General Skydiving Discussions

7 7

20,755 topics in this forum

1. Noob ?...what is "Safety Day"?  

   By HydroGuy, March 10, 2005
   • 1 reply
   • 611 views
   • 
   • HydroGuy
   • March 10, 2005

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

   By frequentflyer, March 10, 2005
   • 1 reply
   • 1,551 views
   • 
   • alex_778
   • November 13, 2006

3. DZ Rivalries  

   By Thanatos340, March 10, 2005
   • 24 replies
   • 3,957 views
   • 
   • DavidKing
   • March 11, 2005

4. What dropzones are open March 12th near Chicago  

   By GeorgeOrwell, March 10, 2005
   • 0 replies
   • 170 views
   • 
   • GeorgeOrwell
   • March 10, 2005

5. does anyone pull at high altitude ?   1 2

   By superman0710, March 10, 2005
   • 25 replies
   • 3,884 views
   • 
   • gdmusumeci
   • March 11, 2005

6. need some email adresses for skydivers  

   By dragon2, March 9, 2005
   • 3 replies
   • 1,187 views
   • 
   • dragon2
   • March 11, 2005

7. Helmet for goggles  

   By Thunderbow, March 9, 2005
   • 5 replies
   • 1,141 views
   • 
   • Thunderbow
   • March 12, 2005

8. Somebody talk me out of this!   1 2

   By beezyshaw, March 9, 2005
   • 42 replies
   • 4,462 views
   • 
   • skinnyshrek
   • March 12, 2005

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

   By JumpHog, March 9, 2005
   • 98 replies
   • 8,368 views
   • 
   • Dougjumper
   • March 18, 2005

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

    By superman0710, March 9, 2005
    • 1 reply
    • 839 views
    • 
    • heidihagen
    • March 9, 2005

11. AFF hand signals  

    By Smeger, March 9, 2005
    • 21 replies
    • 6,335 views
    • 
    • mnealtx
    • March 9, 2005

12. What's in your logbook?  

    By demoss99, March 8, 2005
    • 12 replies
    • 2,261 views
    • 
    • jimmytavino
    • March 9, 2005

13. What would happen  

    By kevinwhelan, March 8, 2005
    • 7 replies
    • 1,055 views
    • 
    • rsibbald
    • March 9, 2005

14. I Did a Tandem!  

    By Avion, March 8, 2005
    • 19 replies
    • 3,901 views
    • 
    • Bdog
    • March 13, 2005

15. How low can you chop?  

    By bkoch, March 8, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 171 views
    • 
    • bkoch
    • March 8, 2005

16. Should i plan on repeating AFF jumps?  

    By ASullivan, March 7, 2005
    • 13 replies
    • 1,392 views
    • 
    • Cyanide41
    • March 9, 2005

17. Strider Hookknife  

    By AggieDave, March 7, 2005
    • 16 replies
    • 4,128 views
    • 
    • JeepDiver
    • March 9, 2005

18. Freefly vs Belly/RW   1 2

    By tdog, March 7, 2005
    • 31 replies
    • 5,901 views
    • 
    • GTAVercetti
    • March 15, 2005

19. Being screwed by skydiving center  

    By AiRpollUtiOn, March 7, 2005
    • 15 replies
    • 2,099 views
    • 
    • AiRpollUtiOn
    • March 9, 2005

20. the best way to close down skyride  

    By salling772, March 7, 2005
    • 8 replies
    • 1,788 views
    • 
    • slotperfect
    • March 28, 2005

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

    By nate_1979, March 7, 2005
    • 40 replies
    • 3,005 views
    • 
    • airtwardo
    • July 3, 2005

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

    By efs4ever, March 7, 2005
    • 13 replies
    • 1,657 views
    • 
    • usedtajump
    • March 9, 2005

23. Catagorie A Complete  

    By ASullivan, March 7, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 456 views
    • 
    • ASullivan
    • March 7, 2005

24. NEW SAMURAI  

    By crazydiver, March 7, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,823 views
    • 
    • GraficO
    • March 20, 2005

