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1. Multiple Claims of Highest Tandem Jump  

   By bamber, September 2, 2017
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   • September 12, 2017

2. Speed Skyding in the USA.   1 2

   By Amazon, January 13, 2008
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   • virgin-burner
   • June 16, 2008

3. Need an advice for the full face helmet  

   By SFBayArea, August 5, 2013
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   • Remster
   • August 8, 2013

4. Incidents, emotions and ethics   1 2 3

   By Jessica, January 28, 2003
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   • Ron
   • January 29, 2003

5. Tracking distance   1 2

   By Tito.J, December 3, 2006
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   • darrenspooner
   • January 18, 2007

6. Jumpship numbers?   1 2 3

   By Scoop, June 1, 2007
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   • lekstrom10k
   • June 4, 2007

7. Stolen Gear - What would you do?  

   By kmills0705, February 28, 2014
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   • cjsgrlsx3
   • March 1, 2014

8. 1st Rig   1 2

   By CornishChris, December 4, 2002
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   • nubain1
   • December 10, 2002

9. Young skydiver meets old rig   1 2

   By FireMedicJumper, July 27, 2007
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   • FireMedicJumper
   • August 6, 2007

10. Transporting rig on motorcycle?   1 2 3

    By floridadiver81, January 28, 2007
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    • floridadiver81
    • February 4, 2007

11. What is a Speed star  

    By ASullivan, October 10, 2005
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    • kallend
    • October 10, 2005

12. Suits VS a Rig (What to get first)   1 2

    By Matti3, January 8, 2015
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    • AdrenalineGear
    • January 24, 2015

13. DZ Altitude Effects on landing  

    By melch, June 25, 2013
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    • TomNoonan
    • June 29, 2013

14. Funniest moments in skydiving   1 2

    By livendive, February 22, 2005
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    • orangemagoo
    • March 4, 2005

15. FAR 105 & the FSDO?  

    By dninness, July 21, 2004
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    • Ron
    • August 5, 2004

16. "Aqua Buoy" flotation devices  

    By grimmie, December 18, 2014
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    • TitaniumLegs
    • March 10, 2023

17. save Canadian Skydivers...   1 2 3

    By smiles, March 8, 2008
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    • SivaGanesha
    • April 7, 2008

18. What's a barrel roll?  

    By format, June 11, 2015
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    • dpreguy
    • June 25, 2015

19. Your AAD is broken...   1 2 3

    By airdvr, March 28, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • February 16, 2013

20. Accidental breakoff/pull 1000 feet too early (Or know one who did?)   1 2

    By mdrejhon, June 4, 2008
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    • grue
    • June 11, 2008

21. Horror in the Parachutist   1 2 3 4 7

    By jraf, February 2, 2004
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    • sducoach
    • February 8, 2004

22. Free bag???  

    By jamiem, September 16, 2008
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    • phildthedildo
    • September 18, 2008

23. Rook Nelson  

    By Conquest150, February 20, 2003
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    • dreamsville
    • February 21, 2003

24. Skydive Radio #140 with the US Army Golden Knights is now available for downolad. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, January 15, 2011
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    • Mr17Hz
    • January 18, 2011

25. Tracking Suit - Palms Up or Palms Down   1 2

    By LiborJanicek, September 5, 2012
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    • Shredex
    • September 24, 2012

26. LAS VEGAS!!!   1 2

    By nitrodan, April 29, 2003
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    • jtval
    • May 2, 2003

27. When you miss your boarding call  

    By piisfish, November 28, 2017
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    • akarunway
    • December 4, 2017

28. Weight Belts advise   1 2

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

29. Skydiving no no's   1 2 3 4

    By cbrown1311, August 9, 2010
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    • ILikePizza
    • August 17, 2010

30. Canopy size chart question  

    By Beachbum, July 8, 2009
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    • mrbiceps
    • July 11, 2009

31. bit by the bug noob   1 2

    By Wolf_doc, February 29, 2016
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    • bdawk
    • March 15, 2016

32. Hanging out at the Drop Zone  

    By Sasan, January 3, 2015
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    • chuckakers
    • January 5, 2015

33. Naked Skydiving Organization ??   1 2

    By SansSuit, April 24, 2007
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    • SansSuit
    • September 15, 2010

34. Pull Altitude  

    By Jackpunx, October 28, 2005
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    • Jackpunx
    • October 31, 2005

35. Canadian Jumping in the US, Travel Insurance??  

    By Morav, May 27, 2011
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    • ShcShc11
    • March 4, 2012

