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1. The "First Person Down" Rule   1 2

   By Breezejunky, October 1, 2004
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   • skybill
   • October 6, 2004

2. still excited?  

   By justchrisdsp, October 1, 2004
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   • justchrisdsp
   • October 1, 2004

3. Nationals 2004 -- Press Clips  

   By quade, October 1, 2004
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   • tbrown
   • October 2, 2004

4. annual renewing question  

   By dropzonefool, October 1, 2004
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   • slotperfect
   • October 2, 2004

5. why no US C130? or C141 or C17??   1 2

   By Praetorian, October 1, 2004
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   • LouDiamond
   • October 2, 2004

6. 400 Way... it's gonna happen sooner or later.  

   By packerboy, October 1, 2004
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   • mjosparky
   • October 3, 2004

7. Define "Hybrid".  

   By weegegirl, September 30, 2004
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   • darkwing
   • October 1, 2004

8. Abridged education for a jumpers spouse...  

   By justaflygirl, September 30, 2004
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   • tombuch
   • September 30, 2004

9. Away from the sport.  

   By kinney29, September 30, 2004
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   • UKKid35
   • October 1, 2004

10. "Snivelling at 4000 Feet": A Friend's First Jump Essay  

    By craichead, September 30, 2004
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    • Ron
    • May 20, 2005

11. Press Clip: Missy Nelson in the Black Table  

    By ChasingBlueSky, September 30, 2004
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    • ccowden
    • October 2, 2004

12. What is the worst reason for buying a canopy thats maybe a bit to advanced\small for you  

    By j3zz, September 30, 2004
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    • wmw999
    • October 1, 2004

13. 600 record attempt?  

    By fatflying, September 30, 2004
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    • Cacophony
    • October 6, 2004

14. Downsizing, whats the rush?   1 2

    By jjiimmyyt, September 29, 2004
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    • Darius11
    • October 8, 2004

15. creative fill in the blank  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 29, 2004
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    • grlsgotalot2lrn
    • September 29, 2004

16. Back in the air! A few questions also.  

    By Brian425, September 29, 2004
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    • WILDBILLAQR
    • September 29, 2004

17. Effects of Skydiving  

    By JasonCT13, September 29, 2004
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    • skydver
    • September 30, 2004

18. Does My Bum Look Big In This?  

    By Jumpmunki, September 29, 2004
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    • Jumpmunki
    • September 29, 2004

19. a tough one...  

    By groundpounder, September 29, 2004
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    • dubbayab
    • September 30, 2004

20. Wind tunnel - fear of height?  

    By rainman, September 29, 2004
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    • rainman
    • October 1, 2004

21. NIGHT JUMPS!!!   1 2

    By skyhighkiy, September 29, 2004
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    • skyhighkiy
    • October 1, 2004

22. Stupid Newbie Questions  

    By UKKid35, September 29, 2004
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    • dropzonefool
    • October 1, 2004

23. Cessna 182 --- supercharged  

    By RMURRAY, September 29, 2004
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    • billvon
    • September 30, 2004

24. Cheapest tickets for HOP n POPs?  

    By foreverfree, September 28, 2004
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    • foreverfree
    • October 24, 2004

25. A Jumper suing a DZ. Should other DZ's ban this jumper?   1 2

    By ypelchat, September 28, 2004
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    • kallend
    • October 4, 2004

26. PAC 750XL: Pros and Cons   1 2

    By flyhi, September 28, 2004
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    • gjhdiver
    • September 29, 2004

27. Leigh Ainsworth - Camera woman NZ  

    By LEAR, September 28, 2004
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    • LEAR
    • September 28, 2004

28. Descent rate/injury  

    By jmidgley, September 28, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • September 29, 2004

29. going as a group to the Wind tunnell ?  

