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1. Fair price for balloon jumps?  

   By The111, October 13, 2003
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   • chuteless
   • October 14, 2003

2. BCPA Meet this weekend!  

   By BethUK, October 13, 2003
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   • BethUK
   • October 13, 2003

3. Just arrived this weekend  

   By thechad, October 13, 2003
   • 2 replies
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   • thechad
   • October 13, 2003

4. First Cutaway OR Why I hate Whuffo's! (Long)  

   By ChasingBlueSky, October 13, 2003
   • 14 replies
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   • ChasingBlueSky
   • October 14, 2003

5. Shoulder Pain  

   By Maxim, October 13, 2003
   • 8 replies
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   • Skream
   • October 13, 2003

6. Making canopy training more accessible?  

   By trigger, October 13, 2003
   • 1 reply
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   • trigger
   • October 13, 2003

7. big drop zones ion west coast  

   By cjam, October 12, 2003
   • 5 replies
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   • mjosparky
   • October 15, 2003

8. AFF 1,2 and 3 today  

   By Phillbo, October 12, 2003
   • 4 replies
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   • Shivon
   • October 15, 2003

9. My first Solo today!!!  

   By Brian425, October 12, 2003
   • 14 replies
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   • Brian425
   • October 16, 2003

10. Most Memorable Vision?   1 2

    By mccurley, October 11, 2003
    • 25 replies
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    • skydivejersey
    • October 15, 2003

11. Damn northwest weather!  

    By skydivingdutch, October 11, 2003
    • 7 replies
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    • Amazon
    • October 14, 2003

12. I buy you case of beer, you loan me body-flite cd/dvd . . .  

    By kpipes, October 11, 2003
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    • kpipes
    • October 11, 2003

13. AFF 2  

    By Nightingale, October 11, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • jumpinjackflash
    • October 11, 2003

14. Online packing guides?  

    By jonnym84, October 11, 2003
    • 4 replies
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    • CrazyDave
    • October 14, 2003

15. Anyone at Perris tomorrow?  

    By themitchyone, October 11, 2003
    • 11 replies
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    • themitchyone
    • October 12, 2003

16. importing type question  

    By clintonradloff, October 11, 2003
    • 1 reply
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    • riggerrob
    • October 11, 2003

17. Sad day for the locker...  

    By bigfritz, October 10, 2003
    • 6 replies
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    • Snowwhite
    • October 13, 2003

18. “Guts and Bolts”, History Channel, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. MST -- USAF Press Release  

    By quade, October 10, 2003
    • 8 replies
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    • hooked
    • October 16, 2003

19. Canopies Review  

    By Reetah, October 10, 2003
    • 4 replies
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • October 11, 2003

20. Night jumps for Guy Fawkes night in the UK - do they happen?  

    By Newbie, October 10, 2003
    • 0 replies
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    • julesUK
    • October 10, 2003

21. Which one???  

    By Squeak, October 10, 2003
    • 8 replies
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    • Squeak
    • October 10, 2003

22. 7 cell flaring   1 2

    By firediver, October 10, 2003
    • 36 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 16, 2003

23. Backpacks  

    By Jumpsat14k, October 9, 2003
    • 16 replies
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    • CrazyDave
    • October 31, 2003

24. So sucking at packing is normal at first, right?   1 2

    By schattenjaeger, October 9, 2003
    • 49 replies
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    • sara85
    • October 24, 2003

25. Night Jumps Hollister Friday the 10th  

    By bat150, October 9, 2003
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    • bat150
    • October 9, 2003

26. aad's  

    By atsaubrey, October 9, 2003
    • 6 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 10, 2003

27. Break Altitude   1 2

    By Hummusx, October 9, 2003
    • 26 replies
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    • quade
    • October 15, 2003

28. What do you think? Question about the USPA  

    By Fast, October 9, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • bendywendy
    • October 11, 2003

29. Sunday Agreement  

    By jeremyneas, October 9, 2003
    • 4 replies
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    • Fast
    • October 9, 2003

30. Advice on buying a rig for a newbie  

    By Brian425, October 9, 2003
    • 16 replies
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    • trumpetfish
    • October 10, 2003

31. She's a Beauty! SSM Super Otter!   1 2

    By littlestranger, October 9, 2003
    • 47 replies
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    • bluskidave
    • October 27, 2003

32. yay for me  

    By skipro101, October 9, 2003
    • 5 replies
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    • skipro101
    • October 12, 2003

33. Chilling  

    By xing, October 8, 2003
    • 2 replies
    • 1,131 views
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    • ojf1982
    • October 9, 2003

