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19,237 topics in this forum

1. what wrong with a batwing?? I keep hearing splatwing  

   By jasonatokc, April 14, 2004
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   • tommymc
   • April 19, 2004

2. Liquid Sky RW suits?  

   By shibu, September 5, 2012
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   • SkymonkeyONE
   • September 8, 2012

3. goggles + dytters - helmet  

   By The111, October 21, 2004
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   • bbarnhouse
   • November 2, 2004

4. Silhouette vs Triathlon?  

   By Milo, April 16, 2002
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   • alan
   • April 19, 2002

5. Military Airborne Rig.  

   By Jergy13, October 7, 2013
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   • ripcord4
   • October 7, 2013

6. Does safety tie add 9 lbs to the reserve pin pull ?  

   By erdnarob, August 11, 2011
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   • riggerrob
   • August 14, 2011

7. experience/comments on sixsixone fullface helmet?  

   By 5.samadhi, March 5, 2012
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   • 5.samadhi
   • March 5, 2012

8. Impressive  

   By JerryBaumchen, February 19, 2013
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   • aerorigging
   • February 23, 2013

9. Full Face Helmets  

   By Jeff.Donohue, July 21, 2006
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   • Joellercoaster
   • August 1, 2006

10. Novice & Canopy question: Silhouette, Sabre, or ???  

    By mhartboca, July 15, 2004
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    • JYorkster
    • July 16, 2004

11. Vintage Pop Top Belly Reserve  

    By frawley308, May 3, 2012
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • May 5, 2012

12. Kill Line PC  

    By cruzlite, February 29, 2004
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    • 3ringheathen
    • March 4, 2004

13. twodogs  

    By twodogs, May 20, 2019   

    • gq360 pack and harness
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • June 10, 2019

14. STATUS OF VIGIL AAD in RI PRODUCTS  

    By reusch, June 14, 2006
    • 19 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • June 15, 2006

15. HiPerUSA Soft Link  

    By darora15, September 14, 2016
    • 9 replies
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    • riggerpaul
    • September 16, 2016

16. Triathlon 160 vs Spectre 150/170.......which is better?  

    By SSkydiver, April 21, 2003
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    • SSkydiver
    • April 21, 2003

17. Any Experience with Caos Suits  

    By DonScott, June 22, 2018
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    • 2legit86
    • July 4, 2018

18. Sabre 2, Spectre, Safire 2, Omni and Triathlon with linetwists  

    By MontyPyhton, April 17, 2003
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    • sandi
    • April 18, 2003

19. Javelin Odyssey Spacer Foam Questions  

    By kleggo, December 16, 2005
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    • kleggo
    • June 19, 2006

20. Collapsible Pilot Chute  

    By jumpinjackflash, March 6, 2004
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    • mr2mk1g
    • March 8, 2004

21. which canopy is better?   1 2

    By alanab, August 4, 2003
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    • Chrisky
    • August 6, 2003

22. New Rig?????????????  

    By Nutts, July 21, 2005
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    • ripcord4
    • August 3, 2005

23. What kind of slider (?) is this  

    By mathrick, August 19, 2016
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    • mathrick
    • August 20, 2016

24. Who's waiting/flying a Fluidwings  

    By rjklein4470, October 26, 2018
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    • rjklein4470
    • November 7, 2018

25. Plastic riser cable housing inserts  

    By leapdog, September 24, 2015
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    • skytribe
    • October 6, 2015

26. Canadian: SideWinder Parachute Container  

    By HIGH1, October 28, 2014
    • 6 replies
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    • hackish
    • November 21, 2014

27. Ant killer on a canopy?  

    By SarahC07, September 18, 2004
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    • Spizzzarko
    • September 24, 2004

28. My Bonehead miracle save  

    By Emmie, August 5, 2002
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    • freeflir29
    • August 15, 2002

29. Pilot ZPX or Silhouette  

    By trevA, May 5, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • May 7, 2012

30. Javelin J4 sizing question  

    By DShiznit, August 10, 2004
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    • johnny1488
    • August 12, 2004

31. Cheapest place to buy a new canopy   1 2

    By chuckakers, November 29, 2011
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    • aeroflyer
    • December 5, 2011

32. Wings Reserve Ripcord Housing  

    By NovaTTT, April 5, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • April 22, 2016

