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1. Can you recommend a good starter Sewing machine?   1 2

   By Shredex, March 30, 2014
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   • gowlerk
   • May 23, 2018

2. Why ripcords on reserves?   1 2

   By katzas, March 30, 2014
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   • jimmytavino
   • March 31, 2014

3. Buying a used/starter rig, how old should I go?  

   By Donica17, March 28, 2014
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   • wolfriverjoe
   • March 30, 2014

4. Reline advice  

   By woppyvac, March 27, 2014
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   • masterrigger1
   • March 31, 2014

5. TSO-23 history  

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

6. PEP Rigger in OK City?  

   By jcbfly, March 27, 2014
   • 10 replies
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   • theonlyski
   • April 1, 2014

7. Rent vs buy--another perspective  

   By katzas, March 27, 2014
   • 22 replies
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   • skez
   • April 20, 2014

8. Mirage G4 RSL routing  

   By RedundantRigger, March 27, 2014
   • 1 reply
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   • ChrisHoward
   • March 27, 2014

9. Curv owners   1 2 3

   By theplummeter, March 26, 2014
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   • degeneration
   • April 9, 2019

10. Split trailing edge  

    By potatoman, March 24, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • piisfish
    • March 26, 2014

11. MC 4 HALO rig  

    By txjumpjm, March 24, 2014
    • 7 replies
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    • GGGGIO
    • March 31, 2014

12. Need Advice for Tri 135 Snappy Openings / Replacement Chute  

    By ed5k, March 23, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • yeyo
    • March 25, 2014

13. Contact Parachute de France?  

    By henrik.anderson, March 23, 2014
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    • henrik.anderson
    • April 2, 2014

14. ICON NEXGEN  

    By katzas, March 22, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • Alexg3265
    • April 1, 2014

15. Turbo Z?  

    By ThreesAndSevens, March 21, 2014
    • 6 replies
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    • ctrph8
    • March 28, 2014

16. Mirage G3 M2 with Optimum 160 & Spectre 170?  

    By HurleyHucker, March 19, 2014
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    • Kasimir
    • January 27, 2015

17. Pack volume  

    By kiwiscantfly, March 19, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • March 21, 2014

18. Altitrack firmware and software  

    By mcstain, March 19, 2014
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    • DSE
    • March 21, 2014

19. Cutaway for bonehead mamba  

    By GAjumper84, March 19, 2014
    • 2 replies
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    • bluebird932
    • March 19, 2014

20. Rigging loft special tool research  

    By rapaz, March 18, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • rapaz
    • March 19, 2014

21. Line wear chart  

    By RedundantRigger, March 17, 2014
    • 3 replies
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    • councilman24
    • March 18, 2014

22. FF/Swoop Pants  

    By Doug_Davis, March 17, 2014
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    • Doug_Davis
    • March 24, 2014

23. process of selling gear  

    By rocketdog, March 16, 2014
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    • rocketdog
    • March 17, 2014

24. new sizes of Dacron?  

    By SmokinJoeKS, March 15, 2014
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    • voilsb
    • March 19, 2014

25. Paratec Speed vs Optimum   1 2 3

    By smitqv, March 14, 2014
    • 65 replies
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    • reactor
    • July 7, 2024

26. Sonic 150 line set  

    By teason, March 14, 2014
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    • Deyan
    • March 14, 2014

27. Argus AAD   1 2 3

    By markodarko, March 14, 2014
    • 50 replies
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    • PiLFy
    • March 23, 2014

28. Soft link tacking  

    By RedundantRigger, March 14, 2014
    • 19 replies
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    • cjdskydiver
    • March 17, 2014

29. Help a newbie with a new wings container.  

    By Brethalamue, March 13, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • palejo
    • March 19, 2014

30. Looking for Steven Morris  

    By fluffyduckie, March 13, 2014
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    • smorris112457
    • April 14, 2014

31. Falling rates and booties  

    By capfpg, March 13, 2014
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    • ufk22
    • March 13, 2014

32. Looking for a Rigger  

    By kpeterson, March 12, 2014
    • 1 reply
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    • BIGUN
    • March 14, 2014

33. Slider stowes on the risers  

    By TommyBotten, March 12, 2014
    • 3 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • March 13, 2014

34. Wings W14. Could fit 7cell 150 Yes or No  

    By iwanttofly, March 11, 2014
    • 11 replies
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    • manseman
    • March 18, 2014

