Gear and Rigging

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1. **STUPID NEWBIE QUESTION** What makes a parachute work?   1 2

   By Nightingale, October 2, 2003
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   • CrazyIvan
   • October 4, 2003

2. any reason to be suspicious? hasty replies needed  

   By spiccoli, April 10, 2007
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   • IanHarrop
   • April 12, 2007

3. Durkopp 265 Zig-Zag Machine  

   By masterrigger1, September 9, 2011
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   • masterrigger1
   • September 9, 2011

4. canopies with slow decent rate  

   By FrancoR, April 4, 2005
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   • DancingFlame
   • April 6, 2005

5. HAVOK!!!!!  

   By skymedic, September 20, 2001
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   • skymedic
   • September 23, 2001

6. 46 Kg what size for first main???  

   By borgy, April 10, 2006
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   • twibbles
   • April 11, 2006

7. When to get in to Rigging  

   By nbblood, March 25, 2004
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   • riggerrob
   • March 28, 2004

8. Giveafuckometer?  

   By riggerrob, September 22, 2015
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   • councilman24
   • September 22, 2015

9. new gear, where are the good deals?  

   By neilly, August 13, 2003
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   • mr2mk1g
   • August 19, 2003

10. Information about Rick Bray from Georgia  

    By skykank, August 21, 2009
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    • rickbray
    • August 29, 2009

11. Blown up Cutaway Pillow - Teardrop SF  

    By Maxx, August 7, 2014
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    • ineed2fly
    • August 9, 2014

12. Help needed - what comes with a main canopy?  

    By T_P, May 20, 2009
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    • riggerrob
    • May 23, 2009

13. Bark helmets?  

    By mar_tin, December 1, 2005
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    • Costyn
    • December 3, 2005

14. UPT Semi Stoeless and psycho-pack?  

    By gilead1, September 8, 2011
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    • LloydDobbler
    • September 13, 2011

15. New Shape Bonehead Mindwarp?  

    By Scoby, February 7, 2003
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    • Push
    • February 13, 2003

16. What canopy for a newbie?   1 2

    By DOA, May 11, 2005
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    • pilotdave
    • May 12, 2005

17. fat suit?  

    By thrillstalker, April 26, 2010
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    • thrillstalker
    • May 1, 2010

18. New or Used Rig  

    By RyAnBoMb14, July 30, 2013
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    • GooniesKid
    • August 2, 2013

19. Singer 20u servicing  

    By PhreeZone, February 2, 2012
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    • theonlyski
    • February 3, 2012

20. UGH!! I am getting so anxious  

    By WhoseNuts, February 27, 2008
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    • millertime24
    • February 27, 2008

21. Psychopack question  

    By ovambo, February 8, 2011
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    • DBlank
    • February 12, 2011

22. Container alterations  

    By MattMoore, October 20, 2014
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • October 21, 2014

23. Infinity or Wings?  

    By LittleOne, June 24, 2007
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    • Freefly710
    • June 25, 2007

24. Gath vs. Protek  

    By indyz, February 14, 2002
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • February 15, 2002

25. Help with a spectre  

    By andybr6, August 11, 2003
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    • drenaline
    • August 18, 2003

26. Firebolt (First Impressions)  

    By PhreeZone, August 14, 2003
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    • grasshopper
    • August 16, 2003

27. Main closing loop material & Type IIA sheathing strength  

    By pchapman, December 27, 2002
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    • Hooknswoop
    • December 27, 2002

28. Safire wing loading  

    By friis, May 30, 2001
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    • FallnAngel
    • June 3, 2001

29. GOLF BALL HANDLES?????????  

    By charly, January 21, 2009
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    • RiggerLee
    • January 22, 2009

30. The simple 'Big Grommet' mod?  

    By dgw, December 11, 2006
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    • dgw
    • December 12, 2006

31. Anybody have the G3?  

    By jrmrangers, October 12, 2011
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    • Para-Gear
    • May 14, 2012

32. Cypres Cutter image question  

    By koppel, November 18, 2010
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    • koppel
    • November 19, 2010

