2003

94. USA Riggers: Does 22-lb limit include the seal/thread?   1 2

    By fcajump, June 24, 2015
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    • mark
    • July 12, 2015

95. visual audibles??   1 2

    By TribalTalon, January 21, 2004
    • 39 replies
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    • NeedToJump
    • February 7, 2005

96. Post your Tie-Dye rig   1 2

    By rjp, April 11, 2004
    • 40 replies
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    • nbblood
    • June 22, 2004

97. beginner gear...  

    By Lioness, July 9, 2003
    • 8 replies
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    • bch7773
    • July 16, 2003

98. Vector III RSL?   1 2

    By HaulinAss, November 30, 2004
    • 32 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • December 6, 2004

99. Basik Seven   1 2

    By drewcarp, July 6, 2010
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    • erdnarob
    • July 10, 2010

100. Things every newbie sould know? Please help a bit.   1 2

     By autoset, January 6, 2007
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     • dragon2
     • January 9, 2007