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1. Fournier's Balloon Tears on Launch  

   By murrays, August 25, 2003
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   • murrays
   • August 25, 2003

2. Body position in track?  

   By vonSanta, August 25, 2003
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   • kallend
   • August 25, 2003

3. Technical Questions on Parachute Rigs  

   By skylord, August 24, 2003
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   • kenneth21441
   • August 25, 2003

4. Ft. Myers Florida area  

   By casey, August 24, 2003
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   • Stacy
   • August 25, 2003

5. So much beer, so little time...  

   By a97virago, August 22, 2003
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   • a97virago
   • August 24, 2003

6. Question  

   By luckky, August 22, 2003
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   • kallend
   • August 24, 2003

7. Skydiving Maneuver How-Tos?  

   By bigfritz, August 21, 2003
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   • bigfritz
   • August 23, 2003

8. Coach Brad Gilbert makes first (and probably last) skydive -- Press Clips  

   By quade, August 21, 2003
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   • vonSanta
   • August 23, 2003

9. Packing tandems  

   By GARYC24, August 12, 2003
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   • riggerrob
   • August 23, 2003

10. psycho packing  

    By yoink, August 21, 2003
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    • jmpnkramer
    • August 23, 2003

11. Freefalling Bonehead  

    By SeaKev, August 15, 2003
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    • Kris
    • August 23, 2003

12. Michel Fournier  

    By lazyfrog, August 22, 2003
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    • sundevil777
    • August 22, 2003

13. Differences between Dutch en Belgian licences?  

    By poohbeer, August 22, 2003
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    • poohbeer
    • August 22, 2003

14. Parachute Failure Rates  

    By cliff, August 22, 2003
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    • davelepka
    • August 22, 2003

15. Mad John  

    By DBCOOPER, August 22, 2003
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    • freakydiver
    • August 22, 2003

16. I DID IT!!!  

    By Flygator, August 21, 2003
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    • Flygator
    • August 22, 2003

17. What's an average waiting time for a new rig?   1 2

    By miniFly, August 20, 2003
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    • mr2mk1g
    • August 22, 2003

18. 3rd tandem vs. AFP  

    By JustaBill, August 21, 2003
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    • kai2k1
    • August 22, 2003

19. BASE jumpers eye Jin Mao Tower -- Press Clips  

    By quade, August 21, 2003
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    • webracer
    • August 21, 2003

20. 16 jumps and counting  

    By thechad, August 21, 2003
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    • webracer
    • August 21, 2003

21. women 4 way teams  

    By kelleyadai, August 20, 2003
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    • happythoughts
    • August 21, 2003

22. Life Insurance for skydivers  

    By mcrocker, August 20, 2003
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    • whocares
    • August 21, 2003

23. Packing???  

    By bluewaterstream, August 20, 2003
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    • skymedic
    • August 21, 2003

24. No-contest plea in thefts at airport -- Press Clips  

    By quade, August 21, 2003
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    • flyhi
    • August 21, 2003

25. Mullins king air in Wichita this weekend!!!  

    By nitrodan, August 20, 2003
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    • nitrodan
    • August 21, 2003

26. Going on my first Jump!  

    By carth, August 18, 2003
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    • vonSanta
    • August 21, 2003

27. sizing a javlin  

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

28. Sky Diving Movies  

    By richardd, August 17, 2003
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    • TrickyDicky
    • August 21, 2003

29. am i crazy???  

    By atsaubrey, August 20, 2003
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    • SkydivinMedic
    • August 21, 2003

30. c-141 jet two-way  

    By sinker, August 18, 2003
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    • LouDiamond
    • August 20, 2003

31. Sugar Gliderz at Jumptown pictures  

    By ccowden, August 19, 2003
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    • ianmdrennan
    • August 20, 2003

32. Pictures from Texas State Record Posted  

    By jdhill, August 20, 2003
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    • Casie
    • August 20, 2003

33. Price increase at RWS  

    By Blahr, August 20, 2003
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    • Blahr
    • August 20, 2003

