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1. Student rig change up anxieties   1 2

   By MissyOutTheBox, January 30, 2006
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   • adventurechick
   • May 8, 2006

2. Helmets  

   By Donna, June 24, 2001
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   • SkymonkeyONE
   • June 25, 2001

3. Question on Navy 26 Conical reserve data panel  

   By 377, August 3, 2015
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   • keithbar
   • August 6, 2015

4. Want a similar canopy to Vengeance. No Airlocks!  

   By halorob, January 18, 2009
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   • gjhdiver
   • January 29, 2009

5. I am completely Clueless...  

   By WhoseNuts, February 7, 2008
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   • ladydyver
   • February 9, 2008

6. Skyhook and camera  

   By Superman32, November 15, 2005
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   • Pararigger
   • November 18, 2005

7. reserve slinks  

   By MrHixxx, October 18, 2001
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   • tigra
   • October 19, 2001

8. Connecting toggles  

   By pilotdave, November 14, 2003
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   • base283
   • November 17, 2003

9. Different canopy makes...  

   By virulindex, March 13, 2008
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   • Beatnik
   • March 14, 2008

10. Opinions on Smart reserves  

    By Lucky123, January 22, 2007
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    • grue
    • January 25, 2007

11. New canopy = worst landings ever?!  

    By kalaniwavo, September 20, 2008
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    • kalaniwavo
    • September 24, 2008

12. SkyHook paid for itself  

    By SansSuit, October 9, 2007
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    • billbooth
    • October 11, 2007

13. Vector 3 closing loop length  

    By ramon, June 28, 2002
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    • miller
    • June 28, 2002

14. Hornet 150 Slider  

    By Squeak, March 19, 2003
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    • Faber
    • March 23, 2003

15. cleaning rigs  

    By rmcvey, December 15, 2001
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    • larry
    • December 18, 2001

16. OK Freaks- how did you pick out your rig?  

    By dbattman, October 16, 2002
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    • skymedic
    • October 17, 2002

17. cypres AAD  

    By ffp1974, January 17, 2009
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    • billvon
    • January 19, 2009

18. Buying Risers  

    By fallin, September 5, 2006
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    • masterrig
    • September 7, 2006

19. Wings W10 & an Optimum Reserve ?  

    By woppyvac, September 7, 2012
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    • woppyvac
    • September 26, 2012

20. Factroy Diver Helmets  

    By mjosparky, February 1, 2004
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    • skyyhi
    • February 6, 2004

21. Wire Crimping Tool  

    By jerolim, November 10, 2017
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    • jerolim
    • November 12, 2017

22. velcro replacement  

    By 2cmyzx, March 11, 2004
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    • Kris
    • March 12, 2004

23. MICH/ACH Helmet and Video  

    By charliezulu, October 18, 2006
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    • LouDiamond
    • October 20, 2006

24. Odyssey NJK, what Xbraced canopies will fit  

    By J-Rock, December 2, 2012
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    • floormonkey
    • December 3, 2012

25. Ok, I wanna overload a Smart Reserve...  

    By freeflyfree, April 11, 2004
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    • aubsmell
    • April 15, 2004

26. So the fingertraps have come out on my toggles, below the knot.  

    By grue, January 15, 2006
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    • kingbunky
    • January 18, 2006

27. Skydiving gear Zurich, Switzerland  

    By climberjumper, April 27, 2011
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    • BKR
    • April 27, 2011

28. New machine  

    By mcordell, January 28, 2015
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    • mcordell
    • February 6, 2015

29. When buying used how many jumps is too many?  

    By hudsonderek, November 11, 2007
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • November 27, 2007

30. Anybody Out there Jumping An AMAX  

    By flipper, May 28, 2004
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    • Tonto
    • March 4, 2005

31. Icarus Beta  

    By CornishChris, December 15, 2003
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    • masterrigger1
    • October 4, 2008

32. Why buy new?  

    By Evelyn, June 18, 2004
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    • RMURRAY
    • June 18, 2004

33. @ riggerrob (canopy choice, F111)  

    By TrashTash, January 14, 2003
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    • pilotdave
    • April 4, 2004

34. Learning the gear.  

    By that_guy, September 2, 2015
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    • that_guy
    • September 3, 2015

35. MC-4 rigging  

    By ripcord4, May 13, 2005
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    • EvilLurker
    • May 26, 2005

36. Line twists -- why now?  

    By redshift, January 26, 2004
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    • livnbored
    • January 27, 2004

37. Parasport "Altitron"  

    By Sangi, August 13, 2009
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    • dragon2
    • August 13, 2009

38. Buying My First Rig  

    By footballhokie, April 30, 2013
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    • davelepka
    • May 1, 2013

39. javelin j-3 ff friendly or not ??  

