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1. will jump suits shrink?   1 2

   By GQ_jumper, December 5, 2006
   • 40 replies
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   • masterrig
   • December 7, 2006

2. Vector 2 RSL   1 2

   By AndyMan, February 10, 2012
   • 40 replies
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   • dragon2
   • February 15, 2012

3. Custom container and new reserve- comes packed- repack?   1 2

   By skyflower_bloom, January 2, 2011
   • 40 replies
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   • captain1976
   • January 19, 2011

4. Reflex CATAPULT system   1 2

   By YonatanRan, April 25, 2004
   • 40 replies
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   • dpreguy
   • February 5, 2010

5. Why Don't Skydiving Pilot Chutes Have Vented Apexes?   1 2

   By tso-d_chris, January 18, 2006
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   • 980
   • January 25, 2006

6. Unwarranted Concern?   1 2

   By Superman32, November 23, 2005
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   • Zoter
   • November 27, 2005

7. Rolling the nose and other such voodoo   1 2

   By johnny1488, February 10, 2004
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   • hookitt
   • February 16, 2004

8. Packing nuances   1 2

   By melk, September 24, 2018
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   • timski
   • September 30, 2018

9. Official Post Concerning Mirage PSB   1 2

   By JT-Mirage, January 20, 2005
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   • RTB
   • February 21, 2005

10. Purchase of a new container: Safe downsizing in future 190->170->150?   1 2

    By mdrejhon, June 13, 2005
    • 40 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • June 21, 2005

11. Major/Minor? (Was TI Injury @ Orange)   1 2

    By NovaTTT, March 14, 2010
    • 40 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • March 18, 2010

12. Wings Container   1 2

    By Scoby, August 23, 2002
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    • PhillyKev
    • August 27, 2002

13. Dickhead awards   1 2

    By cdhezel, June 27, 2006
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    • cdhezel
    • March 17, 2010

14. OVERLOADING RESERVES   1 2

    By SKYDIVE, March 11, 2005
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    • Amazon
    • March 16, 2005

15. stilletto,crossfire or springo?   1 2

    By joeylad, December 15, 2007
    • 40 replies
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    • jee
    • December 26, 2007

16. Help us pick stock color patterns   1 2

    By dgskydive, January 26, 2006
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    • grasshopper
    • March 22, 2006

17. Reserve pad   1 2

    By SkydiveMonkey, January 17, 2002
    • 40 replies
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    • Jimbo
    • January 25, 2002

18. Pilot rigs(question for riggers)   1 2

    By DBCOOPER, August 23, 2006
    • 40 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • September 11, 2006

19. Buyer Beware   1 2

    By Malfunctionmeg, August 18, 2005
    • 40 replies
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    • mysky
    • August 20, 2005

20. astra vs. cypres   1 2

    By andy2, April 19, 2003
    • 40 replies
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    • weavermc
    • July 21, 2008

21. Choosing a rig?   1 2

    By bigfritz, August 27, 2003
    • 40 replies
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • September 2, 2003

22. Is it possible to change handles without a reserve repack?   1 2

    By pguyt, August 19, 2011
    • 40 replies
    • 6,176 views
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    • neandertal
    • August 27, 2011

23. Sabre2 Canopy for a newbie?   1 2

    By BannanaGirl, May 17, 2006
    • 40 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • June 15, 2006

24. Do you REALLY need stainless steel hardware?   1 2

    By Newbie, August 25, 2005
    • 40 replies
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    • skydiverton
    • September 5, 2005

25. Damn you cypres   1 2

    By NeonLights, November 4, 2012
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    • 377
    • November 6, 2012

26. Top 5 RSL myths   1 2

    By billvon, April 2, 2002
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    • polarbear
    • April 3, 2002

27. Safire-2 RIPPED   1 2

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

28. C23d average peak force values?   1 2

    By pchapman, September 9, 2014
    • 40 replies
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    • Hooknswoop
    • October 20, 2014

29. Rigger Seal Presses   1 2

    By kharkness, October 15, 2007
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    • councilman24
    • January 10, 2011

30. What is your dream container?   1 2

    By bigway, November 12, 2008
    • 40 replies
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    • SStewart
    • November 20, 2008

31. Preventing Sabre 1's Hard Openings   1 2

    By bucki4lyfe, July 6, 2005
    • 40 replies
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    • Avion
    • July 10, 2005

32. Singer 132K6 Setup...   1 2

    By IHazySky, February 25, 2015
    • 40 replies
    • 18,461 views
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    • Quagmirian
    • March 13, 2015

33. Fastest Packjob You've seen or done?   1 2

    By texmex, July 28, 2010
    • 40 replies
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    • D22369
    • August 19, 2010

34. PRO packed reserves Vs flat packed reserves   1 2

    By dgw, April 23, 2009
    • 40 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • April 30, 2009