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

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

36. Mirage G4 MX ideal canopies  

    By Soph11, March 8, 2014
    • 16 replies
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    • RoryJ
    • March 16, 2014

37. Crener helmets  

    By ChuckMartin, March 7, 2014
    • 1 reply
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    • Deimian
    • March 9, 2014

38. Current Military Discounts?  

    By davjohns, March 6, 2014
    • 8 replies
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    • davjohns
    • March 11, 2014

39. Singer 269W 42-Stitch Bartacker: Tack running crooked in Arch Clamp Foot  

    By AdlerArmory, March 5, 2014
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • March 5, 2014

40. Javelin Odyssey v/s vector 3 pros & cons  

    By NegroKarlezi, March 5, 2014
    • 20 replies
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    • skez
    • January 22, 2015

41. PD Reserve 143 in Icon I4  

    By treiparinti, March 5, 2014
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    • treiparinti
    • March 5, 2014

42. Ground practice harnes  

    By jeannic, March 5, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • March 7, 2014

43. SPOT CLEAN rig with some resolve carpet cleaner?  

    By camaroluvr447, March 4, 2014
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    • camaroluvr447
    • March 6, 2014

44. Canopy colors options (poll)   1 2

    By Darth_Vader, March 4, 2014
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    • Soph11
    • March 8, 2014

45. Line  

    By jerolim, March 3, 2014
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    • jerolim
    • March 5, 2014

46. changing visor on Phantom  

    By tem1948, March 2, 2014
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    • Deimian
    • March 4, 2014

47. Flight characteristics of Triathalon, coming off using student rigs, what do I need to understand?  

    By darrinh, March 1, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • March 3, 2014

48. Infinity Container Designer??  

    By tsf, February 28, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • March 2, 2014

49. Sigma Tandem Closing Rings  

    By iambeav2, February 27, 2014
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    • Dokeman
    • February 27, 2014

50. Goofy Chest strap idea   1 2

    By jumpwally, February 27, 2014
    • 39 replies
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    • firemedic
    • March 4, 2014

51. Putting together a new (to me) rig, so confusing!  

    By mereanarchy, February 27, 2014
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    • mereanarchy
    • March 5, 2014

52. Sonic Flywear  

    By LukeCrouch, February 27, 2014
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    • jurgencamps
    • March 3, 2014

53. Expected life of a canopy?  

    By davjohns, February 26, 2014
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    • davjohns
    • June 3, 2014

54. Voodoo Curv Vc1 with a PD Pulse 150  

    By Darth_Vader, February 26, 2014
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    • strife
    • November 23, 2014

55. Pilot 188 zpx versus Pilot 168 non zpx  

    By guppykf, February 26, 2014
    • 19 replies
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    • ljwobker
    • April 29, 2014

56. Nooby canopy advice  

    By nkdbear, February 25, 2014
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    • tristansdad
    • February 25, 2014

57. New or Used - Mirage G4-M5   1 2

    By InFoDaMoNeY, February 24, 2014
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    • Joellercoaster
    • June 2, 2014

58. Lowest pack volume and lightest reserve for it's size  

    By vanessalh, February 23, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • February 25, 2014

59. Check out Freefall Suits   1 2 3

    By weaverd, February 22, 2014
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    • galda
    • August 11, 2014

60. Simple Inexpensive Method to test Pilot Chutes  

    By JohnSherman, February 21, 2014
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    • JohnSherman
    • February 22, 2014

61. Ripstop tape revisited  

    By pchapman, February 20, 2014
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    • sundevil777
    • July 8, 2024

62. Optima II - what are these numbers?  

    By iwanttofly, February 20, 2014
    • 9 replies
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    • iwanttofly
    • February 22, 2014

63. Gatorz RX lenses  

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

64. Newbie container questions  

    By Flik88, February 19, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • ChrisD
    • February 20, 2014

65. L&B GoPro viso 2 mount  

    By dfa2006, February 19, 2014
    • 1 reply
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    • Pobrause
    • February 19, 2014

66. product warrenty  

    By highspeeddirt, February 18, 2014
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    • airtwardo
    • February 19, 2014

67. Yet another newbie with gear questions  

    By AlsoTim, February 18, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • February 26, 2014