    By incode, September 26, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • September 27, 2005

40. MLW of 21 How large/small of a harness can I get away with?  

    By acaamano, October 20, 2011
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • October 22, 2011

41. How much do booties in an RW suit help with leg control?  

    By regulator, March 19, 2009
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    • mangledspoon
    • April 24, 2009

42. secondhand gear  

    By kiadog, November 18, 2003
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    • GravityGirl
    • November 22, 2003

43. New Stiletto - simple question.  

    By AndyMan, February 4, 2002
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    • 174fps
    • February 5, 2002

44. Forethought on first equipment  

    By Tailgate, September 1, 2003
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    • champu
    • September 3, 2003

45. slider size/opening shock  

    By point_code, July 22, 2007
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    • crotalus01
    • July 24, 2007

46. Really tight main pin  

    By JFC3, December 2, 2002
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    • billvon
    • December 3, 2002

47. talon fx manual?  

    By kingbunky, December 28, 2011
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    • NovaTTT
    • January 1, 2012

48. do you want a new canopie, harness or else  

    By ditch9276, April 19, 2001
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    • riggerrob
    • May 8, 2001

49. Triathlon or Spectre  

    By Crescentia, May 14, 2020   

    • triathlon
    • spectre
    • 15 replies
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    • Crescentia
    • May 18, 2020

50. Helmets  

    By Boomerdog, May 21, 2012
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    • DaVinciflies
    • May 24, 2012

51. The Neptune and the Palm  

    By mnischalke, August 17, 2004
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    • Hummusx
    • August 23, 2004

52. Should I change risers?  

    By airdrew20012001, February 7, 2002
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    • michael
    • February 13, 2002

53. Question about grips material  

    By LloydDobbler, May 21, 2006
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    • rehmwa
    • May 24, 2006

54. Javelin J3 Reserve size  

    By msplayer, September 11, 2017
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    • betzilla
    • September 11, 2017

55. Tandum reserve ride  

    By popeyefireman, May 18, 2003
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    • popeyefireman
    • May 20, 2003

56. Unintentional Riser Release  

    By TomAiello, July 1, 2002
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    • TomAiello
    • July 3, 2002

57. Garmin GPS - 205  

    By eikehohenadl, November 15, 2007
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    • kschilk
    • November 16, 2007

58. How freakwent are tandme malfunctions?  

    By FrflyPimpDaddy, April 22, 2004
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    • SniperCJ
    • April 26, 2004

59. Teflon Dual pin & double closure loop  

    By 3fLiEr, September 11, 2001
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    • sunshine
    • June 19, 2003

60. Basik's X-Fly main canopy - comparable to...?  

    By degeneration, May 7, 2013
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    • degeneration
    • May 11, 2013

61. Reserve Packing methods  

    By MrHixxx, November 3, 2003
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    • rigging65
    • November 10, 2003

62. How Much Bigger/Smaller Should You Be Than What the Rig is Designed to Fit?  

    By Bkleven7, October 4, 2019
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    • Maddingo
    • October 17, 2019

63. Good first Altimeter?  

    By moneyUWM, April 30, 2009
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    • LloydDobbler
    • May 5, 2009

64. ? on Germain's riser mounted slider blocks  

    By HydroGuy, September 23, 2005
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    • wardhessig
    • September 25, 2005

65. butt bugee replacement.  

