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1. AAD: Theoretical Explanation  

   By ciscobiz, November 22, 2004
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   • jumpinjackflash
   • November 30, 2004

2. start jumping after back injury- advise?  

   By lynxie, November 18, 2004
   • 12 replies
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   • nicknitro71
   • November 30, 2004

3. Does the Sabre 2 (NOT SABRE 1) have a safety problem on openings?   1 2 3

   By tdog, November 10, 2004
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   • MuffDiver
   • November 30, 2004

4. PLF on video  

   By tafarezz, November 21, 2004
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   • pilotdave
   • November 30, 2004

5. 1=1 ?  

   By melushell, November 26, 2004
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   • UDSkyJunkie
   • November 30, 2004

6. Leg injuries to newbies?  

   By udder, November 16, 2004
   • 22 replies
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   • upndownshop
   • November 29, 2004

7. AFF Level 4 - Failed Twice   1 2 3

   By Randy_H, November 9, 2004
   • 70 replies
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   • kai2k1
   • November 29, 2004

8. Wing load differences  

   By Squeak, November 25, 2004
   • 9 replies
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   • ianmdrennan
   • November 26, 2004

9. crash landings, broken ankles & 3 trips to the hospital   1 2

   By Levin, November 18, 2004
   • 29 replies
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   • billvon
   • November 25, 2004

10. Two out with a lineover  

    By jerry81, November 21, 2004
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    • bmcd308
    • November 24, 2004

11. 190 vs. 170  

    By Mixxit, November 22, 2004
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    • Remster
    • November 24, 2004

12. Delta and tracking  

    By swoopdog, November 18, 2004
    • 24 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 24, 2004

13. Newbie on Sabre 2 150 at 1.2?   1 2

    By jeffcadieux, November 20, 2004
    • 47 replies
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    • mattabram
    • November 24, 2004

14. B lic test (USPA)  

    By robertmicp, November 18, 2004
    • 11 replies
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    • BlueSBDeath
    • November 24, 2004

15. AFF 1 + 2  

    By Yeeeeha, November 22, 2004
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    • Travman
    • November 22, 2004

16. best dvd or video on canopy malfunctions  

    By Terminal-V, November 14, 2004
    • 6 replies
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    • gerrcoin
    • November 19, 2004

17. AFF Vs IAD  

    By freefallfrank, November 3, 2004
    • 23 replies
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    • 1naFLYhi
    • November 19, 2004

18. Riser failure  

    By bkoch, November 17, 2004
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    • genitor
    • November 19, 2004

19. Collapse on New Formed Nose Canopy  

    By goshawk, November 17, 2004
    • 21 replies
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    • skyspike
    • November 19, 2004

20. Pilot Chute in Tow Mals  

    By Ruffles, November 6, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • docjohn
    • November 15, 2004

21. AFF COMPLETION  

    By MNM604, November 15, 2004
    • 1 reply
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    • Randy_H
    • November 15, 2004

22. RWS risers --- Brake fire - no problem!  

    By kallend, November 8, 2004
    • 11 replies
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    • kallend
    • November 14, 2004

23. Canopy and Landing Area  

    By Emel, November 10, 2004
    • 17 replies
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    • Jimbo
    • November 14, 2004

24. Advice please - I'm desperate!   1 2

    By Ruskin, August 22, 2004
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    • dorbie
    • November 13, 2004

25. Looking for advice...well MoRE advice...  

    By benamoz, November 12, 2004
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    • benamoz
    • November 12, 2004

26. Then and Now  

    By GentleTiger, November 8, 2004
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    • slug
    • November 12, 2004

27. Tandem Progression, looking forward to my 1st solo, a question?  

    By JeepDiver, November 10, 2004
    • 4 replies
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    • skyhighkiy
    • November 12, 2004

28. Remain Calm   1 2

    By BrianSGermain, November 2, 2004
    • 26 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • November 11, 2004

29. Big way climbout issues  

    By billvon, November 8, 2004
    • 20 replies
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    • smooth
    • November 10, 2004

30. AFF2 - Cut Away   1 2

    By Cayce, October 31, 2004
    • 31 replies
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    • Cayce
    • November 9, 2004

31. canopy mals  

    By GentleTiger, November 8, 2004
    • 11 replies
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    • Rdutch
    • November 9, 2004

32. Brand brand new...  

    By benamoz, November 6, 2004
    • 10 replies
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    • benamoz
    • November 8, 2004

33. Other Canadians?  

    By benamoz, November 8, 2004
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    • benamoz
    • November 8, 2004

