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1. stuff from old gear  

   By tsalnukt, September 22, 2010
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   • upndownshop
   • September 23, 2010

2. Looking for other Arizona skydivers  

   By vanman2, July 10, 2008
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   • UDSkyJunkie
   • July 13, 2008

3. Skydiving and Football TOGETHER!  

   By Airborne03, October 10, 2004
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   • Jskydiver22
   • October 11, 2004

4. Skyhook Demonstrations at Skydive Chicago Easter Weekend  

   By betzilla, April 11, 2003
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   • airtwardo
   • April 14, 2003

5. Trying to understand what gear to purchase!  

   By Gabesalinas, February 1, 2012
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   • sundevil777
   • February 1, 2012

6. IAD out of a Cessna Caravan  

   By tkhayes, November 2, 2008
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   • BMFin
   • November 3, 2008

7. SABRE Vs. SABRE 2  

   By airkid, May 18, 2007
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   • mbondvegas
   • May 19, 2007

8. Creeper Designs  

   By FallingDuck, February 3, 2007
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   • Eule
   • February 4, 2007

9. Am I doing something wrong?  

   By rifleman, April 27, 2012
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   • popsjumper
   • April 28, 2012

10. Droid logbook app  

    By TSISK, March 5, 2011
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    • James525
    • March 5, 2011

11. recurrency in Hawaii  

    By airborne966, May 13, 2007
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    • bigern13
    • May 18, 2007

12. TANDEM Complete - Video and Photos! + Question(ear pain)  

    By chrismgtis, September 9, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • September 11, 2006

13. Level III  

    By bluewaterstream, October 27, 2003
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • October 30, 2003

14. WTF???  

    By jumper596, July 6, 2003
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    • jumper596
    • July 6, 2003

15. Some exhibition jump advice ...  

    By peek, June 27, 2016
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    • dpreguy
    • July 17, 2016

16. Borrow rigs  

    By dpreguy, January 31, 2012
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    • dpreguy
    • February 1, 2012

17. Nervous energy - FJC tomorrow - gaaah!  

    By Melissa76, July 13, 2007
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    • kkeenan
    • July 13, 2007

18. Tropical Dropzones!!!  

    By traceomac, February 26, 2015
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    • drakkar
    • March 4, 2015

19. My round jump  

    By Plummet, August 3, 2003
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    • skydog834
    • August 5, 2003

20. AFF Category C2 ?  

    By Freefallin66, July 12, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 15, 2016

21. ? Locate Nick DiGiovanni (Nick DG)'s Post on USPA Awards?  

    By patworks, March 18, 2014
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    • airtwardo
    • March 20, 2014

22. Hard Opening Soreness...  

    By JENNR8R, September 10, 2006
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    • udder
    • September 11, 2006

23. My kids class  

    By point_code, May 2, 2006
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    • Flying_Penguin
    • May 4, 2006

24. What is considered current & non-current for an A license holder  

    By flr169, June 6, 2004
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    • kelpdiver
    • June 7, 2004

25. just another f'n SKYDIVING video :-)  

    By ridestrong, May 19, 2011
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    • Zaccelerator
    • May 21, 2011

26. 1 YEAR OFF  

    By JOHNBSKI, December 30, 2007
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    • A1CSpooky
    • December 31, 2007

27. PIA symposium and Max showing up  

    By hommie, February 3, 2007
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    • slotperfect
    • February 3, 2007

28. Master Rigger: How Important?  

    By bamber, November 14, 2017
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • November 14, 2017

29. Contractor tax situtaion from skydiving  

    By kawisixer01, September 25, 2015
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    • sammielu
    • September 25, 2015

30. rotorwash and pilotchutes....  

    By avenfoto, March 21, 2006
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    • TomAiello
    • March 22, 2006

31. what kind (if any) of accident insurance do you have?  

    By jbelanger86, November 13, 2017
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    • firstime
    • November 13, 2017

32. Got my face slapped today  

    By captain1976, November 29, 2009
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    • champu
    • December 11, 2009

33. Is Skydive Sebastian a good first DZ?  

    By Adonis, June 6, 2005
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    • Adonis
    • June 7, 2005

34. any congestion after skydiving?  

