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1. Mythbuster Skydiving episode 04/13/11   1 2

   By gjhdiver, April 13, 2011
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   • jumpsalot-2
   • April 18, 2011

2. Jump Planes?   1 2

   By thevasc21, June 12, 2013
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   • sundevil777
   • June 19, 2013

3. Speedstar?   1 2

   By Airviking, October 29, 2010
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   • kallend
   • November 1, 2010

4. Round or Ram-air Reserve?   1 2

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

5. Mondial 2012 in Dubai   1 2

   By piisfish, November 29, 2012
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   • Squeak
   • December 6, 2012

6. Help me make a decision!   1 2

   By trab1925, April 13, 2009
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   • mangledspoon
   • April 23, 2009

7. Parchustist' equipment reports for fatalities   1 2

   By Bob_Church, April 18, 2018
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   • Luke_Quichotte
   • June 15, 2018

8. Requirements for Skydiving: I don't think I have what it takes!   1 2

   By sasteam, September 16, 2003
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   • freeflybella
   • September 18, 2003

9. Flatulence at altitude   1 2

   By pilatus_p, October 2, 2006
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   • rehmwa
   • October 5, 2006

10. Flying vs. Falling   1 2

    By adventurechick, July 7, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • July 11, 2006

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

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

12. Almost Quit Jumping -- Need Motivation!   1 2

    By jumpgod, July 8, 2004
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    • jumpgod
    • August 6, 2004

13. Skydive City AFF   1 2

    By challenger0968, August 16, 2010
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    • popsjumper
    • August 23, 2010

14. DZ Ethics   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, June 24, 2005
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    • flyangel2
    • June 28, 2005

15. This forum's guidelines are getting fuzzy...   1 2

    By BigM, March 7, 2004
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    • sangiro
    • March 11, 2004

16. Getting the canopy smaller to pack   1 2

    By skydivermom, February 17, 2006
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    • skydivermom
    • February 28, 2006

17. What would make you read the parachutist again?   1 2

    By jtval, January 25, 2008
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    • riddler
    • February 2, 2008

18. Pencil packing???   1 2

    By normiss, December 19, 2012
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    • normiss
    • June 6, 2013

19. DZ numbers?   1 2

    By justinhawxhurst, May 31, 2007
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    • yeyo
    • November 20, 2012

20. Vague Manufacturer Advertising   1 2

    By Pacific, March 6, 2013
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    • Remster
    • March 8, 2013

21. List of Ideas for Freefall   1 2

    By SeanSolo, April 9, 2007
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    • recovercrachead
    • April 17, 2007

22. Skydiving Dangerous?   1 2

    By Nutz, April 23, 2003
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    • jumpgod
    • April 30, 2003

23. Infinity riser wear issue   1 2

    By crowbar, July 16, 2011
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    • crowbar
    • November 23, 2011

24. Why do people skydive?   1 2

    By Babyrosey, August 22, 2012
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    • erdnarob
    • August 27, 2012

25. Hard decks, let's review....   1 2

    By davelepka, May 9, 2013
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    • pchapman
    • May 29, 2013

26. why would you do this??   1 2

    By skygod7777, April 29, 2003
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    • eeneR
    • April 30, 2003

27. The new PAC 750XL will be assembled in Canada in 2005.   1 2

    By ypelchat, July 22, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • July 27, 2004

28. What Made You Start Skydiving?   1 2

    By Kiakambala, May 28, 2007
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    • kevinwhelan
    • June 1, 2007

29. Mr Bill on a velocity 90!!!   1 2

    By Richyb, August 30, 2005
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    • outlawphx
    • August 31, 2005

30. Hit a snag: FAA Class 3 medical clearance   1 2

    By mailin, October 6, 2003
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    • jumper03
    • October 7, 2003

31. Results of USPA meeting re: pattern separation   1 2

    By billvon, July 16, 2007
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    • rehmwa
    • July 23, 2007

32. Germain's article on the recession   1 2

    By zipplewrath, March 18, 2009
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    • baronn
    • March 29, 2009

33. non-uspa dropzones   1 2

    By Roderick, August 9, 2011
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    • DrizZ
    • August 11, 2011

34. Handle options (for main)?   1 2

    By fizzbuzz99, February 4, 2012
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    • muff528
    • February 13, 2012

