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1. Worlds highest formal dinner (24500ft) record attempt - tomorrow  

   By Newbie, June 28, 2005
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   • Newbie
   • July 1, 2005

2. dearch problems  

   By Seanpg, June 28, 2005
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   • pope
   • June 28, 2005

3. 2nd post ever....37 jumps after 1st post.  

   By TKATC, June 28, 2005
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   • Squeak
   • June 28, 2005

4. re: 5 canopy skills... new article  

   By packerboy, June 28, 2005
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   • nate_1979
   • June 29, 2005

5. Do you jump with a...  

   By huka551, June 28, 2005
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   • Skypilot
   • June 30, 2005

6. Active skydivers  

   By blu, June 28, 2005
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   • Skyliving_Dave
   • June 28, 2005

7. Graduated AFF  

   By stonerkev, June 27, 2005
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   • skinnyshrek
   • July 1, 2005

8. Are Skydiving resumes really considered for big ways?   1 2

   By Mirage63, June 27, 2005
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   • BillyVance
   • June 29, 2005

9. An amazing experience  

   By rasmack, June 27, 2005
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   • rasmack
   • June 28, 2005

10. Does AFF-I rating make skydiving a job?  

    By Icon134, June 27, 2005
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    • DanglesOZQld
    • June 29, 2005

11. Traveling with a trad rack & rig  

    By bluewaterstream, June 27, 2005
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    • jman
    • June 28, 2005

12. looking at my A card...   1 2

    By lisamariewillbe, June 27, 2005
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    • lisamariewillbe
    • July 19, 2005

13. They say that any skydive you walk away from...   1 2

    By Remster, June 27, 2005
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    • jdfreefly
    • June 29, 2005

14. Getting a job at a DZ  

    By dvdcoon, June 27, 2005
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • June 28, 2005

15. Visting an old subject  

    By efs4ever, June 27, 2005
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    • efs4ever
    • June 28, 2005

16. Sharing The Love   1 2 3

    By slotperfect, June 26, 2005
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    • snowslider
    • February 24, 2007

17. So That's what flare is  

    By alw, June 26, 2005
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    • GravityGirl
    • June 27, 2005

18. Profit vs. Safety/Rules/Right Thing To Do  

    By Hooknswoop, June 26, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • June 28, 2005

19. Student gear being different then sport rigs  

    By huka551, June 26, 2005
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    • kallend
    • June 28, 2005

20. Wing owners – how do you pack your d-bag?   1 2

    By skip, June 25, 2005
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    • jsaxton
    • June 30, 2005

21. Too small to be a tandem master?  

    By skydivermom, June 25, 2005
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    • skydivermom
    • June 26, 2005

22. Congratulations, World record women!  

    By freakbrother, June 25, 2005
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    • freakbrother
    • June 25, 2005

23. How current do you have to be before having to repeat RAPs jumps?  

    By schuey87, June 25, 2005
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    • Chards
    • June 28, 2005

24. price of skydiving  

    By tvo7, June 25, 2005
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    • jtval
    • June 30, 2005

25. Sabre 135 w/ 25 jumps ~ 1.4 WL   1 2 3

    By Kimblair13, June 25, 2005
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    • dgskydive
    • June 30, 2005

26. DZ Ethics   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, June 24, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • June 28, 2005

27. Favorite Part of a Boogie?  

    By Kid_Icarus, June 24, 2005
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    • Lainey
    • June 26, 2005

28. Coach Course at WFFC?  

    By Hazarrd, June 23, 2005
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    • gravitational
    • June 24, 2005

29. World Team 2006?  

    By mjosparky, June 23, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • June 25, 2005

30. ??Too soon 2 skydive after injury??  

