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1. AFF - how long does it take?  

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

2. How I got there...  

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

3. I did a bad bad thing  

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

4. Bruised Thighs!   1 2

   By skykitten78, June 24, 2003
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   • Muenkel
   • June 26, 2003

5. New to Skydive- taking AFF in San Diego  

   By nebula, June 26, 2003
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   • nebula
   • June 26, 2003

6. 30 nm TFRs -- AOPA Alert  

   By quade, June 26, 2003
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   • quade
   • June 26, 2003

7. Free Falling  

   By thebeev, June 26, 2003
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   • WayneRATS
   • June 26, 2003

8. SUSA Reunion?  

   By chuckakers, June 2, 2003
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   • TequilaGirl
   • June 26, 2003

9. Michigan Balloonfest Demo Jumps  

   By FliegendeWolf, June 18, 2003
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   • FliegendeWolf
   • June 26, 2003

10. What do your parents think of your skydiving?   1 2 3 4 5

    By andy2, June 6, 2003
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    • softnotes
    • June 26, 2003

11. New Houston DZ   1 2

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

12. Some pics for those who can't read  

    By foremostin, June 25, 2003
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    • foremostin
    • June 26, 2003

13. What did you learn this weekend?   1 2

    By superstu, June 23, 2003
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    • Mad47
    • June 26, 2003

14. USPA is US  

    By geronimo, June 25, 2003
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    • Clownburner
    • June 25, 2003

15. diving with music?   1 2

    By cptfunky, June 24, 2003
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    • Iflyme
    • June 25, 2003

16. an idea for a unique jump SW USA  

    By chuteless, June 24, 2003
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    • chuteless
    • June 25, 2003

17. Cooool freefly shuez!  

    By mindcool, June 8, 2003
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    • ChefJoeR
    • June 25, 2003

18. Spectre canopy serial number  

    By hoser, June 6, 2003
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    • nitrodan
    • June 25, 2003

19. exit on a C182  

    By tinfoil, June 22, 2003
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    • skymut
    • June 25, 2003

20. RW Training  

    By Demian, June 24, 2003
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    • rjackson
    • June 24, 2003

21. Weight Belts advise   1 2

    By Kdsosso, June 18, 2003
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    • Mad47
    • June 24, 2003

22. GI Joe headcount  

    By EricTheRed, June 23, 2003
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    • EricTheRed
    • June 24, 2003

23. D License Deadline   1 2

    By mnischalke, June 12, 2003
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    • PilotMike
    • June 24, 2003

24. Scotty Carbone is a parking lot NAZI!  

    By mirage62, June 24, 2003
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    • mirage62
    • June 24, 2003

25. Help needed  

    By phonics1981, June 24, 2003
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    • jumpervali
    • June 24, 2003

26. Kerry go-low :-(  

    By bluefingers, June 23, 2003
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    • BigM
    • June 24, 2003

27. Night Jump Canopy  

    By John4455, June 18, 2003
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    • dragon2
    • June 24, 2003

28. Lost Currency  

    By MattyBoy, June 18, 2003
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    • MattyBoy
    • June 24, 2003

29. Team Badfish Video  

    By sid, June 23, 2003
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    • fozchek
    • June 23, 2003

30. Sling Blade at the DZ...  

    By crapflinger2000, June 23, 2003
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    • hookitt
    • June 23, 2003

31. aff spinning video  

    By spencer, June 22, 2003
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    • sducoach
    • June 23, 2003

32. HALO ( 30000) at WFFC, is it worth the experience for $350   1 2

    By rendezvous, June 19, 2003
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    • diablopilot
    • June 23, 2003

33. Sill loving it  

    By gus, June 23, 2003
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    • Remster
    • June 23, 2003

34. dz.com 10 record  

    By Squeak, June 23, 2003
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    • skybytch
    • June 23, 2003

35. FAST Eddie Need phone number  

    By efs4ever, June 21, 2003
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    • PhillyKev
    • June 23, 2003

36. Balloon jumps in Europe???  

    By skydivejersey, June 20, 2003
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    • mccordia
    • June 23, 2003