34. Reserve Too small?   1 2

    By ChrisG, August 18, 2003
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    • freeflyz
    • August 20, 2003

35. Return to the skies....  

    By funkymunky, August 20, 2003
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    • funkymunky
    • August 20, 2003

36. How did you get involved into skydiving?   1 2 3

    By robskydiv, May 5, 2003
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    • freesoul
    • August 20, 2003

37. Texas State Record Atempt 2003  

    By ZoneRat, August 18, 2003
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    • ALM
    • August 20, 2003

38. Gear shops in columbus, OH  

    By CloudOnMyTongue, August 18, 2003
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    • Yoshi
    • August 19, 2003

39. wffc  

    By brothermuff65, August 19, 2003
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    • mirochristie
    • August 19, 2003

40. Cool skydive  

    By bozo, August 19, 2003
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    • AggieDave
    • August 19, 2003

41. Anyone else like doing demos?  

    By steve1, August 19, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • August 19, 2003

42. Come skydive to Puerto Rico!!  

    By mirochristie, August 19, 2003
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    • metalslug
    • August 19, 2003

43. jumpships  

    By digdog, August 19, 2003
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    • digdog
    • August 19, 2003

44. Jumped the Chopper  

    By pa2themd, August 18, 2003
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    • pa2themd
    • August 19, 2003

45. Zhills swoop weekend a success!!!!!!!!!!!!  

    By Rdutch, August 19, 2003
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    • Rdutch
    • August 19, 2003

46. I got my NEPTUNE!!!!!!!!!!  

    By Rdutch, August 15, 2003
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    • Rdutch
    • August 19, 2003

47. What the heck kinda exit is that?????   1 2

    By jumper03, August 13, 2003
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    • bozo
    • August 19, 2003

48. Dilys, 71, prepares for her 1,000th skydive -- Press Clips  

    By quade, August 14, 2003
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    • richardd
    • August 18, 2003

49. Recent Book - Jumping Through Clouds  

    By peek, August 14, 2003
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    • goose491
    • August 18, 2003

50. Freeflying. Is it "the death of skydiving"?  

    By psychoswooper, August 18, 2003
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    • freakydiver
    • August 18, 2003

51. The last three days at Lost Prairie  

    By steve1, August 17, 2003
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    • Amazon
    • August 18, 2003

52. Pro Rating Practice  

    By John4455, August 15, 2003
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    • John4455
    • August 18, 2003

53. Having a cold and skydiving  

    By Shadowplay, August 16, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • August 18, 2003

54. Any news on the Texas Record ?  

    By kallend, August 17, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • August 18, 2003

55. TAF 1  

    By kai2k1, August 18, 2003
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    • flyingfrog
    • August 18, 2003

56. Packing drunk...  

    By skydivejersey, August 15, 2003
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    • D22369
    • August 18, 2003

57. Frustrated!  

    By richardd, August 17, 2003
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    • skytash
    • August 18, 2003

58. LeapFest (military) -- Press Clips  

    By quade, August 18, 2003
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    • quade
    • August 18, 2003

59. Have you ever made a fool of yourself at a new D.Z.??   1 2

    By steve1, July 17, 2003
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    • EvilSteve
    • August 18, 2003

60. Water Training in Fla?  

    By Jib, August 18, 2003
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    • jmpnkramer
    • August 18, 2003

61. WHUFFO  

    By richardd, August 16, 2003
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    • Blahr
    • August 17, 2003

62. trouble landing  

    By bloodbpos, August 17, 2003
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    • snakes
    • August 17, 2003

63. Pepperell Boogie Question  

    By Rhonda66, August 17, 2003
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    • lurch
    • August 17, 2003

64. Jumping In The Military   1 2

    By Kramer, August 13, 2003
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    • skymonkey
    • August 17, 2003

65. cypres   1 2 3

    By digurman, August 12, 2003
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    • tbrown
    • August 17, 2003

66. Night jumps in h-town  

    By Zacsargeant, August 14, 2003
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    • lurch
    • August 16, 2003

67. NEW PD CANOPY  

    By mysky, August 16, 2003
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    • billvon
    • August 16, 2003

68. no beer tonight...  

