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1. RMW suits  

   By Squeak, January 31, 2003
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   • Cookie
   • February 7, 2003

2. Beginner suggestions  

   By jackwatson, February 1, 2019
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   • JohnMitchell
   • April 10, 2019

3. My First Jump!!!!  

   By blkhwk91b, April 26, 2010
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   • guppykf
   • April 28, 2010

4. Good DZ for my brother  

   By ac28962, August 4, 2018
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   • ac28962
   • August 7, 2018

5. licensed skydiver and gear costs  

   By Nick117, June 25, 2014
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   • Pobrause
   • June 25, 2014

6. Plane crash kills two, including Wooster pilot  

   By airdvr, December 6, 2007
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   • airdvr
   • December 6, 2007

7. being an old timer (humor)  

   By Raistlin, May 24, 2004
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   • Frenchy68
   • May 25, 2004

8. Good to be back  

   By Darkzone, March 30, 2003
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   • Darkzone
   • April 1, 2003

9. Hurricane at Lake Wales  

   By BarbaraKobzik, August 14, 2004
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   • ltdiver
   • August 15, 2004

10. 'Just Relax?' part two :)  

    By Cepheus, December 8, 2002
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    • Cepheus
    • December 8, 2002

11. Connecticut DZ?  

    By LeeroyJenkins, August 1, 2018
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    • DougH
    • August 6, 2018

12. Jump Aircraft Financing?  

    By BHawks, May 1, 2009
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    • rwieder
    • May 2, 2009

13. AFF Graduate Portability  

    By CoderHead, June 17, 2008
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    • CoderHead
    • June 17, 2008

14. foreign certifications  

    By BlueBird180, September 19, 2003
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    • DeNReN
    • September 22, 2003

15. Not found for 1 week  

    By Whamie, December 20, 2012
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    • FlyingRhenquest
    • December 21, 2012

16. Double Mals on the Rise?  

    By jacketsdb23, May 1, 2007
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    • Tonto
    • May 2, 2007

17. how parachutes open  

    By 460, May 15, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 31, 2006

18. Spring coming up. Currency  

    By Dolph, March 7, 2006
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    • jsaxton
    • March 8, 2006

19. Riggers earnings  

    By skydivenaked, May 9, 2003
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    • skycat
    • May 10, 2003

20. Phone Number for Art???  

    By BigM, April 25, 2011
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    • JohnRich
    • April 26, 2011

21. First jump back after a serious accident and 6 months healing  

    By jdfreefly, January 5, 2005
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    • droquette
    • January 5, 2005

22. Latch problems with g3  

    By Elpnor, August 3, 2018
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    • Westerly
    • August 5, 2018

23. Gettin' Back!  

    By SmoothAl, December 4, 2007
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    • SmoothAl
    • December 6, 2007

24. Canopy control. HELP  

    By Witelli, July 3, 2005
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    • Travman
    • July 4, 2005

25. A wall  

    By jumpingin, March 31, 2003
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    • pilotdave
    • March 31, 2003

26. Cutaway - Experience of Flown Lives  

    By MeryRose, April 13, 2008
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    • marcandalysse
    • April 19, 2008

27. Shipping a rig  

    By Hummusx, May 24, 2004
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    • Ron
    • May 24, 2004

28. Skydive Radio #214 07.06.15 - with Mike McGowan is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, July 6, 2015
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    • TriGirl
    • July 8, 2015

29. Recent changes to Part 91 pertaining to skydiving operations?  

    By Telek, April 23, 2010
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    • captain1976
    • April 26, 2010

30. Need some advice  

    By packing_jarrett, July 3, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • July 4, 2005

31. Any skydivers interested in getting inked on a tattoo show?  

    By Inkmaster, June 29, 2011
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    • fendor1369
    • July 6, 2011

32. thanks for haven me on board  

    By pojj, April 18, 2008
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    • KennC
    • April 18, 2008

33. Pit Meadows volunteer fire department save jump planes  

    By riggerrob, April 19, 2004
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    • Snowbird
    • April 19, 2004

34. Eloy in February, anyone?  

    By LuvToFly, January 22, 2004
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    • LuvToFly
    • January 23, 2004

35. skydive photography school?  