    By DOCsa, September 28, 2004
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    • justdumi
    • September 29, 2004

30. Insurance  

    By tazpd, September 28, 2004
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    • WildBill
    • September 29, 2004

31. skysurfing   1 2

    By krayzskydiver, September 28, 2004
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    • happythoughts
    • October 6, 2004

32. Do most dropzones allow solo cesna jumps?  

    By flyinmedic, September 27, 2004
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    • skyhighkiy
    • September 28, 2004

33. Any reports from Florida DZs after hurricane?  

    By dreamsville, September 27, 2004
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    • kallen
    • September 29, 2004

34. Skydive Flagstaff  

    By bbarnhouse, September 27, 2004
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    • GraficO
    • October 1, 2004

35. which is better windtunnel or jumping ?   1 2 3

    By DOCsa, September 27, 2004
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    • craig_b
    • September 30, 2004

36. Anyone know of Neptune upgrades? (max fall rate)  

    By skyhighkiy, September 27, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • September 27, 2004

37. Deploying in a sit  

    By ladyskydiver, September 27, 2004
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    • Tonto
    • September 29, 2004

38. Wave lift visible in clouds ?  

    By XWuffo, September 27, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • September 28, 2004

39. Who has lurked a Herc load?  

    By pa2themd, September 27, 2004
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    • karlm
    • September 28, 2004

40. Horny Guerilla on Non-Freefly gear  

    By Fireflyer, September 27, 2004
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    • wmw999
    • September 28, 2004

41. How Much Do Instructors Make?  

    By Muppetdog, September 27, 2004
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    • krayzskydiver
    • September 28, 2004

42. Of all the people...  

    By atsaubrey, September 27, 2004
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    • skyyhi
    • September 27, 2004

43. 2nd Jump, Starting AFF  

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

44. School Colors  

    By BlueSBDeath, September 26, 2004
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    • sky_chica
    • September 27, 2004

45. After a reserve repack I look at my card and....   1 2

    By 321seeya, September 25, 2004
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    • f1shlips
    • September 27, 2004

46. Could it be a bad thing?  

    By justaflygirl, September 25, 2004
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    • gravityizsexy
    • September 26, 2004

47. "I jumped in the 70s so I'll be OK"  

    By teason, September 24, 2004
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    • wmw999
    • September 28, 2004

48. When selecting a dz to visit, the most important 3 items to me are ...  

    By gemini, September 24, 2004
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    • piisfish
    • November 4, 2004

49. Emerald Coast Skydiving after Ivan?  

    By PsychoBob, September 24, 2004
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    • skygirlpc
    • September 28, 2004

50. DeLand Majik Rocks Big Time!!  

    By dianadiver, September 23, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • September 24, 2004

51. And the Gold Medal goes to...  

    By lauras, September 23, 2004
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    • marcandalysse
    • September 23, 2004

52. I hate that my injury is giving skydiving a bad name...   1 2

    By Jeth, September 23, 2004
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    • KATO33
    • September 26, 2004

53. Another Judging SNAFU?  

    By gemini, September 23, 2004
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    • Trent
    • September 24, 2004

54. Jump at the Ranch? PLEASE HELP!!!  

    By WeakMindedFool, September 22, 2004
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    • WeakMindedFool
    • September 22, 2004

55. Sponsorship And What I Want To Do   1 2

    By Jumpmunki, September 22, 2004
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    • Ncrowe
    • September 27, 2004

56. wind tunnels in the carolinas  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 22, 2004
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    • grlsgotalot2lrn
    • September 22, 2004

57. Skydive Chicago  

    By FlyinTiki, September 22, 2004
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    • FlyinTiki
    • September 22, 2004

58. Tandem Exit Photo's   1 2 3

    By ockers, September 22, 2004
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    • Conundrum
    • October 25, 2004

59. First jump mal in Toronto  

    By packerboy, September 22, 2004
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    • Jumpmunki
    • September 23, 2004

60. New News: Olympic Committee voted Skydiving down (again)  

    By ltdiver, September 21, 2004
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    • mr2mk1g
    • September 27, 2004

61. Synchronicity  

    By CSpenceFLY, September 21, 2004
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    • mouth
    • September 24, 2004

62. New Skydiving Video   1 2

    By mccordia, September 21, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • October 1, 2004

63. What location in the world for the cheapest ticket to altitude?   1 2

    By freeflyfree, September 21, 2004
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    • skykittykat
    • November 1, 2004

64. Which russian plane was approved for use in US?  

    By BlindBrick, September 20, 2004
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    • mr2mk1g
    • September 21, 2004

65. Backing in on a 104 way   1 2 3

    By billvon, September 20, 2004
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    • flyangel2
    • September 23, 2004

