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6,253 topics in this forum

1. Failed AFF 3   1 2 3

   By cesslon, January 11, 2004
   • 72 replies
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   • bob.dino
   • April 7, 2005

2. PFT & HALO Jumping  

   By dzjmg, April 6, 2005
   • 3 replies
   • 1,334 views
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   • Beerlight
   • April 6, 2005

3. Canopy direction after opening  

   By HardCorr, April 5, 2005
   • 6 replies
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   • HardCorr
   • April 6, 2005

4. Atempting freeflying before having an A license  

   By Foursprouts, March 29, 2005
   • 19 replies
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   • flyboy62000
   • April 6, 2005

5. Road ID  

   By Hooknswoop, April 5, 2005
   • 3 replies
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   • kelpdiver
   • April 5, 2005

6. Thoughts on panic  

   By feuergnom, April 4, 2005
   • 21 replies
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   • thegman
   • April 5, 2005

7. Turning  

   By HardCorr, April 5, 2005
   • 1 reply
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   • HardCorr
   • April 5, 2005

8. What equipment is "necessary"?   1 2 3

   By livendive, April 20, 2004
   • 58 replies
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   • Bowen
   • April 5, 2005

9. Someone almost hit me when i pulled. How can i avoid this?  

   By Newbie, April 4, 2005
   • 14 replies
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   • GravityGirl
   • April 4, 2005

10. AAD and reserve deployments  

    By reyno_gr, March 27, 2005
    • 23 replies
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    • tbrown
    • April 3, 2005

11. Oxygen saturation on normal skydives   1 2 3

    By billvon, March 8, 2005
    • 53 replies
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    • dorbie
    • April 2, 2005

12. Congrats to Skydive Kansas City Instructor Course Candidates  

    By sducoach, March 28, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • sducoach
    • April 1, 2005

13. bad landing  

    By Nickx22, March 28, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • divenfly03
    • April 1, 2005

14. Alt. Awareness during snivel/mal  

    By napalmboy, March 29, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • Kris
    • March 31, 2005

15. Off Student Status  

    By boinky, March 29, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • AFFI
    • March 31, 2005

16. Back up devices (from incidents)   1 2 3 4 8

    By Hooknswoop, March 21, 2005
    • 175 replies
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    • dorbie
    • March 30, 2005

17. Regulating Wingloading  

    By skykittykat, March 27, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • Squeak
    • March 30, 2005

18. The next fatality waiting to happen.....   1 2 3 4 5

    By divnswoop, March 8, 2005
    • 102 replies
    • 7,798 views
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    • thegman
    • March 27, 2005

19. Question on horseshoe mal  

    By Orange1, March 22, 2005
    • 8 replies
    • 2,522 views
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    • thegman
    • March 27, 2005

20. What I learned from my cut away  

    By freefalle, March 22, 2005
    • 12 replies
    • 3,570 views
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    • thegman
    • March 27, 2005

21. S&T News from USPA, 3/21/05  

    By livendive, March 22, 2005
    • 9 replies
    • 1,231 views
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    • livendive
    • March 25, 2005

22. Recurrency Traing?  

    By aftermid, March 22, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • kallend
    • March 25, 2005

23. [N]Cutaway[N]  

    By Groundbound, March 24, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • kallend
    • March 25, 2005

24. Re: [Bigwallmaster] Fatality at Perris   1 2 3

    By Orange1, March 7, 2005
    • 62 replies
    • 5,121 views
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    • Bigwallmaster
    • March 23, 2005

25. My brief journey into skydiving  

    By Feeblemind, March 2, 2005
    • 15 replies
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    • Feeblemind
    • March 23, 2005

26. [N] USPA membership  

    By Groundbound, March 21, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • fred
    • March 23, 2005

27. More crazy newbie Q's  

    By Groundbound, March 17, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • dorbie
    • March 22, 2005

28. Jumping after a year  

    By andybr6, March 17, 2005
    • 6 replies
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    • Nickx22
    • March 22, 2005

29. Device dependence (was: Cypres report)  

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

30. How a newbie can vet a DZ  

    By Groundbound, March 16, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • SCR10480
    • March 21, 2005

31. B license requirements..  

    By Phillbo, March 16, 2005
    • 12 replies
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    • Reginald
    • March 18, 2005

32. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!  

