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1. nightmare has me grounded   1 2

   By flygirl60, July 7, 2003
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   • flygirl60
   • July 10, 2003

2. Skydiving is getting fun now :) (longish)  

   By vonSanta, July 10, 2003
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   • ixlr82
   • July 10, 2003

3. Last weekend (or, how Kate, Dominic and I got deeper in debt)  

   By billvon, July 8, 2003
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   • VectorBoy
   • July 9, 2003

4. 'Accuracy canopy' used by Cheryl Stearns?  

   By metalslug, July 8, 2003
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   • mjosparky
   • July 9, 2003

5. Feel too scared to continue   1 2 3

   By JenBubbles, May 21, 2003
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   • feuergnom
   • July 9, 2003

6. Eating.   1 2

   By Kinaa, July 6, 2003
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   • Tonto
   • July 9, 2003

7. Horney Gorrila  

   By pa2themd, July 7, 2003
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   • pa2themd
   • July 9, 2003

8. Sit/Stand (Head's Up) SKILLS CAMP Reminder!!!  

   By Vertifly, July 7, 2003
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   • Vertifly
   • July 8, 2003

9. Opening Shock/Landing for An Old-Timer  

   By danebert, July 8, 2003
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   • kallend
   • July 8, 2003

10. So . . . what do you do?   1 2

    By quade, July 7, 2003
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    • somethinelse
    • July 8, 2003

11. Chest strap undone   1 2

    By johnny1488, June 30, 2003
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    • tombuch
    • July 8, 2003

12. scary pin check  

    By darkwing, July 7, 2003
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    • jumpgod
    • July 8, 2003

13. can't jump blues...  

    By groovychic, July 7, 2003
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    • gus
    • July 8, 2003

14. Rantoul   1 2

    By lee091949, July 5, 2003
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    • WFFC
    • July 8, 2003

15. Vigil AAD firing speeds vs. Cypres  

    By lewmonst, July 8, 2003
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    • lewmonst
    • July 8, 2003

16. Different Plane Exits  

    By JeffD, July 8, 2003
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    • mccordia
    • July 8, 2003

17. Speaking of water training...  

    By Blahr, July 7, 2003
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    • HRHSkyPrincess
    • July 8, 2003

18. Z-Hills 4-way scrambles photos posted  

    By tonyhathaway, July 7, 2003
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    • tonyhathaway
    • July 8, 2003

19. Two "Occurences"  

    By diverdriver, July 7, 2003
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    • Unstable
    • July 8, 2003

20. $$$$$ days in Iowa  

    By groovychic, July 6, 2003
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    • Unstable
    • July 8, 2003

21. how long to send in?  

    By Yoshi, July 7, 2003
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    • Yoshi
    • July 7, 2003

22. Live Water Training - B License  

    By SLOfreefall, July 7, 2003
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    • fundgh
    • July 7, 2003

23. United Airlines "parachute authorization" letter  

    By billvon, July 7, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • July 7, 2003

24. What was your most expensive jump ticket?   1 2

    By kyros1, July 4, 2003
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    • livendive
    • July 7, 2003

25. Coach Course?  

    By BigM, July 5, 2003
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    • RozeAY
    • July 7, 2003

26. Contacts vs Glasses?  

    By jumper03, June 27, 2003
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    • kyros1
    • July 7, 2003

27. How do you land a skysurf board?  

    By jkeeling, July 3, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • July 7, 2003

28. Passenger no chute..Pilot has a chute  

    By chuteless, July 3, 2003
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    • nightjumps
    • July 6, 2003

29. Act Fast Vote for the one with the parachute  

    By airsaint, July 3, 2003
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    • groovychic
    • July 6, 2003

30. Fun skydive story!  

    By canopycandy, July 5, 2003
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    • groovychic
    • July 6, 2003

31. Physics of turning?  

    By RippedCord, July 4, 2003
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    • kallend
    • July 6, 2003

32. WIND TUNNEL IN INDIANA  

    By SKYWHUFFO, July 6, 2003
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    • weid14
    • July 6, 2003

33. Terminal Velocity, Fastest ?   1 2

    By dropdeded, July 2, 2003
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    • sundevil777
    • July 6, 2003

