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19,237 topics in this forum

1. Ripstop  

   By Lineset, July 6, 2014
   • 9 replies
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   • base283
   • July 12, 2014

2. batwing   1 2

   By pst, May 7, 2003
   • 28 replies
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   • ianmdrennan
   • May 12, 2003

3. binding corners........on a double needle.  

   By jumper03, April 10, 2006
   • 15 replies
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   • ahdz
   • April 12, 2006

4. Cobalt Demo, A New Jumper’s Perspective   1 2

   By foos, August 18, 2001
   • 37 replies
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   • xAer0
   • September 2, 2001

5. Lotus airlocked canopy thoughts?  

   By Pat007, December 28, 2015
   • 11 replies
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   • Deimian
   • March 13, 2016

6. AC105-2D and PIA's response   1 2

   By councilman24, June 15, 2011
   • 32 replies
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   • pchapman
   • June 22, 2011

7. Canopy tracking... revisited. Cellphones with data and GPS.  

   By DougH, July 16, 2013
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   • Divalent
   • July 17, 2013

8. Canopy turning by itself  

   By veter_, May 24, 2005
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   • jumpsracer
   • September 26, 2017

9. NEOS pack volume   1 2

   By blindfreddy, July 18, 2010
   • 30 replies
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   • flow
   • October 16, 2010

10. Can rigger add a RSL?  

    By leeoleeo, July 22, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • nigel99
    • July 24, 2013

11. New Skydiver Gear Question  

    By mcbridetm, September 17, 2015
    • 18 replies
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    • keithbar
    • September 22, 2015

12. Blue Colored Goggle Lenses...Any Opinions ?  

    By HoldtheIce, September 25, 2009
    • 14 replies
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    • kallend
    • October 23, 2009

13. RSL lanyard (and shackle + tab) - installed on LEFT or RIGHT riser? Design question.  

    By skydiverek, December 10, 2003
    • 19 replies
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    • masterrig
    • February 7, 2004

14. is an expired reserve worth anything   1 2

    By jeepers, January 20, 2012
    • 26 replies
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    • flyboy6554
    • January 23, 2012

15. Which digital altimeter should I get?  

    By AlanS, September 22, 2016
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    • AlanS
    • October 6, 2016

16. M2 AAD: need to set DZ offset on every jump  

    By uer16, July 16, 2017
    • 18 replies
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    • dbrightman
    • July 18, 2017

17. Hornet  

    By cloud9, November 9, 2001
    • 17 replies
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    • Kirils
    • November 13, 2001

18. What things to think about when jumping brand new gear for the first time (s)...  

    By shorehambeach, February 6, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • OccupytheSky
    • March 27, 2014

19. GQ Security Safety-Chute  

    By NovaTTT, August 31, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • September 6, 2011

20. Some questions about a Wings container order   1 2

    By JustRelax, January 2, 2004
    • 33 replies
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    • skybrat68
    • January 7, 2004

21. Sabre 135, pro or psycho?  

    By link2334, July 24, 2006
    • 19 replies
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    • Ron
    • July 26, 2006

22. RDS Sliders: PD vs TST vs Fluid Wings?  

    By boozy, August 3, 2018
    • 13 replies
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    • Veis
    • June 13, 2024

23. Silicone or WD-40?  

    By RoryJ, January 14, 2009
    • 14 replies
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    • billvon
    • January 19, 2009

24. Base rig project   1 2

    By Quagmirian, December 12, 2021
    • 45 replies
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    • RayLosli
    • March 10, 2022

25. Raven Dash-M  

    By Jib, June 5, 2003
    • 20 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • May 15, 2006

26. Icon container  

    By flr169, June 1, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • fffff
    • June 7, 2005

27. Used reserve   1 2

    By Dannost, November 20, 2002
    • 28 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • November 26, 2002

28. Aerodyne Icon - holes in pilot chute  

    By CriticalAngler, September 30, 2008
    • 14 replies
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    • Gary73
    • April 8, 2009

29. Frapp Hats  

    By nathk, August 8, 2010
    • 10 replies
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    • Master_Yoda
    • August 23, 2010

30. Alien Skin/Diamondback Fabrics  

    By davidfreefly, March 21, 2007
    • 11 replies
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    • Fandango
    • August 19, 2007

31. Reserve packing data card - what pen to use?  

    By Zoso, July 21, 2018
    • 23 replies
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    • betzilla
    • July 26, 2018

32. Lengthening steering lines   1 2

    By everymansaved, June 4, 2007
    • 35 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • June 6, 2007