35. Waver   1 2

    By freeflyit, September 13, 2006
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    • lekstrom10k
    • September 18, 2006

36. Packing for one week camping trip to new DZ -- Forgotten Items?   1 2

    By mdrejhon, June 16, 2006
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    • fergs
    • June 21, 2006

37. Is skydiving for me?   1 2

    By endlesst0m, September 6, 2008
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    • squarecanopy
    • September 10, 2008

38. Laws about skydiving away from dropzones.   1 2

    By jamester28, May 19, 2010
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    • lekstrom10k
    • May 25, 2010

39. Anvils   1 2

    By atsaubrey, November 24, 2003
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    • JVig
    • December 3, 2003

40. Never cutaway? Do you look forward to your first?   1 2

    By JeffCa, October 20, 2013
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    • crotalus01
    • November 14, 2013

41. Annoying Friend...   1 2

    By rsmn17, February 10, 2006
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    • friendofGod
    • March 25, 2006

42. When did they chage the requirements for licenses??   1 2

    By jasonRose, June 5, 2005
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    • happythoughts
    • June 9, 2005

43. Anyone wanna Chute and Shoot?????   1 2

    By Ron, February 24, 2011
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    • Ron
    • March 7, 2011

44. “Talk to your instructors”   1 2

    By AFFI, August 29, 2007
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    • denete
    • September 1, 2007

45. Skydivers handshake?   1 2

    By spankee, February 18, 2011
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    • hookitt
    • March 4, 2011

46. I really cant pack parachute   1 2

    By Sabrekakkonen, May 16, 2017
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    • Maddingo
    • June 1, 2017

47. RTFM   1 2

    By popsjumper, June 20, 2006
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    • JohnDeere
    • January 3, 2009

48. Can't Fly with a rig in Boston   1 2

    By Plaedouh, October 31, 2004
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    • mattjw916
    • November 24, 2004

49. AFF vs. Static Line   1 2

    By Kramer, September 26, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • September 30, 2003

50. Need a pilot with jump plane in WY this weekend   1 2

    By Briharp9, July 23, 2014
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    • DiverMike
    • July 31, 2014

51. Jumping in Fall Weather   1 2

    By Shadowplay, October 24, 2003
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    • skydivejersey
    • October 28, 2003

52. Music for Skydiving Videos   1 2

    By Jamdiablo, April 11, 2006
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    • jinlee
    • July 23, 2012

53. WHAT TO DO . . . WHAT TO DO . . .   1 2

    By MotherGoose, July 31, 2006
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    • MotherGoose
    • September 6, 2006

54. Line Twists   1 2

    By lopullterri, August 3, 2012
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    • -SK-
    • October 10, 2012

55. Naked at Eloy   1 2

    By swoosh, April 22, 2004
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    • Remster
    • April 25, 2004

56. skydiving without goggles   1 2

    By bigway, August 14, 2005
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    • ChrisD
    • January 14, 2013

57. Watch out Skydiving Community...   1 2

    By Jumpdude, May 27, 2010
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    • BillyVance
    • July 21, 2011

58. how many failed AFF jumps?   1 2

    By jellob, August 17, 2007
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    • Jazzthieve
    • August 23, 2007

59. "You're playing with fire." whuffo parent vent   1 2

    By Sky15, July 19, 2006
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    • bojana
    • September 4, 2006

60. any really short skydivers out there???   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, June 16, 2011
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    • dzjunky77
    • July 19, 2011

61. When it's pull-time .....   1 2

    By skybabe76, September 19, 2003
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    • canopywhore
    • September 25, 2003

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

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

63. Do you tell your employer that you do skydiving?   1 2

    By bastichu, January 12, 2006
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    • L.O.
    • January 30, 2006

64. What is the point of USPA?   1 2

    By YISkyDive, January 19, 2006
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    • MattFallsFast
    • January 29, 2006

65. How many dont bother to get a license?   1 2

    By wasatchrider, November 23, 2013
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    • hokierower
    • February 19, 2014

66. New Houston DZ   1 2

    By antimike, February 11, 2003
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    • skycat
    • June 26, 2003

67. Soft opening canopy   1 2

    By blue24, June 17, 2011
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    • DaVinciflies
    • July 6, 2012

68. Would You Ride the Airplane Down?   1 2

    By JENNR8R, August 12, 2007
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    • skydivermom
    • August 15, 2007

