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19,237 topics in this forum

1. Main and Reserve  

   By skydive4play, March 21, 2001
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   • mariano
   • March 22, 2001

2. Sabre2 ?  

   By maurice1369, October 21, 2007
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   • UDSkyJunkie
   • October 24, 2007

3. Tried the Skyhook system...  

   By fmmobley, June 30, 2009
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   • 377
   • July 6, 2009

4. Leg pad extensions?  

   By mmeseck, January 29, 2013
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   • AdamUSN
   • January 29, 2013

5. Rage Canopy  

   By matthewcline, September 9, 2004
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   • matthewcline
   • October 9, 2012

6. Common cause for Drogue-In-Tow?  

   By AndyMan, April 18, 2005
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   • dropzonefool
   • April 23, 2005

7. Monarch   1 2

   By adventurechick, July 6, 2006
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   • skyblu3
   • July 10, 2006

8. Checking License Number Before you buy  

   By vcarter, May 19, 2014
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   • jonathan.newman
   • May 23, 2014

9. Slider Pocket  

   By beckrj, November 26, 2001
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   • gemini
   • November 28, 2001

10. New Rigging Loft!! (In Progress)  

    By everymansaved, April 10, 2007
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    • everymansaved
    • April 22, 2007

11. Round parachute, apex vent size?  

    By Mr.Burns, December 3, 2017
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    • Bob_Church
    • December 4, 2017

12. Dive loops lay flat  

    By tankervinnie, April 12, 2016
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    • Kristian_AUS
    • April 14, 2016

13. Hornet vs. Sabre  

    By BMFin, July 19, 2002
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    • steve1
    • July 29, 2002

14. 5 sigma walked away last night and didn't return...  

    By hackish, September 15, 2018
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    • dudeman17
    • September 18, 2018

15. Wings / Javelin / Vortex  

    By ThrustVectored, January 8, 2019
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    • fcajump
    • January 10, 2019

16. dbag   1 2

    By samyueru, September 29, 2005
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    • wardhessig
    • October 6, 2005

17. WINGS  

    By SKYDIVE, September 29, 2006
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    • Sled14
    • October 3, 2006

18. Vector semi stowless bag size.  

    By Bip, September 25, 2013
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    • Bip
    • September 26, 2013

19. What can you tell me about parachute systems rigs?  

    By THier220, August 22, 2017
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    • BKS60
    • August 23, 2017

20. AAD's not required but recommended.   1 2 3

    By banesanura, May 19, 2008
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    • skypuppy
    • May 26, 2008

21. Wings W5-3 EXT will it fit a 150?  

    By devarona, May 11, 2010
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    • Chrisky
    • May 15, 2010

22. Four line check  

    By steve1, May 15, 2002
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    • markbaur
    • May 15, 2002

23. DIY Finger trapping tool  

    By Lostinspace, June 2, 2005
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    • Hooknswoop
    • June 6, 2005

24. silibands  

    By johnie, November 30, 2005
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    • jumpyld
    • December 7, 2005

25. STOLEN GEAR!   1 2

    By jumpjunkie, May 4, 2006
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    • skyPrincess2002
    • May 22, 2006

26. Raven reserve   1 2

    By popeyefireman, May 13, 2005
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    • UDSkyJunkie
    • May 19, 2005

27. Question about older vector 3 vs newer vector 3  

    By medic0079, August 24, 2017
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    • skydiverek
    • September 1, 2017

28. How often do you replace your type 17 (mini) risers??  

    By pjc, April 9, 2008
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    • tetra316
    • April 11, 2008

29. 10 Year old Altitrack  

    By carsona64, March 18, 2017
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    • DougH
    • March 20, 2017

30. Is aerodyne really a lower tier manufacturer...  

    By DougH, September 13, 2006
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    • tbrown
    • September 16, 2006

31. Aerodyne Ballistic vs Cordura  

    By markbdaniels, September 12, 2013
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    • pchapman
    • September 12, 2013

32. Larger PD Optimum reserve  

    By antonija, June 23, 2009
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    • d123
    • July 16, 2009

33. Italian reserve docs translation help!  

    By degeneration, November 7, 2013
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    • Di0
    • November 8, 2013

34. atair alpha/cobalt packing advice  

    By cavscout73, October 3, 2011
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    • JanuszPS
    • October 18, 2011

