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1. Downsizing Canopies.  

   By Squeak, October 23, 2012
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   • skyjumpenfool
   • November 1, 2012

2. Where did I go wrong?  

   By jigneshsoni, September 7, 2008
   • 24 replies
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   • d123
   • September 26, 2008

3. How many lines breaking/snapping would cause you to cutaway   1 2

   By Mark24688m, October 2, 2007
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   • denete
   • October 25, 2007

4. Watch your altitude  

   By unclbennie, April 14, 2001
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   • lummy
   • April 25, 2001

5. Wingsuit Pull vs. Standard Pull  

   By SPAWNmaster, March 17, 2009
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   • pms07
   • March 22, 2009

6. Crash Landing: Trees  

   By ciscobiz, November 19, 2004
   • 16 replies
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   • Punky_Monkey
   • December 26, 2004

7. Malfunctions  

   By denaga, March 22, 2001
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   • wolli
   • March 22, 2001

8. audible altimeter  

   By skyfool, June 22, 2003
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   • skyfool
   • June 28, 2003

9. downsizing after big weight loss 65 lbs  

   By chriseidan, September 14, 2014
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   • JohnMitchell
   • September 20, 2014

10. jonesing for clouds   1 2

    By emmiwy, May 24, 2010
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    • motomike
    • June 10, 2010

11. A very interesting student attitude  

    By peek, August 27, 2007
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    • Trae
    • September 11, 2007

12. I have to second guess this serious advice, but again, I'm not sure... I would really like some input. Thank you.   1 2

    By boomslang, April 23, 2011
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    • airtwardo
    • April 27, 2011

13. barrel rolls..need help  

    By skygrl70, November 7, 2003
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    • kallend
    • November 20, 2003

14. Advice on landing skills please (video)  

    By Ether, June 20, 2008
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    • potatoman
    • July 11, 2008

15. UPDATE TO: Couldn't do AFF-1  

    By xlh883, June 6, 2006
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    • jtlmd
    • October 3, 2006

16. Is it worth considering going head low/down to deal with a PC in tow before the reserve is popped?   1 2

    By Newbie, January 6, 2006
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    • goose491
    • January 24, 2006

17. Altimeter Training Device...programmable?  

    By lilryno, March 18, 2004
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    • lilryno
    • March 22, 2004

18. Gloves Were a Problem   1 2

    By pccoder, February 20, 2004
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    • bojana
    • March 4, 2004

19. Wing loading for a first rig  

    By Chris-Ottawa, May 5, 2006
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    • freeflysteve
    • May 18, 2006

20. PLF alternatives   1 2

    By mailin, April 7, 2004
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    • BlindBrick
    • April 19, 2004

21. Packing and Malfunctions  

    By LearningTOfly, April 27, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • sid
    • April 30, 2004

22. Chest strap coming off in FF  

    By AdD, March 17, 2006
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    • livendive
    • March 20, 2006

23. Solo jump - do you ask for a pin check??   1 2

    By Jeth, April 13, 2005
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    • justaflygirl
    • April 21, 2005

24. Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure?  

    By 3mpire, August 24, 2011
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    • CloudyHead
    • September 2, 2011

25. Static Line training ???  

    By Firephoto, November 20, 2005
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    • Orange1
    • November 23, 2005

26. Tandem Mal  

    By skydived19006, September 30, 2013
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    • skydived19006
    • October 1, 2013

27. Lessons learned/ AFF Concern   1 2

    By peregrinerose, July 30, 2004
    • 27 replies
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    • sducoach
    • August 4, 2004

28. Low Opening w/ Line Twists; Chop   1 2

    By Mikhail, December 19, 2007
    • 45 replies
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    • hookitt
    • December 27, 2007

29. Bad Day; AFF Cat B  

    By JoeBobinNC, April 18, 2004
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    • skyyhi
    • April 19, 2004

30. Eloy Holiday Boogie 2007 - Let us not have another fatality  

    By tdog, December 22, 2007
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • January 17, 2008

31. Scary feeling from my canopy.   1 2

    By dkf1979, December 5, 2003
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    • kwmontreal
    • December 14, 2003

32. What would you have done?   1 2 3

    By packing_jarrett, August 15, 2005
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    • EvilLurker
    • August 27, 2005

33. Goggles In Freefall  

    By gale, July 17, 2002
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    • christoofar
    • July 17, 2002

34. Most jump-consuming skill to get your next license?  

    By sjc, October 15, 2006
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    • FFAddict
    • October 27, 2006

35. Shoulder dislocatio : recovery and moves to avoid?  

    By furbo, May 28, 2010
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    • DocPop
    • June 8, 2010

36. IAD vs AFF  

    By RickFeiner, May 31, 2003
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    • mikeat10500
    • June 2, 2003

37. pulling on rear risers during deployment to inflate cells?  

