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6,253 topics in this forum

1. hook knife  

   By Yossarian, December 21, 2005
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   • RossDagley
   • December 22, 2005

2. How Low can you go?   1 2

   By ikebonamin, December 21, 2005
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   • FireMedicJumper
   • December 24, 2005

3. Optimal # of student jumps in a day?   1 2

   By Orange1, December 20, 2005
   • 35 replies
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   • Ron
   • December 23, 2005

4. Going AFF  

   By kdneo, December 19, 2005
   • 9 replies
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   • skyyhi
   • December 23, 2005

5. chop it or not?  

   By newguy1, December 19, 2005
   • 12 replies
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   • tbrown
   • December 24, 2005

6. Another Static or AFF, advice please!  

   By noobie1, December 18, 2005
   • 16 replies
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   • skydiverbry
   • December 20, 2005

7. double mal vid question from newbie!  

   By Smeger, December 16, 2005
   • 1 reply
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   • Smeger
   • December 16, 2005

8. Chop or not??   1 2

   By Firephoto, December 15, 2005
   • 36 replies
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   • davehartley
   • January 3, 2006

9. My new canopy v's my experience level   1 2

   By canedraw4, December 14, 2005
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   • canedraw4
   • December 29, 2005

10. Tandem student vs Chest Strap  

    By Trivial_Trekker, December 14, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • tkhayes
    • December 18, 2005

11. Kicked out of line twist on jump #6!  

    By mattyblast, December 13, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • yeyo
    • January 3, 2006

12. Should I have chopped?  

    By Hawkins121, December 13, 2005
    • 22 replies
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    • mdrejhon
    • December 16, 2005

13. Price of Canopy Control Courses   1 2

    By tbrown, December 13, 2005
    • 29 replies
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    • skyyhi
    • December 23, 2005

14. Getting an A license  

    By red13, December 13, 2005
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    • AFFI
    • December 13, 2005

15. The "45 degree rule" for exit separation DOES NOT WORK   1 2 3 4 19

    By kallend, December 11, 2005
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • March 6, 2017

16. Main Flap open   1 2

    By apley, December 9, 2005
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    • apley
    • December 15, 2005

17. wingload question  

    By Jackpunx, December 9, 2005
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    • Jackpunx
    • December 9, 2005

18. DZ Safety and how to recognize possible safety Problems.   1 2

    By RayLosli, December 7, 2005
    • 32 replies
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    • RayLosli
    • December 14, 2005

19. S&T News from USPA, 12/02/05  

    By livendive, December 5, 2005
    • 0 replies
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    • livendive
    • December 5, 2005

20. tunnel coaching  

    By Katrinka, December 4, 2005
    • 14 replies
    • 3,187 views
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    • RossDagley
    • December 13, 2005

21. Throw-out versus ripcord   1 2

    By fensittr, December 1, 2005
    • 32 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • December 6, 2005

22. Training Books  

    By Trivial_Trekker, December 1, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • tdog
    • December 4, 2005

23. Speed of flare  

    By Mike111, November 30, 2005
    • 20 replies
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    • AFFI
    • December 2, 2005

24. wings container for a 170, now with a 190...any problem?   1 2

    By artistcalledian, November 30, 2005
    • 43 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • June 1, 2009

25. Quick question on overload  

    By Firephoto, November 29, 2005
    • 12 replies
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    • borg2050
    • December 2, 2005

26. Packing Question  

    By assoutjohnnie, November 29, 2005
    • 1 reply
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    • FrogNog
    • November 29, 2005

27. student accident   1 2 3 4 9

    By jdthomas, November 29, 2005
    • 214 replies
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    • freeflyflunky
    • January 13, 2006

28. NEVER let the toggles up if you flare high!!!! (pics)   1 2 3

    By Viking, November 28, 2005
    • 60 replies
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    • Silverchic
    • December 15, 2005

29. Pilot chute in tow mal  

    By Scottyb, November 28, 2005
    • 6 replies
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    • Scottyb
    • November 28, 2005

30. Potential dangers of doing hybrids?  

    By apixel, November 26, 2005
    • 14 replies
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    • brianfry713
    • November 28, 2005

31. My level 2 accident (August 04)   1 2

    By rs2kmk5, November 25, 2005
    • 33 replies
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    • exnavykds
    • December 7, 2005

32. Demo Canopies  

    By ncfitzge, November 25, 2005
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    • ncfitzge
    • November 25, 2005

