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1. new to the sport, swooping?  

   By blueskyserenity, November 4, 2003
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   • nicrussell
   • November 4, 2003

2. Demo video of different disciplines  

   By JSE, December 4, 2013
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   • zerospinskier
   • December 5, 2013

3. What kind of batteries for "regular" Dytter?  

   By efs4ever, November 15, 2008
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   • shropshire
   • November 16, 2008

4. Exit Counts. A competition may be in order!  

   By WooHoo, May 13, 2006
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   • mdrejhon
   • May 15, 2006

5. Minnesoota: Westside Skydivers problems with city...  

   By ParaHog, August 17, 2012
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   • stratostar
   • February 24, 2013

6. All Action Sports are dangerous  

   By OhioDreamsChris, February 20, 2012
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   • Chris-Ottawa
   • February 21, 2012

7. Leg Straps are killing me  

   By IMALSUTIGERFAN, June 7, 2009
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   • Pokerstar
   • June 10, 2009

8. Who to trust, Physio or Consultant Surgeon?  

   By Spike, October 8, 2003
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   • TimHurford
   • October 8, 2003

9. sabre 120 and beginner  

   By huszcza, September 5, 2003
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   • huszcza
   • September 10, 2003

10. Looking for video of guy sitting on twin otter tail and guy on wheel.  

    By TaylorC, September 14, 2014
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    • andym148
    • September 18, 2014

11. Off the static line  

    By loch1957, May 17, 2012
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    • faulk04
    • May 19, 2012

12. My trip to Cali  

    By Canuck, April 3, 2006
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    • monkycndo
    • April 4, 2006

13. POPS complete new FL state record  

    By jsaxton, March 22, 2008
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    • gemini
    • March 24, 2008

14. Health Insurance that covers Skydivers  

    By docdialtone, November 12, 2007
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    • floormonkey
    • November 12, 2007

15. How much does Scott Miller's canopy piloting course cost?  

    By mijnjiku, May 30, 2007
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    • mikecm469
    • May 30, 2007

16. Re-Currency Requirements  

    By XMarked, August 6, 2012
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    • LiborJanicek
    • August 17, 2012

17. So what are you going to do tomorrow?  

    By Fab, June 18, 2005
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    • Fab
    • June 19, 2005

18. Hey you SDCers! How long did AFP take you??  

    By Jeth, July 26, 2004
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    • Jeth
    • July 26, 2004

19. Dropzone question  

    By FutureJumper, January 6, 2010
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    • airtwardo
    • January 6, 2010

20. The nerves!!!  

    By SkydivingNurse, May 8, 2005
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    • LuvToFly
    • May 9, 2005

21. slowing fall rate  

    By tred, April 15, 2015
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    • tred
    • April 16, 2015

22. Eloy - This weekend for the first time......  

    By Juzzie, May 21, 2013
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    • Juzzie
    • May 24, 2013

23. Las Vegas area schools  

    By ray702, August 15, 2012
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    • ray702
    • August 16, 2012

24. Little question for Bill Booth  

    By autoset, February 12, 2007
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    • Eule
    • February 16, 2007

25. Where does the beer belong?  

    By jumpjunkie2004, March 25, 2005
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    • GTAVercetti
    • March 29, 2005

26. Zero-pilot ops  

    By olofscience, April 16, 2021
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    • JoeWeber
    • April 16, 2021

27. What kind of flying with cargo pants?  

    By JerseyShawn, December 22, 2010
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    • heavydude
    • December 27, 2010

28. Jumping in the winter  

    By ljkenny, September 3, 2007
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    • ljkenny
    • September 10, 2007

29. Night Jumps  

    By huka551, March 27, 2005
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    • ernguru
    • March 29, 2005

30. don't do what i did - turn your protrack on ON THE GROUND!  

