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19,237 topics in this forum

1. Cutaway cables  

   By Mad47, November 23, 2002
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   • sundevil777
   • November 2, 2003

2. Little Person wants to skydive.   1 2

   By dsbbreck, February 16, 2011
   • 36 replies
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   • davjohns
   • February 22, 2011

3. Press Release: The New Lotus MAX is done!  

   By BrianSGermain, March 19, 2004
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   • Amazon
   • March 30, 2004

4. Slow openings?   1 2

   By mjosparky, December 15, 2005
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   • EdW
   • June 18, 2008

5. Astra AAD - Out of Production?  

   By Unstable, March 8, 2012
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   • skydiverek
   • March 12, 2012

6. Cookie G4 VERSUS Bonehead Composites Dynamic  

   By Rsaaronson, August 27, 2019
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   • Rsaaronson
   • October 2, 2019

7. Rigging Innovations CURV  

   By decompresion, March 19, 2015
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   • hokierower
   • March 23, 2015

8. Turning prescription glasses into goggles  

   By darrenspooner, May 1, 2016
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   • DBCOOPER
   • May 7, 2016

9. PD 190 to ZP  

   By nofun, July 25, 2008
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   • nofun
   • August 16, 2008

10. So many canopies, so little credit line...   1 2 3

    By GrumpySmurf, May 2, 2002
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    • skybytch
    • May 7, 2002

11. Does F-111 typ material age even though not being used?  

    By anj4de, January 3, 2012
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    • masterrigger1
    • January 5, 2012

12. A comment on L & B Customer Service   1 2

    By fmmobley, July 27, 2007
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    • headcase
    • November 11, 2007

13. Swift Plus 175 - asking the old guys here  

    By koppel, December 15, 2015
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    • riggerrob
    • December 22, 2015

14. Skyhook mal???...   1 2

    By blitzkrieg, December 30, 2008
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    • erdnarob
    • January 1, 2009

15. the golden Riggers ticket  

    By E-Rach, February 6, 2016
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    • hackish
    • January 19, 2017

16. What's with Javelin's main pin flap?  

    By Rover7, November 29, 2006
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    • LeeroyJenkins
    • February 21, 2018

17. SOS system  

    By demonstalker1, June 5, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • June 7, 2014

18. Bridle attachment question  

    By theplummeter, August 30, 2013
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    • ChrisD
    • August 31, 2013

19. Magnetic slider stow on Voodoo  

    By treiparinti, May 14, 2013
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    • treiparinti
    • May 17, 2013

20. Pilot chute drag?  

    By Jonsmann, September 2, 2002
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    • jurgencamps
    • September 6, 2002

21. Found open link...common? serious?  

    By pertierr, October 3, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • October 6, 2004

22. Canopy collapse & airlocks question   1 2

    By Raistlin, October 15, 2004
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    • crazydiver
    • January 21, 2007

23. Sewing machine?  

    By AndyMan, October 8, 2002
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    • Lizard
    • October 9, 2002

24. Odyssey Leg Straps  

    By martwald, November 3, 2003
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    • martwald
    • November 5, 2003

25. Reserve/PEP Inspection cycle 6 years later  

    By councilman24, April 28, 2014
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • April 29, 2014

26. Problem with Mirage G4 – can anyone help?  

    By rslavick, October 28, 2007
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    • drjump
    • November 2, 2007

27. Vigil vs. Argus?   1 2

    By Gary73, May 9, 2011
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    • gowlerk
    • May 14, 2011

28. Reline advice  

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

29. My new Voodoo   1 2

    By DSE, November 3, 2008
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    • ladydyver
    • November 14, 2008

30. UPT Skyhook Rigging Error  

    By tdog, September 29, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • October 1, 2011

31. Making new line set by riger vs buing new one at factory  

    By kanada, January 27, 2006
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    • CrazyL
    • January 31, 2006

32. Direct Slider Control  

    By Anvilbrother, February 7, 2011
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    • LouDiamond
    • February 14, 2011

33. Sabre2 150 Vs 170?  

    By pre7117, March 12, 2013
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    • SethInMI
    • March 13, 2013

34. New. Collapsable pilot chute uncocking itself.  

    By ChrisD, August 19, 2013
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    • FataMorgana
    • August 21, 2013

