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1. How many jumps do you consider as "experienced" in this sport?   1 2 3 4

   By RkyMtnHigh, June 15, 2006
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   • Ron
   • June 17, 2006

2. Standup vs Buttslide tandem landings  

   By sartre, June 15, 2006
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   • SkymonkeyONE
   • June 16, 2006

3. Stupid mistakes?   1 2

   By gofast_ER, June 15, 2006
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   • Mostly_Harmless
   • June 23, 2006

4. Newbie with a newbie question.  

   By Jodans, June 14, 2006
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   • AndrewKarnowski
   • June 15, 2006

5. awards and patches and what not  

   By AndrewKarnowski, June 14, 2006
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   • popsjumper
   • June 16, 2006

6. Launching a Hybrid  

   By flyhi, June 14, 2006
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   • gemini
   • June 15, 2006

7. Drag on a Canopy  

   By kirrz, June 14, 2006
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   • damion75
   • June 16, 2006

8. It's finally time to....  

   By towerrat, June 14, 2006
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   • towerrat
   • June 14, 2006

9. A Rig last for 15-25 years?  

   By DroptheMan04, June 14, 2006
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   • DroptheMan04
   • June 14, 2006

10. Whats happening with PISA?  

    By udder, June 14, 2006
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    • masterrigger1
    • June 16, 2006

11. what winds for 1st time when downsizing?  

    By countzero, June 14, 2006
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    • countzero
    • June 14, 2006

12. Breaking myself video  

    By Jill_UK, June 13, 2006
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    • Joellercoaster
    • June 17, 2006

13. Is it possible/have you ever sneezed in freefall?  

    By Newbie, June 13, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • June 14, 2006

14. Skydive Elsinore VS Skydive San Diego  

    By FlyingJarhead, June 13, 2006
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    • FlyingJarhead
    • June 13, 2006

15. I hate wind, as of now...  

    By Skyliber, June 13, 2006
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    • Skyliber
    • June 16, 2006

16. fun jumps?  

    By AndrewKarnowski, June 13, 2006
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    • AndrewKarnowski
    • June 16, 2006

17. Barcelona DZ  

    By amavadia, June 12, 2006
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    • amavadia
    • June 12, 2006

18. What to do for my 100th jump?  

    By blondebombshell, June 12, 2006
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    • peckerhead
    • June 16, 2006

19. Tieing the Slider  

    By NlghtJumper, June 12, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • June 13, 2006

20. Freefly friendly closing pin   1 2

    By meistwer, June 12, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • June 14, 2006

21. Jumpsuit Question  

    By FireMedicJumper, June 12, 2006
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    • AggieDave
    • June 12, 2006

22. smoke canister ???  

    By bungeechef, June 12, 2006
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    • obelixtim
    • June 14, 2006

23. Dislocated   1 2

    By link2334, June 12, 2006
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    • winston_06
    • June 20, 2006

24. Discipline progression  

    By xlh883, June 12, 2006
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    • Hambone
    • June 14, 2006

25. simple question  

    By elias123, June 11, 2006
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    • elias123
    • June 12, 2006

26. Jetski skydive stunt  

    By nnowakow, June 11, 2006
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    • Flying-Wench
    • June 13, 2006

27. 100th jump and 38th B-day  

    By skyflychris, June 11, 2006
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    • SkyTango
    • June 13, 2006

28. Adding Drop Zones to GPS--Update  

    By tombuch, June 11, 2006
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    • tombuch
    • June 14, 2006

29. freaky skydive dreams  

    By miss3sixty, June 11, 2006
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    • miss3sixty
    • June 11, 2006

30. Music that we think of before / after jumping  

    By dreamsville, June 11, 2006
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    • dreamsville
    • June 11, 2006

31. Jump good luck charms  

    By skydivamegan, June 11, 2006
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    • skydivamegan
    • June 11, 2006

32. Malfunction canopy replace or not?  

    By DroptheMan04, June 11, 2006
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    • tbrown
    • June 12, 2006

33. JUMPING AFTER A BAD LANDING  

    By imthegerm, June 10, 2006
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    • burble
    • June 12, 2006

34. Ears and Flying  

    By adventurechick, June 10, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • June 15, 2006