33. Safire 189  

    By sarge57, March 29, 2003
    • 12 replies
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    • johnny1488
    • March 31, 2003

34. Goggles and helmet  

    By rivetgeek, July 11, 2009
    • 8 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • July 13, 2009

35. AADs and highly loaded reserves (was: Arizona 200-way collision)   1 2

    By grue, December 12, 2013
    • 26 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • December 13, 2013

36. Diablo 170  

    By f1racer696, December 1, 2009
    • 22 replies
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    • f1racer696
    • December 5, 2009

37. RSL ring on risers  

    By CastAwayII, March 8, 2007
    • 15 replies
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    • bofh
    • March 15, 2007

38. 1989 Excalibur 170 line trims....  

    By Alexg3265, June 16, 2014
    • 11 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • June 21, 2014

39. Flat Vrs PRO   1 2 3

    By fallin, January 14, 2007
    • 57 replies
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    • 2shay
    • February 10, 2007

40. My Katana Rocks  

    By NeedToJump, March 4, 2004
    • 13 replies
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    • hkf
    • March 24, 2004

41. fxc 12000? good or bad?   1 2

    By hisgoofyness, January 3, 2002
    • 31 replies
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    • billvon
    • January 6, 2002

42. Slinks?   1 2

    By Lizard, October 9, 2002
    • 27 replies
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • October 15, 2002

43. Jumpsuit Colors Funky? :D   1 2

    By chrismgtis, December 4, 2006
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    • pre7117
    • December 20, 2006

44. Sabre 2 with Lines trimmed to Sabre 1 spec  

    By dmhmetreo, July 20, 2013
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    • riggerrob
    • November 20, 2013

45. Canopy down sizing   1 2

    By g3ninfinite, August 19, 2009
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    • JohnDeere
    • August 21, 2009

46. Why the cutter on AADs?  

    By CorvusCrypto, September 13, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • September 30, 2014

47. Parachute Systems?  

    By jcbfly, November 6, 2019
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    • Neoslim22
    • December 19, 2024

48. Sonic suits, 2nd hand info. Beware.   1 2

    By Foursprouts, September 19, 2006
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    • freeflysteve
    • October 19, 2006

49. cypress question  

    By baseknut, June 26, 2007
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    • tuffyjensen
    • June 29, 2007

50. Canopy sizes for Classic Accuracy?  

    By Guest, November 26, 2012
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    • pchapman
    • November 26, 2012

51. Pluse vs ZPX pilot  

    By bodypilot90, November 16, 2011
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    • catfishhunter
    • November 25, 2011

52. Ok time to get my own stuff. (suit,helmet,alti)   1 2

    By Viking, April 23, 2002
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    • lazerq3
    • April 25, 2002

53. Canopy choice for Demonstrations and flag jumps.  

    By jmpnjunky, April 6, 2011
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    • jmpnjunky
    • May 12, 2011

54. meaning of a missing serial number?  

    By flyingfencer, July 2, 2007
    • 18 replies
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    • fmmobley
    • July 7, 2007

55. What manufacturers recommend double wrapping elastics?  

    By pchapman, May 25, 2018
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    • Deimian
    • May 29, 2018

56. Relining a stiletto 150  

    By psf, December 27, 2013
    • 13 replies
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    • Quagmirian
    • January 1, 2014

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

    By garyhugo, May 29, 2015
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    • jumpwally
    • June 3, 2015

58. SB Parachutes de France ATOM reserve containers  

    By riggerrob, March 5, 2015
    • 10 replies
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    • piisfish
    • March 13, 2015

59. Who has the fastest delivery time on a container?   1 2

    By BlindBrick, September 5, 2004
    • 29 replies
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    • piisfish
    • May 24, 2012

60. Singer 20u missing the odd 'zag'  

    By jmidgley, October 13, 2008
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    • jmidgley
    • October 21, 2008

61. The right sized pilot chute?   1 2

    By fraschc, May 10, 2004
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    • diablopilot
    • May 21, 2004

62. New canopy...@#$%!  

    By Craig, March 17, 2001
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    • FallnAngel
    • March 26, 2001

63. Cypres display after activation  

    By miconar, December 20, 2011
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    • BrianM
    • December 23, 2011

64. Still relevant? The Parachute Manual : A Technical Treatise on Aerodynamic Decelerators (Vol. 2)  

    By 3mpire, August 16, 2013
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    • 3mpire
    • August 21, 2013

65. "Entry Level" elliptical?   1 2 3

    By Lawdog1, June 28, 2008
    • 51 replies
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    • billvon
    • July 8, 2008