34. Would you let a non jumper pack your reserve??   1 2 3

    By callmewhuffo, October 8, 2003
    • 72 replies
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    • rendezvous
    • October 20, 2003

35. How to land a parachute a little faster?  

    By bigfritz, October 8, 2003
    • 24 replies
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    • bigfritz
    • October 9, 2003

36. Skydiving Chicks Rocked the house this weekend!!!  

    By SAMPLEKSample, October 8, 2003
    • 4 replies
    • 1,350 views
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    • curtismelaniej
    • October 9, 2003

37. Experienced jumpers: Don't know what to do  

    By WrongWay, October 8, 2003
    • 14 replies
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    • freeflybella
    • October 16, 2003

38. Liverpool University Skydivers?  

    By mattk, October 8, 2003
    • 2 replies
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    • gremlin
    • October 12, 2003

39. Who to trust, Physio or Consultant Surgeon?  

    By Spike, October 8, 2003
    • 7 replies
    • 1,335 views
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    • TimHurford
    • October 8, 2003

40. Lotus canopy - opinions please...  

    By yoink, October 8, 2003
    • 16 replies
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    • jerm
    • October 14, 2003

41. How long from fracture to rapture?  

    By Spike, October 8, 2003
    • 13 replies
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    • shunkka
    • October 8, 2003

42. Approx 1 jump in 20000 ends in Death?   1 2 3

    By fundgh, October 8, 2003
    • 52 replies
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    • skypuppy
    • October 11, 2003

43. Putting skydiving videos on the net  

    By bigfritz, October 8, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • pilotdave
    • October 10, 2003

44. The good, bad and the ugly (Swoop pics)  

    By 321seeya, October 8, 2003
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    • 321seeya
    • October 8, 2003

45. A couple newbie questions...  

    By Phillbo, October 7, 2003
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    • skydivejersey
    • October 9, 2003

46. Should I sell my car?  

    By BoostedXT, October 7, 2003
    • 9 replies
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    • ber
    • October 11, 2003

47. Royal Gorge incident aftermath -- Press Clips  

    By quade, October 7, 2003
    • 9 replies
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    • mccordia
    • October 8, 2003

48. Need Human Interest Stories at Nationals?  

    By ZoneRat, October 7, 2003
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    • ZoneRat
    • October 7, 2003

49. POPs W/R Attempts  

    By weekendwonder, October 7, 2003
    • 21 replies
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    • jumperconway
    • October 9, 2003

50. Landing and wind direction   1 2

    By Hummusx, October 7, 2003
    • 32 replies
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • October 8, 2003

51. Blacklisting   1 2 3 4 5

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

52. USPA and safety at DZ's  

    By Hazarrd, October 7, 2003
    • 4 replies
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    • tictoc
    • October 7, 2003

53. How can I...  

    By dave321, October 7, 2003
    • 7 replies
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    • Rainbo
    • October 7, 2003

54. rantoul lawsuit   1 2 3 4

    By brothermuff65, October 7, 2003
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    • primetime
    • September 5, 2019

55. Case of Nerves - Happy Ending  

    By skygazer, October 7, 2003
    • 2 replies
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    • skygazer
    • October 7, 2003

56. Bird strike?  

    By Jumpsat14k, October 7, 2003
    • 16 replies
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    • DJL
    • November 7, 2003

57. Licencing Question  

    By dayle, October 6, 2003
    • 2 replies
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    • dayle
    • October 16, 2003

58. I Can't Say That I Like it When:  

    By Vertifly, October 6, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • airdweller
    • October 9, 2003

59. Here it is!  

    By dgskydive, October 6, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • dgskydive
    • October 9, 2003

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

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

61. Fall rate too fast...  

    By TaeKwonDoDo, October 6, 2003
    • 5 replies
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    • AggieDave
    • October 6, 2003

62. Did my 1000th yesterday...  

    By base698, October 6, 2003
    • 8 replies
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    • blair700
    • October 7, 2003

63. Ultralight  

    By kyros1, October 6, 2003
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    • skybabe76
    • October 6, 2003

64. Highest altitude jumped   1 2

    By lazyfrog, October 6, 2003
    • 31 replies
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    • ber
    • October 11, 2003

65. B License question.....  

    By jumper03, October 6, 2003
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    • jumper03
    • October 6, 2003

66. USPA Individual Members Please assist.   1 2 3

    By chriswelker, October 6, 2003
    • 65 replies
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    • Hooknswoop
    • November 1, 2003

67. Rob Harris sites down?  

    By Newbie, October 6, 2003
    • 1 reply
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    • PurpleBadger
    • October 6, 2003