37. Tipping Photographers  

    By k2everest, June 22, 2003
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    • GroundZero
    • June 23, 2003

38. TSA fun  

    By billvon, June 20, 2003
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    • flyangel2
    • June 22, 2003

39. Talking To..........   1 2

    By geronimo, June 11, 2003
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    • geronimo
    • June 21, 2003

40. Sacrificing myself  

    By DBCOOPER, June 20, 2003
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    • CloudOnMyTongue
    • June 21, 2003

41. Lodestar August 21 2003 - 20yr anniversary  

    By debonair, June 16, 2003
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    • debonair
    • June 21, 2003

42. WFFC.....need a ride?  

    By SkyPsycho, June 20, 2003
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    • SkyPsycho
    • June 20, 2003

43. DZs close to London  

    By rendezvous, June 20, 2003
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    • Remster
    • June 20, 2003

44. My first Mal !!! (Partial)  

    By CloudOnMyTongue, June 19, 2003
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    • CloudOnMyTongue
    • June 20, 2003

45. Criminal Liability for Skydiving Accident (Hypothetical Situation)  

    By lawrocket, June 19, 2003
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    • quade
    • June 20, 2003

46. Pressure to give up skydiving ?!   1 2

    By linuxguy, June 18, 2003
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    • skydivejersey
    • June 20, 2003

47. Flying with the Flyboyz  

    By ccowden, June 18, 2003
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    • ccowden
    • June 20, 2003

48. USPA -- New Headquarters -- Press Clips  

    By quade, June 19, 2003
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    • EricTheRed
    • June 20, 2003

49. FAA Definition  

    By SkydiveLBI, June 20, 2003
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    • andy2
    • June 20, 2003

50. freefly question, need advise please...  

    By justhavingfun, June 18, 2003
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    • FlyinDesigns
    • June 20, 2003

51. Raft Dive out of an Otter  

    By Perky77, June 18, 2003
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    • Perky77
    • June 19, 2003

52. Attn USPA Members  

    By geronimo, June 19, 2003
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    • geronimo
    • June 19, 2003

53. Lessons Learned & PRO/ Exhibition Jumps Remembered  

    By NoShitThereIWas, June 19, 2003
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    • AriWeil
    • June 19, 2003

54. Anyone else like night jumps?   1 2

    By steve1, June 17, 2003
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    • Mixoligist
    • June 19, 2003

55. Doing a tandem  

    By PurpleBadger, June 17, 2003
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    • usedtajump
    • June 19, 2003

56. 100th mexico beach jump  

    By INSANEDADDY, June 18, 2003
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    • INSANEDADDY
    • June 19, 2003

57. how well am i tracking?  

    By Newbie, June 18, 2003
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    • BlueEyedMonster
    • June 19, 2003

58. Can someone give me a little advice please :)  

    By Dracmyster, June 16, 2003
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    • 1234hutch
    • June 19, 2003

59. Video Clips  

    By bergh, June 11, 2003
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    • jrpayne
    • June 19, 2003

60. Non-Riggers....Have you packed or at least watched a reserve being packed?  

    By Ron, June 13, 2003
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    • livendive
    • June 18, 2003

61. New to tracking...I floated...  

    By VanillaSkyGirl, June 17, 2003
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    • skycat
    • June 18, 2003

62. Head congestion before jumping  

    By Muenkel, June 17, 2003
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    • tigra
    • June 18, 2003

63. New pics, including BIG hybrid  

    By jdhill, June 16, 2003
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    • gemini
    • June 18, 2003

64. People think we're crazy!! How Come??  

    By Demian, June 17, 2003
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    • Demian
    • June 18, 2003

65. How much will it cost ?  

    By duke748, June 17, 2003
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    • skydivejersey
    • June 18, 2003

66. Tandem Video Clips???  

    By BigM, May 23, 2003
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    • SadSue
    • June 18, 2003

67. New demo requirements  

    By mjosparky, June 17, 2003
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    • mjosparky
    • June 18, 2003

68. Freefly suit materials  

    By tetra316, June 16, 2003
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 17, 2003

69. NEED AFF EVAL JUMPS ONLY?  

    By Revillusion, June 17, 2003
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    • Revillusion
    • June 17, 2003

