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1. Friend dies skydiving... little freaked out to get back in the air?   1 2 3

   By Conundrum, March 11, 2005
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   • PhreeZone
   • June 19, 2008

2. SIM worth getting?  

   By noahgordon, March 10, 2005
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   • carbonezone
   • March 11, 2005

3. Noob ?...what is "Safety Day"?  

   By HydroGuy, March 10, 2005
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   • HydroGuy
   • March 10, 2005

4. "Free" Jump From a DC3 - For a Good Cause Too  

   By frequentflyer, March 10, 2005
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   • alex_778
   • November 13, 2006

5. DZ Rivalries  

   By Thanatos340, March 10, 2005
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   • DavidKing
   • March 11, 2005

6. What dropzones are open March 12th near Chicago  

   By GeorgeOrwell, March 10, 2005
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   • GeorgeOrwell
   • March 10, 2005

7. does anyone pull at high altitude ?   1 2

   By superman0710, March 10, 2005
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   • gdmusumeci
   • March 11, 2005

8. need some email adresses for skydivers  

   By dragon2, March 9, 2005
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   • dragon2
   • March 11, 2005

9. Helmet for goggles  

   By Thunderbow, March 9, 2005
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   • Thunderbow
   • March 12, 2005

10. Somebody talk me out of this!   1 2

    By beezyshaw, March 9, 2005
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    • skinnyshrek
    • March 12, 2005

11. Beware of Kenny Ruetsch selling a Sabre 107   1 2 3 4

    By JumpHog, March 9, 2005
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    • Dougjumper
    • March 18, 2005

12. could someone please explain to me the whole skyride situation?  

    By superman0710, March 9, 2005
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    • heidihagen
    • March 9, 2005

13. AFF hand signals  

    By Smeger, March 9, 2005
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    • mnealtx
    • March 9, 2005

14. What's in your logbook?  

    By demoss99, March 8, 2005
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    • jimmytavino
    • March 9, 2005

15. What would happen  

    By kevinwhelan, March 8, 2005
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    • rsibbald
    • March 9, 2005

16. I Did a Tandem!  

    By Avion, March 8, 2005
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    • Bdog
    • March 13, 2005

17. How low can you chop?  

    By bkoch, March 8, 2005
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    • bkoch
    • March 8, 2005

18. Should i plan on repeating AFF jumps?  

    By ASullivan, March 7, 2005
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    • Cyanide41
    • March 9, 2005

19. Strider Hookknife  

    By AggieDave, March 7, 2005
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    • JeepDiver
    • March 9, 2005

20. Freefly vs Belly/RW   1 2

    By tdog, March 7, 2005
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    • GTAVercetti
    • March 15, 2005

21. Being screwed by skydiving center  

    By AiRpollUtiOn, March 7, 2005
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    • AiRpollUtiOn
    • March 9, 2005

22. the best way to close down skyride  

    By salling772, March 7, 2005
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    • slotperfect
    • March 28, 2005

23. WHITE is my new favorite color! ...   1 2

    By nate_1979, March 7, 2005
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    • airtwardo
    • July 3, 2005

24. My daughter; Down Syndrome. About to jump.  

    By efs4ever, March 7, 2005
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    • usedtajump
    • March 9, 2005

25. Catagorie A Complete  

    By ASullivan, March 7, 2005
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    • ASullivan
    • March 7, 2005

26. NEW SAMURAI  

    By crazydiver, March 7, 2005
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    • GraficO
    • March 20, 2005

27. sorry im gonna have to have a moan  

    By digitalamnesia, March 6, 2005
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    • freakydiver
    • March 8, 2005

28. Reserve re-pack in Z-Hills?  

    By el_chester, March 6, 2005
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    • carbonezone
    • March 9, 2005

29. brits,florida,april  

    By ianwright, March 6, 2005
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    • ianwright
    • March 6, 2005

30. Joe Kittinger  

    By ASullivan, March 6, 2005
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    • ASullivan
    • March 6, 2005

31. Front and rear riser question  

    By lindell, March 6, 2005
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • March 11, 2005

32. First AFF Jump  

    By ASullivan, March 5, 2005
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    • Perplexiti
    • March 6, 2005

