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  1. Rig downsize  

    By cgross,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,500 views

  2. Mr Bill Death Strap   1 2

    By hikeat,
    • 26 replies
    • 9,498 views

  3. Quick Survey   1 2 3 4 5

    By anothergreek10,
    • 115 replies
    • 9,495 views

  4. ParaCommander  

    By ripcord4,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,495 views

  5. Cell phones for skydive carrying  

    By johnbamburg,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,491 views

  6. Weight Restrictions?   1 2

    By IWannaSkydive,
    • 29 replies
    • 9,489 views

  7. Skydive Arizona Landing Policy   1 2 3 4 5

    By bbarnhouse,
    • 105 replies
    • 9,473 views

  8. The Future of Skydiving   1 2

    By Inspired,
    • 41 replies
    • 9,472 views

  9. Bill Booth Documentary   1 2

    By slotperfect,
    • 35 replies
    • 9,471 views

  10. terminal speed impact ??   1 2 3 4

    By sorc,
    • 93 replies
    • 9,464 views

  11. 16 yr old skydiver accident  

    By AJ7298,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,464 views

  12. License expiry time and lost logbook  

    By kr0me,
    • 8 replies
    • 9,455 views

  13. What's your favourite exit?   1 2

    By JBR,
    • 35 replies
    • 9,453 views

  14. I'm unhappy about the Skyhook ad in the October Parachutist   1 2 3 4 9

    By labrys,
    • 208 replies
    • 9,453 views

  15. feeling woozy after jumps  

    By fendereh,
    • 15 replies
    • 9,435 views

  16. 1 joint = 7 weeks grounded!!   1 2 3 4 5

    By F364,
    • 109 replies
    • 9,432 views

  17. What do you do under canopy between deployment and starting your landing pattern?  

    By kcb203,
    • 15 replies
    • 9,430 views

  18. What do you like about canopy flight?   1 2 3

    By ianyapxw,
    • 52 replies
    • 9,421 views

  19. What should a new jumper start with in terms of gear?   1 2

    By DrDom,
    • 36 replies
    • 9,420 views

  20. examples of log book entries  

    By Jackpunx,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,418 views

  21. Who Will Get USPA D-30000?   1 2 3

    By NWFlyer,
    • 70 replies
    • 9,412 views

  22. Pic of the Day: Slide over human malfunction [worth a look!]   1 2

    By jf951,
    • 46 replies
    • 9,411 views

  23. Just another newbie doing a down winder, or is he?  

    By skymiles,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,409 views

  24. Flat track fall rate  

    By KDeschino,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,405 views

  25. Physics of Skydiving Question   1 2

    By UnusualAttitude,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,397 views