25. sorry im gonna have to have a moan  

    By digitalamnesia, March 6, 2005
    • 5 replies
    • 1,324 views
    • 
    • freakydiver
    • March 8, 2005

26. Reserve re-pack in Z-Hills?  

    By el_chester, March 6, 2005
    • 10 replies
    • 2,424 views
    • 
    • carbonezone
    • March 9, 2005

27. brits,florida,april  

    By ianwright, March 6, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 209 views
    • 
    • ianwright
    • March 6, 2005

28. Joe Kittinger  

    By ASullivan, March 6, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 155 views
    • 
    • ASullivan
    • March 6, 2005

29. Front and rear riser question  

    By lindell, March 6, 2005
    • 13 replies
    • 2,125 views
    • 
    • CanuckInUSA
    • March 11, 2005

30. First AFF Jump  

    By ASullivan, March 5, 2005
    • 13 replies
    • 1,101 views
    • 
    • Perplexiti
    • March 6, 2005

31. Is skydiving becoming more popular?  

    By Smeger, March 5, 2005
    • 23 replies
    • 1,585 views
    • 
    • DeNReN
    • March 6, 2005

32. Front riser pull pressure  

    By Zep, March 5, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 1,245 views
    • 
    • faulknerwn
    • March 6, 2005

33. Landing evaluations pls  

    By Groundbound, March 5, 2005
    • 5 replies
    • 856 views
    • 
    • tdog
    • March 6, 2005

34. Jumping with cranky ears?  

    By ctowle, March 5, 2005
    • 14 replies
    • 1,368 views
    • 
    • jonstark
    • March 7, 2005

35. Long Term Storage of Canopy  

    By Kid_Icarus, March 4, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,977 views
    • 
    • AndyMan
    • March 5, 2005

36. NEWBIE QUESTION  

    By nailbiter, March 4, 2005
    • 5 replies
    • 950 views
    • 
    • plowdirt
    • March 6, 2005

37. USPA membership renewal.  

    By mr2mk1g, March 4, 2005
    • 12 replies
    • 4,232 views
    • 
    • FrogNog
    • March 9, 2005

38. Looking for some...........  

    By Candy, March 3, 2005
    • 2 replies
    • 860 views
    • 
    • Candy
    • March 4, 2005

39. First solo (non AFF) jump yesterday  

    By HydroGuy, March 3, 2005
    • 8 replies
    • 845 views
    • 
    • sd-slider
    • March 7, 2005

40. Altimeter use under canopy   1 2

    By funks, March 3, 2005
    • 25 replies
    • 2,715 views
    • 
    • AggieDave
    • March 7, 2005

41. Small Drop Zone Rumor Mill   1 2 3

    By Stewart_555, March 3, 2005
    • 67 replies
    • 5,015 views
    • 
    • bodypilot1
    • March 23, 2005

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

    By lintern, March 3, 2005
    • 38 replies
    • 5,849 views
    • 
    • skr
    • March 10, 2005

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

    By superman0710, March 3, 2005
    • 9 replies
    • 1,117 views
    • 
    • MarkM
    • March 4, 2005

44. Team spacer needed in Orlando tunnel?  

    By Srinard, March 2, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 263 views
    • 
    • Srinard
    • March 2, 2005

45. TSA Changes Waiver Process  

    By airtwardo, March 2, 2005
    • 10 replies
    • 3,420 views
    • 
    • mjosparky
    • March 4, 2005

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

    By Westie, March 2, 2005
    • 23 replies
    • 1,866 views
    • 
    • damion75
    • March 4, 2005

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

    By superman0710, March 1, 2005
    • 2 replies
    • 860 views
    • 
    • Dejavu
    • March 3, 2005

48. Did you participate in the USPA Nationals?  

    By chriswelker, March 1, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 821 views
    • 
    • mjosparky
    • March 2, 2005