    By Newbie, September 9, 2003
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    • KATO33
    • September 10, 2003

31. Follow my gaze ..  

    By tontonBlurp, September 10, 2014
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    • kkeenan
    • September 14, 2014

32. How can I...  

    By dave321, October 7, 2003
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    • Rainbo
    • October 7, 2003

33. Jumping into a dream job  

    By shah269, August 13, 2012
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    • obelixtim
    • August 15, 2012

34. hello drop zone, My first tandem yesterday and Im hooked, need info from those in th know  

    By datruthab123, July 20, 2008
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    • FallingHazard
    • July 21, 2008

35. Why are DZ aerial photos uncommon on DZ websites?  

    By sasteam, September 9, 2003
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    • Shark
    • September 9, 2003

36. Collegiate Nationals  

    By dmathews1960, April 3, 2015
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    • Deisel
    • April 12, 2015

37. Need advice for attaching chem lights for night jumps  

    By ToTheTop, June 7, 2009
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    • tdog
    • June 8, 2009

38. For the U.S.: Are licenses only valid in the state you get them in?  

    By manyquestions, February 14, 2007
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    • IanHarrop
    • February 15, 2007

39. Tunnel Time  

    By crandcm, January 20, 2018
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    • Meanee
    • January 29, 2018

40. Future of Star Crest Awards?  

    By GLIDEANGLE, August 12, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • May 21, 2013

41. Now this is a commercial....  

    By GrumpySmurf, June 23, 2006
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    • GrumpySmurf
    • June 25, 2006

42. Guy's 40 ways... First day.  

    By ThighMan, November 9, 2007
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    • ThighMan
    • November 12, 2007

43. Resizing a harness?  

    By Daizey, February 6, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • February 6, 2004

44. Killing 3 birds W/ 1 Stone!!!  

    By lazerq3, May 30, 2003
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    • PilotMike
    • June 3, 2003

45. EU (Italy?) Medical pro Paracadute - You've GOT to be Kidding!!  

    By Guest, April 16, 2019
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    • massis
    • April 24, 2019

46. Vigil gives 10% discount to US Military  

    By shattenjager, February 16, 2012
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    • nolan358
    • February 16, 2012

47. Freefall sounds  

    By StevieBoy, March 19, 2010
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    • MikeJD
    • March 23, 2010

48. In 10 hours, I report for static line training  

    By grue, July 24, 2004
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    • grue
    • July 24, 2004

49. Trying to finish AFF  

    By Brian425, November 3, 2003
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    • Partorg
    • November 3, 2003

50. Canopy Collision - comments?  

    By FL_new_jumper, February 15, 2012
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    • chuckakers
    • February 16, 2012

51. AFF or Tandem  

    By IceWater, July 22, 2010
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    • Mickymillions
    • August 6, 2010

52. grounded :-(  

    By oh2ski2002, May 25, 2007
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • May 28, 2007

53. Tracking troubles but passed AFF  

    By RB_Hammer, December 26, 2006
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    • RB_Hammer
    • December 30, 2006

54. Off heading openings  

    By jbanning, December 28, 2006
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    • Scoop
    • December 29, 2006

55. working at a dz  

    By cm15, February 14, 2012
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    • BIGUN
    • February 15, 2012

56. This is a new approach to gear purchases  

    By Zymurdoo, May 25, 2010
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • May 31, 2010

57. AFF Landing  

    By Quake120, April 7, 2007
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    • Sub
    • April 8, 2007

58. too funny  

    By roxi, February 12, 2007
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    • roxi
    • February 13, 2007

59. Best Way to Sell an Old Rig  

    By ripcord_tx, December 28, 2006
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    • Beer
    • December 29, 2006

60. Hybrid Record Judging Draft 1  

    By TallGuy, June 15, 2005
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    • TallGuy
    • June 15, 2005

61. Gas prices  

    By MirageSkydiver, March 19, 2011
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    • billvon
    • March 21, 2011

62. training issue  

    By GaryRay, August 2, 2009
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    • GaryRay
    • August 3, 2009

63. help to relax  

    By elmo87, April 7, 2007
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    • aguila
    • April 8, 2007

64. Video; 'nothing impossible' NZ freestyle skydiving team.  

    By rhys, February 12, 2007
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    • rmcvey
    • February 13, 2007

65. So this is how it feels?  

    By Andy_Copland, November 20, 2005
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    • Andy_Copland
    • November 21, 2005

66. So who thinks the wind tunnel is fun?!  

    By ltdiver, May 4, 2004
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    • Shark
    • May 5, 2004

67. new jumper  

    By fatdaddy, July 10, 2003
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    • katiebear21
    • July 11, 2003

68. Any help with dealers?  

    By Boris73, August 1, 2009
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    • CygnusX-1
    • August 3, 2009

