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1. Woo-hoo, I'm back!! (But it was a very hard road...)  

   By Jeth, April 11, 2005
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   • Jeth
   • April 12, 2005

2. How do you know your not a newbie anymore  

   By heartdonor, April 11, 2005
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   • RkyMtnHigh
   • April 11, 2005

3. Low pulls and the rules  

   By JaapSuter, April 10, 2005
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   • skybill
   • April 18, 2005

4. New dropzone software: ready for test by you  

   By skydivingdutch, April 10, 2005
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   • tictoc
   • May 11, 2005

5. made first jump  

   By brnnncrzy77, April 10, 2005
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   • brnnncrzy77
   • April 11, 2005

6. I did it.  

   By Groundbound, April 9, 2005
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   • heidihagen
   • April 12, 2005

7. Have to get 19 jumps before 4th of July Weekend... suggestions?   1 2

   By grue, April 8, 2005
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   • hipgnosis
   • April 12, 2005

8. Most jumps in a year - who?  

   By skydiverek, April 8, 2005
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   • BigM
   • April 12, 2005

9. skydiver weight  

   By brnnncrzy77, April 8, 2005
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   • brnnncrzy77
   • April 8, 2005

10. L and B  

    By FFAddict, April 8, 2005
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    • FFAddict
    • April 8, 2005

11. unethical skydivers?  

    By ASullivan, April 8, 2005
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    • ASullivan
    • April 8, 2005

12. Student packing  

    By Groundbound, April 8, 2005
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    • Groundbound
    • April 8, 2005

13. Big girl looking to jump   1 2

    By biggirl, April 8, 2005
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    • Rettrae
    • April 13, 2005

14. Can any Instructors from DeLand help with this?  

    By RossDagley, April 7, 2005
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    • RossDagley
    • April 7, 2005

15. ProTrack + JumpTrack + >10 jumps = laptop at DZ?  

    By Lostinspace, April 7, 2005
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    • Lostinspace
    • April 7, 2005

16. Question about goggles  

    By aerohaga, April 7, 2005
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    • aerohaga
    • April 7, 2005

17. A pack job away from my A  

    By HydroGuy, April 7, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • April 7, 2005

18. Jump a newbie this weekend   1 2 3 4

    By skybytch, April 7, 2005
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    • DanglesOZQld
    • August 17, 2005

19. Camera  

    By FFAddict, April 7, 2005
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    • ernguru
    • April 7, 2005

20. trip to russia  

    By palo, April 7, 2005
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    • palo
    • April 7, 2005

21. Geronimo  

    By DaveSangor, April 7, 2005
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    • DaveSangor
    • April 7, 2005

22. Hard Opening (My ribs really hurt--)  

    By Dumpster, April 7, 2005
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    • skydiverek
    • April 11, 2005

23. Skydiving and the body  

    By bkoch, April 6, 2005
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    • sirenoremac
    • April 7, 2005

24. Paragliding acro preview  

    By herminiocordido, April 6, 2005
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    • herminiocordido
    • April 6, 2005

25. Need some pics  

    By akjmpplt, April 6, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • April 6, 2005

26. physiological stress of long term exposure to adrenaline   1 2

    By emidamma, April 6, 2005
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    • VectorBoy
    • April 8, 2005

27. Multiple Rigs  

    By skip, April 6, 2005
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    • riggerrob
    • April 7, 2005

28. Skydiving Disciplines  

    By ASullivan, April 6, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • April 6, 2005

29. What's the worst malfunction?   1 2 3

    By kelel01, April 6, 2005
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    • airdweller
    • April 15, 2005

30. Canopy size?  

    By Darryn, April 6, 2005
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    • upndownshop
    • April 7, 2005

31. Have Skyride come to Ireland   1 2

    By kevinwhelan, April 6, 2005
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    • slug
    • April 13, 2005

32. Is this a gooddeal?  

    By aquasky, April 6, 2005
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    • bigway
    • April 7, 2005

33. Aerodynamics  

    By Groundbound, April 6, 2005
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    • JJ269J
    • April 6, 2005

34. How many miles...  

    By FunkFly, April 6, 2005
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    • Tonto
    • April 6, 2005