66. Any one know Wings container sizes?  

    By Darius11, May 18, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 20, 2006

67. Sunglasses or proper goggles?   1 2

    By Scoop, September 27, 2005
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    • vt1977
    • October 24, 2005

68. Damn you cypres   1 2

    By NeonLights, November 4, 2012
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    • 377
    • November 6, 2012

69. Rig Looking Backpacks  

    By Reginald, July 21, 2009
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    • brianfry713
    • August 4, 2009

70. Crossfire safety bulletin  

    By DBTECH, September 15, 2001
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    • alan
    • October 6, 2001

71. Raven Reserve  

    By james309, March 15, 2007
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    • CReWLL
    • March 16, 2007

72. Anyone ever heard of this main?  

    By larry, September 5, 2001
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    • meatbomb
    • January 4, 2006

73. Skyhook cutaway(s) at Aggieland   1 2

    By AggieDave, September 22, 2003
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    • metalslug
    • September 26, 2003

74. goggles for contact lens wearers  

    By tinlizzy73, September 19, 2007
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    • darwin143
    • September 26, 2007

75. RSL?  

    By 1969912, October 15, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • October 18, 2005

76. Line Stow Experiment//Hard openings.  

    By hookitt, March 23, 2003
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    • hookitt
    • April 1, 2003

77. Novice Wing Loading.  

    By RyanofOZ, January 21, 2004
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    • RyanofOZ
    • January 23, 2004

78. Advice on Consew 266-R  

    By Southern_Man, January 29, 2013
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • January 30, 2013

79. Coe-D  

    By Squeak, January 30, 2003
    • 7 replies
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    • za_skydiver
    • February 10, 2007

80. Bill Booth: Skyhook availability for non-RWS systems?   1 2

    By CanEHdian, April 14, 2004
    • 25 replies
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    • billbooth
    • February 18, 2007

81. Stiletto 170  

    By OuterFocker1, August 15, 2006
    • 8 replies
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    • tdog
    • August 17, 2006

82. Cobalt openings   1 2

    By bobsoutar, October 21, 2002
    • 33 replies
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    • Hooknswoop
    • October 30, 2002

83. Ash dive bag?  

    By flighty, July 3, 2004
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    • jimjumper
    • July 8, 2004

84. Argus Batteries....   1 2

    By tsalnukt, July 17, 2009
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    • tsalnukt
    • July 27, 2009

85. Extend the Life of your Pilot Chute   1 2

    By beezyshaw, November 3, 2005
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    • bliston
    • November 7, 2005

86. SOS, RSL, and Cutaway?  

    By fred, February 9, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • Aviatrr
    • February 11, 2002

87. Wings or a Dolphin?  

    By Emmie, December 30, 2001
    • 24 replies
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    • Iflyme
    • January 4, 2002

88. VECTOR H/C WITH A RISKY NON APPROVED RSL   1 2

    By RIGGER, December 4, 2009
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    • RIGGER
    • December 12, 2009

89. Which Rig   1 2

    By arcane, July 1, 2010
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    • pinkfairy
    • July 23, 2010

90. Any news about PD katanas  

    By Orlando, March 19, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • March 21, 2006

91. Buying a Sabre1   1 2

    By KillerK, March 19, 2008
    • 33 replies
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    • billvon
    • April 2, 2008

92. Lifetime cost of CYPRES - Was:Double Vigil 2 Fire   1 2

    By PhreeZone, May 26, 2010
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    • spootch
    • May 28, 2010

93. Rear risers and glide ratio?  

    By hackish, August 14, 2007
    • 20 replies
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    • kallend
    • August 26, 2007

94. Katana 120 openings  

    By arnewcomb, January 13, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • DocPop
    • January 24, 2014

95. Safety of Wings Harness/Container System by Sunrise  

    By captain1976, September 22, 2009
    • 19 replies
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    • RiggerLee
    • September 23, 2009

96. Help with Skymasters  

    By skybeergodd, October 27, 2006
    • 6 replies
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    • ctrph8
    • December 30, 2012

97. Skyhook downsides?  

    By snowdude1, October 15, 2006
    • 17 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • October 18, 2006

98. Audible Altimeter Batteries/Alternative  

    By dreamtoy, December 15, 2013
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    • 377
    • May 15, 2017

99. Prescription goggles  

    By gus, June 17, 2001
    • 2 replies
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    • airann
    • June 24, 2001

100. Alti-2 Neptune or Pro Track   1 2

     By Terminal-V, December 6, 2004
     • 28 replies
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     • bclark
     • December 7, 2004