General Skydiving Discussions

7 7

20,757 topics in this forum

1. Two Paths of Canopy Progression with John LeBlanc  

   By 3mpire, April 24, 2015
   • 18 replies
   • 8,169 views
   • 
   • sundevil777
   • April 30, 2015

2. In order to get a canopy into horizontal flight at landing...  

   By mbohu, October 12, 2017
   • 11 replies
   • 8,167 views
   • 
   • kuai43
   • October 13, 2017

3. Blacklisting skydivers [was: hard impact at nationals]   1 2 3

   By RichLees, September 18, 2011
   • 70 replies
   • 8,155 views
   • 
   • virgin-burner
   • September 29, 2011

4. eDo Onward = tauromachy  

   By Slyde, April 29, 2009
   • 21 replies
   • 8,154 views
   • 
   • CReW
   • May 2, 2009

5. Skydive Attire -   1 2 3

   By 3pines, November 5, 2005
   • 58 replies
   • 8,150 views
   • 
   • flyangel2
   • November 8, 2005

6. That's what dreams are made of!   1 2

   By skydivermom, July 18, 2006
   • 40 replies
   • 8,149 views
   • 
   • skydivermom
   • July 21, 2006

7. When did you stop being nervous?   1 2

   By Thomsen91, January 21, 2007
   • 39 replies
   • 8,146 views
   • 
   • PWScottIV
   • January 25, 2007

8. Custom parachute  

   By SupaSnail, July 30, 2012
   • 24 replies
   • 8,141 views
   • 
   • piisfish
   • August 14, 2012

9. Possible Cutaway GPS Tracker Solution - Iota  

   By rohicks, July 24, 2014
   • 13 replies
   • 8,141 views
   • 
   • Divalent
   • April 1, 2017

10. Beer rules question  

    By AStack75, August 17, 2010
    • 12 replies
    • 8,140 views
    • 
    • Glitch
    • August 18, 2010

11. Dust devils are sketchy...  

    By LeeroyJenkins, November 7, 2017
    • 20 replies
    • 8,138 views
    • 
    • LeeroyJenkins
    • November 11, 2017

12. Gift Certificate for Christmas Surprise  

    By dive85, December 14, 2011
    • 12 replies
    • 8,138 views
    • 
    • Jumpdude
    • December 17, 2011

13. you know your a canadian skydiver when....   1 2

    By FlyingRedneck, November 24, 2007
    • 30 replies
    • 8,130 views
    • 
    • chuteless
    • May 28, 2010

14. What does the abbreviation CRW mean?  

    By mmaaddllii, August 7, 2007
    • 10 replies
    • 8,129 views
    • 
    • stacie
    • August 8, 2007

15. HUD Altimeter inside a full face helmet  

    By Rashiid, November 12, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 8,128 views
    • 
    • gowlerk
    • December 28, 2018

16. Ideas Needed For 100th Jump   1 2 3

    By WayneRATS, November 11, 2003
    • 58 replies
    • 8,126 views
    • 
    • ZoneRat
    • November 22, 2003

17. How can I make a career out of skydiving?  

    By skyfree, March 2, 2007
    • 19 replies
    • 8,126 views
    • 
    • marcusr
    • March 9, 2007

18. Slow openings and emergency exit from the plane   1 2

    By ellena, August 16, 2014
    • 39 replies
    • 8,124 views
    • 
    • chuckakers
    • August 22, 2014

19. Most Exotic Place you've jumped?   1 2

    By TikiMan, July 26, 2011
    • 37 replies
    • 8,122 views
    • 
    • goobersnuftda
    • July 31, 2011

20. "Parachutist" Whatzit #2  

    By Hogzilla, January 21, 2016
    • 18 replies
    • 8,122 views
    • 
    • docowens
    • February 13, 2016

21. Hard opening and chop !!!! AFF 1  

    By sinjin, February 20, 2007
    • 17 replies
    • 8,119 views
    • 
    • slotperfect
    • February 23, 2007

22. Live or Die   1 2

    By format, July 26, 2013
    • 31 replies
    • 8,111 views
    • 
    • Squeak
    • August 21, 2013

23. did i fall through the centre of a rainbow?   1 2

    By Newbie, May 12, 2003
    • 25 replies
    • 8,109 views
    • 
    • Billy
    • May 14, 2003

24. Aircraft you want to see at the WFFC   1 2 3 4 6

    By Fleahop, November 8, 2005
    • 144 replies
    • 8,106 views
    • 
    • Fleahop
    • December 23, 2005

25. Hop n Pop for school prom   1 2

    By Kiakambala, May 15, 2007
    • 38 replies
    • 8,105 views
    • 
    • Mostly_Harmless
    • May 16, 2007

