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1. Propacking refresher  

   By eightate8at8, July 19, 2009
   • 12 replies
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   • Ronaldo
   • July 21, 2009

2. Vortex 2 secrets?  

   By riggerrob, August 8, 2005
   • 4 replies
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   • lilchief
   • July 16, 2009

3. requirements for master rigger  

   By homiefly, July 15, 2014
   • 7 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • July 17, 2014

4. mounting altimeter on cheststrap wedge  

   By andy2, September 27, 2003
   • 10 replies
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   • Tonto
   • September 29, 2003

5. Odyssey Size Question  

   By williammonk, February 20, 2013
   • 9 replies
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   • NeonLights
   • March 11, 2013

6. LeMoigne Slots  

   By stormglove, January 28, 2011
   • 4 replies
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   • hackish
   • January 31, 2011

7. pd reserve with Atom container  

   By dmoreton, April 21, 2007
   • 13 replies
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   • JohnJ
   • April 23, 2007

8. How booties are supposed to fit on your feet  

   By regulator, April 30, 2009
   • 16 replies
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   • rehmwa
   • May 6, 2009

9. Cutaway Rig   1 2

   By mr2mk1g, January 12, 2004
   • 32 replies
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   • USPA
   • March 10, 2004

10. Para-commander jumping questions.  

    By medic0079, May 21, 2015
    • 17 replies
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    • strife
    • May 29, 2015

11. Viso logging your hop & pops?  

    By Flavius, August 8, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • September 1, 2017

12. Which rigs available with Skyhook?  

    By mouth, January 24, 2008
    • 12 replies
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    • bodypilot90
    • January 28, 2008

13. Ass spanker!!! (heat wave)  

    By kansasskydiver, May 19, 2003
    • 23 replies
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    • Ron
    • June 16, 2003

14. A Triathlon loaded at 1.2 for a newbie??  

    By Milo, September 3, 2001
    • 17 replies
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 7, 2001

15. Wings container question -   1 2

    By Dumpster, October 15, 2004
    • 37 replies
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    • kelel01
    • October 25, 2004

16. Tie dye cordura fabric  

    By asphaltpussy, August 8, 2013
    • 5 replies
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    • RiggerLee
    • August 20, 2013

17. Pack volume Question (sabre2, safire2, spectre)  

    By RyanofOZ, October 15, 2004
    • 4 replies
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    • mr2mk1g
    • October 16, 2004

18. What type of reserve ripcord did you pull?  

    By riggerrob, August 13, 2010
    • 22 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • August 22, 2010

19. Weight vs Canopy size question.  

    By Tuna-Salad, October 19, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • Blamey
    • October 20, 2012

20. WLO Toggles in Skydiving?  

    By katzurki, November 10, 2006
    • 9 replies
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    • leapdog
    • November 13, 2006

21. Unairworthy gear in classified...  

    By hangdiver, July 24, 2015
    • 8 replies
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    • stayhigh
    • July 26, 2015

22. Pilot Chute Sizing (oversized)  

    By Mac, December 6, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • Mac
    • December 11, 2012

23. Freefly Team/Jumpsuit Colors  

    By mindway69, November 10, 2004
    • 15 replies
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    • Damion
    • November 12, 2004

24. The better container...   1 2

    By peenut557, May 23, 2008
    • 28 replies
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    • Kimsdu
    • May 25, 2008

25. Wingloading, What is too much?  

    By Aleks2116, July 1, 2014
    • 9 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • July 7, 2014

26. Info request about AAD from Vigil  

    By marcwitteveen, May 5, 2004
    • 19 replies
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    • marcwitteveen
    • May 6, 2004

27. Beginner with 2 questions  

    By Casotakar1229, October 20, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • GoneCodFishing
    • October 21, 2012

28. G4 Mirage system  

    By 9XOUTOF10, June 2, 2017
    • 9 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • June 6, 2017

29. my new cobalt  

    By freakyflyr11, March 11, 2003
    • 20 replies
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    • freakyflyr11
    • March 20, 2003

30. ICARUS  

    By volo, September 17, 2001
    • 20 replies
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    • DBTECH
    • September 24, 2001

31. Recommended Leg Strap Tension  

    By Sean357, June 9, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • June 14, 2012

32. Navigator Mains  

    By HausKatze, December 12, 2018
    • 18 replies
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    • mathrick
    • December 16, 2018

33. Nice deal?  

    By Zandmann, September 23, 2013
    • 16 replies
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    • chuckakers
    • September 23, 2013