68. Question About Wing Loading and Experience  

    By iinastynateii, February 18, 2014
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    • Quagmirian
    • February 19, 2014

69. cypres washers where to buy  

    By Adamkrum, February 17, 2014
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    • councilman24
    • April 16, 2014

70. How to tell if my canopy is ZPX? (pilot 150)  

    By skipro101, February 14, 2014
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    • monkycndo
    • February 17, 2014

71. Aircraft recovery chute?   1 2

    By Fuppylodders, February 13, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • March 3, 2014

72. Javelin Odyssey's New "Stabilized Lateral System"  

    By tsf, February 13, 2014
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    • Boogers
    • February 13, 2014

73. Stretchiness of dacron vs. Spectra  

    By wmw999, February 13, 2014
    • 8 replies
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    • Hellis
    • February 14, 2014

74. Experience with Nitron at moderate wingloading (1.4ish)?  

    By grue, February 12, 2014
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    • mattjw916
    • February 12, 2014

75. Terminal Comp Velo Openings Please Post Vids  

    By matt3sa, February 11, 2014
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    • Luck
    • February 12, 2014

76. Looking for Opinions on TST Industries' RDS Setup sold thru Chuting Star  

    By skydivah1, February 11, 2014
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    • skydivah1
    • July 26, 2014

77. Lenght on the white loop on 3 rings?  

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

78. Packing a reserve at higher altitudes  

    By baronn, February 10, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • RiggerLee
    • February 11, 2014

79. Freak'n suits  

    By jengre, February 9, 2014
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    • roostnureye
    • February 9, 2014

80. scotch guard on canopy  

    By Krip, February 8, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • mcordell
    • February 12, 2014

81. Zigzag  

    By parafredo, February 8, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • February 9, 2014

82. Harness resizing  

    By jakebaustin, February 8, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • February 12, 2014

83. Designs ideas for magnetic riser covers.  

    By IHazySky, February 7, 2014
    • 7 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • February 25, 2014

84. RFID on your main?   1 2

    By potatoman, February 7, 2014
    • 30 replies
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    • Hellis
    • March 3, 2014

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

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

86. Need A Good Rig Bag!  

    By bbrodes, February 4, 2014
    • 15 replies
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    • bbrodes
    • February 7, 2014

87. Tile App - Find Your Gear?  

    By Bluhdow, February 4, 2014
    • 19 replies
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    • nigelh
    • January 27, 2015

88. Jumpsuit fabric! Where to purchase?  

    By Shredex, February 4, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • Shredex
    • February 4, 2014

89. Replacement Liner For Oxygn  

    By propblast, February 4, 2014
    • 0 replies
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    • parachutist
    • February 4, 2014

90. 240 Canopy Question  

    By jumpgump, February 4, 2014
    • 6 replies
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    • Joellercoaster
    • February 4, 2014

91. Rigging projects for a new rigger  

    By Alexg3265, February 3, 2014
    • 20 replies
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    • Alexg3265
    • March 10, 2014

92. RSL on the Tear Drop  

    By RedundantRigger, February 3, 2014
    • 6 replies
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    • nigel99
    • February 4, 2014

93. Container and canopy size question??  

    By jty2007, February 2, 2014
    • 3 replies
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    • jty2007
    • February 3, 2014

94. Advice on gear for student   1 2

    By TheMan, February 1, 2014
    • 26 replies
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    • Kalrigan
    • February 8, 2014

95. Tunnel Equipment ?   1 2

    By GD64, January 31, 2014
    • 40 replies
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    • ianyapxw
    • March 9, 2014

96. Best organization system for gear bag?  

    By 3mpire, January 31, 2014
    • 11 replies
    • 8,683 views
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    • Hellis
    • February 3, 2014

97. Dusting off your rig  

    By packrr1, January 31, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • ChrisD
    • February 5, 2014

98. RDS Removing Lanyard question  

    By skydivah1, January 30, 2014
    • 19 replies
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    • Cambalectri
    • February 3, 2014

99. mini 3-rings on a full sized 3-ring system  

    By scottherbert, January 29, 2014
    • 6 replies
    • 4,440 views
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    • riggerrob
    • February 2, 2014

100. Pfaff 454 Post Sewing Machine?  

     By Chris-Ottawa, January 29, 2014
     • 2 replies
     • 2,773 views
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     • jonathan.newman
     • February 6, 2014