26. Questions About Skydiving   1 2

    By Magicrock, May 22, 2008
    • 33 replies
    • 8,105 views
    • 
    • AStack75
    • July 16, 2010

27. D-FGOJ  

    By lars_d, February 13, 2010
    • 15 replies
    • 8,105 views
    • 
    • andreeb77
    • February 17, 2010

28. Really unimpressed with arrogant twatmuppets.   1 2 3 4

    By Calvin19, March 1, 2010
    • 78 replies
    • 8,103 views
    • 
    • ridestrong
    • March 8, 2010

29. why doesnt everyone use an AAD?   1 2 3

    By eyeinthesky, November 19, 2002
    • 67 replies
    • 8,103 views
    • 
    • Coreefdiver
    • March 22, 2012

30. Why Don't You Jump Anymore?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Muffie, January 5, 2011
    • 130 replies
    • 8,103 views
    • 
    • jahk
    • January 24, 2011

31. Facts on why this drug issue started   1 2 3

    By FAC, April 8, 2003
    • 66 replies
    • 8,101 views
    • 
    • kallend
    • April 10, 2003

32. AMARILLO, TX Nearest DZ?  

    By efs4ever, June 22, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 8,094 views
    • 
    • dreaming13000
    • June 6, 2014

33. Best money/time spent?   1 2

    By PhreeZone, November 1, 2002
    • 28 replies
    • 8,093 views
    • 
    • leandercool
    • March 16, 2012

34. Third Party Insurance  

    By UKKid35, May 22, 2013
    • 11 replies
    • 8,092 views
    • 
    • mr2mk1g
    • May 24, 2013

35. Movie recommendations  

    By Hoffman7110, November 17, 2017
    • 11 replies
    • 8,092 views
    • 
    • jbelanger86
    • December 2, 2017

36. Best Skydive Ever?   1 2

    By skykatherine, April 22, 2013
    • 37 replies
    • 8,092 views
    • 
    • skykatherine
    • April 24, 2013

37. Physics Presentation on Skydiving  

    By NoShitThereIWas, April 3, 2003
    • 18 replies
    • 8,092 views
    • 
    • kallend
    • April 5, 2003

38. Should this packer be paid?   1 2 3 4

    By ltdiver, July 19, 2004
    • 95 replies
    • 8,090 views
    • 
    • ladyskydiver
    • July 21, 2004

39. British Skydivers....currency question.  

    By dropoutdave, July 29, 2003
    • 10 replies
    • 8,086 views
    • 
    • Steph2
    • July 31, 2003

40. DZO putting his money where his mouth is   1 2 3

    By chriswelker, February 24, 2009
    • 60 replies
    • 8,086 views
    • 
    • LloydDobbler
    • February 27, 2009

41. Skydiving Death vs. Alcohol Death.   1 2

    By Kramer, November 22, 2003
    • 33 replies
    • 8,082 views
    • 
    • nacmacfeegle
    • November 27, 2003

42. Jumping out of non jump planes   1 2

    By sleddog, September 15, 2005
    • 29 replies
    • 8,080 views
    • 
    • dorbie
    • September 27, 2005

43. Jumpship discussion - Piper Cherokee 6-300  

    By Unstable, October 13, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 8,079 views
    • 
    • jonstark
    • January 15, 2012

44. 100th Skydive   1 2

    By cbjetboy, March 17, 2013
    • 26 replies
    • 8,079 views
    • 
    • cbjetboy
    • June 25, 2013

45. Bill Booth's 50th Anniversary Jump  

    By billbooth, February 4, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 8,078 views
    • 
    • Alexg3265
    • February 7, 2015

46. IMPORTANT - Skydiver Story - CBS News   1 2

    By PLF, May 3, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 8,078 views
    • 
    • PLF
    • May 12, 2010

47. Motorcycle + Rig?  

    By LBobRife, September 23, 2016
    • 22 replies
    • 8,077 views
    • 
    • DrewEckhardt
    • October 14, 2016

48. Perfectly Good Airplane Crap   1 2 3 4

    By Shadowplay, October 26, 2003
    • 98 replies
    • 8,075 views
    • 
    • BoogeyMan
    • September 2, 2011

49. New Safety Video: "Pilot Chute Kill Line Maintenance"   1 2

    By BrianSGermain, December 2, 2015
    • 25 replies
    • 8,073 views
    • 
    • BrianSGermain
    • December 8, 2015

50. Fracture of tibia and did not know it   1 2

    By BelskyBlueEyes, November 14, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 8,072 views
    • 
    • CSpenceFLY
    • November 20, 2006

