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6,253 topics in this forum

1. Demo vs "off DZ jump" (was: Fatal/S Ga)   1 2 3

   By chuckakers, June 26, 2012
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   • tonyhathaway
   • July 4, 2012

2. Demoing my reserve - questions   1 2

   By hillson, September 20, 2012
   • 40 replies
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   • erdnarob
   • September 30, 2012

3. Density Altitude  

   By aresye, July 17, 2009
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   • azdiver
   • July 27, 2009

4. Density-Altitude  

   By quade, April 15, 2002
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   • mjosparky
   • May 17, 2006

5. Deploment query  

   By LannerFalcon, August 6, 2004
   • 12 replies
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   • JustaBill
   • August 6, 2004

6. Deployment altitude   1 2

   By atsaubrey, July 17, 2004
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   • ZigZagMarquis
   • August 1, 2004

7. Deployment altitude regulations   1 2

   By fasted3, April 17, 2008
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   • labrys
   • May 1, 2008

8. Deployment altitudes for DZ's with multiple aircrafts in use  

   By flygirl1, December 5, 2006
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   • billvon
   • December 17, 2006

9. deployment problem...HELP  

   By Misternatural, July 10, 2006
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   • Misternatural
   • July 11, 2006

10. Deployment sequence q's  

    By DSE, March 13, 2007
    • 14 replies
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    • The111
    • March 16, 2007

11. descending out of thermals   1 2

    By somethinelse, August 23, 2004
    • 41 replies
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    • xsynergist
    • August 31, 2004

12. Descriptive WL   1 2

    By format, March 6, 2008
    • 30 replies
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    • billvon
    • March 9, 2008

13. Designated landing areas  

    By DBCOOPER, June 10, 2003
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    • downwardspiral
    • June 15, 2003

14. Detailed Account Of My Accident  

    By Andy_Copland, June 3, 2013
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    • airdvr
    • June 6, 2013

15. DETERMINING WIND DIRECTION, AM I RIGHT?  

    By pack40, July 24, 2002
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    • pack40
    • August 1, 2002

16. Determining YOUR Hard Deck   1 2

    By somethinelse, September 5, 2004
    • 33 replies
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    • somethinelse
    • September 14, 2004

17. Developing your eyes for altitude   1 2

    By apixel, February 6, 2005
    • 25 replies
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    • petetheladd
    • February 9, 2005

18. Development of training materials  

    By Lizz, December 16, 2001
    • 14 replies
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    • DanG
    • December 21, 2001

19. Device dependence (was: Cypres report)   1 2

    By Scrumpot, March 21, 2005
    • 28 replies
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    • kallend
    • April 10, 2005

20. Device dependence (was: Cypres report)  

    By Scrumpot, March 21, 2005
    • 1 reply
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    • tbrown
    • March 22, 2005

21. Did he really say this? Skydiver in tree   1 2

    By labrys, February 11, 2004
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    • elfanie
    • February 13, 2004

22. did i chose right?   1 2 3

    By par, July 12, 2004
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    • LiveLifeGoJump
    • July 21, 2004

23. Did I do the best thing? near break off other diver goes low.  

    By JustRelax, June 20, 2004
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    • JustRelax
    • June 23, 2004

24. Did I make the right choice? Down wind landing..   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, October 28, 2009
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • November 23, 2009

25. Did I make the right decision not to cut away?   1 2 3 4

    By midlifecrisis, November 10, 2009
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    • Ron
    • November 20, 2009

26. did level 3 and 4 this weekend  

    By Jackpunx, September 26, 2005
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    • Jackpunx
    • September 27, 2005

27. Did my AFF-1 yesterday...went well*  

    By AEsco48, July 23, 2006
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    • LIIT
    • July 24, 2006

28. Did my first "fun jump" today!! ... It went horribly awry.  

    By Chelseaflies, November 14, 2013
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    • ChrisD
    • December 13, 2013

29. did not loacate main handle  

    By crazy8, May 12, 2006
    • 12 replies
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    • crazy8
    • May 19, 2006

30. Did you ever lose interest in Sky Diving?  

    By jigneshsoni, May 15, 2007
    • 7 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • May 18, 2007

31. Did you ever think your main would be your reserve?  

    By millertime24, April 1, 2011
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    • Calvin19
    • April 12, 2011

32. Did your home DZ participate in USPA Safety Day?  

    By Coreefdiver, March 15, 2011
    • 23 replies
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    • shropshire
    • March 27, 2011

33. Difference between IAF and AFF training  

    By phrog12, May 6, 2001
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    • riggerrob
    • May 8, 2001

34. Differences in Packing Methods  

    By publiux, February 22, 2010
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    • halorob
    • March 12, 2010

