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19,234 topics in this forum

1. Are "good" pins good enough?   1 2 3 4

   By sundevil777, July 18, 2003
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   • df8m1
   • April 4, 2015

2. Réunion airport security thought AAD is explosive device and made me put rig in the hold   1 2 3 4

   By NeoX, October 21, 2015
   • 86 replies
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   • PhreeZone
   • October 29, 2015

3. Wingsuit mod containers for "normal" use  

   By -Scatter-, February 3, 2008
   • 12 replies
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   • monkycndo
   • February 5, 2008

4. Urban Camo Cordura (500/1000 Denier)  

   By HALO1, March 6, 2008
   • 22 replies
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   • strife
   • September 12, 2014

5. Best thing for cleaning a container  

   By bseriesboosted, March 17, 2005
   • 8 replies
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   • slotperfect
   • March 18, 2005

6. finding suprises during a repack   1 2 3 4

   By jdthomas, May 27, 2006
   • 86 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • June 13, 2011

7. Experiences with Stowless Dbags?   1 2

   By Badabing, November 30, 2010
   • 28 replies
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   • DaVinciflies
   • December 27, 2011

8. Having trouble reaching my pilot chute   1 2

   By Sam618, March 21, 2013
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   • DivingWombat
   • April 9, 2013

9. Which helmet provides the most protection?   1 2

   By lyosha, May 7, 2014
   • 33 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • May 19, 2014

10. Crossfire vs. safire   1 2

    By vandev, November 23, 2002
    • 31 replies
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    • skygod7777
    • December 3, 2002

11. Keep your eyes open during gear checks!   1 2 3

    By irishrigger, October 26, 2013
    • 54 replies
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    • Alexg3265
    • March 4, 2014

12. codrura vs parapack  

    By mnichu, November 4, 2006
    • 6 replies
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    • woodpecker
    • November 6, 2006

13. The Army's New Parachute...  

    By bloody_trauma, May 5, 2007
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    • twodogs
    • May 31, 2019

14. Hemets, etc,   1 2 3

    By AndyMan, September 3, 2002
    • 51 replies
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    • Lsebek1
    • May 10, 2013

15. Pro-tec Helmet (that's not specifically made for skydiving) Question  

    By jenomegle, April 1, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • April 3, 2011

16. The best glide ratio canopy   1 2

    By Sabrekakkonen, December 22, 2016
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    • rdufokker
    • January 23, 2023

17. Viso II ?  

    By namdrib, June 23, 2012
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    • trigger
    • July 1, 2012

18. ---> Argus BANNED by government in Poland  

    By skydiverek, March 22, 2010
    • 19 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • August 10, 2011

19. the Saber2 sucks!   1 2 3 4 5

    By ridestrong, November 9, 2009
    • 124 replies
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    • mdrejhon
    • November 24, 2009

20. Pilot 188 zpx versus Pilot 168 non zpx  

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

21. Canopy colors options (poll)   1 2

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

22. New Rigging Tool   1 2

    By masterrigger1, January 12, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • April 26, 2015

23. Javelin Gear Bag?  

    By EVOL, April 19, 2010
    • 14 replies
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    • likestojump
    • July 30, 2012

24. Highest exit speed   1 2

    By Ugali, September 25, 2006
    • 38 replies
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    • Ugali
    • September 30, 2006

25. Security Safety Chute 150 Manual   1 2

    By NovaTTT, April 11, 2010
    • 33 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • August 21, 2015

26. RIGGER ERROR - LIFE SAVING ISSUE   1 2 3 4

    By RIGGER, September 14, 2007
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    • doogie
    • December 19, 2007

27. Stowless magnetic bag  

    By katzas, April 15, 2015
    • 23 replies
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    • NickyCal
    • May 6, 2015

28. Liquid eyewear   1 2

    By mx19, December 12, 2010
    • 28 replies
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    • LouDiamond
    • May 1, 2011

29. Peregrine Ace MARD   1 2

    By degeneration, April 22, 2016
    • 45 replies
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    • jumpwally
    • January 27, 2017

30. Swoop shorts   1 2

    By Psychonaut, August 22, 2010
    • 31 replies
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    • jumpwally
    • September 1, 2010

31. M-18 Smoke canisters?   1 2

    By BillyVance, July 24, 2004
    • 33 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • June 26, 2007

32. Icarus "the Nano"  

    By Maksimsf, May 29, 2013
    • 14 replies
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    • shropshire
    • August 27, 2013

33. N3 vs Viso II  

    By mahonie10, May 12, 2012
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    • strife
    • May 26, 2012

34. Post Your Liquid Sky Suit   1 2

    By Ahuey, November 17, 2008
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    • IMGR2
    • July 20, 2010

35. Old round parachute circa 1974   1 2

    By jumpergirl, April 17, 2003
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    • AirCav
    • March 9, 2004