33. help needed ordering a new main  

    By didone, January 28, 2004
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    • dgskydive
    • January 29, 2004

34. Tunnel Pack is LIVE on KICKSTARTER  

    By nolanh22, October 31, 2015
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    • bdenny20
    • November 6, 2015

35. Relocating the Cypres dispay unit  

    By dpreguy, March 3, 2012
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    • dpreguy
    • March 8, 2012

36. Soft link installation question...  

    By Ion01, November 30, 2011
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    • Martini
    • December 2, 2011

37. How to make tube stows  

    By phoenixlpr, April 18, 2006
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    • sundevil777
    • April 20, 2006

38. Tall Skydivers!  

    By freelyflyn71, June 9, 2005
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    • freelyflyn71
    • June 15, 2005

39. RSL routing question  

    By The111, November 10, 2003
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    • sducoach
    • November 12, 2003

40. My new loft  

    By sprtdth, August 25, 2011
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    • Usarig
    • September 7, 2011

41. GATORZ  

    By sky-pimp, July 29, 2007
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    • benpat
    • September 20, 2007

42. Cutaway cables  

    By petur, July 8, 2002
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    • petur
    • July 22, 2002

43. GREATINGS  

    By iko, April 23, 2008
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    • iko
    • April 29, 2008

44. Synergy 135- hard openings  

    By fidler, September 10, 2013
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    • fidler
    • March 12, 2014

45. Pull This !!  

    By DYEVOUT, January 3, 2003
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    • diablopilot
    • January 4, 2003

46. Cypres vs Vigil: Offsets  

    By EOCS, January 15, 2013
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    • ChrisD
    • January 15, 2013

47. Dyeing jumpsuit report  

    By Jessica, April 24, 2002
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    • steve1
    • April 24, 2002

48. Top 3 Reasons for a malfunction.   1 2

    By danwan, June 1, 2009
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    • airtwardo
    • June 3, 2009

49. old school vs new  

    By dalemeyer, May 2, 2007
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    • steve1
    • May 3, 2007

50. Raven Dash-MZ Reserve  

    By bwilling, November 1, 2002
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    • MrHixxx
    • November 8, 2002

51. SOS System Question for Riggers  

    By Gato, April 24, 2007
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    • riggerrob
    • April 24, 2007

52. Elemental Technologies is no longer manufacturing any skydiving products.  

    By BigBird0331, April 12, 2017
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    • BigBird0331
    • April 13, 2017

53. Pack volume for wings reserve  

    By jose, December 22, 2004
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    • freeflajankie
    • December 24, 2004

54. Heatwave Demo?  

    By Kris, May 4, 2001
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    • Kris
    • May 7, 2001

55. ear damage  

    By pinkponies, June 16, 2003
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    • GroundZero
    • July 17, 2003

56. Fading Rig Colors?  

    By AdamWirtz2001, May 3, 2012
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    • virgin-burner
    • May 7, 2012

57. i need a pilot emergency parachute  

    By nt8us, December 10, 2010
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    • councilman24
    • December 17, 2010

58. Cross Port Tear  

    By smit705, February 4, 2004
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    • alan
    • February 7, 2004

59. Bay Area peninsula rigger  

    By dorbie, March 16, 2011
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    • hookitt
    • March 16, 2011

60. Do canopy designs evolve?  

    By DanBoyle, June 14, 2010
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    • billvon
    • June 15, 2010

61. Reserves  

    By SkydiveMonkey, March 27, 2002
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    • precision
    • March 29, 2002

62. Michel Fournier's rig ?  

    By piisfish, April 12, 2006
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    • teason
    • April 18, 2006

63. Alti 3 vs Neptune?   1 2

    By Mike111, September 17, 2005
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    • Mike111
    • September 26, 2005

64. Dbag size, how tight is too tight?  

    By Volare500, October 22, 2018
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    • Westerly
    • October 24, 2018

65. Lead hazards (shot bags in rigging; weight vests)  

    By pchapman, November 6, 2006
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    • idoru99
    • November 7, 2006

66. Opening Distances  

    By MyUserID, November 28, 2001
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    • Stacy
    • December 4, 2001