    By lazyfrog, August 15, 2003
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    • lazyfrog
    • August 16, 2003

69. Intercourse in freefall  

    By Skylark, August 16, 2003
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    • Skylark
    • August 16, 2003

70. Would you jump that pack job?  

    By Blahr, August 15, 2003
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    • jtval
    • August 15, 2003

71. Saturday's Tandem Quote Of The Day  

    By slotperfect, August 10, 2003
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    • crapflinger2000
    • August 15, 2003

72. I want it to rain every weekend for the next 4 months!  

    By funks, August 14, 2003
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    • Clownburner
    • August 15, 2003

73. "Higher Power" willing, beer will be owed by many for...  

    By dterrick, August 15, 2003
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    • dterrick
    • August 15, 2003

74. Is Felix Baumgartner too good to be true?   1 2

    By mikkey, August 7, 2003
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    • billvon
    • August 15, 2003

75. Post jump depression?  

    By Skylark, August 13, 2003
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    • skydivejersey
    • August 15, 2003

76. Equinox  

    By bergh, August 13, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • August 15, 2003

77. Felix Baumgartner's wings  

    By AAppleyard, August 14, 2003
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    • dgskydive
    • August 14, 2003

78. Beer Rig  

    By storm1977, August 14, 2003
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    • D22369
    • August 14, 2003

79. Car Sticker  

    By richardd, August 14, 2003
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    • richardd
    • August 14, 2003

80. Felix Baumgartner to Cross the Channel -- Press Release   1 2 3

    By quade, July 25, 2003
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    • cpoxon
    • August 14, 2003

81. Is this a stolen Sabre 135?  

    By parachutesj, August 14, 2003
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    • parachutesj
    • August 14, 2003

82. Personal Injury Insurance UK  

    By richardd, August 12, 2003
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    • mr2mk1g
    • August 14, 2003

83. Tunnel Time!?!?  

    By CantJumpYetSNG, August 13, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • August 14, 2003

84. Spaceland  

    By digurman, August 13, 2003
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    • wmw999
    • August 14, 2003

85. Weight 16stone  

    By richardd, August 13, 2003
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    • Blahr
    • August 14, 2003

86. The funniest and scariest thing I've seen in a long time....  

    By Jasmin, August 13, 2003
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    • sundevil777
    • August 14, 2003

87. New AFF Grad  

    By thechad, August 4, 2003
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    • digurman
    • August 14, 2003

88. Hard Opening Hornet 150 gives 2 lumps in throat  

    By darrenspooner, August 13, 2003
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    • bclark
    • August 14, 2003

89. What DZ to Go in New yorK?  

    By SkyOCiel, August 13, 2003
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    • VanillaSkyGirl
    • August 13, 2003

90. How slow can you go? (freefall)  

    By EricTheRed, August 8, 2003
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    • Staso
    • August 13, 2003

91. Has anyone seen this before?   1 2

    By davelepka, August 11, 2003
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    • bkdice
    • August 13, 2003

92. TSA and what the USPA is doing.  

    By quade, July 17, 2003
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    • quade
    • August 13, 2003

93. Bonjour,  

    By blackbird, August 13, 2003
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    • Phlip
    • August 13, 2003

94. Cool, entertaining, swoop video  

    By ccowden, August 13, 2003
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    • ccowden
    • August 13, 2003

95. Australian license Question  

    By CornishChris, August 4, 2003
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    • Squeak
    • August 13, 2003

96. Aussie Jumpers!  

    By suz, August 11, 2003
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    • Squeak
    • August 13, 2003

97. "Personal gadgets" could pose terror threat  

    By Jessica, August 5, 2003
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    • freakyrat
    • August 13, 2003

98. So Cal  

    By tanker, August 12, 2003
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • August 13, 2003

99. 2K composites  

    By douwanto, August 13, 2003
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    • freeflydrew
    • August 13, 2003

100. Thanks Load Organizers  

     By nightjumps, August 11, 2003
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     • Pubwoof
     • August 13, 2003