69. What's ur weirdest skydiving dream?   1 2

    By xavenger, January 20, 2004
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    • skipro101
    • January 24, 2004

70. FUNNY INCIDENTS IN FREEFALL.   1 2

    By stilettodude, April 12, 2003
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    • mr2mk1g
    • July 23, 2003

71. Are you afraid of flying your canopy?   1 2

    By Broke, June 19, 2007
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    • Butters
    • June 21, 2007

72. Hard Deck - where is yours and why ?   1 2

    By shorehambeach, April 1, 2013
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    • popsjumper
    • April 5, 2013

73. Cocking your pilot chute (when?)   1 2

    By stinkyho, June 26, 2010
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    • sebinoslo
    • July 5, 2010

74. which boogie has the best parties?   1 2

    By Newbie, October 14, 2003
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    • kallend
    • October 20, 2003

75. What to do on 1000 jump?   1 2

    By steveorino, May 22, 2006
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    • woodpecker
    • May 29, 2006

76. Ashamed of your jumps?   1 2

    By humbled1, June 27, 2010
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    • SKIandSKY
    • July 2, 2010

77. tipping for recovered chopped canopy   1 2

    By bigbearfng, June 11, 2008
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • June 13, 2008

78. My Continuous Struggle To Arch Properly   1 2

    By anthonyfellows, July 6, 2008
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    • humanflite
    • August 9, 2008

79. PACKING REVISITED   1 2

    By MotherGoose, July 11, 2006
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    • littlejohn
    • July 13, 2006

80. Variety of aircraft out there   1 2

    By Master_Yoda, August 18, 2010
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    • mircan
    • August 27, 2010

81. Newest Skygod   1 2

    By Sletzer, May 29, 2008
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    • aardvarkeater
    • June 10, 2008

82. Cash on account   1 2

    By BRYANGOESBOOM, May 22, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 25, 2006

83. Katana's dont kill people...   1 2

    By Jordan82, April 22, 2018
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    • tkhayes
    • May 29, 2018

84. What have you learned?   1 2

    By Klassen, January 18, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • January 21, 2011

85. Dropzones closing down   1 2

    By jakebaustin, November 10, 2022
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    • jakebaustin
    • April 17, 2024

86. Halo/Scuba Pic.   1 2

    By skrovi, February 6, 2007
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    • demoknite
    • June 18, 2010

87. Ride To Altitude   1 2

    By robskydiv, March 18, 2003
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • March 24, 2003

88. How do I get over being afraid to jump my own pack job?   1 2

    By dweeb, December 26, 2006
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    • CalmYourself
    • January 10, 2007

89. High Anxiety - your thoughts please   1 2

    By A12, March 25, 2003
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    • epepepep
    • May 1, 2003

90. Where The Pilot Puts You Out   1 2

    By popsjumper, January 11, 2011
    • 43 replies
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    • chuckakers
    • January 13, 2011

91. Do you wear earplugs during the climb?   1 2

    By dbattman, January 14, 2003
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    • Luv2Fall
    • January 22, 2003

92. Teaching with an expired rating   1 2

    By mikew02, November 26, 2005
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    • Shark
    • November 30, 2005

93. Stupidest thing you've ever done? (Skydiving Related)   1 2

    By HardCorr, August 31, 2005
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    • albatross27
    • September 6, 2005

94. Sport skydiving on history channel 9/19/08   1 2

    By jclalor, September 18, 2008
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    • skyjumpsteve
    • September 23, 2008

95. Cut lines?   1 2

    By chuckakers, November 18, 2007
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    • diablopilot
    • November 20, 2007

96. Ever busted a bigmouth?   1 2

    By FallingDuck, July 26, 2007
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    • AFFI
    • July 30, 2007

97. Speed Diving   1 2

    By SSkydiver, June 8, 2003
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    • JohnRich
    • August 14, 2009

98. noise in incidents-forum *rant*   1 2

    By feuergnom, July 20, 2008
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    • upndownshop
    • July 29, 2008

99. Strange thoughts in freefall?   1 2

    By Vertifly, September 22, 2003
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    • Aviatrr
    • October 11, 2003

100. What's the largest .........   1 2

     By pd190, June 5, 2003
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     • quade
     • June 10, 2003