35. What other countdowns are used in different countries, besides "Ready, Set, Go!"?   1 2

    By skydiverek, April 5, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • April 16, 2005

36. Free fly pants  

    By ASullivan, April 5, 2005
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    • GravityGirl
    • April 8, 2005

37. Performance Designs Bad Attitude   1 2 3 4 9

    By binkster, April 5, 2005
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    • slotperfect
    • April 13, 2005

38. open face w/ goggles or full face helmet??   1 2

    By freakygirl, April 5, 2005
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    • tbrown
    • April 11, 2005

39. Google helps make skydiving away from home safer!  

    By jdfreefly, April 5, 2005
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    • AndyMan
    • April 6, 2005

40. Sail before steam? out of date concept or not?  

    By Andrewnewell, April 5, 2005
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    • Feeblemind
    • April 6, 2005

41. Double Malfunction Video  

    By hairymango, April 5, 2005
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    • RogerRamjet
    • April 5, 2005

42. FDA airport security...funny story  

    By frenchcloud, April 5, 2005
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    • diverdriver
    • April 5, 2005

43. Milestones in Skydiving  

    By RkyMtnHigh, April 5, 2005
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    • upndownshop
    • April 7, 2005

44. Newbie needs help  

    By flyangel2, April 5, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • April 5, 2005

45. skydiving speeds  

    By melushell, April 5, 2005
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    • AFFI
    • June 27, 2007

46. Crosswind landings   1 2 3

    By reyno_gr, April 4, 2005
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    • billvon
    • April 5, 2005

47. how did you find stability in the air?  

    By superman0710, April 4, 2005
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    • dayle
    • April 6, 2005

48. new jumpsuit :)  

    By aggie04, April 4, 2005
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    • aggie04
    • April 4, 2005

49. Struts and bruises?  

    By kcjumpersgirl, April 4, 2005
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    • kansasskydiver
    • April 7, 2005

50. First Tandem clothing for student?  

    By Groundbound, April 4, 2005
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    • AggieDave
    • April 4, 2005

51. Newbie Skydiving Books  

    By Nickkk, April 3, 2005
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    • algboy
    • April 5, 2005

52. Very cheap AFF  

    By darrenspooner, April 3, 2005
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    • Antidote
    • April 7, 2005

53. How does one become a packer?  

    By huka551, April 3, 2005
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    • hookitt
    • April 4, 2005

54. turning with legs  

    By treeman, April 2, 2005
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    • BigM
    • April 2, 2005

55. Ranch Skydiving Club Ends-Prices Go WAY UP!!  

    By freeflydrew, April 2, 2005
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    • freeflydrew
    • April 2, 2005

56. used rig from usa  

    By ianwright, April 2, 2005
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    • Adriandavies
    • April 4, 2005

57. Any disadvantages to Birdman Pantz while belly flying?   1 2

    By HydroGuy, April 2, 2005
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    • HydroGuy
    • April 5, 2005

58. My first free fall  

    By Orange1, April 1, 2005
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    • Orange1
    • April 2, 2005

59. Florida Jumpers post up!  

    By justaflygirl, April 1, 2005
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    • justaflygirl
    • April 1, 2005

60. Body Control Surfaces for the purpose of Tracking Dives.  

    By Viking, April 1, 2005
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    • AndyMan
    • April 6, 2005

61. Z-Hills Jumpers  

    By Punky_Monkey, April 1, 2005
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    • Punky_Monkey
    • April 1, 2005

62. Beech Super King Air 200 - why arn't all jump aircraft built like this?   1 2

    By skydiverek, March 31, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • April 4, 2005

63. wrinkles in a mirage  

    By skinnyshrek, March 31, 2005
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    • BillyVance
    • April 3, 2005

64. Tight pack job  

    By skydiver8282, March 31, 2005
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    • nicknitro71
    • April 1, 2005

65. Having a baby  

    By KindredSpirit, March 31, 2005
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    • KindredSpirit
    • March 31, 2005

66. Matter Proconcept Freefly Suit....shape gradation?  

    By WrongWay, March 31, 2005
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    • WrongWay
    • March 31, 2005