33. Is skydiving becoming more popular?  

    By Smeger, March 5, 2005
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    • DeNReN
    • March 6, 2005

34. Front riser pull pressure  

    By Zep, March 5, 2005
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    • faulknerwn
    • March 6, 2005

35. Landing evaluations pls  

    By Groundbound, March 5, 2005
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    • tdog
    • March 6, 2005

36. Jumping with cranky ears?  

    By ctowle, March 5, 2005
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    • jonstark
    • March 7, 2005

37. Long Term Storage of Canopy  

    By Kid_Icarus, March 4, 2005
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    • AndyMan
    • March 5, 2005

38. NEWBIE QUESTION  

    By nailbiter, March 4, 2005
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    • plowdirt
    • March 6, 2005

39. USPA membership renewal.  

    By mr2mk1g, March 4, 2005
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    • FrogNog
    • March 9, 2005

40. Looking for some...........  

    By Candy, March 3, 2005
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    • Candy
    • March 4, 2005

41. First solo (non AFF) jump yesterday  

    By HydroGuy, March 3, 2005
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    • sd-slider
    • March 7, 2005

42. Altimeter use under canopy   1 2

    By funks, March 3, 2005
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    • AggieDave
    • March 7, 2005

43. Small Drop Zone Rumor Mill   1 2 3

    By Stewart_555, March 3, 2005
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    • bodypilot1
    • March 23, 2005

44. Ever wanted to jack in your job, emigrate and work on a DZ ?   1 2

    By lintern, March 3, 2005
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    • skr
    • March 10, 2005

45. Got my 2nd jump in on my lunch break today :D  

    By superman0710, March 3, 2005
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    • MarkM
    • March 4, 2005

46. Team spacer needed in Orlando tunnel?  

    By Srinard, March 2, 2005
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    • Srinard
    • March 2, 2005

47. TSA Changes Waiver Process  

    By airtwardo, March 2, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • March 4, 2005

48. old yet more radical canopy Vs down sizing on better design  

    By Westie, March 2, 2005
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    • damion75
    • March 4, 2005

49. Is there a "skydiver's dictionary" somewhere on the site?  

    By superman0710, March 1, 2005
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    • Dejavu
    • March 3, 2005

50. Did you participate in the USPA Nationals?  

    By chriswelker, March 1, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • March 2, 2005

51. Completed AFF!  

    By dan_iv, March 1, 2005
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    • Cyanide41
    • March 3, 2005

52. OK I've decided  

    By Squeak, March 1, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • March 1, 2005

53. Anyone still have old F-111 main canopies?  

    By skylee_pinoy, March 1, 2005
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    • skylee_pinoy
    • March 3, 2005

54. One for the Moderators re Reviews  

    By Squeak, March 1, 2005
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    • sangiro
    • March 1, 2005

55. A physics question   1 2 3 4

    By kjundvr, March 1, 2005
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    • billvon
    • March 21, 2005

56. lets find the tallest skydiver  

    By sight_burner, February 28, 2005
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    • RedassSkychic
    • March 3, 2005

57. Most Jumps in a Day  

    By Reginald, February 28, 2005
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    • daveb
    • March 2, 2005

58. RELAX!!!!  

    By Superman32, February 28, 2005
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    • Superman32
    • February 28, 2005

59. Calling creative canopy designers...  

    By falxori, February 27, 2005
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    • falxori
    • February 27, 2005

60. Freezing your face off  

    By Maggotry, February 27, 2005
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    • JohnRich
    • February 28, 2005

61. What's the most jumps anyone ever did?   1 2

    By darrenspooner, February 27, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • March 3, 2005

62. karama......from death skydivers?   1 2

    By medusa, February 27, 2005
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    • goose491
    • March 2, 2005

63. Quick question!  

    By Smeger, February 27, 2005
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    • txhoss
    • March 1, 2005

64. mullins super king air  

    By vector32003, February 27, 2005
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    • vector32003
    • February 27, 2005

65. New dropzone? "Vegas extreme"  

    By Kbone, February 27, 2005
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    • Kbone
    • February 27, 2005

66. What's your vision for our sport.  

    By Bartje, February 26, 2005
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    • Bartje
    • February 26, 2005