    By Newbie, August 13, 2002
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    • skymedic
    • August 15, 2002

38. To CutAway or not?!?   1 2

    By bigG, November 5, 2003
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    • chuteless
    • November 10, 2003

39. New Exit Order Category?   1 2

    By CanuckInUSA, July 14, 2003
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    • kallend
    • July 18, 2003

40. What happened at Chicago?  

    By dsiegel, August 4, 2001
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    • bbbilly14
    • September 4, 2001

41. Interesting way to deal with a pilot chute in tow  

    By skydance1954, November 28, 2007
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    • PhreeZone
    • November 28, 2007

42. DZs that train with rounds...  

    By J-S, November 2, 2012
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    • stratostar
    • November 4, 2012

43. AM I STUPID??????????  

    By pathfinder4ca, March 9, 2004
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    • testpilot
    • March 18, 2004

44. Canopy Collision  

    By bbarnhouse, August 23, 2002
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    • quade
    • August 24, 2002

45. First Reserve Ride  

    By Brumby, February 17, 2005
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    • Widgeon
    • February 28, 2005

46. after aff  

    By mrbonz00, March 11, 2001
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    • miked10270
    • March 11, 2001

47. Check your connector links  

    By sangiro, February 24, 2003
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    • JayhawkJumper
    • February 25, 2003

48. AFF 8  

    By Squeak, November 16, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • Squeak
    • November 29, 2002

49. A Fully inflated canopy, but he did't make it!  

    By Bluessurfer, February 14, 2009
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    • Scrumpot
    • February 17, 2009

50. know who is jumping with you   1 2

    By madmott, April 6, 2006
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    • L.O.
    • April 14, 2006

51. Flatturn stall video  

    By unkulunkulu, June 16, 2013
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    • dorbie
    • June 21, 2013

52. opinions on doing a mr bill stunt   1 2 3

    By azdiver, July 17, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • August 2, 2006

53. Which AAD is in your DZ Rigs - Version 2   1 2

    By pds, November 11, 2002
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • November 14, 2002

54. Use of Medical Personnel with Injuried Students  

    By reddn, March 13, 2009
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    • jvcvudu
    • March 16, 2009

55. toe tapping?  

    By kingbunky, March 2, 2002
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    • nws01
    • March 3, 2002

56. Cut away w/ Pilot Chute in Tow?   1 2 3

    By jacketsdb23, August 30, 2006
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    • fcajump
    • September 30, 2006

57. 270 in Patterns was: Double Fatality - Dublin,GA   1 2

    By JohnMitchell, March 19, 2007
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • March 21, 2007

58. Anybody else with a bad right shoulder? prcp issues?  

    By skivie77, September 4, 2008
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    • erdnarob
    • October 1, 2008

59. I can't understand this...  

    By SpeedRacer, March 29, 2001
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    • BarrettJ99
    • April 8, 2001

60. What to carry with you on a skydive   1 2

    By danornan, April 11, 2011
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    • david3
    • April 15, 2011

61. couldn't find handle  

    By ranger28, October 25, 2007
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    • jurgencamps
    • November 20, 2007

62. What Is Your Definition of a Double Malfunction?  

    By slotperfect, May 2, 2007
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • May 28, 2007

63. Non-fatal container lock  

    By fudd, August 7, 2002
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    • petur
    • August 9, 2002

64. Pilot Chute Wrap on Brake Line  

    By ryanjohn, September 1, 2016
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    • bumgangster
    • September 5, 2016

65. Are there any AFF courses running in Scotland?  

    By Tovo, April 24, 2021
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    • MickPatch
    • May 24, 2021