67. North London (Hinton) jumpers  

    By FFAddict, March 31, 2005
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    • FFAddict
    • March 31, 2005

68. Have B, have not jumped in 5 months  

    By Praetorian, March 31, 2005
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    • bodypilot1
    • April 1, 2005

69. Who is the "Warren Miller" of Skydiving?   1 2

    By JoeG, March 31, 2005
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    • JoeG
    • April 4, 2005

70. packing   1 2

    By crotalus01, March 31, 2005
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    • Zep
    • April 2, 2005

71. Requirements for a British jumper that wants to start again after 7 year break  

    By sundevil777, March 31, 2005
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    • narcimund
    • March 31, 2005

72. Skydiving and Rituals  

    By funks, March 30, 2005
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    • funks
    • March 30, 2005

73. 1SoMS  

    By kjarv, March 30, 2005
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    • kjarv
    • March 30, 2005

74. Closing pin Jewelry tradition/faux pas   1 2 3

    By huka551, March 30, 2005
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    • PsychoBob
    • April 5, 2005

75. Anyone have an Aerodyne contact?  

    By RossDagley, March 30, 2005
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    • RossDagley
    • March 30, 2005

76. Is tandem hurting our sport?   1 2 3

    By airdvr, March 30, 2005
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    • BenHall
    • April 10, 2005

77. Cool New Repack Software.  

    By MrBrant, March 30, 2005
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    • Eule
    • May 2, 2006

78. first jump  

    By brnnncrzy77, March 30, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • April 4, 2005

79. Stolen rigs   1 2

    By joodyblu, March 29, 2005
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    • slotperfect
    • March 30, 2005

80. TeXXas 20 Way  

    By upndownshop, March 29, 2005
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    • popsjumper
    • March 13, 2008

81. Keeping your A lisence  

    By huka551, March 29, 2005
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    • Airman1270
    • April 1, 2005

82. Jumping out of a 207  

    By huka551, March 29, 2005
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    • huka551
    • March 31, 2005

83. Stall?  

    By huka551, March 29, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • March 30, 2005

84. SPIRAL FORMATION . . . INTERESTED???  

    By Jimchamp1, March 29, 2005
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    • Jimchamp1
    • March 29, 2005

85. COLLEGIATE SKYDIVING ???  

    By Jimchamp1, March 29, 2005
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    • RedassSkychic
    • March 29, 2005

86. An apology to members, moderators:  

    By Groundbound, March 29, 2005
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    • freakydiver
    • March 30, 2005

87. eBay spoof e-mail  

    By headoverheels, March 28, 2005
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    • headoverheels
    • March 28, 2005

88. Melbourne, Australia?  

    By squink, March 28, 2005
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    • Eiley
    • March 31, 2005

89. Encouraging people to skydive  

    By Antidote, March 28, 2005
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    • MarkM
    • March 29, 2005

90. Hook turns   1 2

    By huka551, March 28, 2005
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    • Remster
    • March 30, 2005

91. a question for tandem masters  

    By huka551, March 28, 2005
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    • huka551
    • March 29, 2005

92. Do you appreciate your Packers?  

    By Salsa_John, March 28, 2005
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    • Buried
    • March 30, 2005

93. PRO Rating Quiz??  

    By 321seeya, March 28, 2005
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    • leapdog
    • May 1, 2006

94. Billy Weber  

    By stratostar, March 28, 2005
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    • JeffSkydiver
    • April 3, 2005

95. Jason Baldridge?  

    By tkhayes, March 28, 2005
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    • tkhayes
    • March 28, 2005

96. Para-diving?  

    By laird, March 28, 2005
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    • murps2000
    • May 22, 2005

97. Skydiving popularity in mass media  

    By tdog, March 28, 2005
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    • MarkM
    • March 28, 2005

98. Certain aircraft more likely to cause tandem side-spin?  

    By Kimblair13, March 28, 2005
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    • WildBill
    • March 29, 2005

99. Creating a boogie...  

    By justaflygirl, March 27, 2005
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    • dsbbreck
    • March 29, 2005

100. looking for opinions  

     By huka551, March 27, 2005
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     • flyangel2
     • April 5, 2005