35. Recommended bartack machines  

    By IHazySky, January 26, 2014
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    • councilman24
    • July 15, 2019

36. Manual for Juki LK-982 Industrial Bartacker  

    By Freefly710, April 8, 2014
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    • normiss
    • April 8, 2014

37. Mals on Cobalts?   1 2 3

    By dhammons, August 12, 2003
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    • VectorBoy
    • September 16, 2003

38. Slink Bumpers from PD   1 2

    By AggieDave, March 27, 2003
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    • skydiverek
    • April 4, 2003

39. Errors in the FAA Rigger Manual   1 2

    By hackish, October 12, 2007
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    • riggerrob
    • October 15, 2007

40. Chute deployment handles   1 2 3

    By NotBond, October 21, 2008
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    • mnskydiver688
    • October 23, 2008

41. Large triangle sewn on tail of Chute Shop canopy - why?  

    By BrianM, June 12, 2015
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    • aerialfx
    • June 15, 2015

42. raven question  

    By mcordell, November 24, 2009
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    • mrbiceps
    • November 25, 2009

43. What to spend money on?  

    By gonecountry, May 17, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • May 17, 2004

44. PD126R   1 2

    By SkydiveNFlorida, September 29, 2003
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    • jumper03
    • October 4, 2003

45. What type of canopy do you fly?   1 2

    By Canuck, February 7, 2005
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    • freeflir29
    • February 11, 2005

46. Cutaway pillow color   1 2

    By BigSky, July 15, 2005
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    • bikerxxuk
    • September 27, 2009

47. Lost main, Need advice about canopy for replace...   1 2

    By NWPoul, February 10, 2005
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    • pullhigh
    • February 22, 2005

48. Any Suggestions for Prescription Goggles?  

    By RevvyAiny, January 24, 2012
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    • LouDiamond
    • January 25, 2012

49. Advance Seven Tandem Rig  

    By Abedy, January 30, 2012
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    • Abedy
    • February 1, 2012

50. freefly pants or freefly suit.  

    By Emmie, November 29, 2002
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    • PhreeZone
    • December 2, 2002

51. I-33 Infinity Sizing  

    By Jimd0g, August 3, 2016
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    • KellyF
    • August 9, 2016

52. So, you think you can PsychoPack?   1 2

    By precision, May 4, 2010
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    • Scooter1812
    • May 20, 2010

53. New gear of the future??   1 2

    By swoopfly, December 9, 2009
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    • riggerrob
    • December 15, 2009

54. Hornet vs. Sabre 2  

    By Chrisu, October 25, 2001
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    • Donna
    • November 6, 2001

55. Freefly Suits  

    By scottymccomas, August 6, 2013
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    • Squeak
    • August 8, 2013

56. Croakies?  

    By bloody_trauma, August 8, 2006
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    • aubsmell
    • August 12, 2006

57. Going BACK to a legstrap deployment p. c. pouch   1 2

    By jimmytavino, April 9, 2007
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    • johnski
    • April 15, 2007

58. Safire2 149' in Vector 3 (V310) container???  

    By bobjumper, September 3, 2007
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    • Station24
    • April 21, 2014

59. falcon opens hard  

    By 70sdiver, May 5, 2005
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    • 70sdiver
    • May 17, 2005

60. my most expensive jump  

    By jcadiver, June 20, 2004
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    • Cricket202
    • September 4, 2004

61. Taking a free packed rig to terminal   1 2

    By mrbiceps, February 10, 2010
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    • Andy_Copland
    • February 11, 2010

62. stiletto packing volume  

    By bradbuzea, March 24, 2006
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    • bradbuzea
    • March 25, 2006

63. Snap tools  

    By IHazySky, February 25, 2015
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    • IHazySky
    • February 28, 2015

64. RW suit   1 2 3

    By tntsawers, December 18, 2007
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    • airdvr
    • December 24, 2007

65. Old Rigs  

    By CRWCheryl, March 8, 2004
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    • CRWCheryl
    • March 10, 2004

66. Older Mirage?  

    By RickyResQ, January 9, 2003
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    • keskeie
    • February 7, 2003

67. Pilot 210 (new) - Packing Help requested  

    By flyinblind, October 30, 2004
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    • LiveLifeGoJump
    • November 7, 2004