35. Double finger trap   1 2

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

36. Raven reserve   1 2

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

37. Altimeter Preference   1 2

    By costanza, April 16, 2012
    • 40 replies
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    • angryelf
    • April 23, 2012

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

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

39. closing "valves" on cells - pros/cons?   1 2

    By Newbie, April 12, 2002
    • 39 replies
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    • Designer
    • April 21, 2002

40. visual audibles??   1 2

    By TribalTalon, January 21, 2004
    • 39 replies
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    • NeedToJump
    • February 7, 2005

41. Saves on pilot rigs   1 2

    By skybytch, April 11, 2006
    • 39 replies
    • 7,842 views
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    • mjosparky
    • April 15, 2006

42. Consistent Hard Openings on Brand New PD Pulse   1 2

    By BobxMarley, May 22, 2014
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    • EOCS
    • June 3, 2014

43. Pull vs Throw out   1 2

    By nutter, September 10, 2003
    • 39 replies
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    • Tonto
    • September 12, 2003

44. Racers are freeflying DEATHTRAPS !   1 2

    By bhenry, February 22, 2002
    • 39 replies
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    • AndyMan
    • February 28, 2002

45. USPA Newsletter report of Texas Argus event   1 2

    By riggerpaul, March 18, 2011
    • 39 replies
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    • dragon2
    • April 15, 2011

46. Are Airlocks dead ?   1 2

    By Jonesy920x, May 4, 2012
    • 39 replies
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    • shah269
    • May 9, 2012

47. PD Pulse   1 2

    By Buffdiver, February 20, 2009
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    • angryelf
    • November 16, 2009

48. Does anyone currently use/wear liquid eyewear glasses?   1 2

    By regulator, February 9, 2010
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    • theonlyski
    • August 20, 2010

49. Line stow question   1 2

    By Koric101, April 16, 2013
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    • DocPop
    • April 23, 2013

50. Why are you a rigger?   1 2

    By Jessica, February 10, 2003
    • 39 replies
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • February 20, 2003

51. Humor Me - IN YOUR OWN WORDS...   1 2

    By Unstable, February 24, 2009
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    • mcordell
    • February 27, 2009

52. Audible dependence.   1 2

    By JWest, May 2, 2015
    • 39 replies
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    • dthames
    • May 11, 2015

53. First Skydive, many questions about cameras and mounting options.   1 2

    By ereda95, January 26, 2014
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    • DrDom
    • January 31, 2014

54. New gear, did I make a good choice? (your opinion)   1 2

    By quadrevium, June 5, 2010
    • 39 replies
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    • LloydDobbler
    • June 9, 2010

55. Glide ratio for different canopies   1 2

    By speedy, April 3, 2007
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    • d123
    • April 30, 2008

56. Top 3 Reasons for a malfunction.   1 2

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

57. Define hard opening?   1 2

    By bwilling, December 8, 2006
    • 39 replies
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    • hjumper33
    • December 12, 2006

58. Reserve Re-pack Cost   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, July 7, 2003
    • 39 replies
    • 8,683 views
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    • FrogNog
    • August 26, 2003

59. Buying a rig with downsizing in mind.   1 2

    By Viking, April 7, 2003
    • 39 replies
    • 3,586 views
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    • dgskydive
    • April 10, 2003

60. VOG audible altimeter   1 2

    By Pat007, September 11, 2018
    • 39 replies
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    • aeharding
    • June 13, 2019

61. my first rig....affraid for sabre's hard openings   1 2

    By darren71, December 30, 2008
    • 39 replies
    • 2,667 views
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    • mdrejhon
    • January 5, 2009

62. Goofy Chest strap idea   1 2

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

63. PD Reserve Time   1 2

    By Sled14, June 29, 2006
    • 39 replies
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    • karlm
    • July 7, 2006

64. First Rig container: Mirage, Icon or Infinity   1 2

    By Commanderfish, March 14, 2005
    • 39 replies
    • 11,470 views
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    • billbooth
    • April 18, 2005

65. rigging service question   1 2

    By VTskydiver, August 3, 2008
    • 39 replies
    • 2,752 views
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    • masterrig
    • August 6, 2008

66. Cypres activated teddy bear rig   1 2

    By Nightingale, July 10, 2007
    • 39 replies
    • 3,232 views
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    • tbrown
    • July 21, 2007

67. "Make sure you rotate your three rings while you are checking your risers!"   1 2

    By mark, June 23, 2005
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    • adamUK
    • June 30, 2005

68. Basic to advance sewing training   1 2

    By KevinMcGuire, January 31, 2005
    • 39 replies
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    • randomdude
    • February 23, 2005

69. Not so soft Pilot opening   1 2

    By angrypeppers, April 24, 2007
    • 39 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 30, 2007