68. Quantem Leap  

    By skyjunior, October 6, 2003
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    • Meathorse
    • October 7, 2003

69. Finished level 8 today Solo next week!!!!  

    By Brian425, October 6, 2003
    • 1 reply
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    • kelel01
    • October 6, 2003

70. 1st inconvience/line twist  

    By Jumpsat14k, October 6, 2003
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    • Skream
    • October 6, 2003

71. AAD Saves  

    By mofo554, October 6, 2003
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    • MuffDiver
    • October 6, 2003

72. A reserve PC takes up a lot of space in a suitcase  

    By sundevil777, October 6, 2003
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    • tictoc
    • October 7, 2003

73. Hells, yeah! Now the fun can begin!!  

    By kelel01, October 5, 2003
    • 3 replies
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    • voodew1
    • October 6, 2003

74. Physics Help - Why do weights help you fall faster?   1 2

    By turnlow, October 5, 2003
    • 32 replies
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    • Shark
    • October 8, 2003

75. First Coach Jump  

    By lewis321, October 5, 2003
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    • lewis321
    • October 5, 2003

76. I'm writing new Dropzone software  

    By skydivingdutch, October 4, 2003
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    • skydivingdutch
    • October 11, 2003

77. Here's my new toy! ;o)  

    By ypelchat, October 4, 2003
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    • ypelchat
    • October 10, 2003

78. slider retainer  

    By tcnelson, October 4, 2003
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    • councilman24
    • October 6, 2003

79. Wind Tunnel vs. Skydiving  

    By Airborne03, October 4, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • happythoughts
    • October 8, 2003

80. night jump... what to expect ?  

    By jejejelle, October 4, 2003
    • 9 replies
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    • philly51
    • October 9, 2003

81. CUTAWAY THE MOVIE   1 2

    By SKYWHUFFO, October 4, 2003
    • 35 replies
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    • Hairy_Haggis
    • September 6, 2006

82. I'm going to Skydive Chicago   1 2

    By WrongWay, October 4, 2003
    • 37 replies
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    • eeneR
    • October 20, 2003

83. Skysurfing and Standup Deployments  

    By softnotes, October 4, 2003
    • 1 reply
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    • hobbes4star
    • October 5, 2003

84. Dan B-C e-mail  

    By BigM, October 4, 2003
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    • BigM
    • October 4, 2003

85. Cypres 2 display failure?  

    By yukon8, October 4, 2003
    • 11 replies
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    • ypelchat
    • October 5, 2003

86. AFF jump #2 - critique wanted!  

    By mailin, October 4, 2003
    • 8 replies
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    • kelel01
    • October 5, 2003

87. Ironing a jumpsuit  

    By sasteam, October 3, 2003
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    • softnotes
    • October 4, 2003

88. Winter protection   1 2

    By Blahr, October 3, 2003
    • 37 replies
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    • kallend
    • December 9, 2006

89. USPA License Cards  

    By McDuck, October 3, 2003
    • 10 replies
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    • McDuck
    • October 9, 2003

90. Boston area DZ ?  

    By SPY, October 3, 2003
    • 16 replies
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    • Rhonda66
    • November 4, 2003

91. Average fall rate?  

    By kelel01, October 2, 2003
    • 9 replies
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    • schattenjaeger
    • October 4, 2003

92. License requirement information  

    By kelel01, October 2, 2003
    • 5 replies
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    • lewis321
    • October 3, 2003

93. RIG QUESTION  

    By atsaubrey, October 2, 2003
    • 10 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 3, 2003

94. "Skydive in Paradise"  

    By iam, October 2, 2003
    • 0 replies
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    • iam
    • October 2, 2003

95. OMFG read, just watched real TV  

    By ifics, October 2, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • bch7773
    • October 6, 2003

96. Another traveling with your rig question  

    By Brisco, October 2, 2003
    • 7 replies
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    • brothermuff65
    • October 3, 2003

97. Ever forgotten to activate your CYPRES?   1 2

    By vonSanta, October 1, 2003
    • 26 replies
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    • itsgreg
    • October 5, 2003

98. Stiletto vs Crossfire 1 or 2  

    By gian, October 1, 2003
    • 10 replies
    • 5,780 views
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    • chopchop
    • October 2, 2003

99. Emergeny Landing Legalities  

    By NeedToJump, October 1, 2003
    • 24 replies
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    • spectreflyer
    • October 5, 2003

100. Crosskeys question  

     By Blahr, October 1, 2003
     • 13 replies
     • 2,201 views
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     • freeflybella
     • October 3, 2003