    By PIZZ, March 16, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 315 views
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    • PIZZ
    • March 16, 2005

33. How low can you chop?   1 2

    By bkoch, March 7, 2005
    • 26 replies
    • 5,075 views
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    • craig_b
    • March 16, 2005

34. Video info request  

    By Groundbound, March 11, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • fcajump
    • March 16, 2005

35. I promise.............  

    By MakeItHappen, March 12, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • Dumpster
    • March 16, 2005

36. No Safety Day ??  

    By kkeenan, March 12, 2005
    • 10 replies
    • 1,872 views
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    • ripcords
    • March 16, 2005

37. Safety Day 2005; What did you learn from it?  

    By Shark, March 14, 2005
    • 7 replies
    • 1,231 views
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    • skymedic
    • March 15, 2005

38. grommits behind the 3 rings should touch?  

    By noahgordon, March 14, 2005
    • 12 replies
    • 2,365 views
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    • GaryP
    • March 15, 2005

39. Re: [Ron] Snohomish Jumper Dies in Low Turn Mishap - 5 March 2005   1 2 3

    By Zenister, March 8, 2005
    • 63 replies
    • 4,101 views
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    • Ron
    • March 14, 2005

40. Canopy Swooping - Sport or Stupidity?   1 2 3 4

    By paulledden, February 24, 2005
    • 83 replies
    • 8,303 views
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    • livenletfly
    • March 12, 2005

41. Safety Day at Small DZ  

    By cbain, March 9, 2005
    • 1 reply
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    • Superfletch
    • March 12, 2005

42. free fall rotations  

    By Groundbound, March 10, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • skylord
    • March 12, 2005

43. Safety day- Equipment  

    By karenmeal, March 11, 2005
    • 3 replies
    • 975 views
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    • freeflygirlz
    • March 11, 2005

44. Will you participate on Safety Day?  

    By Shark, February 8, 2005
    • 19 replies
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    • SkydivingNurse
    • March 11, 2005

45. Re: [Jimbo] Snohomish Jumper Dies in Low Turn Mishap - 5 March 2005   1 2 3

    By Zenister, March 8, 2005
    • 69 replies
    • 3,271 views
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    • mjosparky
    • March 11, 2005

46. Aircraft emergencies - freefall and canopy collisions   1 2

    By lintern, March 7, 2005
    • 34 replies
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    • billvon
    • March 11, 2005

47. Combination of factors = scary situation!  

    By Skycaroline, March 7, 2005
    • 23 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • March 10, 2005

48. getting scared.   1 2

    By MNM604, February 15, 2005
    • 31 replies
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    • Orange1
    • March 10, 2005

49. Advice from a Newbie to all newbies.  

    By kai2k1, March 7, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • freakydiver
    • March 9, 2005

50. Practicing EPs without gear?  

    By Superman32, March 9, 2005
    • 2 replies
    • 815 views
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    • freakydiver
    • March 9, 2005

51. Knowing where your handles are...  

    By Billy, March 9, 2005
    • 0 replies
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    • Billy
    • March 9, 2005

52. Freefall and ears  

    By Groundbound, March 9, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • Avion
    • March 9, 2005

53. re: low turns.  

    By superman0710, March 7, 2005
    • 13 replies
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    • superman0710
    • March 9, 2005

54. so what can i expect on safety day?  

    By superman0710, March 9, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • superman0710
    • March 9, 2005

55. Want to come back but have no license  

    By dmitri76, March 8, 2005
    • 2 replies
    • 768 views
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    • mjosparky
    • March 8, 2005

56. WARP IN THE U.S  

    By trendyp, March 3, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • Skyn
    • March 8, 2005

57. Freefall vs Under canopy  

    By Groundbound, March 7, 2005
    • 19 replies
    • 4,563 views
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    • JonBonGraham
    • March 8, 2005

58. Accident analysis  

    By Groundbound, March 7, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,762 views
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    • mjosparky
    • March 8, 2005

59. Waivers  

    By RkyMtnHigh, March 7, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • March 8, 2005

60. F111 and ZP's in Turbulence  

    By hemphog, February 27, 2005
    • 16 replies
    • 1,670 views
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    • pchapman
    • March 7, 2005

61. Know where you are and where you can go.  

    By MakeItHappen, March 7, 2005
    • 0 replies
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    • MakeItHappen
    • March 7, 2005

62. Now what?  

    By orangemagoo, March 5, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • orangemagoo
    • March 6, 2005

63. BSR proposal take 5 (or, the details of mine)   1 2 3

    By billvon, March 2, 2005
    • 55 replies
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    • kallend
    • March 6, 2005

64. S&TA's waiving BSRs  

    By livendive, February 22, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • itllclear
    • March 6, 2005

65. Quick Question  

    By nubianecutie, March 3, 2005
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    • AFFI
    • March 4, 2005