70. Racer 2k3   1 2

    By downtoearth, September 27, 2009
    • 39 replies
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    • BoogeyMan
    • May 1, 2011

71. Looking for knowledge on Pilot/Pulse/Safire2   1 2

    By Psychonaut, January 4, 2010
    • 39 replies
    • 4,827 views
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    • phoenixlpr
    • January 12, 2010

72. New containers with pullout option   1 2

    By GaryP, November 13, 2016
    • 39 replies
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    • riggermick
    • November 29, 2016

73. Rigs with 'open corners'   1 2

    By schuey87, February 7, 2006
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    • riggermick
    • February 9, 2006

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

    By mostwanted, November 3, 2006
    • 39 replies
    • 4,096 views
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    • skydiverek
    • November 9, 2006

75. New Square1 Fullface Helmet KISS   1 2

    By Fall0ut, September 17, 2014
    • 39 replies
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    • dogdoghowl
    • November 8, 2017

76. Broken Riser to Double Malfunction   1 2

    By BobxMarley, September 2, 2015
    • 39 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • October 31, 2017

77. Reflex pop-top question   1 2

    By franck102, September 19, 2002
    • 39 replies
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    • alan
    • September 26, 2002

78. PD/Big Air manufacturing partnership   1 2

    By BrianSGermain, January 19, 2004
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    • BrianSGermain
    • January 28, 2004

79. Class action suit against VIGIL   1 2

    By mikempb, October 27, 2007
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    • BoilingMidnight
    • November 19, 2007

80. DOM of you container? Main? Reserve?   1 2

    By mattmais, December 26, 2005
    • 38 replies
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    • mattmais
    • January 3, 2006

81. Cypres II batteries   1 2

    By sundevil777, May 4, 2003
    • 38 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • May 12, 2003

82. Lap Rating Lives!   1 2

    By councilman24, March 2, 2011
    • 38 replies
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    • Unstable
    • October 7, 2011

83. New FAA Parachute Rigger Handbook FAA-H-8083-17A   1 2

    By councilman24, September 25, 2015
    • 38 replies
    • 8,269 views
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    • councilman24
    • October 12, 2015

84. Which risers/velcro-less toggles would you buy??   1 2

    By canadianjumper, August 5, 2009
    • 38 replies
    • 6,599 views
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    • Granimal
    • August 13, 2009

85. Bone head helmet doing a solo....   1 2

    By jasonRose, September 15, 2005
    • 38 replies
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    • Brains
    • September 19, 2005

86. Chinese Seat Harness and Container   1 2

    By Unstable, November 29, 2010
    • 38 replies
    • 4,511 views
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    • stratostar
    • December 23, 2010

87. Seeking Experienced Opinions on an older Parachute Rig from a Storage Unit Auction.   1 2

    By F104 Starfighter, February 15, 2021
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    • F104 Starfighter
    • June 5, 2021

88. Ever weighed your rig?   1 2

    By pilotdave, January 4, 2006
    • 38 replies
    • 6,037 views
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    • mbondvegas
    • July 9, 2006

89. Canopy Recommendations???   1 2

    By marcwgarber, April 15, 2013
    • 38 replies
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    • hangdiver
    • April 27, 2013

90. Reserve inspection & repack turnaround time?   1 2

    By angrypeppers, August 23, 2007
    • 38 replies
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    • g2gjump
    • September 1, 2007

91. Racers and Riggers   1 2

    By masher, May 12, 2003
    • 38 replies
    • 4,745 views
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    • riggerrob
    • June 2, 2003

92. Highest exit speed   1 2

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

93. Handsome Dave Dewolf   1 2

    By peregrinerose, April 17, 2008
    • 38 replies
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    • peregrinerose
    • November 10, 2008

94. Buying a mint 40 jump canopy from a rigger - inspection   1 2

    By likestojump, December 16, 2008
    • 38 replies
    • 4,387 views
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    • slj678
    • December 23, 2008

95. Hornet label   1 2

    By Jessica, October 18, 2002
    • 38 replies
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    • flow
    • January 25, 2003

96. Vigil fire today   1 2

    By wardo, September 4, 2007
    • 38 replies
    • 3,630 views
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    • riggerrob
    • September 11, 2007

97. Confiscate bogus reserve pack job?   1 2

    By riggerrob, April 28, 2006
    • 38 replies
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    • tinfoil
    • May 3, 2006

98. Industry info relevant to PCsize/opening thread   1 2

    By 3ringheathen, December 22, 2003
    • 38 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • December 23, 2003

99. Made in Honduras   1 2

    By Flying_Penguin, May 1, 2006
    • 38 replies
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    • beezyshaw
    • May 9, 2006

100. Equipment problems for large jumpers !   1 2

     By bigfall, September 29, 2004
     • 38 replies
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     • airtwardo
     • October 5, 2004