67. Vector II Sizing Chart  

    By SkyMissy, December 9, 2002
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    • SkyMissy
    • December 9, 2002

68. Sticky reserve tray  

    By irishrigger, May 27, 2010
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    • airtwardo
    • May 28, 2010

69. Xaos data!!  

    By ramon, August 28, 2001
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    • cobaltdan
    • September 3, 2001

70. Anyone know this rigger?  

    By stratostar, December 11, 2016
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • December 16, 2016

71. stich guide or ASTM D6193  

    By aerorigging, January 31, 2018
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    • aerorigging
    • February 2, 2018

72. Gear advice needed  

    By fonz, November 8, 2001
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    • skymedic
    • November 13, 2001

73. harness size  

    By roam82, December 8, 2012
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    • riggerrob
    • December 10, 2012

74. Rigs for big guys  

    By birdshit, August 19, 2007
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    • tbrown
    • August 26, 2007

75. Selling Reserve- How to take off rig?  

    By NoRules, November 16, 2005
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    • riggerrob
    • November 18, 2005

76. Paralert audible  

    By what42, June 6, 2001
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    • Swanee
    • June 7, 2001

77. "setting" slinks  

    By skydivingchad, May 7, 2007
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    • phoenixlpr
    • January 20, 2011

78. stainless  

    By julio_gyn, July 15, 2013
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    • erdnarob
    • July 22, 2013

79. Wings container  

    By imfromwales, August 11, 2009
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    • piisfish
    • August 13, 2009

80. What options exist for low pack volume reserves  

    By gnasher70, January 11, 2023
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • January 21, 2023

81. How to remove duct tape goo?  

    By thechutist, November 4, 2003
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    • Nightingale
    • November 4, 2003

82. Javelin harness sizing  

    By udder, February 28, 2007
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    • johnny1488
    • February 28, 2007

83. Main Canopy quandary.   1 2

    By hawkflight, December 23, 2005
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    • PhreeZone
    • December 24, 2005

84. Riggers and trust   1 2

    By Freeflaw, September 10, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • September 12, 2010

85. Leg strap "slippage"  

    By BillPaine, July 10, 2006
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    • BillPaine
    • July 12, 2006

86. Altitrack Stealth Failure  

    By ruelcg, April 5, 2015
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    • DvK
    • April 24, 2015

87. PD Reserve worth the buy?  

    By bherrick, February 2, 2011
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    • davelepka
    • February 6, 2011

88. reserve inspection  

    By ramon, February 27, 2001
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    • Kris
    • June 11, 2001

89. Who makes the most cutting edge, innovative, "techi", best feature rigs?  

    By AEsco48, July 18, 2006
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    • 3331
    • July 21, 2006

90. Navigator's for beginners  

    By AntiPinkChrissy, March 28, 2003
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    • AggieDave
    • March 31, 2003

91. What canopy  

    By plutoniumsalmon, December 4, 2005
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    • SkyChimp
    • August 28, 2009

92. Any pre-Y2K Infinity owners here?  

    By dvdcoon, December 7, 2005
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    • relyon
    • December 8, 2005

93. Stainless riser rings with standard hardware?  

    By milehigheric, February 22, 2013
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    • BIGUN
    • February 23, 2013

94. sabre vs sabre 2 any difference besides openings?  

    By GQ_jumper, November 15, 2005
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    • Sabre1Lucke
    • November 16, 2005

95. Student Canopies  

    By Andy_Copland, December 25, 2006
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    • peek
    • December 27, 2006

96. Looking to learn the ropes around Toronto  

    By Keithor, December 3, 2013
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • December 15, 2013

97. Advance Rig (parafun) - Experience anyone  

    By BlieSkues2006, May 28, 2006
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    • BlieSkues2006
    • May 30, 2006

98. Watch Out For This Seller   1 2

    By rwieder, February 25, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • March 3, 2006

99. Polished Aluminum Skydiving Goggles?  

    By shibu, July 12, 2011
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    • angryelf
    • July 20, 2011

100. Only FF suits are cool...why?   1 2

     By mattyblast, December 12, 2005
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     • RossDagley
     • December 16, 2005