35. Different countries, different dropzones, different rules.  

    By Nicknero1405, August 22, 2015
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    • riggerrob
    • August 29, 2015

36. Different ripcord sizes?  

    By Mike111, August 5, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 8, 2005

37. Different Schools?  

    By StoryAtThree, May 3, 2010
    • 4 replies
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    • mcordell
    • May 7, 2010

38. Differnces in WARP & Skydive U  

    By BenGriffiths, May 14, 2003
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    • sducoach
    • May 16, 2003

39. Digitude vs. Alti III  

    By AggieDave, April 3, 2002
    • 5 replies
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    • billvon
    • April 3, 2002

40. Diploma in commercial skydiving  

    By hexentrics, March 10, 2011
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    • Ron
    • March 10, 2011

41. Diploma in Commercial Skydiving  

    By Weaslet, October 13, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • October 13, 2006

42. Diploma in Commercial Skydiving, NZ   1 2

    By cphelan, August 26, 2008
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    • Shoebomb
    • May 2, 2013

43. Diploma in Commercial Skydiving, NZ, skydivingnz   1 2 3

    By Bennef, October 9, 2009
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    • Ron
    • February 21, 2011

44. Director of Safety and Training Takes Canopy Course!  

    By Designer, April 5, 2004
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    • Designer
    • April 5, 2004

45. disabled people skydiving  

    By pauldrennan, November 13, 2001
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    • pauldrennan
    • November 13, 2001

46. Disadvantages to the 'alternate' bridle routing method?   1 2

    By 20_kN, February 17, 2018
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    • timski
    • June 22, 2018

47. Disconnecting RSL  

    By adventurechick, May 11, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 12, 2006

48. Disconnecting the RSL...   1 2

    By nerd137, January 18, 2005
    • 46 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • January 24, 2005

49. Discuss Ideas and Possibilities of Safety Concerns Here   1 2

    By Casch, April 23, 2003
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    • jlmiracle
    • April 25, 2003

50. Discussing "issues" with fellow jumpers   1 2 3

    By sunshine, August 25, 2003
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    • bnacrazywoman
    • September 1, 2003

51. Dislocated Shoulder  

    By gmac324, April 8, 2003
    • 1 reply
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    • billvon
    • April 8, 2003

52. Dislocated shoulder  

    By richardw38, October 1, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • Periapt
    • October 9, 2012

53. Dislocated shoulder during freefall - EMERGENCY PROCEDURE!   1 2

    By tumbleroll, January 30, 2010
    • 27 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • February 12, 2010

54. Dislocated shoulder on AFF level 6   1 2

    By rvmnw, December 17, 2010
    • 31 replies
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    • mountaingoat
    • January 25, 2011

55. Dislocated shoulder support  

    By numpt3, June 13, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • theonlyski
    • June 13, 2012

56. Dislocated Shoulder video, buddy deploys for him  

    By liftedtitan, March 11, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • e_nevett
    • March 14, 2011

57. Dislocated shoulder.  

    By GeordieSkydiver, May 12, 2005
    • 4 replies
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    • crashintou
    • May 13, 2005

58. Dislocating Shoulders Everywhere  

    By christoofar, June 17, 2002
    • 16 replies
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    • caseyusa
    • June 28, 2002

59. Dislodged Reserve Handel in Free Fall.  

    By bigG, January 24, 2004
    • 13 replies
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    • GravityGirl
    • January 26, 2004

60. Disregard of warnings/groundings   1 2

    By chanti, May 14, 2007
    • 31 replies
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    • billvon
    • June 19, 2007

61. Dissilusioned after AFF1   1 2

    By psyhunterson, December 20, 2008
    • 48 replies
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    • humanflite
    • March 6, 2009

62. Dive blocks vs. Dive loops  

    By DJL, April 27, 2003
    • 16 replies
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    • rigging65
    • April 30, 2003

63. Dive Exit  

    By skylord, March 27, 2004
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    • skyyhi
    • April 6, 2004

64. Dive Planning  

    By Albatross, January 26, 2002
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    • quade
    • January 26, 2002

65. Diving after another jumper   1 2

    By Mockingbird, May 4, 2006
    • 28 replies
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    • Mockingbird
    • May 10, 2006

66. Diving though the hole !!?? dropping in on the formation ?!?  

    By Edra, January 12, 2014
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    • piisfish
    • January 13, 2014

67. Divorcee returns to sport, needs info.  

    By tantalus, October 27, 2003
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    • lovinit
    • November 23, 2003

68. Do AFF jumps count towards your A License?  

    By AStack75, December 16, 2009
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    • crazycableguy
    • January 7, 2010

69. Do bad spots really exist?   1 2 3

    By Paulipod, November 19, 2002
    • 57 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • October 5, 2009

70. Do Canopies Naturally Turn Upwind?   1 2 3

    By shadeland, January 30, 2018
    • 71 replies
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    • billvon
    • February 7, 2018

71. do coaches do 2 for 1?  

