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The Dropzone Gear and Rigging forum is where you can discuss any gear related questions and issues. Ask about gear before you buy it and find out what others are using and how.

19,231 topics in this forum

  1. Shorter(st) Canopy Opening Snivel  

    By mrkeske,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,018 views

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

    By BobxMarley,
    • 39 replies
    • 9,690 views

  3. cheap swoop/tandem shorts  

    By Dokeman,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,392 views

  4. Serial numbers of Precision canopies - help!  

    By degeneration,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,715 views

  5. U.S. Flag Patch on Rig  

    By aprwvu,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,133 views

  6. Checking License Number Before you buy  

    By vcarter,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,288 views

  7. ATOM Container from parachutes-de-france and Reserve  

    By CaptnCrunch,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,001 views

  8. Air to Air communications. the "neckmike"  

    By propilot,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,946 views

  9. Digital Altimeters and Polarized Sunglasses.  

    By AlanS,
    • 18 replies
    • 13,444 views

  10. Funny classified , wanted expired Vigil  

    By piisfish,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,705 views

  11. Rodnik Sapphire Professional Altimeter  

    By TLB,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,064 views

  12. vector offset grommets  

    By tsalnukt,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,766 views

  13. Stowless/Semi or Regular???   1 2

    By Skydivur17,
    • 34 replies
    • 12,098 views

  14. Narrow (in dimmension, not brand) rigs  

    By Remster,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,168 views

  15. Invader container  

    By aerorigging,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,865 views

  16. Flex-Z Goggles - UV protection, does it ?  

    By herc,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,109 views

  17. Chest rings on containers - pros and cons.  

    By degeneration,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,070 views

  18. Vigil II Ctrl Error Codes  

    By back2earth,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,802 views

  19. New discounted stock Wings container for first rig?  

    By puppychicken,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,041 views

  20. Icarus VX84 in Javelin Odyssey RSK.5  

    By Armin,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,246 views

  21. Cover story Triathlon to Spectre  

    By cloud9,
    • 18 replies
    • 6,081 views

  22. N3 multiple issues  

    By shibu,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,550 views

  23. Sigma slider grommets wearing through and damaging Vectran lines  

    By parachutist,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,857 views

  24. audible altimeter - which?  

    By Papcio,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,961 views

  25. Altitrack frozen  

    By jbhowitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,047 views

  26. history of parachute riggers  

    By leapdog,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,821 views

  27. New PD factory?  

    By Deyan,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,965 views

  28. Storm or stay with Spectre?  

    By iwanttofly,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,820 views

  29. Which helmet provides the most protection?   1 2

    By lyosha,
    • 33 replies
    • 13,184 views

  30. Is Para Flite canopies support exist today&  

    By atoc33,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,427 views

  31. Mirage stitch pattern at MLW  

    By Susanne_S,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,538 views

  32. Where can one find an old round canopy?  

    By TheShow,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,788 views

  33. Line set construction  

    By leapdog,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,485 views

  34. Best googles for contact lenses  

    By Spear66,
    • 16 replies
    • 8,744 views

  35. Container Flap Closing Order  

    By q1w2e3_89,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,352 views

  36. Main vs. reserve size   1 2

    By Sky_doggy,
    • 30 replies
    • 11,785 views

  37. flag setup?  

    By justme12001,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,587 views

  38. Z1 Skylight replacement lens  

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,179 views

  39. D3O in G2  

    By Maksimsf,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,589 views

  40. Skyshot Evo Helmet  

    By Patterson,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,387 views

  41. Reserve/PEP Inspection cycle 6 years later  

    By councilman24,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,854 views

  42. canopy/container fitment question for Racer  

    By theotherone,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,363 views

  43. N3, is it loud enough???   1 2

    By Safelandings,
    • 45 replies
    • 9,718 views

  44. Cutting Dacron  

    By SPAWNmaster,
    • 10 replies
    • 6,998 views

  45. Another Larsen & Brusgaard (L&B) Customer Service Story  

    By lowapproach,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,975 views

  46. Price on Reserve Speed 2000, 2003  

    By Rebecca-Berlin,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,016 views

  47. should I get a different canopy?  