51. Skydiving in Europe   1 2

    By ashleyseitz86, March 12, 2010
    • 27 replies
    • 8,071 views
    • 
    • jumpwally
    • April 13, 2010

52. Jumping Restrictions near Denver   1 2 3

    By DickMcMahon, September 21, 2005
    • 67 replies
    • 8,069 views
    • 
    • scdrnr
    • October 15, 2005

53. Vertebrae replacement and recovery time.  

    By aussiefreefly, July 11, 2015
    • 14 replies
    • 8,069 views
    • 
    • obatzda
    • August 15, 2015

54. Oil Price - Jump Prices   1 2

    By Transmitter, January 20, 2016
    • 29 replies
    • 8,068 views
    • 
    • Dopamine_Junkie
    • January 24, 2016

55. Fleecing the Collegiates   1 2

    By thrillseek, December 6, 2002
    • 36 replies
    • 8,067 views
    • 
    • falleneros
    • January 12, 2003

56. New Skydiving Video   1 2

    By mccordia, September 21, 2004
    • 26 replies
    • 8,067 views
    • 
    • PhreeZone
    • October 1, 2004

57. have you been hurt jumping?   1 2 3

    By superstu, May 17, 2007
    • 65 replies
    • 8,063 views
    • 
    • Andy9o8
    • May 28, 2007

58. Barrel Rolls   1 2

    By danebert, July 30, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 8,060 views
    • 
    • Mad47
    • August 12, 2003

59. Skydiving is scary   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, April 16, 2008
    • 41 replies
    • 8,060 views
    • 
    • DrewEckhardt
    • April 22, 2008

60. should TIME IN SPORT also become a requirement instead of jumpnumbers alone..   1 2 3 4 5

    By virgin-burner, August 25, 2009
    • 109 replies
    • 8,058 views
    • 
    • jumpwally
    • September 20, 2009

61. What have I done? What to do, what to do?  

    By xlh883, April 19, 2014
    • 24 replies
    • 8,057 views
    • 
    • xlh883
    • June 25, 2014

62. Diving exits: toward the tail or nose?  

    By Westerly, April 21, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 8,057 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • June 4, 2018

63. crosskeys update   1 2

    By billvon, July 11, 2003
    • 34 replies
    • 8,055 views
    • 
    • ltdiver
    • July 17, 2003

64. expensive day at the DZ...   1 2 3 4

    By ChrisL, August 8, 2010
    • 87 replies
    • 8,050 views
    • 
    • Bolas
    • August 17, 2010

65. Im 16 And I Want To Jump...   1 2 3

    By Da_SKiES_R_BLu, November 12, 2008
    • 55 replies
    • 8,050 views
    • 
    • TEXX56
    • November 15, 2008

66. Skydiving and Drugs   1 2

    By freakflyer9999, September 12, 2004
    • 34 replies
    • 8,048 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • September 14, 2004

67. Student canopies/line twist?   1 2

    By Toddnkaya1, August 9, 2013
    • 32 replies
    • 8,048 views
    • 
    • wicodefly
    • August 19, 2013

68. A DHC-6 Twin Otter Resurrection?   1 2

    By rmsmith, March 31, 2006
    • 37 replies
    • 8,047 views
    • 
    • TomSpoon
    • April 12, 2006

69. waiting for my first tandem and FJC   1 2

    By priyohere, August 25, 2016
    • 26 replies
    • 8,042 views
    • 
    • spacetrance
    • September 10, 2016

70. Phantom fogging problem   1 2

    By joelgibson, September 29, 2014
    • 28 replies
    • 8,042 views
    • 
    • joelgibson
    • November 4, 2014

71. i killed myself today..   1 2 3

    By virgin-burner, October 29, 2011
    • 53 replies
    • 8,041 views
    • 
    • virgin-burner
    • November 2, 2011

72. Imax Skydiving Movie  

    By docjohn, September 15, 2004
    • 22 replies
    • 8,041 views
    • 
    • LouDiamond
    • September 28, 2004

73. Zanggggg! (Low CReW downplane)   1 2 3

    By JohnnyMarko, April 21, 2012
    • 52 replies
    • 8,040 views
    • 
    • skyjumpenfool
    • April 26, 2012

74. Is static line any fun?   1 2 3

    By NoWorriesNIkky, September 9, 2006
    • 71 replies
    • 8,039 views
    • 
    • pilatus_p
    • October 30, 2006

75. Spectre parachute a good starting chute?  

    By dgbiss, May 17, 2011
    • 17 replies
    • 8,036 views
    • 
    • sundevil777
    • May 18, 2011