    By 13thousand, March 20, 2005
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    • grundleson
    • March 20, 2005

35. cold/warm weather forward speed canopy  

    By Fab, December 26, 2005
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    • marks
    • December 27, 2005

36. Lake Wales article  

    By ltdiver, October 10, 2004
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    • dreamsville
    • October 11, 2004

37. What a great weekend!!!  

    By skydivingchad, July 12, 2004
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    • PrairieDoug
    • July 13, 2004

38. life on the DZ.  

    By jkotch, April 28, 2004
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    • skr
    • April 29, 2004

39. So is anyone else going to the Search 5  

    By GeorgeOrwell, February 17, 2004
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    • fatmarl
    • February 26, 2004

40. conversion complete  

    By Squeak, February 24, 2003
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    • Squeak
    • February 25, 2003

41. Go around vid  

    By Psychonaut, July 24, 2010
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    • scottygofast
    • July 25, 2010

42. US DZ's still flying a Porter?  

    By angryelf, October 28, 2017
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    • HPC
    • November 12, 2017

43. JONES'n  

    By laughn_gas, May 26, 2009
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    • rockstar_girl
    • May 27, 2009

44. Eclipse Tandem  

    By skysrus, December 30, 2003
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    • bclark
    • December 31, 2003

45. experience or advice on hernia?  

    By CaTo, November 27, 2003
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    • ACMESkydiver
    • November 28, 2003

46. How many jumps do you need...  

    By Neoslim22, July 21, 2009
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    • popsjumper
    • July 22, 2009

47. skydiving injuries  

    By Dougiefresh, June 4, 2004
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    • betzilla
    • June 5, 2004

48. Flying with water gear (CO2 cartridge)  

    By crwmike, February 1, 2004
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    • masher
    • February 2, 2004

49. Annoying student rigs  

    By vonSanta, August 3, 2003
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    • SkydiverRick
    • August 4, 2003

50. Separated shoulder - Check list for getting back into air  

    By d123, May 4, 2013
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    • d123
    • May 5, 2013

51. Getting back into the sport after a long absense  

    By Casch, January 3, 2009
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    • AggieDave
    • January 4, 2009

52. New USPA BOD Candidates  

    By Skydivesg, July 9, 2008
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    • rehmwa
    • July 10, 2008

53. max weight for AFF  

    By bigway, July 13, 2004
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    • bigway
    • July 13, 2004

54. Skydive Radio #147 - with Brian Germain on Canopy Collisions is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, May 17, 2011
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    • kallend
    • May 18, 2011

55. dropzone  

    By tvo7, December 23, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • December 26, 2005

56. My first jump for the record books!  

    By papax17, July 19, 2005
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    • papax17
    • July 19, 2005

57. The Blue Sky Blog  

    By mojoman, June 4, 2005
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    • feuergnom
    • June 7, 2005

58. Sunset Loads Rock  

    By HydroGuy, March 18, 2005
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    • supafly
    • March 18, 2005

59. TMJ issues.  

    By snwboardforlif, March 13, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • March 17, 2014

60. My freefall pic  

    By afraidofheights, September 9, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 10, 2006

61. Skydivers who deserve respect.  

    By Trae, August 21, 2005
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    • darrenspooner
    • August 22, 2005

62. Thailand update #6  

    By billvon, February 1, 2004
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    • Amazon
    • February 1, 2004

63. First Jump from a Cessna and LAUGHED at (in a good way)!  

    By Fireflyer, May 26, 2003
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    • katiebear21
    • May 26, 2003

64. Skydiving/Tunnel in Quebec?  

    By Rstanley0312, August 1, 2014
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    • Rstanley0312
    • August 4, 2014

65. Best overall jumpsuit - Advice  

    By Rugby82, July 28, 2011
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    • Throttlebender
    • July 29, 2011

66. First Jump After long hiatus  

    By sixtysevengt5oo, October 29, 2008
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    • Lawrence
    • October 31, 2008

67. uncle chop chops premmie at 14K  

    By lilDevil, July 7, 2008
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    • airathanas
    • July 9, 2008