    By rickanderson,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,221 views

  48. I need a rigger in Seattle for a repack  

    By greyburn,
    • 0 replies
    • 990 views

  49. My reserve closing loop ripped   1 2

    By dropzonebug,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,709 views

  50. Best/worst canopies in turbulence?  

    By lyosha,
    • 23 replies
    • 9,699 views

  51. T-10 Sleeve pattern?  

    By councilman24,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,677 views

  52. MC-4/MC-5   1 2

    By justme12001,
    • 31 replies
    • 17,537 views

  53. Revisiting AADs activation speeds  

    By Deimian,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,048 views

  54. Downsize: 170 @ 1.0 to 150 @ 1.1  

    By Station24,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,198 views

  55. Rawa helmet + GoPro Hero 3+ (upside down at forehead location)  

    By Freefly85,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,035 views

  56. Vector V348 Sizing Question!  

    By mrkeske,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,850 views

  57. Sewing machine recommendations needed please.  

    By rifleman,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,217 views

  58. Semi-Stowless Bag for Javelin?  

    By Doug_Davis,
    • 19 replies
    • 10,049 views

  59. Vigil 2+ introduced   1 2 3

    By pchapman,
    • 57 replies
    • 21,340 views

  60. Which AAD to get? Vigil II, Cypres 2, M2?   1 2 3 4 5

    By valoche,
    • 124 replies
    • 20,021 views

  61. UPT semi-stowless bag in an Infinity container. Ideas?  

    By michalm21,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,996 views

  62. Length of PD reserve slinks?  

    By GreggB,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,347 views

  63. Juki 1900 - Error E7  

    By skytribe,
    • 3 replies
    • 11,810 views

  64. UPT Vector Charcoal Diamond Fabric?  

    By snowcrash75,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,879 views

  65. Colorado Springs Rigger(s)?  

    By BASE1064,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,741 views

  66. Reserve Closing Loop Material   1 2 3

    By jws3,
    • 58 replies
    • 15,278 views

  67. Reserve opened through main pic/vid wanted  

    By councilman24,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,316 views

  68. Safire-2 RIPPED   1 2

    By CaptnCrunch,
    • 40 replies
    • 12,552 views

  69. AAD on 94 Javelin  

    By 24fps,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,922 views

  70. Most simple numeric altimeter ever?  

    By LvB,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,914 views

  71. "Wedge" or "Altimount", and why?  

    By Chris-Ottawa,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,175 views

  72. Rig Range of Sizes  

    By Kui,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,360 views

  73. Considering the consequence of a dropped toggle during a swoop  

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,016 views

  74. Black HMA  

    By parafredo,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,657 views

  75. Manual for Juki LK-982 Industrial Bartacker  

    By Freefly710,
    • 0 replies
    • 4,291 views

  76. Reserve canopy fitting  

    By sql259,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,544 views

  77. Question about first gear purchase  

    By Joshuamb,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,945 views

  78. Problems with contact with SkySystem USA Inc.  

    By Skydive-Promo,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,017 views

  79. WILL AADS BECOME MANDATORY?   1 2 3 4 6

    By katzas,
    • 145 replies
    • 12,735 views

  80. PD's Orange coated vectran VS standard HMA lines?  

    By rtroup,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,387 views

  81. Riser and 3 ring sizes (Mini vs. Large)  

    By Patterson,
    • 24 replies
    • 15,099 views

  82. Riggers: What is the weirdest thing you've found inside a parachute?  

    By 3mpire,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,329 views

  83. Jump Shack dealer in Houston  

    By Meresa,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,191 views

  84. Embroidery  

    By riguy00,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,727 views

  85. Does this price seem right to you?  

    By FastRodriguez,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,352 views

  86. Chin cup on a non-camera helmet  

    By mcstain,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,307 views

  87. 45 degree line-twist?  

    By riggerrob,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,239 views

  88. Infinity I-44 Container/Canopy Compatibility  

    By iinastynateii,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,672 views

  89. Home made tandem rig??  

    By swoosh,
    • 17 replies
    • 8,952 views

  90. The new Zulu  

    By tristansdad,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,983 views

  91. ICON NEXGEN PRICE INCREASE  

    By katzas,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,660 views

  92. Rigging Innovation fans  

    By riguy00,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,415 views

  93. Changing Vigil II activation altitude   1 2

    By mcstain,
    • 33 replies
    • 11,837 views

  94. Spectre 210 vs PD190  

    By PixieUK,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,436 views

  95. Can you recommend a good starter Sewing machine?   1 2

    By Shredex,
    • 46 replies
    • 15,501 views

  96. Why ripcords on reserves?   1 2

    By katzas,
    • 32 replies
    • 7,399 views

  97. Buying a used/starter rig, how old should I go?  

    By Donica17,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,766 views

  98. Reline advice  

    By woppyvac,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,869 views

  99. TSO-23 history  

    By GLIDEANGLE,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,714 views

  100. PEP Rigger in OK City?  

    By jcbfly,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,090 views
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