36. looking for parachute rigger Illinois/Wisconsin area to prepare me for the exam  

    By mxaexm, April 27, 2009
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    • councilman24
    • April 27, 2009

37. PAKISTAN JUMPSUITS???   1 2

    By davidfreefly, July 24, 2006
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    • PiLFy
    • January 22, 2012

38. Used gear for big boy   1 2

    By Maksimsf, March 6, 2012
    • 30 replies
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    • Maksimsf
    • March 16, 2012

39. Protective Helmets   1 2

    By MB38, July 26, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • August 1, 2012

40. Search by Seal Symbol?   1 2

    By NovaTTT, May 3, 2011
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    • dpreguy
    • July 11, 2014

41. Who should reline a canopy? Rigger? Master Rigger? Factory?   1 2 3 4 5

    By kitof1976, November 26, 2003
    • 109 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • June 1, 2005

42. WILL AADS BECOME MANDATORY?   1 2 3 4 6

    By katzas, April 7, 2014
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    • Tink1717
    • April 13, 2014

43. Full RDS on Katana   1 2

    By jayrech, November 25, 2014
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • January 14, 2015

44. Vector 3's reserve flap design   1 2

    By skydiverek, June 26, 2003
    • 29 replies
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    • ericfradet
    • June 27, 2008

45. Argus AAD   1 2 3

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

46. F111 vs ZP Pilot chute  

    By ftaba1, July 3, 2001
    • 12 replies
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    • cobaltdan
    • July 6, 2001

47. How to prevent brake release via slider, yet still allow slider pulldown?   1 2

    By The111, June 30, 2014
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    • hillson
    • August 11, 2015

48. Freefly Handle????   1 2

    By BluDvn222, February 6, 2003
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    • Squeak
    • June 8, 2018

49. Tips for adjusting bobbin thread tension  

    By mxk, June 6, 2015
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    • gowlerk
    • September 23, 2016

50. Soft reserve handle?   1 2

    By Jadera, October 27, 2008
    • 27 replies
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    • RossDagley
    • November 13, 2008

51. Reserve closing loop length: measure from where to where?   1 2

    By skydiverek, October 26, 2014
    • 33 replies
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    • nigel99
    • March 28, 2015

52. Double finger trap   1 2

    By ramon, July 8, 2004
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    • hajnalka
    • April 27, 2017

53. Leather helmet   1 2

    By husam, October 15, 2006
    • 31 replies
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    • riggermick
    • November 1, 2006

54. Collapsible Pilot Chute  

    By freaksister, March 20, 2001
    • 18 replies
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    • tigra
    • March 21, 2001

55. Help with airfoil/rib shape making a canopy  

    By keith82687, August 31, 2016
    • 21 replies
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    • hackish
    • July 4, 2017

56. Strong DHT - design flaws, safety hazards, maitenance hazards   1 2 3 4

    By Zahry, July 20, 2009
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    • eric.fradet
    • August 8, 2009

57. Tips On Packing A Fairly New Canopy   1 2

    By skycamefalling, November 15, 2010
    • 48 replies
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    • Airviking
    • December 2, 2010

58. Emergency Aircrew Parachute  

    By pathfinderirl, September 12, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • dpreguy
    • September 16, 2011

59. Jump Shack Angel Fire or PD-R which one would you buy?   1 2

    By Maksimsf, November 15, 2012
    • 26 replies
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    • tommymc
    • March 4, 2017

60. GoPro Helmet Hero Wide - Anyone tried one?   1 2

    By jumpjim, November 24, 2008
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    • danielcroft
    • August 25, 2009

61. Safire-2 RIPPED   1 2

    By CaptnCrunch, April 11, 2014
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    • CaptnCrunch
    • June 10, 2014

62. Storm vs. Spectre  

    By hedda, October 13, 2008
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    • mnskydiver688
    • October 15, 2008

63. Ripcord Main Deployment   1 2 3

    By JohnRich, January 19, 2005
    • 58 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 10, 2005

64. Reserve PC design: fabric to mesh ratio?   1 2 3

    By skydiverek, March 28, 2005
    • 57 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • March 30, 2014

65. Liftime of a PISA Tempo?  

    By holie, April 20, 2011
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    • holie
    • April 28, 2011

66. Helmet fitting question  

    By SFBayArea, August 13, 2013
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    • RyanFYF
    • August 14, 2013

67. Belly Bands  

    By captain1976, September 16, 2010
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    • kkeenan
    • September 20, 2010

68. Goofy Chest strap idea   1 2

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

69. ChutingStar?   1 2 3

    By Butters, July 15, 2008
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    • thrillstalker
    • February 17, 2011

70. need help finding manuals   1 2

    By livnbored, March 27, 2006
    • 29 replies
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    • councilman24
    • April 22, 2016