76. Weird skydive dreams?   1 2 3

    By Tuna-Salad, August 19, 2008
    • 64 replies
    • 8,035 views
    • 
    • mminolli
    • September 4, 2008

77. Is there Life Insurance  

    By cloudclimr, January 10, 2010
    • 21 replies
    • 8,034 views
    • 
    • humanflite
    • March 21, 2010

78. Owning/Managing a Dropzone   1 2

    By SPAWNmaster, November 30, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 8,027 views
    • 
    • skydived19006
    • December 10, 2009

79. Loosing contact lenses   1 2

    By Callie, May 11, 2006
    • 38 replies
    • 8,026 views
    • 
    • popeyefireman
    • May 17, 2006

80. Would you want YOUR skydiving to be 100% safe?   1 2 3

    By rss_v, June 15, 2012
    • 63 replies
    • 8,025 views
    • 
    • rss_v
    • June 28, 2012

81. Sabre2 vs Safire2   1 2

    By BatmanSD, August 27, 2015
    • 28 replies
    • 8,023 views
    • 
    • Joellercoaster
    • September 7, 2015

82. New jumper - what to do when spotting safety issues   1 2

    By RichyR, August 3, 2015
    • 31 replies
    • 8,021 views
    • 
    • yoink
    • August 7, 2015

83. likestojump rocks!  

    By hudsonderek, December 17, 2008
    • 21 replies
    • 8,020 views
    • 
    • pashakiev
    • March 31, 2010

84. There is no "muscle memory"   1 2

    By NewGuy2005, October 9, 2005
    • 49 replies
    • 8,014 views
    • 
    • divegoddess
    • October 13, 2005

85. Wing X stol kit  

    By skykank, February 19, 2012
    • 9 replies
    • 8,012 views
    • 
    • jcrouch
    • February 21, 2012

86. How did you solve your line-twists problem?   1 2

    By peek, July 1, 2016
    • 30 replies
    • 8,012 views
    • 
    • Joellercoaster
    • July 14, 2016

87. Bad experience with a DZ, need a little advice  

    By DustinGI, May 18, 2014
    • 13 replies
    • 8,011 views
    • 
    • MikeBIBOM
    • May 22, 2014

88. Manifest Dilemma - What would you do?  

    By Diogenes, September 4, 2017
    • 23 replies
    • 8,010 views
    • 
    • tikl68
    • September 6, 2017

89. IS AIRCRAFT & JUMP PILOT INSURED FOR SKYDIVING?  

    By foreverfree, September 8, 2004
    • 9 replies
    • 8,010 views
    • 
    • drjump
    • September 9, 2004

90. Round reserve?   1 2 3 4

    By Vallerina, January 8, 2003
    • 89 replies
    • 8,008 views
    • 
    • captain1976
    • May 20, 2010

91. Favorite CA DZs?!?!   1 2

    By JP733, September 4, 2012
    • 32 replies
    • 8,007 views
    • 
    • LyraM45
    • September 12, 2012

92. The Fat man is back   1 2

    By atsaubrey, February 20, 2009
    • 37 replies
    • 8,002 views
    • 
    • Amazon
    • April 27, 2010

93. roberta mancino   1 2

    By jeb, November 9, 2010
    • 35 replies
    • 8,001 views
    • 
    • BillyVance
    • December 10, 2010

94. AFF level(s) you had to repeat?   1 2

    By aftermid, July 20, 2005
    • 29 replies
    • 7,999 views
    • 
    • popsjumper
    • July 28, 2005

95. What's the purpose of a hop and pop?   1 2 3

    By b_dog, October 25, 2006
    • 53 replies
    • 7,996 views
    • 
    • Amazon
    • October 26, 2006

96. Blacklisting   1 2 3 4 5

    By skybytch, October 7, 2003
    • 111 replies
    • 7,996 views
    • 
    • sunsetjim
    • October 21, 2003

97. Reserve 1st?   1 2 3

    By northcave, February 17, 2008
    • 59 replies
    • 7,993 views
    • 
    • Sletzer
    • March 5, 2008

98. 16 yo tandem   1 2 3

    By D_mented1, June 16, 2012
    • 55 replies
    • 7,993 views
    • 
    • exanimatebylove
    • June 19, 2012

99. 300 way very close   1 2

    By bhammond, December 10, 2002
    • 35 replies
    • 7,992 views
    • 
    • ltdiver
    • December 12, 2002

100. Stupid Skydiving Faces   1 2

     By ryan_d_sucks, August 26, 2006
     • 25 replies
     • 7,992 views
     • 
     • ryan188
     • September 1, 2006