35. A Few Questions  

    By Quake120, June 10, 2006
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    • DSE
    • June 12, 2006

36. Freefly LO and FREE coach jumps all weekend long 06.10th-11th at Snohomish, Wa  

    By Vectracide, June 10, 2006
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    • Vectracide
    • June 10, 2006

37. Confirmed Manufacturers attending SkyFest  

    By upndownshop, June 10, 2006
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    • upndownshop
    • June 10, 2006

38. Safe landing room ???  

    By DickMcMahon, June 9, 2006
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    • FrogNog
    • June 10, 2006

39. Exercise Program(s)?  

    By Bill_K, June 9, 2006
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    • Bill_K
    • June 9, 2006

40. Wind Tunnel in Michigan  

    By Luchia, June 9, 2006
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    • Luchia
    • June 9, 2006

41. Skydiving & the flu  

    By kirrz, June 9, 2006
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    • kirrz
    • June 13, 2006

42. Introduction and some newbie questions  

    By EricGleason, June 8, 2006
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    • HPC
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43. The FAA Kicked Us Off The Runway and We're Using the Grass Field Behind the Club House for Takeoffs..  

    By BounceEasy, June 8, 2006
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    • slug
    • June 27, 2006

44. Collapsible Slider  

    By shropshire, June 8, 2006
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    • shropshire
    • June 8, 2006

45. Middle ear pressure, failed eusachian tube  

    By Confuzed, June 8, 2006
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    • chrismgtis
    • November 30, 2006

46. Relax or tighten neck to minimize whip/strain on opening for bad neck?  

    By rj2163, June 8, 2006
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    • upndownshop
    • June 8, 2006

47. Freefly Organizer Needed - Aug 25 - 27  

    By chuckakers, June 8, 2006
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    • Luminous
    • June 8, 2006

48. License E & F?   1 2

    By DroptheMan04, June 7, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • June 11, 2006

49. Hand signs...  

    By Skyliber, June 7, 2006
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    • Skyliber
    • July 11, 2006

50. How long did you wait...  

    By Skyliber, June 7, 2006
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    • MarkM
    • June 7, 2006

51. Dumping when no JM's are around during AFF  

    By aegis, June 7, 2006
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    • aegis
    • June 7, 2006

52. Looking for 3 dealers that can help me  

    By TaylorC, June 6, 2006
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    • Broke
    • June 7, 2006

53. My new jumpship....  

    By piisfish, June 6, 2006
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    • Lastchance
    • June 7, 2006

54. Wingsuits are so yesterday...   1 2

    By outlawphx, June 6, 2006
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    • pilotdave
    • June 9, 2006

55. 300th jump, load 13, 6/6/6  

    By Jill_UK, June 6, 2006
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    • mccurley
    • June 10, 2006

56. Lessons learned tips appreciated  

    By Broke, June 6, 2006
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    • Broke
    • June 7, 2006

57. Best way to proceed when you get your gear stolen?  

    By TaylorC, June 6, 2006
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    • obelixtim
    • June 8, 2006

58. When a parachute opens in the airplane...   1 2

    By Skyliber, June 6, 2006
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    • Ugali
    • June 8, 2006

59. Tradition of Pie Ceremony   1 2

    By RkyMtnHigh, June 6, 2006
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    • peckerhead
    • June 10, 2006

60. skydiving dvd's both learning and entertainment  

    By NewZealand, June 5, 2006
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    • NlghtJumper
    • June 6, 2006

61. What a day....  

    By yamtx73, June 5, 2006
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    • yamtx73
    • June 6, 2006

62. Lake Wales FL rebuilding - Press clipping  

    By PhreeZone, June 5, 2006
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 5, 2006

63. Call it a day after a cut away?   1 2

    By AEsco48, June 5, 2006
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • June 7, 2006

64. VISO  

    By za_skydiver, June 5, 2006
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    • za_skydiver
    • June 5, 2006

65. Chris Lynch (Wingtips)  

    By Andybilly, June 5, 2006
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    • Pendragon
    • June 5, 2006

66. Footwear with ankle support...   1 2

    By AEsco48, June 5, 2006
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    • Orange1
    • June 12, 2006