70. Jumping out of Planes other than 182s  

    By somethinelse, June 7, 2003
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    • Demian
    • June 17, 2003

71. REALLY Old skydiver  

    By bivar, June 17, 2003
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    • dterrick
    • June 17, 2003

72. Nvertigo Helmet  

    By Mayhem, June 17, 2003
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    • Mayhem
    • June 17, 2003

73. Balloon exit question...  

    By freakydiver, June 13, 2003
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    • c2278222
    • June 17, 2003

74. Accidental Insurance for Skydiving  

    By bigG, June 17, 2003
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    • PhillyKev
    • June 17, 2003

75. Crip skydiving   1 2

    By Ripple, June 11, 2003
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    • Ripple
    • June 17, 2003

76. general skysurf info wanted  

    By skyejumper, June 16, 2003
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    • PurpleBadger
    • June 17, 2003

77. Importance of a D license?  

    By Jib, June 14, 2003
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    • robskydiv
    • June 16, 2003

78. Felix Baumgartner faster than a Porter   1 2

    By chronistin, June 10, 2003
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    • marcin
    • June 16, 2003

79. balloon jumps at Perris....  

    By rmcvey, June 15, 2003
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    • Albatross
    • June 16, 2003

80. * Wingsuit flight, 7 feet above the ground!!! (video attached) *   1 2

    By skydiverek, June 12, 2003
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    • cpoxon
    • June 16, 2003

81. When did you go to an elliptical canopy?   1 2

    By superstu, June 4, 2003
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    • skydiven4fun
    • June 15, 2003

82. packing  

    By firstime, April 30, 2003
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    • tbrown
    • June 14, 2003

83. Closing Pin Failures  

    By debonair, June 14, 2003
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    • AggieDave
    • June 14, 2003

84. My wheelchair is oiled, what do I need?  

    By Rebel, June 13, 2003
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    • Scottyb
    • June 14, 2003

85. My wheelchair is oiled, what do I need?  

    By Rebel, June 13, 2003
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    • Blahr
    • June 14, 2003

86. HELP: HOW TO IMPORT A RIG TO EUROPE/AUSTRIA (VAT? CUSTOM FEES? DUTIES?)  

    By pack40, June 10, 2003
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    • TattooedMoFo
    • June 13, 2003

87. CAT II - part 2  

    By linuxguy, June 9, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • June 13, 2003

88. thread spinoff, riding the plane down for instructors?   1 2

    By andy2, June 9, 2003
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    • brettpobastad
    • June 13, 2003

89. six minutes in the tunnel kicked my ass!  

    By outofit, June 11, 2003
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    • SilentJ
    • June 13, 2003

90. legal age to jump???  

    By stilettodude, June 11, 2003
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    • loughery
    • June 12, 2003

91. Most Skydives  

    By historian, June 11, 2003
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    • skydive84
    • June 12, 2003

92. Why is the Roger Nelson thread locked??  

    By Fireflyer, June 12, 2003
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    • skymedic
    • June 12, 2003

93. How Dangerous Was This?   1 2

    By Nutz, June 4, 2003
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    • squirrel
    • June 11, 2003

94. Fallrates during tracking dives  

    By Joyner, June 11, 2003
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    • BlueEyedMonster
    • June 11, 2003

95. Crew needed for video WFFC 2003  

    By Martinishotfilm, June 11, 2003
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    • Martinishotfilm
    • June 11, 2003

96. USPA License Questions  

    By freakydiver, June 5, 2003
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • June 11, 2003

97. Graduation Beer!!  

    By Scottyb, June 11, 2003
    • 4 replies
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    • Muenkel
    • June 11, 2003

98. Skydive Chicago -- Man sues over propeller injuries -- Press Clips   1 2

    By quade, June 4, 2003
    • 42 replies
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    • diverdriver
    • June 11, 2003

99. Talking to wuffo's about...   1 2

    By base698, June 9, 2003
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    • mccordia
    • June 11, 2003

100. How do you Deal with it?!   1 2

     By turtlespeed, June 9, 2003
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     • squirrel
     • June 11, 2003