    By RADskydiver, June 23, 2005
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    • Peej
    • June 24, 2005

31. whats up  

    By freeryde13, June 23, 2005
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    • daniel_owen_uk
    • June 24, 2005

32. ATC BOOGIE??!!!??  

    By AngryMK, June 23, 2005
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    • AngryMK
    • June 25, 2005

33. Going to a new DZ  

    By AngryMK, June 23, 2005
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    • MNM604
    • June 26, 2005

34. how long were you jumping before your first reserve ride?   1 2 3

    By jtval, June 23, 2005
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    • 1888
    • August 1, 2005

35. Greg Shelton  

    By LSkyWlkr, June 23, 2005
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    • arlo
    • June 23, 2005

36. Hybrid Record Judging Draft 2  

    By TallGuy, June 23, 2005
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    • TallGuy
    • June 23, 2005

37. Requesting some mathematical help from the technically minded...  

    By skysurfcam, June 23, 2005
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    • kallend
    • June 27, 2005

38. $25,000.........  

    By flr169, June 23, 2005
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    • Zenister
    • June 25, 2005

39. Otter at Mile-Hi  

    By MileHi, June 22, 2005
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    • MileHi
    • June 22, 2005

40. First really bad experience   1 2 3

    By JayCam, June 22, 2005
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    • popsjumper
    • June 27, 2005

41. Average fall rate calculation  

    By timbarrett, June 22, 2005
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    • quade
    • June 22, 2005

42. Riding Your Motorcycle With Your Rig On..?   1 2

    By partyboy, June 22, 2005
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    • ROK
    • June 6, 2007

43. WOOHOO last tandem this past Sunday!  

    By minobu, June 22, 2005
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    • skydivermom
    • June 25, 2005

44. Skysurfing coaching in Florida??  

    By JJ269J, June 22, 2005
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 22, 2005

45. Rigminder  

    By LisaM, June 22, 2005
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    • LisaM
    • June 22, 2005

46. 3D model of a Ram Air parachute  

    By ElMarco, June 21, 2005
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    • ElMarco
    • June 21, 2005

47. What is the standard bargaining etiquette for buying a used rig?  

    By johnnyoneeye, June 21, 2005
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    • skyyhi
    • June 22, 2005

48. Speed Skydiving  

    By goose491, June 21, 2005
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    • Amazon
    • June 21, 2005

49. Australian skydiving  

    By Ultimateflite, June 21, 2005
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    • Ultimateflite
    • June 21, 2005

50. Hello which course to take  

    By tvo7, June 21, 2005
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    • AggieDave
    • June 22, 2005

51. Cat urine on rig...  

    By StreetScooby, June 20, 2005
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    • StreetScooby
    • June 20, 2005

52. need info on Aussie dzs  

    By Ultimateflite, June 20, 2005
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    • Ultimateflite
    • June 20, 2005

53. What would you do if .....  

    By clint, June 20, 2005
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    • freakydiver
    • June 21, 2005

54. .....FEAR........ . . . . . .  

    By margo81, June 20, 2005
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    • Avion
    • June 23, 2005

55. Why do some people have more mal's than others  

    By Zep, June 20, 2005
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    • Tonto
    • June 22, 2005

56. Altitude awareness!!!!  

    By bigfall, June 20, 2005
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    • Icon134
    • June 21, 2005

57. Awesome Weekend  

    By WatchYourStep, June 20, 2005
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    • WatchYourStep
    • June 21, 2005

58. How often statistically does the parachute not open?   1 2

    By Addicks, June 20, 2005
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    • ultrasonik
    • June 24, 2005

59. Gear transition  

    By scotmill, June 20, 2005
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    • Fab
    • June 22, 2005

60. First Solo   1 2

    By HorrorWriter, June 20, 2005
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    • HardCorr
    • June 28, 2005

61. AFF II done  

    By JoeG, June 20, 2005
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    • JoeG
    • June 20, 2005

62. Back in the air (finally)  

    By SkydivingNurse, June 20, 2005
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    • redramdriver
    • June 20, 2005

63. Weird Jump  

    By krkeenan, June 20, 2005
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    • alw
    • June 20, 2005

64. pricing gear for sale  

    By homer, June 19, 2005
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    • homer
    • June 21, 2005

65. what's it called when you "corkscrew" during a track?  