    By countzero, February 12, 2008
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    • jasonRose
    • February 20, 2008

72. Do experienced skydivers jump without AAD?   1 2 3

    By Hagen, October 24, 2007
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    • Hagen
    • November 5, 2007

73. Do I cutaway a step through?   1 2

    By BeyondBanality, August 29, 2017
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    • Di0
    • August 31, 2017

74. Do I have to get wet?  

    By b1jercat, June 8, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • riddler
    • June 10, 2003

75. Do I need a B-License to get a C-License?  

    By SullyFlyer, February 11, 2004
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    • lug
    • February 12, 2004

76. Do I need a collapsible for a 150 eliptical?  

    By ForeverDive, February 20, 2002
    • 7 replies
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    • phastasphuk
    • February 20, 2002

77. Do new lines affect canopy flare?  

    By Namowal, January 30, 2012
    • 7 replies
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    • JohnSherman
    • January 31, 2012

78. Do not rush packing!!!!!   1 2

    By bseriesboosted, August 24, 2005
    • 30 replies
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    • linc_harris
    • August 30, 2005

79. Do skydivers care about safety?   1 2

    By billbooth, April 7, 2002
    • 37 replies
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    • Zennie
    • April 19, 2002

80. Do SL Jumps Count Towards A License?   1 2

    By Kramer, April 7, 2004
    • 31 replies
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    • Ron
    • April 9, 2004

81. Do think a jump pilot has a reason to be angry when this happens?   1 2 3 4

    By peek, July 7, 2008
    • 83 replies
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    • loudtom
    • July 24, 2008

82. Do we need a Hook Turn -- Bounce Book?   1 2

    By ZigZagMarquis, November 1, 2006
    • 32 replies
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    • billvon
    • November 29, 2006

83. Do we need AFFIC improvement at this time?   1 2

    By popsjumper, August 10, 2013
    • 42 replies
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    • Deisel
    • August 23, 2013

84. Do wind tunnels cause outside turbulence  

    By chutem, September 30, 2004
    • 3 replies
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    • Bodyflight.Net
    • October 1, 2004

85. Do you barrel roll before deployment?   1 2

    By PhillyKev, July 17, 2003
    • 48 replies
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    • Mad47
    • July 23, 2003

86. Do you check your gear before putting it on and again before exiting the plane? Be honest!   1 2

    By missfortunem, June 2, 2005
    • 37 replies
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    • apley
    • June 6, 2005

87. Do you consider yourself a good "Spotter"?  

    By Legs, February 23, 2007
    • 24 replies
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    • USPA
    • March 1, 2007

88. Do you follow the currency rules for your Tandem-I certificate?  

    By skydiver30960, March 23, 2004
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    • mfrese
    • March 25, 2004

89. Do you get hard openings before a thunderstorm?   1 2 3

    By soulbabel, June 14, 2011
    • 51 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • June 24, 2011

90. Do You Grab Your Risers On Opening?   1 2

    By EDYDO, July 26, 2004
    • 39 replies
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    • Lindsey
    • August 9, 2004

91. do you guys think this is safe  

    By yarak, January 22, 2009
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    • yarak
    • January 22, 2009

92. Do you have Safety Deficit Disorder?  

    By teason, September 7, 2004
    • 7 replies
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    • teason
    • September 9, 2004

93. Do you jump with an AAD  

    By CanuckInUSA, October 19, 2005
    • 19 replies
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    • davelepka
    • October 21, 2005

94. Do you need a "big name" for a basic skills canopy course?  

    By NWFlyer, May 24, 2011
    • 8 replies
    • 1,842 views
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    • AggieDave
    • May 24, 2011

95. do you pop your reserve for repacks??   1 2

    By Beachbum, December 30, 2002
    • 34 replies
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    • billvon
    • January 13, 2003

96. Do you think a canopy courses should be required?   1 2 3

    By JohnDeere, November 25, 2008
    • 62 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • December 3, 2008

97. Do you think my wing-loading is too high? Plz?   1 2

    By xavenger, August 15, 2004
    • 32 replies
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    • BrianSGermain
    • August 19, 2004

98. Do You Want A Predictable Landing Pattern ?   1 2 3

    By danornan, August 26, 2010
    • 65 replies
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    • grimmie
    • September 2, 2010

99. do you wear earplugs when you jump?   1 2 3

    By heidihagen, May 21, 2005
    • 56 replies
    • 10,481 views
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    • Frogusn
    • June 18, 2005

100. Do you worry about how you'd react to a malfunction?   1 2 3

     By Evelyn, July 25, 2004
     • 53 replies
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     • BIGUN
     • August 23, 2004