33. Re: First reserve ride TERMINAL   1 2

    By palejo, November 23, 2005
    • 35 replies
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    • palejo
    • December 1, 2005

34. Unwarranted Concern?  

    By Superman32, November 23, 2005
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    • Superman32
    • November 23, 2005

35. SIM Changes 2005 - 2006  

    By exnavykds, November 21, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • November 22, 2005

36. Set a good example   1 2

    By squirrel, November 21, 2005
    • 41 replies
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    • Mike111
    • December 1, 2005

37. Anatomy of a Baglock   1 2

    By popsjumper, November 21, 2005
    • 31 replies
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    • dharma1976
    • November 29, 2005

38. Brian Germain's Skydive Radio Interview  

    By tdog, November 21, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • mx757
    • November 22, 2005

39. Static Line training ???  

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

40. Anyone disconnected their RSL during an emergency?  

    By UDSkyJunkie, November 18, 2005
    • 16 replies
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    • FrogNog
    • November 19, 2005

41. Skydiving After Taking a Cross-Country Flight  

    By FCipollo, November 17, 2005
    • 13 replies
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    • FCipollo
    • November 18, 2005

42. Donating blood and jumping??   1 2

    By sabre_jilly, November 17, 2005
    • 32 replies
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    • Tenshi
    • December 13, 2005

43. Canopy colapse  

    By wayne8577, November 17, 2005
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    • popsjumper
    • November 20, 2005

44. Something to think about.   1 2

    By mjosparky, November 16, 2005
    • 35 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 22, 2005

45. Looking for a Twin Otter Safety Card image  

    By Ossi, November 14, 2005
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    • propilot
    • November 25, 2005

46. Opinions wanted about a 2-step RSL procedure   1 2 3 4 9

    By borg2050, November 14, 2005
    • 205 replies
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    • goose491
    • November 18, 2005

47. Land with/against the wind ...  

    By speedy, November 13, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • Reginald
    • November 14, 2005

48. How to recover from a flat spin on back?  

    By WooHoo, November 11, 2005
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    • fencebuster
    • September 30, 2017

49. Incident threads  

    By Superman32, November 10, 2005
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    • rushmc
    • November 11, 2005

50. My first reserve ride  

    By mazevedo, November 8, 2005
    • 22 replies
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    • nate_1979
    • November 10, 2005

51. AFF Progression  

    By kirrz, November 8, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • Mike111
    • November 15, 2005

52. Hit the step of a C182   1 2

    By skydivermom, November 7, 2005
    • 26 replies
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    • tustinr
    • November 17, 2005

53. Does anyone even look?  

    By davelepka, November 7, 2005
    • 16 replies
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    • davelepka
    • November 17, 2005

54. First downwind landing  

    By rasmack, November 7, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • skydivermom
    • November 11, 2005

55. How long does it take for your reserve to open?  

    By docjohn, November 6, 2005
    • 19 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 9, 2005

56. AFF 1 - How to calm nerves?   1 2

    By kirrz, November 5, 2005
    • 34 replies
    • 8,060 views
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    • nicknitro71
    • November 15, 2005

57. In this month's Parachutist   1 2 3 4 5

    By JohnMitchell, November 4, 2005
    • 108 replies
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    • AFFI
    • November 15, 2005

58. Skydive season for beginners...  

    By Katrinka, November 3, 2005
    • 12 replies
    • 1,872 views
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    • Dumpster
    • November 4, 2005

59. Falling out of a Harness   1 2 3 4 6

    By migliore, November 3, 2005
    • 129 replies
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    • drdm
    • May 25, 2018

60. Suggested opening direction for hop'n'pop(subterminal)?   1 2

    By phoenixlpr, November 2, 2005
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    • udder
    • November 8, 2005

61. Book Author  

    By Ruskin, November 1, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 12, 2005

62. Gearing up before getting in (was: Tandem Fatality)   1 2

    By goofyjumper, November 1, 2005
    • 43 replies
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    • tbrown
    • December 7, 2005

63. Cypress SAVE   1 2 3 4 11

    By MrJones, November 1, 2005
    • 267 replies
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    • Joellercoaster
    • November 17, 2005

64. Does anyone else constantly see video with flat flyers who can't track at break off for love nor money?   1 2 3

    By Newbie, November 1, 2005
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    • lug
    • November 8, 2005

65. Bitin' it  

    By Pitbull83, November 1, 2005
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    • GoRdOn8619
    • November 2, 2005

66. Maintian ALL your gear!!  

    By moonglo, October 31, 2005
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    • BillyVance
    • November 1, 2005