  26. Cessna Skymaster Jump?  

    By FlyingRhenquest,
    • 20 replies
    • 9,397 views

  27. Going to my first Boogie  

    By Gyone,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,396 views

  28. Tandem Masters and HIV   1 2 3

    By Jimbo,
    • 64 replies
    • 9,392 views

  29. Cutaway: thoughts on the movie   1 2

    By l_ek0,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,392 views

  30. Tandem Injury at a Demo Jump  

    By tball,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,388 views

  31. How would you spend 13,5K on skydiving?   1 2

    By Squeeezer,
    • 33 replies
    • 9,386 views

  32. What's Jeb Corliss doing?   1 2 3

    By skydiverkeith,
    • 70 replies
    • 9,384 views

  33. D jump requirements - USPA   1 2 3 4

    By nigel99,
    • 92 replies
    • 9,382 views

  34. When did you guys first jump?   1 2 3 4 7

    By chopperman1,
    • 154 replies
    • 9,382 views

  35. Wind direction during deployment   1 2 3

    By SansSuit,
    • 58 replies
    • 9,380 views

  36. Outrage Over Skydiving Cat Video  

    By Deisel,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,378 views

  37. Plane crashes  

    By FB1609,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,371 views

  38. Legal to jump base gear from heli?   1 2

    By potatoman,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,368 views

  39. Nervous Husband - Wife jumping, please read   1 2 3 4

    By Gretsch,
    • 88 replies
    • 9,366 views

  40. Power Tool - Yes or No?   1 2

    By Avikus,
    • 35 replies
    • 9,364 views

  41. altimeters : digital vs analog   1 2

    By agent_lead,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,361 views

  42. Dropzones closing down   1 2

    By jakebaustin,
    • 43 replies
    • 9,356 views

  43. Doubts about skydiving   1 2

    By Varsity,
    • 33 replies
    • 9,356 views

  44. Those who jump without an AAD. Are you okay with dying?   1 2

    By stayhigh,
    • 48 replies
    • 9,354 views

  45. 280lbs - WTF am I going to do?   1 2

    By BjornTheBear,
    • 30 replies
    • 9,353 views

  46. Old Freak Brothers Video  

    By LeapingGnome,
    • 19 replies
    • 9,353 views

  47. Dropzone.com purchase (Caveat Emptor)   1 2 3 4

    By 43_echo,
    • 78 replies
    • 9,352 views

  48. First Hop n’ Pop – Not so good …  

    By Reginald,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,345 views

  49. RW suit booties  

    By zackroch,
    • 8 replies
    • 9,339 views

  50. Christian Skydivers Association  

    By Ketia0,
    • 19 replies
    • 9,338 views

  51. Best Caption for this photo??????   1 2

    By girthy,
    • 29 replies
    • 9,336 views

  52. G3 Visor Fogging?  

    By FlyingRhenquest,
    • 23 replies
    • 9,324 views

  53. Where is George Jicha???   1 2

    By scroadload,
    • 28 replies
    • 9,318 views

  54. what can we do about "skydive nashville"?   1 2 3

    By lancefrazier,
    • 62 replies
    • 9,313 views

  55. Exit order  

    By Superman32,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,310 views

  56. Living Social ads on Facebook   1 2

    By Jumpdude,
    • 29 replies
    • 9,306 views

  57. Jumpers on RADAR   1 2

    By LearningTOfly,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,305 views

  58. Mike Mullins King Air   1 2 3 4

    By scottjaco,
    • 82 replies
    • 9,294 views

  59. Newbie, not yet licensed, off-season - dealing with fear   1 2

    By crazydaisy315,
    • 26 replies
    • 9,293 views

  60. How many jumps can you put on a canopy?  

    By rockrookie,
    • 15 replies
    • 9,291 views

  61. Raise your hand if you think upsizing is a good idea.   1 2 3 4

    By diablopilot,
    • 85 replies
    • 9,291 views

  62. What the frick? Why the hell do so few DZs seem to offer AFF anymore, just AFP?   1 2

    By grue,
    • 48 replies
    • 9,288 views

  63. How to track properly?  

    By Maurix,
    • 18 replies
    • 9,284 views

  64. Why no club for 50+  

    By steveorino,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,283 views

  65. Announcement of Board Vacancy Mideastern Regional Director   1 2 3

    By CSpenceFLY,
    • 66 replies
    • 9,280 views

  66. What are your first impressions of a dropzone...   1 2

    By Husker,
    • 36 replies
    • 9,278 views

  67. DENIED ACCESS   1 2 3

    By kosanke,
    • 57 replies
    • 9,276 views

  68. Earplugs and pressure  

    By Flare1,
    • 23 replies
    • 9,272 views

  69. What's the worst that could happen?   1 2 3

    By davelepka,
    • 51 replies
    • 9,271 views

  70. Summer job as a packer abroad, realistic ?  

    By Aventador,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,270 views

  71. Ears and skydiving  

    By ducpilot1,
    • 9 replies
    • 9,269 views

  72. High WLs, Low Experience.. Where Are the S&TAs?   1 2 3 4 11

    By MagicGuy,
    • 252 replies
    • 9,269 views

  73. How to build a pea gravel pit   1 2 3

    By paulagc,
    • 63 replies
    • 9,264 views

  74. Can you say, unjustified bias?   1 2

    By rsb5267,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,262 views

  75. Why do smoke jumpers still use rounds ?  

    By rideclimbfall,
    • 18 replies
    • 9,244 views

  76. Dumbest thing you did skydiving   1 2 3 4 7

    By cocheese,
    • 174 replies
    • 9,244 views

  77. AFF student struggling with stability   1 2 3

    By tomahawkpilot,
    • 53 replies
    • 9,244 views

  78. Fraud: Please help   1 2 3 4 6

    By jpechbre,
    • 141 replies
    • 9,240 views

  79. How big (or small) is your DZ?   1 2 3

    By Beer,
    • 53 replies
    • 9,231 views

  80. Help a fiction writer with a skydiving scene   1 2

    By fictionwriter,
    • 47 replies
    • 9,228 views

  81. My Name's Friday, I'm a Skydiving Inspector, And I carry a Badge . . .   1 2 3

    By NickDG,
    • 51 replies
    • 9,226 views

  82. Student Etiquette-Getting Own Altimeter   1 2

    By GrayAnderson,
    • 32 replies
    • 9,225 views

  83. HOLY SHIT!  

    By JoeyH,
    • 20 replies
    • 9,225 views

  84. Drop Zones who accept Skyride Gift Certificates II   1 2 3 4 6

    By BillyVance,
    • 126 replies
    • 9,216 views

  85. Max Safe Exit Weight   1 2

    By Imanewdiver,
    • 49 replies
    • 9,216 views

  86. Making Jumpsuit into Shorty  

    By skylawgirl84,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,214 views

  87. USPA Skydiving Museum   1 2

    By PhreeZone,
    • 28 replies
    • 9,212 views

  88. Calculating Altitude AGL From Pressure  

    By fred,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,210 views

  89. How many jumps before a wingsuit or skysurfing....  

    By WI-Fly,
    • 10 replies
    • 9,209 views

  90. Teflon Powder   1 2

    By MMakoto,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,208 views

  91. Static Line Jump  

    By Sheenster303,
    • 18 replies
    • 9,208 views

  92. How much $ can you make as a jumpmaster/instructor?  

    By JT_76,
    • 13 replies
    • 9,205 views

  93. Shattered ankle on 1st jump ever, an AFF in "military" chute.   1 2

    By Jremington,
    • 27 replies
    • 9,203 views

  94. Cost of Orthopedic Hardware  

    By VictorSuvorov,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,203 views

  95. Christian Skydivers...   1 2 3 4

    By justaflygirl,
    • 78 replies
    • 9,196 views

  96. Jump Door Sizes?  

    By pwln,
    • 9 replies
    • 9,189 views

  97. slingshot   1 2

    By billvon,
    • 36 replies
    • 9,189 views

  98. Question on jumping out of jets   1 2

    By bill2,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,187 views

  99. Technical details on Felix Baumgartner Channel "flight"   1 2

    By mjasantos,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,182 views

  100. Prescription goggles  

    By ovambo,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,178 views
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