35. More than likely stolen Mirage G3 for sale in NorCal *PICS*   1 2 3

    By SEREJumper, November 3, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • November 8, 2011

36. RSL tether stow on an infinity rig  

    By TLob456, April 5, 2010
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    • Skydivesg
    • April 8, 2010

37. GPS Tracking Freefall & Canopy Flight over Google Earth  

    By Muffy, September 6, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • September 8, 2006

38. Vigils not turning on lately??   1 2

    By pchapman, September 20, 2011
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    • pchapman
    • November 7, 2011

39. Student vs sport rig  

    By Gators1240, September 13, 2010
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    • kunosoura
    • September 13, 2010

40. Thanks for a save....  

    By skytribe, August 17, 2015
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • August 20, 2015

41. L&B: new customer service era  

    By CJKalle, May 13, 2013
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    • CJKalle
    • May 14, 2013

42. NEED HELP HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING   1 2

    By Amyr, April 7, 2012
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    • bodypilot90
    • April 19, 2012

43. PISA Conquest 190  

    By RB_Hammer, January 26, 2007
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    • peckerhead
    • January 27, 2007

44. Management of SkySystems  

    By KRBKV, January 27, 2015
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    • bclark
    • September 11, 2015

45. Anyone ever snapped 18 out 20 lines ?   1 2

    By ArnoSchutte, January 16, 2007
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    • masterrigger1
    • January 18, 2007

46. Curv bio yoke, sharp plastic?  

    By shuffle, July 28, 2015
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    • pms07
    • August 4, 2015

47. Cypress   1 2 3

    By jettero, September 8, 2003
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    • Ron
    • September 10, 2003

48. Difference between Odyssey J1KS and J1KL  

    By shotat, August 7, 2003
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    • kingbunky
    • August 8, 2003

49. cypres vs. vigil   1 2

    By jlau90us, April 25, 2006
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    • erdnarob
    • December 28, 2008

50. VISO   1 2

    By za_skydiver, June 4, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • August 17, 2006

51. Sabre/Safire/Hornet???   1 2

    By Merrick, June 29, 2001
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    • weid14
    • July 17, 2001

52. Stowing slider in a rubberband: any downsides?  

    By skydiverek, June 19, 2013
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    • skydiverek
    • August 22, 2013

53. hook knife question  

    By leonanderson, April 22, 2007
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    • divegoddess
    • April 23, 2007

54. Most reliable main...   1 2

    By skydiverkeith, August 2, 2010
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    • labrys
    • August 10, 2010

55. Can You Install a Skyhook Into any Rig? How?  

    By Bkleven7, October 4, 2019
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    • Westerly
    • June 6, 2020

56. Cut away canopy locator device   1 2

    By sjc, June 4, 2008
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    • councilman24
    • June 6, 2008

57. Replacing Frayed Brake Lines  

    By packermatt7, May 20, 2013
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    • theonlyski
    • May 21, 2013

58. Miniforce  

    By samp76, February 28, 2003
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    • rigging65
    • March 3, 2003

59. Angelfire Reserve  

    By fcajump, November 10, 2010
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    • fcajump
    • November 29, 2010

60. Other than a Mirage RSL to an older Mirage G4?  

    By Machine-710, March 29, 2016
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    • chutingstar
    • April 11, 2016

61. How much $$$ to give a rigger for . . .  

    By kelel01, February 1, 2004
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    • chapdog
    • February 19, 2004

62. Looking for knowledge on Pilot/Pulse/Safire2   1 2

    By Psychonaut, January 4, 2010
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    • phoenixlpr
    • January 12, 2010

63. Psycho Pro pack hybrid   1 2

    By shah269, December 13, 2010
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    • DBlank
    • February 16, 2011

64. diagram of skydiving container/rig  

    By andy2, April 29, 2003
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • April 30, 2003

65. Fulton System, jump from ground up into a flying C 130  

    By 377, February 18, 2004
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    • LouDiamond
    • February 20, 2004

66. Can't decide - Odyseey or Vector   1 2

    By Spatula, April 5, 2007
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    • 2shay
    • April 7, 2007

67. Trust who to pack my chute?!?!?  

    By dkf1979, November 3, 2003
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    • gulaz
    • November 9, 2003