34. Pilot chute drag in pounds?  

    By cvfd1399, October 18, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • October 18, 2004

35. Mesh or Cordura?  

    By regulator, February 23, 2009
    • 8 replies
    • 4,175 views
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    • skydiverek
    • February 25, 2009

36. Wings owners: where do you stow your excess brake line?  

    By gus, March 22, 2004
    • 20 replies
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    • gus
    • March 24, 2004

37. My first rig. 210 right size???  

    By Chizazz, March 9, 2004
    • 22 replies
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    • skybytch
    • March 16, 2004

38. Z-1 and glasses  

    By steve1, January 19, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • Topcat
    • January 31, 2002

39. Mindwarp vs Guner vs All Sport  

    By BrianM, March 20, 2007
    • 19 replies
    • 4,169 views
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    • LloydDobbler
    • April 6, 2007

40. Best custom design jumpsuit?  

    By djrpilot, December 5, 2012
    • 11 replies
    • 4,168 views
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    • NeonLights
    • December 14, 2012

41. Dolphin manual...  

    By justinb138, June 26, 2006
    • 17 replies
    • 4,167 views
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    • wimdevos
    • January 4, 2007

42. Question about the Northern Lite lll  

    By aquaflamz, June 15, 2004
    • 5 replies
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    • dgskydive
    • June 18, 2004

43. Minimum operating temperatures  

    By LongWayToFall, October 8, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 12, 2005

44. Spectra Vs. HMA  

    By surfbum5412, December 30, 2008
    • 3 replies
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    • surfbum5412
    • December 31, 2008

45. Altimeter rant   1 2

    By sundevil777, December 31, 2022
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • January 29, 2023

46. Vigil 1 fire on ground.  

    By Rover, May 9, 2011
    • 7 replies
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    • Nelyubin
    • May 16, 2011

47. Vector II mods to make it freefly friendly?  

    By npgraphicdesign, May 12, 2009
    • 9 replies
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    • tetra316
    • May 14, 2009

48. POD Parachute Opening Device  

    By old_timer, February 13, 2009
    • 5 replies
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    • bluetwo
    • June 8, 2010

49. Javelin XRS and Samurai 105  

    By crazydiver, February 23, 2005
    • 13 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • February 25, 2005

50. Terrible customer service!  

    By SKYOCEAN, August 9, 2006
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    • SKYOCEAN
    • August 11, 2006

51. Icarus Omni, Safire2 shut-down power  

    By Arekas, March 9, 2006
    • 11 replies
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    • Arekas
    • June 6, 2006

52. Crossfire 3 - first impressions  

    By tlipiec, February 20, 2017
    • 2 replies
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    • Kiwiskydiving
    • February 22, 2017

53. risers without toggle keeper  

    By skez, December 15, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • December 15, 2014

54. source for MDS and foam padding?  

    By BrianM, May 25, 2015
    • 9 replies
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    • BrianM
    • April 29, 2016

55. For the riggers who know little about rounds  

    By JerryBaumchen, July 20, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • July 23, 2015

56. reserve size and vector 3 chart   1 2

    By spiccoli, September 19, 2006
    • 27 replies
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    • klafollette
    • September 22, 2006

57. Need help with a canopy question.  

    By ladyflyer77, January 18, 2007
    • 22 replies
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    • nbblood
    • January 19, 2007

58. Harness causing bruising from openings.  

    By Flapjack, August 29, 2005
    • 15 replies
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    • Bandanarama
    • August 30, 2005

59. Skysurf Boards?  

    By katzurki, December 21, 2004
    • 8 replies
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    • bodypilot1
    • December 26, 2004

60. Slider doesn't stay collapsed   1 2

    By Airviking, June 14, 2011
    • 26 replies
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    • Martini
    • July 3, 2011

61. Javelin Main Cover Blows Open When Upright.  

    By SKYPEDESTRIAN, July 6, 2003
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    • mollusc
    • July 12, 2003

62. Tall Guy Rig Question  

    By mcbridetm, October 11, 2016
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    • lyosha
    • October 17, 2016

63. can a whuffo be a rigger?!  