33. How long does a jumpsuit last?  

    By Evelyn, July 16, 2004
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • July 21, 2004

34. psycho packing/Hornet  

    By SSkydiver, March 17, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • racer42
    • March 20, 2003

35. opinions on possible next canopy  

    By homer, September 13, 2006
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    • hisgoofyness
    • September 26, 2006

36. First Rig - Making the most of a container  

    By Doyle, June 4, 2018
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    • Westerly
    • June 5, 2018

37. D BAG and PILOT CHUTE slinks  

    By vortexr1, February 5, 2010
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    • glgflyer
    • February 6, 2010

38. Vigil II maintenance question  

    By Douggarr, November 3, 2019
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    • pchapman
    • November 25, 2019

39. I can't wait to jump it! (New Icon)  

    By lguard8, December 27, 2005
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    • skymick
    • January 2, 2006

40. New gear vs. used gear   1 2

    By regulator, January 5, 2009
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    • TerminatorSRT4
    • January 7, 2009

41. Audible Alti's/Helmets  

    By LannerFalcon, July 5, 2004
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    • falxori
    • July 9, 2004

42. Packing a reserve to improve extraction?  

    By Divalent, December 3, 2013
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    • mcordell
    • December 4, 2013

43. COOKIE G3 CHINSTRAP  

    By mmcstarr, May 12, 2016
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    • Grumpy
    • May 17, 2016

44. Pilot Vs. Safire 2  

    By rbagg, October 31, 2004
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    • wingnut
    • November 14, 2004

45. Odyssey Chest Strap ?  

    By mouth, October 28, 2003
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    • alan
    • October 30, 2003

46. Sky Systems Benny?  

    By mac266, June 1, 2010
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    • airtwardo
    • June 1, 2010

47. javelin container  

    By chriseidan, July 28, 2014
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    • chriseidan
    • July 31, 2014

48. Sabre 2 170 brake line length?  

    By freefalljason, October 19, 2006
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    • matt91078
    • October 27, 2006

49. Soft opening canopies   1 2

    By bkoch, May 19, 2005
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    • Atom
    • May 20, 2005

50. 20 Year Old Altico Dolphin Container & Reserve - Any Value? Advice? D-17482  

    By techbuzz, February 15, 2016
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    • gowlerk
    • February 16, 2016

51. Mirage G3 vs Mirage G4  

    By taz9420, April 21, 2003
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    • webracer
    • April 24, 2003

52. Pop tops ?  

    By Vlad, July 9, 2001
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    • PhreeZone
    • July 11, 2001

53. Have you ever been asked to.....  

    By redramdriver, April 2, 2011
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    • AggieDave
    • April 3, 2011

54. Which altimeter??   1 2

    By adventurechick, May 7, 2006
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    • Avion
    • May 12, 2006

55. Spectre/Triathlon wingloading  

    By SSkydiver, April 11, 2003
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    • pkasdorf
    • April 14, 2003

56. g3 and sunglasses  

    By tred, February 9, 2015
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    • tred
    • February 12, 2015

57. Why won't Firefly let me give them money!?  

    By zerospinskier, August 18, 2012
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    • zerospinskier
    • September 26, 2012

58. Examining rumor of Cypres failure - Cochstedt 2008 dummy test  

    By pchapman, June 10, 2010
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    • billvon
    • June 14, 2010

59. another canopy question from a newbie   1 2

    By superstu, December 4, 2002
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    • drenaline
    • December 9, 2002

60. Wingloading on Spectre 150?  

    By BenW, August 10, 2001
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    • riggerrob
    • August 15, 2001

61. Xaos vs. Velocity or Katana  

    By Sandro29, September 24, 2008
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    • tonka
    • September 29, 2008

62. Safire 3 reviews?  

    By MrGeorge78, August 18, 2016
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    • bodypilot90
    • September 6, 2016

63. 2 needle machines  

    By Treejumps, June 14, 2005
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    • diveout
    • June 18, 2005

64. Links, French Links or Slinks...?  

    By fcajump, December 7, 2010
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    • champu
    • December 13, 2010

65. I'm after a new canopy.... suggestions please   1 2

    By shropshire, April 29, 2008
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    • pilot-one
    • June 18, 2008

66. RC-parachute  

    By mooy, March 2, 2004
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    • gus
    • March 2, 2004

67. Cutting out main pilot chutes?  

    By hackish, May 2, 2016
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    • hackish
    • May 4, 2016

68. Vigil II+  

    By hankusaurelius, October 2, 2014
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    • piisfish
    • October 3, 2014

69. Least Ground Hungry Canopy   1 2

    By thumpper, June 18, 2004
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    • meatbomb
    • June 23, 2004

70. Rigger course info needed  

    By TOT, October 26, 2004
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    • TOT
    • November 2, 2004

71. Will a 150 fit in a Javelin Odyssey size J4K?  

    By Sabre2ooth, August 10, 2008
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    • upndownshop
    • August 10, 2008

72. what are the downsides to this?  