34. Don't assume ANYTHING  

    By Evelyn, November 7, 2004
    • 10 replies
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    • ChileRelleno
    • November 8, 2004

35. Kind Of a Lot of Fatalities Lately  

    By Muppetdog, November 1, 2004
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 8, 2004

36. mal  

    By treeman, November 6, 2004
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    • mattjw916
    • November 8, 2004

37. Basic Canopy Control Course in Spain?  

    By scientist_chick, November 1, 2004
    • 8 replies
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    • freekflyguy
    • November 7, 2004

38. Students watching Videos of Low turns   1 2

    By storm1977, November 1, 2004
    • 27 replies
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    • johnny1488
    • November 6, 2004

39. Jump order question  

    By pertierr, November 1, 2004
    • 19 replies
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    • Geoff
    • November 5, 2004

40. Stable pull   1 2

    By MNM604, November 3, 2004
    • 25 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 5, 2004

41. beam me up scottie(long)  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, November 1, 2004
    • 5 replies
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    • mattjw916
    • November 4, 2004

42. Can jump after first refusal?  

    By MiniClaire, October 28, 2004
    • 21 replies
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    • gerrcoin
    • November 4, 2004

43. convenience of having heart defillibrators at dz?   1 2

    By windcatcher, November 3, 2004
    • 25 replies
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    • Zoter
    • November 4, 2004

44. DownWind Landings - PLF or Slide In?  

    By Amanduh, October 13, 2004
    • 23 replies
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    • velvetjo
    • November 4, 2004

45. Jump 25, reserve ride!  

    By samhussey, November 1, 2004
    • 13 replies
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    • samhussey
    • November 4, 2004

46. Slow or High Speed Mal: Which is harder to deal with?  

    By Michele, October 10, 2004
    • 23 replies
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    • ChileRelleno
    • November 4, 2004

47. costs  

    By MNM604, October 14, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • tdog
    • November 4, 2004

48. sore arse  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, November 2, 2004
    • 7 replies
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    • mnealtx
    • November 3, 2004

49. Reserve Rides to Jump Ratio on Gear appropriate for Beginner to intermediate use.  

    By tdog, November 1, 2004
    • 12 replies
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    • skaterboi
    • November 3, 2004

50. 1st reserve ride  

    By Icon134, November 1, 2004
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    • robertmicp
    • November 2, 2004

51. It is OKAY to throw your handles!!!   1 2 3

    By weegegirl, October 14, 2004
    • 65 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • November 2, 2004

52. scared to turn  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, October 29, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • skytash
    • October 31, 2004

53. prior injury and jumping  

    By Docspidey, October 13, 2004
    • 5 replies
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    • gemini
    • October 30, 2004

54. Teaching Flat Turns  

    By tombuch, October 27, 2004
    • 17 replies
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • October 29, 2004

55. wingloading question  

    By crotalus01, October 27, 2004
    • 18 replies
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    • DancingFlame
    • October 29, 2004

56. Aircraft traffic Q  

    By bigbearfng, October 26, 2004
    • 3 replies
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    • wuffo
    • October 28, 2004

57. New Canopy - what did you do?  

    By britboynz, October 22, 2004
    • 20 replies
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    • Frenchy68
    • October 28, 2004

58. AFF Level 1 Self-Critique  

    By BeeTee, October 26, 2004
    • 10 replies
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    • Reginald
    • October 27, 2004

59. 'The Search' program run by Skydive-U  

    By JanelleAgin, October 25, 2004
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    • JanelleAgin
    • October 27, 2004

60. Helicopter Jumps   1 2

    By Evelyn, October 18, 2004
    • 31 replies
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    • Evelyn
    • October 26, 2004

61. Where are the windtunnels?  

    By Spudmuffin, October 25, 2004
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    • Spudmuffin
    • October 25, 2004

62. nasty tandem line twists  

    By linestretch, October 25, 2004
    • 5 replies
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    • timmyfitz
    • October 25, 2004

63. Tunnel training, is it worth the $$$....  

    By Ruffles, October 25, 2004
    • 1 reply
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    • Dumpster
    • October 25, 2004

64. Something I learned about release pins while paragliding.  

    By tdog, October 23, 2004
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    • mr2mk1g
    • October 25, 2004

65. twisted risers spinning main  

    By Kichu, October 22, 2004
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    • livenletfly
    • October 25, 2004

66. New guy with AFF question  

    By Cayce, October 22, 2004
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    • billvon
    • October 22, 2004