34. WTF???  

    By jumper596, July 6, 2003
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    • jumper596
    • July 6, 2003

35. AFF Training  

    By clouddancerss, July 5, 2003
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    • MikeTJumps
    • July 6, 2003

36. Tandem Question  

    By clouddancerss, July 4, 2003
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    • betzilla
    • July 5, 2003

37. Tomorrow's the Day!  

    By turnlow, July 3, 2003
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    • ChileRelleno
    • July 4, 2003

38. I GRADUATED!!!! WOO HOO....  

    By groovychic, July 3, 2003
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    • ChileRelleno
    • July 4, 2003

39. I'm going back to AFF next week.  

    By TheBile, July 1, 2003
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    • helicam
    • July 4, 2003

40. Kiev, Ukraine Summer Boogie!!! Jul 11-22  

    By sysop, July 4, 2003
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    • Jumpervint
    • July 4, 2003

41. Company skydiving trip  

    By jumprunner, June 30, 2003
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    • tbrown
    • July 4, 2003

42. Lost Prairie Boogie-Anything exciting for the spouse?  

    By PROGRESSIVE, July 3, 2003
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    • PROGRESSIVE
    • July 4, 2003

43. Another Ripcord Recall  

    By Jeffrey, July 2, 2003
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    • ojf1982
    • July 4, 2003

44. market analysis  

    By towerrat, July 3, 2003
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    • towerrat
    • July 3, 2003

45. Will I get my Rigg thru Airport Security?  

    By jumpgod, June 23, 2003
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    • lazyfrog
    • July 3, 2003

46. leg strap scare  

    By storm1977, July 2, 2003
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    • FreeFlyASC
    • July 3, 2003

47. Another question....  

    By Muenkel, July 2, 2003
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    • kyros1
    • July 3, 2003

48. New Home Dropzone  

    By FliegendeWolf, July 3, 2003
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    • Blahr
    • July 3, 2003

49. Bill Booth -- Press Clips  

    By quade, June 1, 2003
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    • kyros1
    • July 3, 2003

50. Dying because of low turns   1 2 3 4

    By Michele, June 22, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • July 3, 2003

51. chest strap or chin strap?  

    By skybytch, June 30, 2003
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • July 3, 2003

52. And The Winner Is...  

    By bbarnhouse, July 2, 2003
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    • loughery
    • July 3, 2003

53. Different AFF's?  

    By phonics1981, July 2, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • July 3, 2003

54. Hangin' with the Sugar Gliderz!!  

    By ccowden, July 1, 2003
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    • dreamsville
    • July 3, 2003

55. This is a very newbie question.  

    By Muenkel, July 1, 2003
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    • Layton
    • July 3, 2003

56. New USPA Coach & Instructor T-shirts  

    By nightjumps, July 2, 2003
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    • AggieDave
    • July 3, 2003

57. Incentive?  

    By jumper03, June 30, 2003
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    • jumper03
    • July 2, 2003

58. How many jumps do you have?   1 2 3 4 5

    By JumpCrazy, June 11, 2003
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    • Buckaroo
    • July 2, 2003

59. kinda dumb question...  

    By CaneSpider, July 2, 2003
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    • Luna
    • July 2, 2003

60. 4TH of july bash  

    By Yoshi, July 2, 2003
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    • Yoshi
    • July 2, 2003

61. Ooh, so THAT'S what freefall is like!  

    By BBKid, July 1, 2003
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    • phonics1981
    • July 2, 2003

62. aced category D-1!  

    By groovychic, July 2, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • July 2, 2003

63. Canopy controll simulators?  

    By D22369, June 30, 2003
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    • phonics1981
    • July 2, 2003

64. freefly swedin video  

    By tattoojeff, July 1, 2003
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    • TattooedMoFo
    • July 2, 2003

65. why?  