67. Ever wonder what people are thinking when they make a fatal mistake?  

    By shaiziel, June 5, 2006
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    • Mikki_ZH
    • June 5, 2006

68. 1000th jump  

    By steveorino, June 5, 2006
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    • steveorino
    • June 10, 2006

69. On a happy note!  

    By za_skydiver, June 4, 2006
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    • za_skydiver
    • June 5, 2006

70. Speeding up your fall rate  

    By Andy_Copland, June 4, 2006
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    • rehmwa
    • June 6, 2006

71. Yes Finally  

    By SkyDivinRyan, June 4, 2006
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    • psipike02
    • June 4, 2006

72. What would happen if without wear goggle?   1 2

    By FlyinDawg, June 4, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • June 6, 2006

73. Fatigue  

    By adventurechick, June 4, 2006
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    • dharma1976
    • June 5, 2006

74. instructional dvd's  

    By bloody_trauma, June 4, 2006
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    • bloody_trauma
    • July 1, 2006

75. A-license proficiency card question?  

    By link2334, June 3, 2006
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    • BIGUN
    • June 4, 2006

76. 1st Jump Questions  

    By LastBreath, June 3, 2006
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    • StreetScooby
    • June 6, 2006

77. Control Tower possibly going up in DeLand   1 2 3 4

    By skymama, June 3, 2006
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    • bristolxyz
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78. share the driving  

    By ppolizzo, June 3, 2006
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    • ppolizzo
    • June 3, 2006

79. Customer Service   1 2

    By packerboy, June 2, 2006
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    • EDYDO
    • June 3, 2006

80. What the fuck, people?   1 2

    By davelepka, June 2, 2006
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    • champu
    • June 9, 2006

81. respiratory infection  

    By arakay, June 2, 2006
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    • arakay
    • June 5, 2006

82. Now does this look like fun or what.  

    By topper, June 2, 2006
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    • Bolas
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83. What makes risks acceptable versus unacceptable?  

    By lawrocket, June 2, 2006
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    • ChangoLanzao
    • June 2, 2006

84. First Time this has happened...so I suppose I owe beer...  

    By RkyMtnHigh, June 2, 2006
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    • SkyPsycho
    • June 6, 2006

85. Jumptown Regulars  

    By MagicGuy, June 2, 2006
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    • MagicGuy
    • June 2, 2006

86. Why did you start skydiving?   1 2 3 4

    By Chris-Ottawa, June 1, 2006
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    • sundance
    • June 23, 2006

87. More dangerous, tandem or sport jumping?  

    By RTB, June 1, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • June 3, 2006

88. The Warning label   1 2

    By Tonto, June 1, 2006
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    • mattjw916
    • June 14, 2006

89. Having fun with a buyer who is trained to use a rubber double ended strap-on deployment system!!!  

    By ockers, May 31, 2006
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    • Cracksta69
    • May 10, 2013

90. Cloud Cover   1 2

    By Mike111, May 31, 2006
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    • meatbomb
    • July 21, 2006

91. Craziest Stunt I have Ever Seen  

    By SWATcop, May 31, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • June 1, 2006

92. Downwind Landing vs. Low Turn   1 2 3

    By jumpjunkie2004, May 31, 2006
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    • obelixtim
    • June 3, 2006

93. couple of questions...  

    By femjumper, May 31, 2006
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    • dragon2
    • May 31, 2006

94. First Time Traveling with Rig !!!??  

    By skygypsea, May 31, 2006
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    • freakyrat
    • June 2, 2006

95. Dead Friends List   1 2

    By skybytch, May 30, 2006
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    • apoil
    • June 3, 2006

96. Pardon the interuption; I got my B license this weekend!!  

    By KNewman, May 30, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • May 30, 2006

97. Back into business  

    By Belgian_Skygirl, May 30, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • May 30, 2006

98. PMS!!  

    By adventurechick, May 30, 2006
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    • marcandalysse
    • May 31, 2006

99. skydiving in Indiana  

    By sandi, May 30, 2006
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    • sandi
    • May 30, 2006

100. Seating strategies for Caravan?  

     By phoenixlpr, May 29, 2006
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     • jakee
     • May 30, 2006