    By superstu, May 8, 2003
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    • flait
    • May 9, 2003

36. First Night Jump  

    By BKS60, June 23, 2013
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    • GooniesKid
    • June 24, 2013

37. Deland - 24 September - ride options / tunnel time  

    By guppykf, September 23, 2012
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    • guppykf
    • September 23, 2012

38. King Air 200  

    By medusa, December 17, 2011
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    • Divinfool
    • December 20, 2011

39. Sky's the Limit, Beeville, TX  

    By buddagod, July 1, 2009
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    • skydemon2
    • July 3, 2009

40. Tandem and AFF Requirements for NZ  

    By MikeCollinson, April 12, 2008
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    • simonw
    • April 18, 2008

41. Good Press Edson Pachecho DeLand  

    By efs4ever, February 14, 2008
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    • jtval
    • February 15, 2008

42. Cheap frieght from US to Aus  

    By flooglebinder, September 23, 2011
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    • hcsvader
    • September 24, 2011

43. CPS contacts  

    By Anvilbrother, February 1, 2011
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    • Anvilbrother
    • February 2, 2011

44. Jumps 8-25  

    By I3uller, October 11, 2008
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    • GLIDEANGLE
    • October 11, 2008

45. Funny how things happen...  

    By SkySlut, July 22, 2003
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    • diablopilot
    • July 23, 2003

46. Sill loving it  

    By gus, June 23, 2003
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    • Remster
    • June 23, 2003

47. Looking for someone to bring a container back from Skydive Sebastian to the UK  

    By ks85, February 5, 2014
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    • Hellis
    • February 6, 2014

48. Receivd B License yesterday!  

    By xlh883, June 18, 2007
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    • rave4funn
    • June 21, 2007

49. MFF Rucksacks; Was: "HALO - Freefall Warriors TV Show"  

    By usskydiver, January 2, 2005
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • January 4, 2005

50. Jumping after shoulder dislocation  

    By mistercwood, April 4, 2013
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    • mistercwood
    • April 5, 2013

51. Smaller canopies and higher toggle pressure..  

    By NNault, April 23, 2011
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    • NNault
    • April 24, 2011

52. Tandem/Video Skydiver Salaries  

    By Tito.J, August 24, 2006
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    • Floats18
    • August 25, 2006

53. How does weight or elevation affects the parachute stall?  

    By e.a.hernandez, February 5, 2014
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    • chuteshack
    • February 6, 2014

54. looking for someone (beau roberts / louisiana)  

    By dropzonechaps, September 18, 2012
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    • dropzonechaps
    • September 19, 2012

55. Speedcubing - new skydiving discipline  

    By skydiverek, December 16, 2011
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    • oldwomanc6
    • December 18, 2011

56. Who else celebrated friday the 13th by jumping??  

    By pontiacgtp00, February 14, 2009
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    • jumpingjunkie81
    • February 14, 2009

57. DeuG!  

    By Lok, November 29, 2006
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    • pchapman
    • November 30, 2006

58. sizing a javlin  

    By kiwistylz2000, August 20, 2003
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    • mr2mk1g
    • August 21, 2003

59. First time tandemn jump, a few quesitons..  

    By IhaveAQUESTION, June 27, 2012
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    • dragon2
    • June 27, 2012

60. skydive in acapulco  

    By skydiveacapulco, July 5, 2003
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    • turbinepilot
    • July 22, 2003

61. Tipping Photographers  

    By k2everest, June 22, 2003
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    • GroundZero
    • June 23, 2003

62. Currency advice needed?  

    By blue24, July 5, 2011
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    • NWFlyer
    • July 5, 2011

63. 2nd Jump, Starting AFF  

    By AggieDale08, September 27, 2004
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    • tspillers
    • September 27, 2004

64. Who can conduct a baloon jump  

    By rendezvous, July 22, 2003
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    • chuteless
    • July 22, 2003

65. Junior Accuracy Meet format  

    By tkhayes, April 23, 2009
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    • happythoughts
    • April 28, 2009

66. Skydiving shop in NYC or nearby ?  

    By joaocorreia, August 11, 2008
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    • 3331
    • August 13, 2008

67. Jumping With D-26  

    By slotperfect, October 19, 2003
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    • slotperfect
    • October 19, 2003

68. Suppliers  

    By Derhakenwendung, May 7, 2003
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    • trigger
    • May 8, 2003

69. My Memories Of Archway Skydive  

    By GulfCoastXtreme, February 1, 2003
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    • sinker
    • February 3, 2003

70. New Safety First Video  

    By BrianSGermain, September 23, 2013
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 24, 2013

71. Skydive City Petition - re: Security Fencing  

    By tkhayes, December 12, 2012
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    • slotperfect
    • December 13, 2012

72. v3m and micron series UPT rig question?  