66. Soloing Fear...?!   1 2 3

    By somethinelse, September 20, 2004
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    • brokenwing
    • April 17, 2008

67. issues  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 20, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • September 20, 2004

68. Bringing loved ones into the sport  

    By gravityizsexy, September 20, 2004
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    • steve1
    • September 22, 2004

69. Name for new canopy  

    By skajdajver, September 20, 2004
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    • skajdajver
    • September 20, 2004

70. Professional Demo  

    By wrightskyguy, September 20, 2004
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    • airtwardo
    • September 21, 2004

71. what should i try to learn from my second tandem  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 20, 2004
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    • bodypilot1
    • September 20, 2004

72. Skydiving-the last 10 years   1 2

    By dz-dog, September 20, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 25, 2004

73. Looking for help finding your DZ! Not USA.   1 2

    By sangiro, September 19, 2004
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    • Bosveld
    • October 12, 2004

74. Coming Back After an Injury  

    By GentleTiger, September 19, 2004
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • September 20, 2004

75. 1st Rig  

    By skydude2000, September 19, 2004
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    • skydude2000
    • September 19, 2004

76. CAYENNE? Anybody.....  

    By ntainjohnp_ace, September 19, 2004
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    • ntainjohnp_ace
    • September 19, 2004

77. please give me a thoughhful answer  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 19, 2004
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    • grlsgotalot2lrn
    • September 27, 2004

78. AARRGGHH!! Damn Hurricane Ivan!  

    By Fireflyer, September 19, 2004
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    • Fireflyer
    • September 19, 2004

79. Tandem Demos?  

    By tandemking, September 19, 2004
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    • obelixtim
    • October 9, 2013

80. what would do if custom officer insist to check your chute?  

    By SheeToh, September 19, 2004
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    • teason
    • September 24, 2004

81. Ant killer on a canopy?  

    By SarahC07, September 18, 2004
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    • SarahC07
    • September 18, 2004

82. Where to go for AFF: SDU, Deland, Zhills, ETC   1 2

    By Terminal-V, September 18, 2004
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    • mattjw916
    • September 27, 2004

83. LIMITED COMMERCIAL  

    By soignet, September 17, 2004
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    • soignet
    • September 18, 2004

84. Wind tunnel time?  

    By kamih, September 17, 2004
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    • nigel99
    • September 20, 2004

85. News on the World Meet  

    By skypuppy, September 17, 2004
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    • RozeAY
    • September 18, 2004

86. Zero-P Praise report  

    By Airman1270, September 17, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 21, 2004

87. wanna jump, but am broke  

    By chineseknife, September 17, 2004
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    • flyangel2
    • September 23, 2004

88. what are these?  

    By chineseknife, September 17, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • September 18, 2004

89. lost parachutes in checked baggage  

    By indradhanush, September 17, 2004
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    • indradhanush
    • September 18, 2004

90. breathing?  

    By chineseknife, September 17, 2004
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    • firstime
    • September 19, 2004

91. How did Gold Coast weather Ivan??  

    By koz2000, September 17, 2004
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    • spidermonky
    • September 18, 2004

92. how to pack my triathlon 175 to snival  

    By airborne82nd, September 17, 2004
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    • airborne82nd
    • September 17, 2004

93. search more skydiver from Iran  

    By abi1, September 17, 2004
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    • abi1
    • September 17, 2004

94. Richmond boys "retro round up"  

    By stratostar, September 17, 2004
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    • Kramer
    • September 17, 2004

95. holy cow  

    By chineseknife, September 17, 2004
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    • lfhower
    • September 17, 2004

96. Should "hook" turns be banned at demos?   1 2

    By hottamaly, September 16, 2004
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    • freeflydrew
    • September 21, 2004

97. Beach landings  

    By jjiimmyyt, September 16, 2004
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    • mattsplat
    • September 17, 2004

98. Youngest AFF Instructor?  

    By Jumperintheair, September 16, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 16, 2004

99. Skydiving ... tonic for what ails ya!  

    By Beachbum, September 16, 2004
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    • Beachbum
    • September 16, 2004

100. Skydive in FL  

     By BETO74, September 16, 2004
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     • BETO74
     • September 16, 2004