66. legs straps  

    By bodypilot90, September 15, 2002
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    • billbooth
    • September 19, 2002

67. BPA approved AFF in the states  

    By jamespruden, July 10, 2006
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    • bodypilot1
    • July 15, 2006

68. Should you wait between cut-away and reserve ?   1 2

    By lintern, September 30, 2004
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 4, 2004

69. Re: [skysquiffy] CYPRES Save!   1 2

    By Ron, September 10, 2003
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    • mjosparky
    • September 11, 2003

70. Italian Skydiving Insurance  

    By dzaccheo, June 19, 2017
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    • dima39
    • July 4, 2017

71. Bad landings  

    By SSkydiver, May 27, 2003
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    • Jiggs
    • May 30, 2003

72. Pulling tandem handles in wrong order  

    By ernokaikkonen, October 10, 2003
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    • rigging65
    • October 17, 2003

73. Potentialy dangerous situation - what would *you* do?  

    By Baksteen, May 6, 2008
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    • Baksteen
    • May 7, 2008

74. 300lb wannabe  

    By jumbo, September 5, 2002
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    • cobaltdan
    • September 9, 2002

75. Reading Incident Reports  

    By Marisan, December 21, 2009
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    • riggerpaul
    • December 28, 2009

76. Exit separation spreadsheet  

    By gs8613, September 17, 2012
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    • kallend
    • September 24, 2012

77. Skydiving Dentist  

    By nzdan, February 2, 2012
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    • topdocker
    • February 11, 2012

78. Reserve lineover, What will you do?   1 2

    By drenaline, September 29, 2003
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    • Hooknswoop
    • October 15, 2003

79. Skydivers Unite for Safety  

    By mattb, February 26, 2001
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    • AndyMan
    • February 26, 2001

80. Packing with Clips  

    By RufusW, August 16, 2011
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • August 19, 2011

81. Advice for a Pianist?   1 2

    By miconar, August 17, 2009
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    • wmw999
    • August 25, 2009

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

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

83. Pull-up cord locked my slider  

    By Binary93, June 7, 2020
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    • sundevil777
    • December 9, 2020

84. 4th AFF jump.....HELP  

    By twoweeks, January 10, 2008
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    • grannyinthesky
    • January 28, 2008

85. Hook knife and reserve   1 2

    By CMiller, December 17, 2008
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    • airtwardo
    • December 23, 2008

86. Freefallers Near Canopy   1 2

    By Avion, October 27, 2006
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    • kallend
    • October 31, 2006

87. WOW, misrouted chest strap  

    By azureriders, January 31, 2006
    • 22 replies
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    • MB38
    • February 2, 2006

88. MUST READ - Airtec Issues Rigging Safety Notice for CYPRES AAD - 10/29/2010   1 2 3

    By HoldtheIce, November 12, 2010
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    • riggerpaul
    • November 18, 2010

89. Tunnel camps?  

    By Jessica, December 7, 2001
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    • cheeseburger
    • December 23, 2001

90. Looking for Skydiving Training center that operates 7 Days  

    By samkhan, July 20, 2017
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    • jclalor
    • August 31, 2017

91. Unusual Tandem Exit (Video Attached)  

    By skydiverek, March 31, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • eames
    • April 15, 2003

92. Chop- Jump 10   1 2

    By kirrz, April 10, 2006
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    • Griff69
    • April 26, 2006

93. inaction is complicity  

    By happythoughts, February 21, 2011
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    • craigbey
    • April 3, 2011

94. Pulling your handles  

    By davelepka, April 26, 2006
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    • billvon
    • May 9, 2006

95. For you AFF Students out there...   1 2 3

    By Scrumpot, January 2, 2004
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    • SkydiverRick
    • January 17, 2004

96. PLEASE CHECK YOUR GEAR!!!   1 2

    By askir, April 25, 2006
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    • fallfast69
    • April 28, 2006

97. altimeter saying 5000 at ground level...   1 2

    By hackish, August 27, 2007
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    • hackish
    • September 13, 2007

98. tracking dives  

    By skyjules, July 12, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • July 16, 2006

99. Packing a step-thru   1 2

    By hongkongluna, September 5, 2006
    • 25 replies
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    • rhys
    • September 19, 2006

100. Dislocating Shoulders Everywhere  

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