    By Jbag, November 4, 2010
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    • SethInMI
    • November 5, 2010

73. New Canadain Women's Formation Skydiving Record.  

    By CloudOnMyTongue, July 31, 2007
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    • skytash
    • August 11, 2007

74. PLFs are good  

    By Broke, June 18, 2007
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    • Broke
    • June 19, 2007

75. 200th Jump and C License in 1 Year  

    By Reginald, August 10, 2004
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    • Reginald
    • August 12, 2004

76. i have a few questions regarding skydiving  

    By jackraiden, December 11, 2005
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    • skyyhi
    • December 12, 2005

77. field requirment  

    By kmzamani, June 30, 2021
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    • pchapman
    • July 3, 2021

78. New AFF student! Yeah!  

    By mrbang, June 21, 2013
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    • rohicks
    • June 22, 2013

79. Video with speed, elevation displayed  

    By shibu, September 17, 2012
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    • shibu
    • September 18, 2012

80. How to rip Blu-ray movie to PS3 on Mac OS X?  

    By commit832, February 4, 2010
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    • Heatmiser
    • February 5, 2010

81. Skydive Chicago awarded 2016 World Meet!  

    By Remster, February 1, 2014
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • February 2, 2014

82. AFF 1 instructor vs 2  

    By SCOTT735, December 13, 2011
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    • sundevil777
    • December 13, 2011

83. USPA 'A' to BPA 'A' License??  

    By 14000andfalling, January 30, 2010
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    • andybr6
    • February 4, 2010

84. longste period and still activ jumping skydiver ?  

    By tbr, August 30, 2009
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    • Beachbum
    • August 31, 2009

85. USPA SUX  

    By 78RATS, December 3, 2007
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    • divnswoop
    • December 4, 2007

86. how to obtain USPA/FAI licence???  

    By shunkka, June 30, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • July 1, 2005

87. local newspaper article to be on skydiving  

    By pegasus, September 19, 2003
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    • tinfoil
    • September 19, 2003

88. Yikes!! My wife brought a ghost home with her  

    By samp76, March 27, 2003
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    • covey
    • March 28, 2003

89. Going to Ampuria  

    By mccordia, December 3, 2002
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    • skybytch
    • December 4, 2002

90. Sena Snowtalk Headset to communicate while jumping  

    By Monolithic, June 26, 2015
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    • Hellis
    • June 27, 2015

91. Looking for William Overmyer in Colorado  

    By Reginald, February 2, 2010
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    • JohnRich
    • February 3, 2010

92. Balloon Jump - Paperwork?  

    By Butters, June 18, 2007
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • June 18, 2007

93. Why do you do Tandems (TMs only, please)  

    By ematteo, October 18, 2003
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    • MikeTJumps
    • October 18, 2003

94. Interesting video of a small plane crash.  

    By Divalent, December 11, 2012
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    • theplummeter
    • December 12, 2012

95. Skydiving book  

    By rickit, November 7, 2022   

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    • riggerrob
    • November 8, 2022

96. Reserve canopy  

    By iranianjumper, February 24, 2020
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    • pchapman
    • February 27, 2020

97. JumpVideo is not a scam  

    By jumpvideo, November 5, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • November 7, 2004

98. Flag jump question  

    By SkyMako, February 29, 2016
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    • gunpaq
    • March 2, 2016

99. Yeah Baby.....Graduation Day!  

    By LGreg34, June 27, 2004
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    • SlyFox
    • June 28, 2004

100. USPA -- New Headquarters -- Press Clips  

     By quade, June 19, 2003
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     • EricTheRed
     • June 20, 2003