67. 752 way   1 2

    By moth, February 26, 2005
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    • moth
    • March 5, 2005

68. Well, winter should soon draw to a close, which is good...  

    By grue, February 26, 2005
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    • RedassSkychic
    • February 27, 2005

69. Drug seizure.....should i buy the rig   1 2

    By SSkydiver, February 26, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • March 5, 2005

70. FAR's and wingsuit landing w/o a parachute?   1 2 3 4 6

    By linestretch, February 26, 2005
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    • kallend
    • March 12, 2005

71. Drug issue.....should i tell the DZ owner???   1 2

    By SSkydiver, February 26, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • February 28, 2005

72. Flying Headdown!  

    By Smeger, February 25, 2005
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    • gordy
    • February 28, 2005

73. packing is such a joy   1 2

    By Fab, February 25, 2005
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    • corco
    • March 1, 2005

74. Anyone from NY this wknd?  

    By kynthias, February 25, 2005
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    • kynthias
    • February 25, 2005

75. Where?  

    By kynthias, February 25, 2005
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    • kynthias
    • February 25, 2005

76. Vocabulary  

    By Groundbound, February 25, 2005
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    • tdog
    • February 25, 2005

77. Looking for an answer  

    By Feeblemind, February 25, 2005
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    • Feeblemind
    • February 26, 2005

78. 400-way   1 2 3 4

    By skydiverek, February 25, 2005
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    • NWFlyer
    • February 2, 2006

79. From 23 Grand   1 2

    By dropdeded, February 25, 2005
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    • diverdriver
    • March 11, 2005

80. Highest number of jumps prior to FIRST reserve ride?   1 2

    By skydiverek, February 24, 2005
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    • rhys
    • July 16, 2008

81. Anyone ever jumped a piper cub?  

    By jumper03, February 24, 2005
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    • chuckakers
    • February 25, 2005

82. Friend banged up in Florida?  

    By packerboy, February 24, 2005
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    • TEric
    • April 7, 2005

83. Jumping choices  

    By Acensky, February 24, 2005
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    • katiebear21
    • February 24, 2005

84. UK tax on rig  

    By ianwright, February 24, 2005
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    • ianwright
    • February 25, 2005

85. Round or Ram-air Reserve?   1 2

    By Smeger, February 24, 2005
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    • Hooknswoop
    • February 26, 2005

86. my jump #186-logbook entry  

    By 78RATS, February 24, 2005
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    • 78RATS
    • February 24, 2005

87. Is this an exit door  

    By Squeak, February 24, 2005
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    • dropoutdave
    • February 26, 2005

88. What did you give up for skydiving   1 2 3

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, February 24, 2005
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    • bkoch
    • March 3, 2005

89. Worth wearing ankle supports?  

    By Smeger, February 23, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • February 24, 2005

90. Where to find Canopy Class Schedules??  

    By white_falcon, February 23, 2005
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    • ltdiver
    • February 24, 2005

91. Your opinions wanted please.   1 2

    By Smeger, February 23, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • February 28, 2005

92. Should I trust this  

    By skyblu3, February 23, 2005
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    • skyblu3
    • February 23, 2005

93. Who had a reserve ride on the very first jump (in your life)?  

    By skydiverek, February 23, 2005
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    • bobsled92
    • February 26, 2005

94. Attention anyone at Eloy this Thurs & Friday  

    By Superfletch, February 23, 2005
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    • VanillaSkyGirl
    • February 24, 2005

95. Searching for some skydiving history on the PCA  

    By demoss99, February 23, 2005
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    • demoss99
    • February 23, 2005

96. Funniest moments in skydiving   1 2

    By livendive, February 22, 2005
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    • orangemagoo
    • March 4, 2005

97. drop zone coming soon to negril jamaica  

    By jamaicadropzone, February 22, 2005
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    • jamaicadropzone
    • February 22, 2005

98. skydiving in maui  

    By soccerguy, February 22, 2005
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    • soccerguy
    • February 22, 2005

99. Does anyone know how many jumps there were in 2004?  

    By Floats18, February 22, 2005
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    • dragon2
    • February 23, 2005

100. VERY scary Double Mal Video. A must see.  

     By ChasingBlueSky, February 22, 2005
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     • skyjules
     • February 25, 2005