68. JIM VANCE - ARIZONA  

    By boomer12, January 17, 2007
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    • sangiro
    • January 18, 2007

69. Hard Openings   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, October 29, 2003
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    • Jonsmann
    • November 4, 2003

70. Cutaway with reserve boost  

    By Deimian, November 8, 2015
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    • EnricoPalazzo
    • November 12, 2015

71. CURV vs Vector M-351 for speed skydiving?  

    By pr3d4t0r, October 29, 2018
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    • pr3d4t0r
    • January 18, 2019

72. BOC, PUD, or Freefly Handle?   1 2

    By Whitis02, June 5, 2003
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    • rigging65
    • June 8, 2003

73. Jedei canopies?  

    By stef722, October 14, 2014
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    • betzilla
    • October 14, 2014

74. Just bought a main that was stored wet, how to clean???  

    By warchild69, January 4, 2014
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    • ctrph8
    • January 9, 2014

75. PdF Serie Pro  

    By Airowpoint, April 18, 2007
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    • piisfish
    • April 20, 2007

76. Cypres 2 Update   1 2

    By diablopilot, May 29, 2003
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    • diablopilot
    • August 16, 2003

77. Hybrid dives and chest strap?  

    By schwede, February 19, 2004
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    • webracer
    • February 21, 2004

78. Pilot Chute Pull Force & The RSL  

    By rushmc, October 25, 2004
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    • skydiverek
    • February 13, 2012

79. Javelin J4K - Max main size  

    By DoubleH, February 13, 2008
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    • likestojump
    • February 19, 2008

80. Racer containers   1 2

    By skydivingchad, November 5, 2003
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    • wingnut
    • November 10, 2003

81. MC4 AAD  

    By airbornesoon, November 20, 2012
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    • SEREJumper
    • December 10, 2012

82. Change Spectre for Sabre 2  

    By Karina, September 20, 2001
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    • Aviatrr
    • October 11, 2001

83. Handle on the inside of pilot chute  

    By bodypilot90, July 30, 2012
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    • mjosparky
    • August 1, 2012

84. Slink attaching canopy to D-Bag?  

    By rhino, July 16, 2005
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    • bmcd308
    • July 20, 2005

85. AAD?   1 2

    By dzjmg, December 16, 2002
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    • pds
    • December 18, 2002

86. Bonehead Mamba "too short"  

    By quase, January 12, 2013
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    • quase
    • February 23, 2013

87. Packing error on my reserve - how serious?   1 2

    By gus, May 4, 2004
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    • ryoder
    • May 5, 2004

88. Spectre 170 VS. Triathlon 160  

    By MagicGuy, September 11, 2006
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    • Froggy
    • September 22, 2006

89. Slider Weight Affect on Opening Characteristics  

    By voilsb, January 4, 2010
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    • skydiverek
    • January 8, 2010

90. Rig Storage  

    By aresye, April 2, 2008
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    • format
    • February 17, 2016

91. Question about a new PD Canopy  

    By captain1976, August 18, 2009
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    • shropshire
    • August 18, 2009

92. Ideas on minimizing damage?   1 2

    By Jwelborn, December 15, 2006
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    • icevideot
    • December 20, 2006

93. live on a mountain. is that a reason to turn off Cypress?   1 2

    By Kuper, December 9, 2004
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    • sundevil777
    • March 15, 2006

94. Sewing machine recommendations needed please.  

    By rifleman, April 16, 2014
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    • parachutist
    • April 21, 2014

95. Reserve Repack  

    By MNM604, July 23, 2005
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    • teason
    • July 25, 2005

96. Are manufacturer canopy sizing recommendations quite conservative?  

    By rss_v, August 17, 2012
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • August 21, 2012

97. Gear service life  

    By venturead, December 7, 2012
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    • jgoose71
    • December 23, 2012

98. What are different parachutes known for?  

    By tsf, March 16, 2013
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    • AdamUSN
    • March 23, 2013

99. Using car batterys as packing weights?   1 2

    By svst, April 20, 2006
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    • riggermick
    • April 24, 2006

100. What type of parachute does your jump-pilot wear?  

     By riggerrob, September 3, 2016
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     • gb1
     • September 5, 2016