49. Completed AFF!  

    By dan_iv, March 1, 2005
    • 9 replies
    • 972 views
    • 
    • Cyanide41
    • March 3, 2005

50. OK I've decided  

    By Squeak, March 1, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 119 views
    • 
    • Squeak
    • March 1, 2005

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

    By skylee_pinoy, March 1, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 3,166 views
    • 
    • skylee_pinoy
    • March 3, 2005

52. One for the Moderators re Reviews  

    By Squeak, March 1, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 1,140 views
    • 
    • sangiro
    • March 1, 2005

53. A physics question   1 2 3 4

    By kjundvr, March 1, 2005
    • 79 replies
    • 6,718 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • March 21, 2005

54. lets find the tallest skydiver  

    By sight_burner, February 28, 2005
    • 19 replies
    • 1,917 views
    • 
    • RedassSkychic
    • March 3, 2005

55. Most Jumps in a Day  

    By Reginald, February 28, 2005
    • 22 replies
    • 3,661 views
    • 
    • daveb
    • March 2, 2005

56. RELAX!!!!  

    By Superman32, February 28, 2005
    • 5 replies
    • 1,219 views
    • 
    • Superman32
    • February 28, 2005

57. Calling creative canopy designers...  

    By falxori, February 27, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 95 views
    • 
    • falxori
    • February 27, 2005

58. Freezing your face off  

    By Maggotry, February 27, 2005
    • 7 replies
    • 1,930 views
    • 
    • JohnRich
    • February 28, 2005

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

    By darrenspooner, February 27, 2005
    • 26 replies
    • 5,233 views
    • 
    • mjosparky
    • March 3, 2005

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

    By medusa, February 27, 2005
    • 27 replies
    • 4,308 views
    • 
    • goose491
    • March 2, 2005

61. Quick question!  

    By Smeger, February 27, 2005
    • 9 replies
    • 1,798 views
    • 
    • txhoss
    • March 1, 2005

62. mullins super king air  

    By vector32003, February 27, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 235 views
    • 
    • vector32003
    • February 27, 2005

63. New dropzone? "Vegas extreme"  

    By Kbone, February 27, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 208 views
    • 
    • Kbone
    • February 27, 2005

64. What's your vision for our sport.  

    By Bartje, February 26, 2005
    • 1 reply
    • 574 views
    • 
    • Bartje
    • February 26, 2005

65. 752 way   1 2

    By moth, February 26, 2005
    • 25 replies
    • 4,397 views
    • 
    • moth
    • March 5, 2005

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

    By grue, February 26, 2005
    • 7 replies
    • 616 views
    • 
    • RedassSkychic
    • February 27, 2005

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

    By SSkydiver, February 26, 2005
    • 41 replies
    • 6,302 views
    • 
    • packerboy
    • March 5, 2005

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

    By linestretch, February 26, 2005
    • 131 replies
    • 7,067 views
    • 
    • kallend
    • March 12, 2005

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

    By SSkydiver, February 26, 2005
    • 25 replies
    • 6,084 views
    • 
    • packerboy
    • February 28, 2005

70. Flying Headdown!  

    By Smeger, February 25, 2005
    • 13 replies
    • 2,964 views
    • 
    • gordy
    • February 28, 2005

71. packing is such a joy   1 2

    By Fab, February 25, 2005
    • 25 replies
    • 4,586 views
    • 
    • corco
    • March 1, 2005

72. Anyone from NY this wknd?  

    By kynthias, February 25, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 199 views
    • 
    • kynthias
    • February 25, 2005

73. Where?  

    By kynthias, February 25, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 267 views
    • 
    • kynthias
    • February 25, 2005

74. Vocabulary  

    By Groundbound, February 25, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 1,801 views
    • 
    • tdog
    • February 25, 2005

75. Looking for an answer  

    By Feeblemind, February 25, 2005
    • 16 replies
    • 1,181 views
    • 
    • Feeblemind
    • February 26, 2005

76. 400-way   1 2 3 4

    By skydiverek, February 25, 2005
    • 76 replies
    • 7,659 views
    • 
    • NWFlyer
    • February 2, 2006