67. BOC or PUD  

    By flyingarab, October 18, 2004
    • 20 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 22, 2004

68. Canopy control simulation program  

    By MWGemini, October 19, 2004
    • 13 replies
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    • tombuch
    • October 22, 2004

69. Experiencing a demo jump cancellation for the first time  

    By BillyVance, October 11, 2004
    • 10 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • October 21, 2004

70. Separation Anxiety   1 2 3

    By UKKid35, October 14, 2004
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    • speedy
    • October 19, 2004

71. Newbie question  

    By FinlanderSisu, October 14, 2004
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    • JonBonGraham
    • October 15, 2004

72. Main canopy failure to fully inflate   1 2

    By Pasha, October 14, 2004
    • 28 replies
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    • Pasha
    • October 15, 2004

73. What's causing pilot chutes in tow?   1 2

    By JohnMitchell, October 4, 2004
    • 32 replies
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    • loumeinhart
    • October 14, 2004

74. stupid mistake   1 2

    By firstime, October 7, 2004
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    • marks
    • October 13, 2004

75. Help with Collapsible pilot chute  

    By helldog, October 13, 2004
    • 2 replies
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    • Jethers203
    • October 13, 2004

76. AFF lessons  

    By boris_73, October 13, 2004
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    • skytash
    • October 13, 2004

77. Whiplash?  

    By FinlanderSisu, October 13, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • October 13, 2004

78. Written instructions for students?  

    By Spudmuffin, October 10, 2004
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    • Spudmuffin
    • October 13, 2004

79. Instructor assignments...how early do most students find out "who they're getting?"  

    By Spudmuffin, October 11, 2004
    • 7 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 12, 2004

80. RSL with High Performance Canopy?  

    By weezy, October 6, 2004
    • 24 replies
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    • billbooth
    • October 12, 2004

81. AFF/RAPS/AFP/IAD  

    By DZJ, October 12, 2004
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    • BIGUN
    • October 12, 2004

82. Hop and Pops   1 2

    By robertmicp, September 27, 2004
    • 37 replies
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    • nate_1979
    • October 12, 2004

83. Packing Class at Perris Valley  

    By robertmicp, October 11, 2004
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    • Nightingale
    • October 12, 2004

84. A poor alternative to wind tunnels! ;-)  

    By Spudmuffin, October 10, 2004
    • 9 replies
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    • Squeak
    • October 12, 2004

85. Back Loop, Front Loop, Barrel Roll A License   1 2

    By craig_b, September 30, 2004
    • 29 replies
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    • mattjw916
    • October 11, 2004

86. About horseshoes and pilot chutes...  

    By Malta_Dog, October 11, 2004
    • 7 replies
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    • billbooth
    • October 11, 2004

87. How much can a booty hold?  

    By 2fat2fly, October 4, 2004
    • 7 replies
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    • vibeke
    • October 10, 2004

88. Hypoxia at 15,500'?   1 2

    By LittleOne, October 4, 2004
    • 34 replies
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    • dnewcomer
    • October 8, 2004

89. question?  

    By darksteppa1, October 3, 2004
    • 9 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • October 8, 2004

90. First Front Riser Dive and Turns for A License  

    By craig_b, October 5, 2004
    • 11 replies
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    • craig_b
    • October 8, 2004

91. New Advanced Canopy Training in 2005 SIM  

    By tombuch, October 5, 2004
    • 8 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • October 6, 2004

92. Stop going above formations  

    By cvfd1399, October 3, 2004
    • 6 replies
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    • Cacophony
    • October 6, 2004

93. What is a burr?  

    By flyinghonu, October 5, 2004
    • 11 replies
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    • teason
    • October 6, 2004

94. My first reserve ride  

    By Monkeyb, October 3, 2004
    • 9 replies
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    • Shark
    • October 6, 2004

95. Can you achieve a good arch as a tandem student?  

    By Spudmuffin, October 4, 2004
    • 3 replies
    • 997 views
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    • Spudmuffin
    • October 5, 2004

96. Cutaway at MOAB  

    By Frenchy68, October 4, 2004
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    • Frenchy68
    • October 4, 2004

97. Stowing Hma lines  

    By chileanXaos, October 2, 2004
    • 6 replies
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    • JohnRich
    • October 4, 2004

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

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

99. Knot in brake line hang up.  

    By cvfd1399, October 3, 2004
    • 2 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • October 4, 2004

100. One brake released  

     By Mikki_ZH, September 29, 2004
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     • flow
     • October 3, 2004