    By FlyinDesigns, July 1, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • July 2, 2003

66. Is it OK/allowed to do an aff level at a different dropzone?  

    By Muenkel, July 1, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • July 2, 2003

67. Agenda  

    By geronimo, July 2, 2003
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    • kallend
    • July 2, 2003

68. I love this sport!!!!!!!!  

    By phonics1981, July 1, 2003
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    • Katzeye
    • July 2, 2003

69. X-Post: How do tracking comps/money meets work?  

    By Slowfaller, July 1, 2003
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    • Slowfaller
    • July 1, 2003

70. newb with a twisted ankle and a question  

    By ironeagle, June 22, 2003
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    • Tilion
    • July 1, 2003

71. Who whatched CNN saturday/sunday (JARI of BIRDMAN) was on????  

    By Rdutch, July 1, 2003
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    • outofit
    • July 1, 2003

72. Aerodyne President Killed on Bicycle  

    By NightJumper, July 1, 2003
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    • andy2
    • July 1, 2003

73. I am SO sore!  

    By FlyinDesigns, July 1, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • July 1, 2003

74. Goggles or full face helmet  

    By FreeDiver, June 30, 2003
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    • kyros1
    • July 1, 2003

75. Stowing Excess Brakeline on Sun Path (Javelin) No Velcro Toggles (x-post & link)  

    By quade, June 30, 2003
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    • lauril
    • July 1, 2003

76. Finally...  

    By tb62871, June 29, 2003
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    • juanesky
    • July 1, 2003

77. Vector II Manual?  

    By sdctlc, June 30, 2003
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    • sdctlc
    • June 30, 2003

78. Newbie Question  

    By dean1969, June 29, 2003
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    • HRHSkyPrincess
    • June 30, 2003

79. im real new  

    By knightgig, June 29, 2003
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    • falxori
    • June 30, 2003

80. Level 5 next  

    By flygirl60, June 29, 2003
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    • Stephan
    • June 30, 2003

81. does anyone NOT get nervous when they jump?   1 2 3

    By Newbie, June 26, 2003
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    • JeffGordon
    • June 30, 2003

82. Newest USPA Member!!  

    By Demian, June 25, 2003
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    • lummy
    • June 30, 2003

83. where do i find???  

    By jt40ronin, June 30, 2003
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    • phonics1981
    • June 30, 2003

84. Any more skydiving dreams?   1 2

    By JoHawley, June 27, 2003
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    • phonics1981
    • June 30, 2003

85. York, Canada incident  

    By FliegendeWolf, June 26, 2003
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    • mikeat10500
    • June 30, 2003

86. Anyone going to Lost Prairie Boogie?  

    By steve1, June 21, 2003
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    • taz9420
    • June 29, 2003

87. Book  

    By ironeagle, June 27, 2003
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    • sducoach
    • June 29, 2003

88. Farewell & Thanks to Gulf Region Skydivers  

    By Poczynek, June 29, 2003
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    • Poczynek
    • June 29, 2003

89. TSA info, let them know how you feel   1 2

    By LouDiamond, June 20, 2003
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    • tbrown
    • June 29, 2003

90. Fatality Statistics: Skydiving vs. other activities  

    By NewGuy, June 26, 2003
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    • sarge
    • June 28, 2003

91. Powered Parachute Jump Advice?  

    By velvetjo, June 28, 2003
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    • velvetjo
    • June 28, 2003

92. ok what have i forgotten???  

    By Squeak, June 25, 2003
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    • Genn
    • June 28, 2003

93. What are the factors that you pick a DZ?  

    By kyros1, June 25, 2003
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    • diverdriver
    • June 28, 2003

94. 104 Skydives in 12 Hours - New Oklahoma State and World Record  

    By nightjumps, June 26, 2003
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    • skydiver51
    • June 28, 2003

95. OREGON -- Police officer fired for skydiving injury -- Press Clips   1 2

    By quade, June 25, 2003
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    • quade
    • June 28, 2003

96. Where are we going this summer?  

    By taz9420, June 24, 2003
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    • bunge
    • June 27, 2003

97. Contact your congressional representative about TSA  

    By Jessica, June 27, 2003
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    • Jessica
    • June 27, 2003

98. AFF - how long does it take?  

    By cptfunky, June 26, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • June 27, 2003

99. How I got there...  

    By AggieDave, June 26, 2003
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    • skybytch
    • June 27, 2003

100. I did a bad bad thing  

     By jimmytavino, June 20, 2003
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     • jimmytavino
     • June 26, 2003