    By hypoxic_fool, April 28, 2013
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    • gowlerk
    • April 30, 2013

66. Z1 Visor won't stay closed  

    By Emmie, May 19, 2010
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    • edge01
    • May 25, 2010

67. Riggers tacking reserve risers  

    By MrHixxx, July 2, 2003
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    • crapflinger2000
    • July 2, 2003

68. Cypres and mobile phones  

    By cam, December 23, 2002
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    • wegates
    • December 24, 2002

69. Canopy re-line  

    By skyblu3, January 20, 2005
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    • Huha
    • January 22, 2005

70. altimeter; digital or anlog? #1  

    By Kolton_Madison, September 12, 2014
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    • wmw999
    • September 17, 2014

71. reserve cable routing  

    By browncow, December 3, 2007
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    • fcajump
    • December 12, 2007

72. Leg straps are KILLING me!  

    By Go_Higher, December 23, 2003
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    • fool
    • December 26, 2003

73. Replacing a PC kill line  

    By midgetdivet, January 7, 2005
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    • masterrig
    • January 16, 2005

74. When is it time to retire a main?  

    By DVolz, April 3, 2011
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    • Ron
    • April 4, 2011

75. First used rig after AFF  

    By eightate8at8, June 17, 2009
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    • eightate8at8
    • June 17, 2009

76. Riggers!! what do you do with the main????  

    By tsalnukt, August 12, 2008
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    • CrazyL
    • August 15, 2008

77. Xaos Slider?  

    By Zak, July 30, 2003
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    • diablopilot
    • July 31, 2003

78. When will the last Cypres 1 retire?  

    By riggerrob, April 14, 2013
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    • demon4o7
    • April 16, 2013

79. Who is allowed to make a cutaway handle?  

    By kaustik, June 1, 2009
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • June 4, 2009

80. Javelin J4 sizing question  

    By pertierr, May 19, 2013
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    • pertierr
    • May 19, 2013

81. Parasport Italia Z1 Curtain Replacement  

    By Guest, June 17, 2019
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    • Guest
    • June 20, 2019

82. How to inspect a lower brake line?  

    By phoenixlpr, June 6, 2011
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    • phoenixlpr
    • June 7, 2011

83. Damaged #5 links  

    By mark, September 26, 2008
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    • hackish
    • November 15, 2008

84. Stolen riggin kit  

    By linestretch, July 29, 2004
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    • linestretch
    • August 6, 2004

85. Bad canopy in classifieds  

    By darrenspooner, August 21, 2005
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    • SnurgeMunkey
    • August 25, 2005

86. Mirage G3 v G4  

    By PrairieDoug, November 9, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • November 10, 2003

87. HMA lines  

    By nacmacfeegle, March 20, 2002
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    • GroundZero
    • March 23, 2002

88. Fitting bigger canopy in a small container  

    By base695, May 18, 2005
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    • pchapman
    • May 23, 2005

89. Colour mod on container  

    By mr2mk1g, July 30, 2003
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    • mr2mk1g
    • August 1, 2003

90. Gaffers Tape Drama  

    By Kimblair13, November 19, 2007
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    • JailBird
    • November 20, 2007

91. Private party shipping advice  

    By runDMsef, June 15, 2004
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    • runDMsef
    • June 21, 2004

92. Anyone know about the Icarus Beta?  

    By hyper172, June 30, 2006
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    • dangerlaef
    • May 11, 2007

93. 60's Rig Restoration  

    By rj871, October 13, 2015
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    • Unstable
    • October 27, 2015

94. AAD new or used?  

    By shah269, December 11, 2010
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    • billvon
    • December 13, 2010

95. ukskydiver.com.uk ?  

    By councilman24, January 24, 2010
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    • James.UWE
    • January 29, 2010

96. Difference between Tangerine and Orange Crossfire 2  

    By mysky, January 25, 2010
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    • jurgencamps
    • January 25, 2010

97. L&B Audible Quality Improvements? Case cracking again...  

    By Chris-Ottawa, June 4, 2015
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • June 8, 2015

98. What risers have different rings and why?  

    By bootlegtrader, December 23, 2011
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    • RiggerLee
    • December 23, 2011

99. Cobalt vs. Stiletto?  

    By skybaum, November 18, 2003
    • 14 replies
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    • trigger
    • November 19, 2003

100. Time Out Audible  

     By SkydiveStMarys, November 10, 2005
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     • SkydiveStMarys
     • November 13, 2005