69. Got my A  

    By Redline165, November 11, 2008
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    • Da_SKiES_R_BLu
    • November 12, 2008

70. jump log  

    By ffp1974, March 18, 2008
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    • NWFlyer
    • March 19, 2008

71. Not another demo!  

    By JCW1966, November 9, 2007
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    • JCW1966
    • November 9, 2007

72. Broken Femurs & Limping  

    By BoondockSaint, November 20, 2005
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    • BoondockSaint
    • November 21, 2005

73. aircraft question -- Murphy Moose  

    By RMURRAY, January 3, 2006
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    • RMURRAY
    • January 4, 2006

74. Recommendation: Weather APP  

    By Rio Santonil, November 28, 2020   

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    • tripp9r
    • December 2, 2020

75. Giving up  

    By Anthony1992, July 15, 2021
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    • NewGuy2005
    • July 21, 2021

76. My AFF Cat B Jump  

    By Calvinchu49, February 13, 2012
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    • Calvinchu49
    • February 14, 2012

77. Thailand update #8  

    By billvon, February 3, 2004
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    • ltdiver
    • February 5, 2004

78. peace, love, blue sky  

    By digurman, August 8, 2003
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    • digurman
    • August 8, 2003

79. New Women Skydiver with Contacts  

    By skydivemermaid, October 11, 2015
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    • 3331
    • October 24, 2015

80. ARE U ADDICTED TO SKYDIVING? CHECK THIS OUT!!  

    By Truku, May 24, 2010
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    • airtwardo
    • May 29, 2010

81. Rate of decent for a cutaway main?  

    By jaybwise, October 21, 2015
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    • raymod2
    • October 23, 2015

82. Lovely news story on the sport  

    By stratostar, August 10, 2012
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    • jtiflyer
    • August 12, 2012

83. No fun jumping in Las Vegas???  

    By stclaire2003, August 4, 2010
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    • Hvance
    • August 4, 2010

84. Perris Wind Tunnel Announces Rates  

    By quade, November 2, 2003
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    • marcandalysse
    • November 2, 2003

85. Yves Rossy flies jetwing over rio  

    By 3mpire, May 3, 2012
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    • piisfish
    • May 8, 2012

86. Waiver News - Cali Supreme Court says Waivers Don't Work for Gross Negligence  

    By lawrocket, July 17, 2007
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    • itllclear
    • July 19, 2007

87. Individual Medical Insurance Policy - Need Help  

    By Laurel, February 15, 2006
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    • Paige
    • February 16, 2006

88. Just about a bad day on the dropzone  

    By dterrick, September 4, 2003
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    • Swanee
    • September 7, 2003

89. Double repeat!!!  

    By Scottyb, April 18, 2003
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    • Scottyb
    • April 21, 2003

90. Traveling w/ My Rig, post trip update!  

    By rapper4mpi, March 6, 2003
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    • beavdog
    • March 6, 2003

91. Cheapest way to ship a rig from the US to New Zealand  

    By baronn, July 5, 2017
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    • baronn
    • July 16, 2017

92. Filling in logbooks??  

    By goblin, November 9, 2008
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    • IanHarrop
    • November 11, 2008

93. Where Can I Get Gear?  

    By CrazyDave, November 1, 2003
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    • CrazyDave
    • November 2, 2003

94. Wake up mid tandem after getting blackout drunk  

    By CRASH1, April 9, 2014
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    • CRASH1
    • April 9, 2014

95. Neuroplasticity/Learning/Changing  

    By skr, May 23, 2007
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    • kallend
    • May 25, 2007

96. SAFETY ADVICE FROM ROOK NELSON'S WEEKLY UPDATE  

    By africapete, September 15, 2006
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    • jumpwally
    • September 16, 2006

97. Another "Got my A" thread  

    By KNewman, January 2, 2006
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    • Airman1270
    • January 3, 2006

98. Do you know any skydiving geologists or geographers?  

    By samlukeanthony, March 26, 2009
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    • AggieDave
    • March 26, 2009

99. Maytown's Annual Crash & Burn Fest-a-palooza  

    By chuckbrown, July 4, 2008
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    • javelin1
    • July 16, 2008

100. info needed to build wind tunnel  

     By Naptown, September 4, 2003
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     • vonSanta
     • September 7, 2003