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6,253 topics in this forum

1. landing injury  

   By phil6086, December 31, 2002
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   • mazevedo
   • January 6, 2003

2. Here's my under canopy strategy  

   By JustRelax, September 2, 2003
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   • ZoneRat
   • September 2, 2003

3. AFF or Static line...which is safer??  

   By steve1, February 28, 2002
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   • n2skdvn
   • February 28, 2002

4. Cutaway & FJC Questions  

   By davyvfr, May 12, 2013
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   • wolfriverjoe
   • May 13, 2013

5. Way of researching DZs?  

   By rocketdog, August 26, 2005
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   • PhreeZone
   • August 30, 2005

6. Cutaway with a fogged visor  

   By FeFe, December 29, 2002
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   • weid14
   • January 3, 2003

7. Spotting is not a joke  

   By Deyan, May 8, 2013
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   • propblast
   • May 10, 2013

8. Aborting low turn  

   By format, May 15, 2011
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   • format
   • May 28, 2011

9. Canopy burn  

   By Dr.Surgicool, March 1, 2019
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   • billvon
   • March 8, 2019

10. Landing small reserves - unfamiliarity with F-111 nowadays?  

    By pchapman, May 10, 2017
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    • Trafficdiver
    • May 11, 2017

11. back pain...  

    By milutim, July 13, 2004
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    • rickfri59
    • July 15, 2004

12. My dytter quit  

    By steve1, August 5, 2002
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    • Staso
    • August 5, 2002

13. downsizing question...  

    By ranger28, October 25, 2007
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    • squarecanopy
    • October 25, 2007

14. Coach jumps with world class freefliers?  

    By CanuckInUSA, May 8, 2003
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    • JamesNahikian
    • May 10, 2003

15. International Jumping....  

    By FTP_07, October 5, 2007
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    • brettski74
    • October 23, 2007

16. landing patterns (kind of long)  

    By Icon134, April 18, 2005
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    • wmw999
    • April 19, 2005

17. Line overs..  

    By bdev, August 23, 2003
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    • winsor
    • August 27, 2003

18. Aero Commander 500  

    By trabel, January 23, 2017
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    • jimmytavino
    • April 3, 2017

19. AFI completed, a great day of jumping!  

    By jrmrangers, May 13, 2011
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    • danielcroft
    • May 16, 2011

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

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

21. Booked my RAPS!  

    By bazelos, January 25, 2006
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    • bazelos
    • January 27, 2006

22. Questions and clarifying for the A-license Test  

    By sunflower92, September 5, 2018
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    • chuckakers
    • September 6, 2018

23. Phoenix-Fly Tracking Gear Failing/Blowing Up  

    By elias123, July 15, 2009
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    • elias123
    • July 24, 2009

24. IS IT TIME FOR USPA/CSI?  

    By katzas, April 22, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • April 24, 2014

25. hardware in my neck  

    By stuckonseven, July 21, 2009
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    • TheBachelor
    • July 21, 2009

26. canopy swoop = demo jump  

    By peek, July 17, 2002
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    • riggerrob
    • July 23, 2002

27. boodacious double mal (making the rounds on media)  

    By SethInMI, February 19, 2022
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    • SethInMI
    • February 23, 2022

28. B licence question  

    By Emmie, July 19, 2002
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • July 23, 2002

29. Tracking Suits  

    By artard, July 8, 2010
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    • kallend
    • July 9, 2010

30. Trouble maintaing body position?  

    By danica318, August 9, 2008
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    • anthonyfellows
    • August 17, 2008

31. Accelerating opening.  

    By Deuce, July 19, 2002
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    • Deuce
    • July 19, 2002

32. Can anyone help  

    By cropp, November 30, 2003
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    • Auryn
    • December 2, 2003

33. Tandem Progressive only available...  

    By SPAWNmaster, October 8, 2007
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    • marks2065
    • October 10, 2007

34. Slider hesitation and hang up  

    By Slink2, July 18, 2002
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    • ERICCONNELLY
    • July 18, 2002

35. Get those legs out there!!!  

    By skip, February 10, 2002
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    • TEB6363
    • February 12, 2002

36. Crazy?  

    By LearningTOfly, November 4, 2003
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    • CrazyDave
    • November 30, 2003

37. Look at others gear while on video  

    By PhreeZone, July 8, 2002
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    • goose491
    • July 17, 2002

38. Tandem water landings.  

    By skydivejersey, March 12, 2004
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    • Liemberg
    • March 15, 2004

39. way out of currency  

    By larry, December 13, 2002
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    • Jessica
    • December 13, 2002

40. hooked need help on a chute  

    By deadmanflying77, August 14, 2003
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    • deadmanflying77
    • August 20, 2003

41. AFF rating  

    By base698, February 6, 2002
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    • TEB6363
    • February 8, 2002

42. Packing: Symmetry vs. Asymmetry  

    By ericber, March 14, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • March 15, 2004

43. strong tandem cross rating  

    By mathewadams2003, March 10, 2004
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    • SkydiveSoBe
    • March 15, 2004

44. Scared myself good on a night jump!  

    By JJohnson, July 10, 2002
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    • goose491
    • July 15, 2002

45. B License water training  

    By nigel99, April 19, 2011
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    • thrillstalker
    • April 20, 2011

46. Chain of command  

    By kai2k1, August 15, 2003
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    • D22369
    • August 18, 2003

47. sore arse  

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

48. Braked turns before a flare  

    By ScratchTX, July 4, 2002
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    • skybytch
    • July 11, 2002

49. "Hover control"  

    By The111, September 20, 2007
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    • Fast
    • September 21, 2007