    By Newbie, June 19, 2005
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    • StreetScooby
    • June 23, 2005

66. Mid West "Oldest Club"  

    By airtwardo, June 19, 2005
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    • SwampThing
    • June 19, 2005

67. Competition rules about family realation to the judge  

    By Kuper, June 19, 2005
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    • upndownshop
    • June 20, 2005

68. caravan exits  

    By udder, June 19, 2005
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    • bodypilot1
    • June 19, 2005

69. Lamest Demos Ever...   1 2

    By airdvr, June 19, 2005
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    • airtwardo
    • June 25, 2005

70. Friends Tandem  

    By Jayruss, June 19, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • June 20, 2005

71. Napoleon or BUST!  

    By dyskiver, June 19, 2005
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    • dyskiver
    • June 21, 2005

72. Freeflying..really free  

    By recyclebingo, June 19, 2005
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    • JoeG
    • June 26, 2005

73. new wings just here  

    By johnnyboydan, June 18, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • June 20, 2005

74. So what are you going to do tomorrow?  

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

75. California Law--Risk and Liability in Amusement Park Accidents  

    By tombuch, June 18, 2005
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    • sweep
    • June 21, 2005

76. Shoulder brace/dislocated shoulder, also looking for Christy West/Dusty Smith  

    By Newtons2nd, June 18, 2005
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    • GAskygirl
    • June 21, 2005

77. WTF skydiving watch remote cutaway and reserve?  

    By Praetorian, June 17, 2005
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    • krkeenan
    • June 19, 2005

78. Thanks Diablopilot  

    By Miami, June 17, 2005
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    • Miami
    • June 23, 2005

79. I'm nervous before my first jump. I hate the drop feeling from rollercoasters.  

    By Addicks, June 17, 2005
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    • tbrown
    • June 22, 2005

80. Lists of riggers' "saves"  

    By pchapman, June 17, 2005
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    • sid
    • June 21, 2005

81. Bigger Canopies vs. weight  

    By huka551, June 17, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • June 17, 2005

82. How many skydives,per year worldwide?  

    By larskjargaard, June 16, 2005
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    • larskjargaard
    • June 16, 2005

83. Thank You Perris Valley Tandem Master   1 2

    By HydroGuy, June 16, 2005
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 22, 2005

84. AFF in South Africa  

    By skykittykat, June 16, 2005
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    • wildchild
    • June 17, 2005

85. reserve out of date???   1 2 3

    By kevinwhelan, June 16, 2005
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    • jsaxton
    • June 30, 2005

86. tandem reserve rides  

    By FrEaK_aCcIdEnT, June 15, 2005
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    • crotalus01
    • June 17, 2005

87. Hybrid Record Judging Draft 1  

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

88. Downsizing - am i the only one?   1 2 3

    By RossDagley, June 15, 2005
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    • DJL
    • June 18, 2005

89. I'm bored...any SDOers here?  

    By Kimblair13, June 15, 2005
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    • Kimblair13
    • June 15, 2005

90. What's tougher on the body?  

    By packerboy, June 15, 2005
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    • Angelfish
    • June 18, 2005

91. some of my skydiving art  

    By sight_burner, June 15, 2005
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    • airtwardo
    • June 18, 2005

92. DZ Cover-Your-Ass methods   1 2

    By masterblaster72, June 14, 2005
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    • Cloudi
    • June 20, 2005

93. 3 jump wonder   1 2

    By hexadecimal, June 14, 2005
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    • Trae
    • August 25, 2005

94. Waiting  

    By dekac99, June 14, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • June 15, 2005

95. What happened to..  

    By recyclebingo, June 14, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • June 14, 2005

96. How did you feel the first time you saw someone hit hard?   1 2

    By Sillygirl100, June 14, 2005
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • September 6, 2006

97. Jumping with objects   1 2

    By melushell, June 13, 2005
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    • viridian
    • May 29, 2008

98. Vigil...Gifts to gain !!!  

    By Popovitch, June 13, 2005
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    • koz2000
    • June 15, 2005

99. Did anyone see the skydiver on ESPN?  

    By WatchYourStep, June 13, 2005
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    • SwampThing
    • June 18, 2005

100. This closet queen should stay there   1 2

     By sundevil777, June 13, 2005
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     • tso-d_chris
     • June 15, 2005