66. Just a stupid thread lol!  

    By Smeger, March 3, 2005
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    • Smeger
    • March 3, 2005

67. Help! I'm afraid to land!   1 2 3

    By Ladybug, February 22, 2005
    • 50 replies
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    • white_falcon
    • March 3, 2005

68. Learning an invaluable lesson  

    By Orange1, March 3, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • Designer
    • March 3, 2005

69. drop zone s.o.ps  

    By skydiverjerry, March 2, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • Scrumpot
    • March 2, 2005

70. a KISS BSR proposal for Wingloading   1 2

    By kelpdiver, February 24, 2005
    • 41 replies
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    • Designer
    • March 2, 2005

71. A Lic in hand..  

    By 360daysofsun, March 1, 2005
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    • Peej
    • March 2, 2005

72. What if it happened>?   1 2

    By D22369, September 3, 2003
    • 42 replies
    • 4,711 views
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    • JonBonGraham
    • March 2, 2005

73. Skylord First Solo Dive!!  

    By skylord, February 28, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • LaDonna
    • March 1, 2005

74. First Reserve Ride  

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

75. AFF-8, Done!  

    By skylord, February 27, 2005
    • 5 replies
    • 1,680 views
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    • Scrumpot
    • February 28, 2005

76. "Spinning"  

    By Groundbound, February 25, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • n23x
    • February 27, 2005

77. Times  

    By Groundbound, February 27, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • Liemberg
    • February 27, 2005

78. Exits for students  

    By Groundbound, February 26, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • BIGUN
    • February 27, 2005

79. 1/05 parachutist??  

    By firstime, February 26, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • February 26, 2005

80. Canopy/landing fatalities in detail  

    By kelpdiver, February 23, 2005
    • 6 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • February 25, 2005

81. Using Brakes for different type approaches  

    By cbain, February 24, 2005
    • 2 replies
    • 2,174 views
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    • BIGUN
    • February 25, 2005

82. First Man Down   1 2

    By damion75, February 21, 2005
    • 48 replies
    • 3,956 views
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    • Freeflysmiley
    • February 25, 2005

83. name this mal   1 2

    By dragon2, February 9, 2005
    • 38 replies
    • 10,065 views
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    • dragon2
    • February 25, 2005

84. Accident summary for inexperienced jumpers pls.  

    By Groundbound, January 20, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 1,668 views
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    • Dougiefresh
    • February 25, 2005

85. Landing/hook turn fatalities   1 2 3 4

    By mjosparky, February 17, 2005
    • 79 replies
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    • kallend
    • February 24, 2005

86. Starting Skydiving-Jump Frequency  

    By airricks, February 22, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • airricks
    • February 23, 2005

87. Safety Day bail out drills   1 2 3

    By heftee, February 15, 2005
    • 51 replies
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    • nate_1979
    • February 22, 2005

88. Can someone help me ?  

    By Bouda, February 21, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • February 22, 2005

89. 50,000 posts  

    By Ron, February 21, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • February 21, 2005

90. Simulating the arch, on the ground..  

    By 360daysofsun, February 18, 2005
    • 4 replies
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    • davehartley
    • February 21, 2005

91. check handles in freefall  

    By firstime, February 19, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • Reginald
    • February 21, 2005

92. recertification?  

    By lilgirltep, February 20, 2005
    • 4 replies
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    • lilgirltep
    • February 21, 2005

93. Double malfunction   1 2 3

    By oamador, January 25, 2005
    • 51 replies
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    • justinb138
    • February 21, 2005

94. Should I take both of Scott Millers classes?  

    By FlyBye, February 20, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 1,604 views
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    • FlyBye
    • February 20, 2005

95. reserve cable/pin disconnection  

    By psychonitro, February 20, 2005
    • 0 replies
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    • psychonitro
    • February 20, 2005

96. tracking  

    By moth, January 23, 2005
    • 16 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • February 19, 2005

97. Risk of spinning mal with g-forces not allowing you to cut-away  

    By sundevil777, November 1, 2004
    • 21 replies
    • 5,263 views
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    • sundevil777
    • February 19, 2005

98. Double Mal -- Back to Earth Reserve Throw (VIDEO)  

    By jumpgod, February 18, 2005
    • 1 reply
    • 2,119 views
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    • op5e
    • February 18, 2005

99. Risk awareness  

    By EricTheRed, February 17, 2005
    • 5 replies
    • 1,323 views
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    • kelpdiver
    • February 18, 2005

100. Misjudging your hook (video)  

     By Antidote, February 17, 2005
     • 9 replies
     • 2,040 views
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     • Scrumpot
     • February 18, 2005