    By hudsonderek, October 20, 2014
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    • evan85
    • October 20, 2014

73. Jumpsuit!  

    By adventurechick, April 21, 2006
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    • unfeomateo
    • April 26, 2006

74. Packing video for beginners  

    By Ronaldo, January 20, 2008
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    • lilchief
    • January 22, 2008

75. New rig. Can't reach BoC   1 2

    By base615, April 12, 2021
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    • base615
    • April 17, 2021

76. can you pick your rig up by it's main pin flap?  

    By Newbie, May 31, 2005
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    • badlock
    • June 2, 2005

77. Looking to buy my FIRST RIG... HELP  

    By Eric2315, May 20, 2015
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • May 24, 2015

78. Vigil 2+ Extreme  

    By EFS4LIFE, July 15, 2015
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    • Hooknswoop
    • July 20, 2015

79. Flat pack- improvised   1 2

    By LongWayToFall, May 22, 2008
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    • LongWayToFall
    • May 24, 2008

80. Which Containers are Currently Available with MARD system?  

    By Thanatos340, November 5, 2008
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    • upndownshop
    • November 7, 2008

81. Lookin for Tandem Gear  

    By skyhawk99, July 10, 2003
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    • diablopilot
    • July 11, 2003

82. Licencing the Skyhook?   1 2

    By TrickyDicky, February 6, 2006
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    • crazydiver
    • February 21, 2006

83. Stunts Adventure Equip. Eclipse  

    By zrarnold, April 27, 2013
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    • hookitt
    • May 1, 2013

84. AERODYNE (ICON) CUSTOMER SERVICE  

    By jee, January 7, 2008
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    • kaerodyne
    • January 9, 2008

85. Cypress question  

    By SixtySecRush, October 28, 2005
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    • koppel
    • October 30, 2005

86. Altitrack Problems - disappointing quality  

    By RichyR, January 10, 2016
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    • fanya
    • January 12, 2016

87. building vs. buying Safety Stows  

    By pchapman, April 19, 2007
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    • mark
    • April 27, 2009

88. packing volume  

    By Staso, May 4, 2001
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    • Staso
    • May 4, 2001

89. Surface area, Physics  

    By JeffD, July 11, 2003
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    • kallend
    • July 21, 2003

90. Vigil AAD - First Impressions  

    By jmfreefly, December 9, 2003
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    • kimgriffin
    • December 23, 2003

91. Packing Ellipticals  

    By skydude2000, December 6, 2008
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    • chuckakers
    • February 24, 2009

92. Why do collapsable pc's collapse?  

    By gus, December 2, 2002
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    • TitaniumLegs
    • February 6, 2003

93. Pfaff 442 r - what to expect  

    By alexey, April 14, 2006
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    • councilman24
    • April 14, 2006

94. 1987 vector V5 container  

    By noahgordon, November 10, 2004
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    • noahgordon
    • November 13, 2004

95. Elderly parachute usage or disposal   1 2

    By low&slow, November 20, 2022
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    • low&slow
    • December 1, 2022

96. pulse 190 vs pilot 168 / need advice  

    By fatso, April 26, 2013
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    • jonathan.newman
    • April 27, 2013

97. WTF?? how did this one survive??  

    By lilchief, March 19, 2009
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    • pinkfairy
    • March 23, 2009

98. SSK service price vs dealer  

    By Maksimsf, January 31, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • mircan
    • January 31, 2013

99. New Rig - Your Opinion?  

    By rhastadive, June 4, 2008
    • 24 replies
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    • mnealtx
    • June 6, 2008

100. dolphin bridal protection   1 2

     By cherokee, January 22, 2006
     • 27 replies
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     • masterrig
     • March 12, 2006