    By callmewhuffo, October 8, 2003
    • 24 replies
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    • masher
    • December 20, 2004

64. Pfaff 238  

    By masterrigger1, February 10, 2006
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    • aironscott
    • February 13, 2006

65. Recommendations for a Freefly Container...   1 2

    By Chrisky, August 22, 2003
    • 30 replies
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    • mr2mk1g
    • September 25, 2003

66. Helmets  

    By mofo554, September 26, 2003
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    • drenaline
    • October 1, 2003

67. Protrack audible  

    By chadsmith1991, November 13, 2013
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • November 15, 2013

68. Closing loop  

    By Beachbum, February 17, 2002
    • 14 replies
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    • alan
    • February 21, 2002

69. Vortex II Container - Beware !  

    By DZDale, December 7, 2002
    • 6 replies
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    • DZDale
    • December 11, 2002

70. Question about Javelin  

    By millertime24, January 3, 2008
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    • upndownshop
    • January 4, 2008

71. Vigil Letter  

    By hkf, May 14, 2004
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    • dragon2
    • May 18, 2004

72. What should/can I do with a ...  

    By councilman24, August 17, 2017
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    • Sincy78
    • August 21, 2017

73. How to re-attach a bagged main...   1 2

    By jmidgley, July 25, 2003
    • 35 replies
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    • goose491
    • August 5, 2003

74. D-Bag: stows down the middle   1 2

    By skymama, November 29, 2003
    • 39 replies
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    • skymedic
    • December 6, 2003

75. Pro-tec helmet liner upgrade  

    By RossDagley, February 9, 2008
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    • pywas
    • February 12, 2008

76. How long do lines last?  

    By Chizazz, March 14, 2006
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    • riggermick
    • March 19, 2006

77. belly strap  

    By caspar, March 20, 2006
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    • caspar
    • March 20, 2006

78. Pack volume (f111 vs zp)  

    By fudd, September 10, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • September 12, 2002

79. Tempo Reserve Observation!  

    By Courteney, November 9, 2004
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    • phoenixlpr
    • September 12, 2007

80. Katana vs. Samurai  

    By henrik.anderson, April 23, 2004
    • 9 replies
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    • NeedToJump
    • May 3, 2004

81. Choppers glasses with open face helmet  

    By YvetteS, September 13, 2017
    • 5 replies
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    • Deimian
    • September 15, 2017

82. tacking reserve "slinks"  

    By tsalnukt, July 15, 2008
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    • koppel
    • July 24, 2008

83. Current Military Discounts?  

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

84. Buying Used Online   1 2

    By MyUserID, November 14, 2001
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    • cloud9
    • November 21, 2001

85. Going low  

    By ou812, April 16, 2001
    • 15 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • April 21, 2001

86. High-G Auto Cutaway Mechanism   1 2 3

    By rsibbald, May 5, 2005
    • 69 replies
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    • flighty
    • May 20, 2005

87. ..when small bands are too big   1 2

    By kingbunky, April 11, 2006
    • 26 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • April 17, 2006

88. New Skydiver buying helmet question.  

    By AlanS, May 23, 2014
    • 9 replies
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    • likestojump
    • May 28, 2014

89. Its YOUR gear... (unofficial DZ.Com Main System Checklist)  

    By fcajump, May 31, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • fcajump
    • June 4, 2012

90. Some sewing machine generic questions  

    By FrogNog, June 21, 2005
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    • riggerrob
    • June 22, 2005

91. Repack a 5 cell swift?   1 2

    By bodypilot90, October 19, 2010
    • 26 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • October 25, 2010

92. New Jumpsuit - colours etc  

    By _Tom_, May 23, 2007
    • 15 replies
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    • Nickkk
    • May 29, 2007

93. Canadian FAA riggers  

    By teason, July 7, 2004
    • 10 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • July 9, 2004

94. Toughest resrve?   1 2

    By flyuke, July 8, 2004
    • 25 replies
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    • diablopilot
    • July 13, 2004

95. Tandem line dump picture in Parachutist?   1 2

    By peek, October 29, 2009
    • 32 replies
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    • JohnRich
    • November 9, 2009

96. Oft-Maligned Raven Reserves  

    By bmcd308, August 13, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • diablopilot
    • August 19, 2003

97. Sabre 2 wing load  

    By theshortbus, March 2, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 4,132 views
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    • LloydDobbler
    • March 4, 2007

98. Mirage reserve question  

    By captain1976, May 31, 2014
    • 7 replies
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    • captain1976
    • June 5, 2014

99. security: Vector I vs. Vector II   1 2

    By mostwanted, November 3, 2006
    • 39 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • November 9, 2006

100. Soft hackey sack V hard handle  

     By artistcalledian, November 22, 2005
     • 18 replies
     • 4,128 views
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     • skydiverek
     • November 28, 2005