71. Skyhook input wanted   1 2 3

    By celayne, December 9, 2012
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    • DougH
    • December 21, 2012

72. Ward Brunswick/National Treadle sewing machine  

    By Anvilbrother, July 18, 2010
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    • masterrigger1
    • July 20, 2010

73. Cutting kevlar cloth  

    By JohnRich, August 23, 2007
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    • JohnRich
    • August 27, 2007

74. Javelin J3 size  

    By rasmack, March 11, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • March 17, 2005

75. Packing Mat/Drag Mat  

    By redramdriver, April 15, 2004
    • 15 replies
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    • masterrig
    • April 16, 2004

76. RIG for the upcoming supersonic skydive   1 2

    By skydiverek, March 10, 2010
    • 37 replies
    • 12,437 views
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    • Southern_Man
    • August 3, 2012

77. Soft links?   1 2

    By Praetorian, February 9, 2004
    • 29 replies
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    • bmcd308
    • February 10, 2004

78. MC-4 Parts   1 2

    By kenneth21441, February 5, 2007
    • 40 replies
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    • greenfeet
    • September 15, 2014

79. Chest strap question   1 2

    By alan, December 26, 2005
    • 25 replies
    • 12,417 views
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    • CrazyL
    • December 30, 2005

80. Cypres2 or Vigil   1 2 3 4 5

    By danger29, January 7, 2005
    • 110 replies
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    • timmyfitz
    • June 10, 2010

81. Best prescription sunglasses for skydiving  

    By mysky, May 16, 2011
    • 21 replies
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    • DiverMike
    • February 11, 2014

82. JAVELIN RSL... IMPORTANT, MUST READ   1 2 3 4

    By packertom, March 6, 2007
    • 93 replies
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    • mark
    • May 2, 2007

83. Anyone Have Experience With a Paratec Speed 2000? Does it Actually Pack Super Low Volume? Debating Between That and Optimum.  

    By Bkleven7, October 8, 2019
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    • massis
    • October 10, 2019

84. Aerodyne ZPX colors...  

    By ChrisL, October 27, 2009
    • 19 replies
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    • DougH
    • September 29, 2012

85. Mud Flap Altimeter Mount  

    By Blink, March 31, 2008
    • 19 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 4, 2008

86. PIA - If you're there - What's new?   1 2 3 4

    By IanHarrop, February 5, 2007
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    • billbooth
    • February 16, 2007

87. Polycotton Vs Supplex Vs Nylon Tatteta etc  

    By Scoop, April 28, 2007
    • 13 replies
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    • 2shay
    • May 3, 2007

88. Cookie G3, Bonehead Rev2, or Phantom XV?  

    By Xitesmai, August 8, 2014
    • 9 replies
    • 12,293 views
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    • weaverd
    • August 12, 2014

89. Small competition. Vector 3 design.   1 2 3 4 5

    By bigway, October 31, 2009
    • 114 replies
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    • FrEaK_aCcIdEnT
    • June 2, 2010

90. Cookie Composites G2  

    By Emmie, November 15, 2010
    • 24 replies
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    • giffnyc
    • July 20, 2011

91. can i skydive with a base canopy?   1 2

    By sfzombie, September 8, 2010
    • 25 replies
    • 12,282 views
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    • riggerrob
    • September 11, 2010

92. Neptune Review....   1 2 3

    By kevin922, August 17, 2003
    • 52 replies
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    • Tonto
    • September 30, 2003

93. new relative workshop product?   1 2 3 4 5

    By rhys, August 10, 2006
    • 105 replies
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    • Slurp56
    • July 7, 2010

94. Mirage and skyhook   1 2

    By Freddiekz, September 27, 2011
    • 43 replies
    • 12,240 views
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • October 2, 2011

95. Your Canopy Progression   1 2

    By mchamp, April 27, 2011
    • 42 replies
    • 12,240 views
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    • thrillstalker
    • May 5, 2011

96. Round Parachute Reserve Question  

    By shibu, September 27, 2012
    • 22 replies
    • 12,237 views
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    • riggerrob
    • October 7, 2012

97. Vigil bulletin PSB-7 missing blade  

    By pchapman, October 4, 2011
    • 24 replies
    • 12,232 views
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    • LouDiamond
    • October 20, 2011

98. skydiving with ipod's?   1 2 3 4

    By jephprospect, September 10, 2008
    • 79 replies
    • 12,222 views
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    • Skyper
    • October 2, 2010

99. Wearing Vibram Five Fingers while Skydiving?   1 2 3 4

    By hokierower, March 2, 2011
    • 83 replies
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    • danielcroft
    • May 16, 2011

100. which altimeter to buy for beginner skydiver  

     By dpfire29, January 27, 2013
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     • firstime
     • February 1, 2013