50. Back pain on opening  

    By bristoljumper, June 2, 2009
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    • tkhayes
    • June 5, 2009

51. currency  

    By rapter, September 9, 2007
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • September 18, 2007

52. Surviving the WFFC  

    By billvon, June 28, 2002
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    • billvon
    • July 9, 2002

53. DZ's with wingloading restrictions  

    By Bolas, June 23, 2004
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    • billvon
    • June 23, 2004

54. Cut-away Simulator  

    By e.a.hernandez, April 13, 2011
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 14, 2011

55. Required jump pilot emergecy parachute  

    By fishejas, January 1, 2007
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    • grue
    • January 2, 2007

56. Selecting an instructor at Sky Dive Miami?  

    By AEsco48, June 22, 2006
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    • JeepDiver
    • June 22, 2006

57. Do new lines affect canopy flare?  

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

58. AFF Rig fitting problems  

    By rob223, July 14, 2008
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    • riggerrob
    • July 16, 2008

59. Landing Pattern Factors  

    By wmw999, April 4, 2011
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    • BrianM
    • April 5, 2011

60. Hard Opening?  

    By Rottenmilk, November 19, 2002
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    • Rottenmilk
    • November 20, 2002

61. High Speed Main Malfunction  

    By nws01, June 30, 2002
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    • dove
    • July 1, 2002

62. Losing arch on 4th and 5th jump ??  

    By skyflower_bloom, May 18, 2010
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    • skyflower_bloom
    • May 18, 2010

63. Another Unrated Instructor Question  

    By gale, July 31, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • August 5, 2003

64. My Canopy Won't Stall  

    By Zennie, June 6, 2001
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    • apoil
    • June 11, 2001

65. How about pod casts?  

    By shah269, April 17, 2009
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    • skydiverbry
    • May 8, 2009

66. Very low 180 turn  

    By drosenberg, June 3, 2001
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    • Lindsey
    • June 9, 2001

67. AFF lessons  

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

68. How much difference does temperature really make in terms of canopy speed?  

    By grue, December 4, 2006
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    • Calvin19
    • December 6, 2006

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

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

70. How should i go about getting my A license?  

    By philmackay28, May 23, 2016
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    • Toggle
    • May 24, 2016

71. A License Training  

    By megscott73, June 19, 2002
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    • drenaline
    • June 20, 2002

72. smoke jumper wanabes - stupidity hurts  

    By phoenixlpr, April 14, 2010
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    • skybill
    • April 15, 2010

73. Skysurfing...  

    By mountainman, April 12, 2001
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    • max
    • May 23, 2001

74. ATTN: All Novice SDC Jumpers  

    By Slowfaller, January 17, 2002
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    • tigra
    • January 18, 2002

75. Long break / Off AFF but no license  

    By rkcheung, February 22, 2004
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    • xAer0
    • February 28, 2004

76. About horseshoes and pilot chutes...  

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

77. How much can a booty hold?  

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

78. Looking for new canopy  

    By jenni, May 15, 2001
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • May 17, 2001

79. Chest Altimeter's and Sit-flying  

    By Joolee, May 14, 2001
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    • Joolee
    • May 17, 2001

80. Canopy size for coming back into the sport  

    By SPAWNmaster, April 4, 2010
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    • elightle
    • April 7, 2010

81. how long do you wait after pulling?  

    By andy2, April 14, 2003
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    • beemertec
    • April 15, 2003

82. Jumping a camera - line/riser strike on deployment  

    By lintern, May 30, 2006
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    • CrazyL
    • June 7, 2006

83. Getting an A license  

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

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

    By Shark, March 14, 2005
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    • skymedic
    • March 15, 2005

85. AFF Training Time...?  

    By corpkid, July 21, 2003
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    • vonSanta
    • July 24, 2003

86. DZs that train with rounds...  

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

87. Headown and hand position  

    By edid, September 20, 2001
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    • dharma1976
    • June 5, 2006

88. Alpine skydiving for anyone?  

    By phoenixlpr, February 24, 2011
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    • virgin-burner
    • March 1, 2011

89. AFF close call (VIDEO)  

    By skydiverek, June 4, 2006
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    • DJL
    • June 5, 2006

90. Change EP's for Skyhook?  

    By RustyOats, February 27, 2011
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    • mr2mk1g
    • March 1, 2011

91. First solo,aff training jump (3rd jump)  

    By vortexr1, April 5, 2009
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    • vortexr1
    • April 5, 2009

92. Pulling down Slider  

    By pccoder, February 22, 2004
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    • piisfish
    • February 23, 2004

93. Training at Skydive Chicago, Chicagoland Skydiving, or Skydive Midwest?  

    By rusty_amy, July 19, 2007
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    • SkyTory
    • July 23, 2007

94. B License requirement  

    By rendezvous, January 10, 2002
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    • RemiAndKaren
    • January 11, 2002

95. Game: How many jumps do I have?  

    By skyjumpenfool, March 18, 2010
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    • piisfish
    • March 24, 2010

96. Static line to AFF with 2 year layoff  

    By xlh883, May 26, 2006
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    • xlh883
    • June 1, 2006

97. Cypress cutter demo at Skydive Expo Deland  

    By captain1976, March 15, 2010
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    • Cambalectri
    • March 23, 2010

98. Fall Rates  

    By Chief, June 4, 2002
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    • quade
    • June 5, 2002

99. Empuria canopy course  

    By richclive, February 19, 2004
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    • piisfish
    • February 20, 2004

100. jumping rounds  

     By ubazzo49, April 4, 2003
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     • mjosparky
     • April 8, 2003