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Choosing a Reserve Parachute

Tag: Ask a Rigger, Gear, January 2012

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How do I choose the correct reserve? more »

Pilot Chute Life Span

Tag: Ask a Rigger, December 2011, Maintenance

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How long does a main pilot chute last? more »

Preparing for Travel

Tag: Ask a Rigger, November 2011, Travel

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I’m traveling to a boogie over the winter. Equipment-wise, what should I take with me? more »

Cross-Braced Canopies

Tag: Ask a Rigger, Canopy Piloting, Gear, October 2011

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What is the purpose of a cross-braced canopy design, and should I consider buying one? more »

Riser Inserts

Tag: Ask a Rigger, August 2011

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Why do some risers have tubes sewn inside where the ends of the 3-ring cable go, and what should I look out for if my rig has them? more »

Help Your Packer Help You

Tag: Ask a Rigger, July 2011

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What are the things I should do before handing my rig over to a packer? more »

Advice for Women from Parachute Labs (Jump Shack)

Tag: Ask a Rigger, June 2011

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What are some of the factors women should consider when purchasing a harness-and-container system? more »

Inspecting Your Gear

Tag: Ask a Rigger, May 2011

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How often should I inspect my gear? more »

Harnesses

Tag: Ask a Rigger, April 2011

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When choosing a harness-and-container system, how much do you need to know about the harness portion of the system, and are all the different options just upgrades? more »

Stowless Bags

Tag: Ask a Rigger, March 2011

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What are stowless deployment bags, and how do they work? more »