67. The tale of my 1st chop... (long)  

    By AdrenalineBluez, October 31, 2005
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    • nate_1979
    • November 10, 2005

68. Femuring???  

    By Witelli, October 31, 2005
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    • Zenister
    • November 21, 2005

69. Check your gear, check your Buddy's gear or die!  

    By dbattman, October 31, 2005
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    • davelepka
    • October 31, 2005

70. bad landing  

    By pmw515, October 29, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • pmw515
    • October 31, 2005

71. S&T News from USPA, 10/28/05  

    By livendive, October 28, 2005
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    • livendive
    • October 28, 2005

72. broken femur? advise on getting back again please!  

    By wilcox, October 27, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • peterpan
    • November 4, 2006

73. EP's with 2 pillow handles   1 2

    By The111, October 26, 2005
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    • Chilly_Dk
    • November 16, 2005

74. Eye problems  

    By mrt, October 26, 2005
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    • Guest 1010
    • October 31, 2005

75. Starting to freefly?  

    By skyllama29, October 25, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 1, 2005

76. Illegal to overload a reserve?   1 2

    By Mark4, October 24, 2005
    • 30 replies
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    • grue
    • November 9, 2005

77. Watching the plane fly away  

    By Jeff.Donohue, October 24, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 4, 2005

78. Memory loss  

    By Andybilly, October 24, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • rj2163
    • October 28, 2005

79. to cut-away or not?   1 2

    By Feeblemind, October 23, 2005
    • 40 replies
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    • RyanOBrian
    • December 4, 2007

80. Student Deployment  

    By 1969912, October 22, 2005
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    • BIGUN
    • October 25, 2005

81. Good discipline for new jumper  

    By Scoop, October 22, 2005
    • 15 replies
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    • tbrown
    • October 27, 2005

82. Full face or open face helmet?   1 2

    By Scoop, October 22, 2005
    • 27 replies
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    • azureriders
    • October 26, 2005

83. Full Faced helmets > 100 jumps  

    By g3ninfinite, October 22, 2005
    • 13 replies
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    • Travman
    • October 26, 2005

84. The Deaf in AFF  

    By g3ninfinite, October 21, 2005
    • 16 replies
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    • Aiman Ai
    • February 25, 2019

85. packing help please  

    By martimarr, October 19, 2005
    • 19 replies
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    • lowie
    • November 1, 2005

86. Intentional Cutaway Desired - Raven Micro 150 Concerns   1 2 3 4

    By mdrejhon, October 19, 2005
    • 88 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • September 3, 2014

87. Do you jump with an AAD  

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

88. Brain Malfunction 11/09/2005   1 2

    By Silverchic, October 18, 2005
    • 37 replies
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    • Silverchic
    • October 21, 2005

89. Long hair and deployment dangers (risers).  

    By stanbridge, October 18, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • GravityGirl
    • December 24, 2005

90. Airline jet fly under during freefall   1 2 3 4

    By dixieskydiver, October 18, 2005
    • 76 replies
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    • kallend
    • October 20, 2005

91. Canopy control classes..  

    By jasonRose, October 17, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • Remster
    • October 19, 2005

92. Good or bad habit?  

    By rasmack, October 17, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • GravityGirl
    • October 19, 2005

93. Overcoming freefall anxiety on SL training   1 2

    By skydivermom, October 17, 2005
    • 39 replies
    • 2,766 views
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    • Silverchic
    • November 1, 2005

94. Newbie Training, Regulations, etc.  

    By Bill_K, October 16, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • Bill_K
    • October 16, 2005

95. Night Jump Briefing  

    By dragonfyr, October 14, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • dragonfyr
    • November 16, 2005

96. Water Training Presentation  

    By dragonfyr, October 14, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • pathfinder4ca
    • May 7, 2014

97. impossible to kick out linetwists   1 2

    By perse, October 13, 2005
    • 27 replies
    • 5,133 views
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    • pchapman
    • October 20, 2005

98. Hybrid Breakoffs & Tracking  

    By tbrown, October 11, 2005
    • 9 replies
    • 2,131 views
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    • livenletfly
    • October 13, 2005

99. Exit order   1 2

    By lisamariewillbe, October 11, 2005
    • 39 replies
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    • perse
    • October 13, 2005

100. Scary almost mal  

     By jsaxton, October 10, 2005
     • 3 replies
     • 1,321 views
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     • bwilling
     • October 12, 2005