68. Have you ever heard of / seen....  

    By VisionAir, November 23, 2004
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    • flylikeahandbag
    • November 24, 2004

69. First Cutaway ...yes I know, beer  

    By Koric101, August 2, 2014
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    • dthames
    • August 4, 2014

70. Z-Hills...Jack Sh*t  

    By illusions, April 22, 2004
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    • burbleflyer
    • April 28, 2004

71. Paraplegic skydiving! Suggestions please!!  

    By gabby, April 10, 2003
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    • CrazyIvan
    • April 10, 2003

72. PARACHUTIST . August.  

    By The_Don, September 9, 2006
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    • Samurai136
    • September 9, 2006

73. Jump After 19 Month Lay Off  

    By StearmanR985, May 2, 2006
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    • Andy9o8
    • May 2, 2006

74. Returning after a neck injury  

    By Starx, October 29, 2017
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    • mjlaw201
    • October 31, 2017

75. Old jumpers getting current  

    By Milo, August 13, 2019
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    • skyfox2007
    • September 3, 2019

76. Question regarding hearing problems and/or ear infection as a result of skydiving  

    By Beeanko, October 19, 2011
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    • Beeanko
    • October 20, 2011

77. skyboard on yahoo videos  

    By Dougiefresh, February 6, 2006
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    • Praetorian
    • February 7, 2006

78. Out 2 1/2 months.......ready to jump back in  

    By SSkydiver, November 18, 2004
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    • footbagman
    • November 23, 2004

79. 18th wedding anniversary @ 12000'  

    By chutem, October 10, 2004
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    • cloudseeker2001
    • October 10, 2004

80. Cutaway 5/1/11  

    By vortexr1, May 6, 2011
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    • vortexr1
    • May 15, 2011

81. New Tandem  

    By skydude2000, September 1, 2008
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    • NickDG
    • September 2, 2008

82. Rest in Peace Beezy Shaw  

    By SkymonkeyONE, October 27, 2007
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    • slotperfect
    • October 28, 2007

83. Newbie question  

    By SSGJOHNSON, March 19, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • March 20, 2006

84. How many jumps can I get out of a Falcon??  

    By Spatula, February 7, 2006
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    • Spatula
    • February 7, 2006

85. Different AFF's?  

    By phonics1981, July 2, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • July 3, 2003

86. Jumping After Shoulder Replacement Surgery  

    By kkeenan, January 21, 2019
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    • BillyVance
    • March 27, 2019

87. Group member non-renewals  

    By BillyVance, March 3, 2010
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    • BillyVance
    • March 3, 2010

88. Student query: BOC/ROL/Chest?  

    By timbarrett, December 29, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • December 29, 2003

89. Licence expired??  

    By saxboy, July 23, 2010
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    • Glitch
    • July 23, 2010

90. AFF with wind tunnel  

    By mitch8lem, May 14, 2010
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    • catfishhunter
    • May 16, 2010

91. Clogged sinus after jumping  

    By apreitauer, July 20, 2009
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    • eightate8at8
    • July 20, 2009

92. instructor negligence  

    By tred, September 16, 2015
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    • jimjumper
    • September 17, 2015

93. Riggers in Boston?  

    By Hazarrd, November 3, 2005
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    • Blink
    • May 1, 2013

94. Shoulder issues...?  

    By fcajump, March 4, 2010
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 15, 2010

95. Manifest software - what would you like to see?  

    By skydivingdutch, October 30, 2004
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    • MisConFit8
    • June 6, 2005

96. Jumping in the New Year  

    By CJK, December 28, 2003
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    • Dumpster
    • December 29, 2003

97. Deland Gearshop  

    By PD126r, April 9, 2003
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    • stylin
    • April 10, 2003

98. Toot Toot(that's my own horn, just finished AFF)  

    By joelgibson, July 21, 2013
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    • AviationTD
    • July 21, 2013

99. Skydiving presentation - ideas needed!  

    By OwenB, July 25, 2011
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    • OwenB
    • July 26, 2011

100. How to get out of a spin  

     By CygnusX-1, March 15, 2005
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     • dreamsville
     • March 16, 2005