77. From 23 Grand   1 2

    By dropdeded, February 25, 2005
    • 48 replies
    • 3,640 views
    • 
    • diverdriver
    • March 11, 2005

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

    By skydiverek, February 24, 2005
    • 47 replies
    • 5,999 views
    • 
    • rhys
    • July 16, 2008

79. Anyone ever jumped a piper cub?  

    By jumper03, February 24, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 5,750 views
    • 
    • chuckakers
    • February 25, 2005

80. Friend banged up in Florida?  

    By packerboy, February 24, 2005
    • 3 replies
    • 1,674 views
    • 
    • TEric
    • April 7, 2005

81. Jumping choices  

    By Acensky, February 24, 2005
    • 13 replies
    • 2,635 views
    • 
    • katiebear21
    • February 24, 2005

82. UK tax on rig  

    By ianwright, February 24, 2005
    • 6 replies
    • 1,277 views
    • 
    • ianwright
    • February 25, 2005

83. Round or Ram-air Reserve?   1 2

    By Smeger, February 24, 2005
    • 45 replies
    • 8,229 views
    • 
    • Hooknswoop
    • February 26, 2005

84. my jump #186-logbook entry  

    By 78RATS, February 24, 2005
    • 1 reply
    • 910 views
    • 
    • 78RATS
    • February 24, 2005

85. Is this an exit door  

    By Squeak, February 24, 2005
    • 15 replies
    • 1,597 views
    • 
    • dropoutdave
    • February 26, 2005

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

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, February 24, 2005
    • 72 replies
    • 6,091 views
    • 
    • bkoch
    • March 3, 2005

87. Worth wearing ankle supports?  

    By Smeger, February 23, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 1,042 views
    • 
    • bob.dino
    • February 24, 2005

88. Where to find Canopy Class Schedules??  

    By white_falcon, February 23, 2005
    • 4 replies
    • 777 views
    • 
    • ltdiver
    • February 24, 2005

89. Your opinions wanted please.   1 2

    By Smeger, February 23, 2005
    • 25 replies
    • 2,073 views
    • 
    • packerboy
    • February 28, 2005

90. Should I trust this  

    By skyblu3, February 23, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 155 views
    • 
    • skyblu3
    • February 23, 2005

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

    By skydiverek, February 23, 2005
    • 16 replies
    • 1,874 views
    • 
    • bobsled92
    • February 26, 2005

92. Attention anyone at Eloy this Thurs & Friday  

    By Superfletch, February 23, 2005
    • 18 replies
    • 2,400 views
    • 
    • VanillaSkyGirl
    • February 24, 2005

93. Searching for some skydiving history on the PCA  

    By demoss99, February 23, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 179 views
    • 
    • demoss99
    • February 23, 2005

94. Funniest moments in skydiving   1 2

    By livendive, February 22, 2005
    • 27 replies
    • 7,800 views
    • 
    • orangemagoo
    • March 4, 2005

95. drop zone coming soon to negril jamaica  

    By jamaicadropzone, February 22, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 204 views
    • 
    • jamaicadropzone
    • February 22, 2005

96. skydiving in maui  

    By soccerguy, February 22, 2005
    • 0 replies
    • 234 views
    • 
    • soccerguy
    • February 22, 2005

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

    By Floats18, February 22, 2005
    • 1 reply
    • 819 views
    • 
    • dragon2
    • February 23, 2005

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

    By ChasingBlueSky, February 22, 2005
    • 14 replies
    • 2,086 views
    • 
    • skyjules
    • February 25, 2005

99. Looking for A license/ CRW coach @ Perris  

    By HydroGuy, February 22, 2005
    • 6 replies
    • 815 views
    • 
    • skyyhi
    • February 25, 2005

100. Do Diamonds Signify Expert?  

     By cynci, February 21, 2005
     • 10 replies
     • 2,042 views
     • 
     • JohnRich
     • February 22, 2005