68. Bulk distribution problem for main canopy.  

    By TommyBotten, January 7, 2015
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    • GLIDEANGLE
    • January 11, 2015

69. Vigil Save in MS  

    By kimgriffin, March 10, 2005
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    • PhreeZone
    • March 12, 2005

70. Quick question about webbed gloves   1 2

    By elias123, October 13, 2007
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    • Broke
    • October 17, 2007

71. What's the real difference?   1 2 3

    By andrewstewart, September 27, 2002
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    • SkyMissy
    • September 30, 2002

72. Closing loop material?  

    By Blink, September 5, 2006
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    • pchapman
    • September 11, 2006

73. Purchasing Weights   1 2

    By Hazarrd, September 15, 2003
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    • skytrixaz
    • October 3, 2003

74. Tempo Reserve worth keeping ?  

    By theQ, December 16, 2021   

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    • gowlerk
    • November 4, 2024

75. New Gear Questions   1 2

    By Bluhdow, April 15, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • April 18, 2012

76. Ripcord manufacturing dies  

    By rigger_john, March 14, 2006
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    • rigger_john
    • March 15, 2006

77. Your Favorite Harness and Container System and Y   1 2 3

    By MLKSKY, September 1, 2006
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    • Miami
    • September 11, 2006

78. Hip rings  

    By flyingstrauss, August 2, 2010
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    • billvon
    • August 5, 2010

79. stitchless canopy line sets (possible?)   1 2

    By freeflyfree, September 16, 2010
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    • Ronaldo
    • September 30, 2010

80. Would you install non-original equipment on a rig?   1 2

    By PhreeZone, July 11, 2007
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    • stratostar
    • July 20, 2007

81. Old fingertrapping tool in a new role.  

    By Liemberg, April 10, 2006
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • April 13, 2006

82. Tempo packing volume  

    By Stealth, August 16, 2002
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    • billvon
    • August 16, 2002

83. Reserve pad or handle   1 2

    By offlander, July 29, 2005
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    • CReWLL
    • August 23, 2005

84. Comprehensive list of repack cycles?  

    By RoryJ, April 24, 2011
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    • Squeak
    • April 26, 2011

85. product warrenty  

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

86. Silhouette v's Spectre  

    By chrisat13000ft, November 14, 2011
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    • dragon2
    • November 18, 2011

87. Storm or stay with Spectre?  

    By iwanttofly, May 7, 2014
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    • iwanttofly
    • May 20, 2014

88. *Updated* - Decelerator Reserve/Vortex II Container Service Bulletin  

    By slotperfect, April 22, 2012
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    • mark
    • April 28, 2012

89. Replacement Mudflaps or Removing Embroidery?  

    By Sttucker13, May 19, 2008
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    • tonyv
    • May 19, 2008

90. Spring Loaded Pilot Chute  

    By a97virago, July 15, 2003
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    • a97virago
    • July 16, 2003

91. 7 cell vs 9 cell  

    By maretus, June 6, 2001
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    • alan
    • June 7, 2001

92. Full face helmet/visor. Can anyone wear one?  

    By DOA, May 19, 2005
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    • mr2mk1g
    • May 27, 2005

93. AAD's  

    By sdub2221, November 26, 2007
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    • hokiejmpr
    • December 9, 2007

94. Leg straps - OUCH???   1 2

    By billydelgiudice, August 31, 2009
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    • jayrech
    • September 15, 2009

95. Saber 2 or Spectre  

    By freq-fly, October 31, 2006
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    • skybytch
    • November 1, 2006

96. Multiple closing loops.   1 2

    By skydiverkeith, August 10, 2010
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    • stayhigh
    • August 11, 2010

97. When I cleaned my tool kit ...  

    By riggerrob, December 11, 2015
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • December 16, 2015

98. What can I do and can't do?   1 2 3

    By shah269, August 4, 2011
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    • jayrech
    • August 19, 2011

99. Gear Bags  

    By CrazyIvan, January 17, 2003
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    • cobaltdan
    • January 17, 2003

100. Non-slammin' Sabres ?   1 2

     By DYEVOUT, April 22, 2003
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     • DYEVOUT
     • April 25, 2003