36. BPA 'A' License  

    By thourb, March 2, 2006
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    • bagwarrior
    • March 11, 2006

37. Kids at the DZ...   1 2 3

    By mamajumps, November 10, 2008
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    • denete
    • November 16, 2008

38. Another ear pressure problem again  

    By chrismgtis, January 22, 2007
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    • scroadload
    • January 27, 2007

39. AFF @ Perris vs. S/L @ Lodi HELP   1 2

    By StearmanR985, October 23, 2003
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    • speedformula
    • October 24, 2003

40. How many dropzones have you jumped?   1 2

    By SansSuit, July 30, 2015
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    • PixieUK
    • August 6, 2015

41. Advice on core strengtening exercises?  

    By gunsmokex, October 20, 2014
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    • palou
    • October 23, 2014

42. Did anyone read the article on p. 16 of Parachutist?  

    By kallend, August 1, 2016
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    • kallend
    • August 8, 2016

43. Jumper numbers in a C172 Reims FR172J!  

    By rhys, May 27, 2007
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    • rhys
    • May 31, 2007

44. Mistreatment of skydivers by EMTs   1 2 3

    By KillerKimmy, December 13, 2005
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    • MissyOutTheBox
    • January 13, 2006

45. new kc dz not opening?   1 2 3 4 5

    By rickanderson, March 7, 2006
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • March 8, 2006

46. Simple data gathering - average pull height - above, or below 2500?  

    By yoink, August 5, 2013
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    • skydiver30960
    • September 28, 2013

47. Have you done a NAKED skydive?!   1 2 3

    By peacefuljeffrey, May 21, 2005
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    • Designer
    • June 15, 2005

48. Why Groundspeed?   1 2 3 4

    By skr, April 6, 2012
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    • physicsman
    • April 26, 2012

49. open face vs. full face headgear   1 2

    By mellow, June 16, 2009
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    • KermieCorleone
    • July 30, 2009

50. Arm bruising  

    By Tigerfly, November 27, 2016
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    • barefut
    • December 9, 2016

51. Downsizing too fast?   1 2

    By FlowArtist, April 9, 2013
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    • snugfit
    • April 21, 2013

52. Jumping with sunglasses   1 2 3

    By daniel52587, February 6, 2007
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    • av8rdav
    • February 11, 2007

53. African American SkyDiver! What?   1 2 3 4 6

    By TXBLKBEAR, November 22, 2003
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    • GodspeedsC5
    • August 7, 2005

54. Fear of jumping again (AFF Done)  

    By Zakisjumping, August 29, 2017
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    • Maddingo
    • September 19, 2017

55. Timing of Flare on Landing?   1 2

    By tree102678, November 21, 2007
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    • Ether
    • March 28, 2008

56. Lightning strike  

    By ripcord4, August 31, 2005
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    • billvon
    • August 31, 2005

57. New York City Bans All Parachutes.  

    By 3331, September 18, 2015
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    • Amazon
    • September 21, 2015

58. How long should it take to get on a load?   1 2

    By ColoradoJones, April 6, 2019
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    • sundevil777
    • April 24, 2019

59. Am I still a Skydiver?   1 2 3 4

    By bocabruce1, November 12, 2009
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    • airtwardo
    • January 27, 2010

60. Halfway through my AFF and not happy with instruction  

    By FatTangerine, June 28, 2015
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    • coreyangel
    • July 1, 2015

61. Hand Cams, "Only" ?   1 2 3 4 7

    By skyrider, November 27, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • December 10, 2010

62. Here's $1,500!   1 2

    By Jessica, December 12, 2002
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    • riggerrob
    • December 16, 2002

63. GI Bill/College Fund to get a rigger's ticket??  

    By ACMESkydiver, July 7, 2004
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    • jake95
    • August 6, 2010

64. Only Skyvan in the North East???   1 2

    By GaVak, May 4, 2010
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • May 21, 2010

65. Rubber Stamp for Log Book Signature  

    By nakedfool, April 13, 2012
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    • hub1100
    • April 14, 2012

66. DC-9 modified for Skydiving Perris, California  

    By GravityJunky, February 25, 2007
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    • DougH
    • March 4, 2007

67. ContourRoam 4 Xmas   1 2

    By MikeRMontagne, December 26, 2012
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    • RyanFYF
    • January 4, 2013

68. Packing Nightmare   1 2

    By ninjagogo12, June 25, 2018
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    • ajay
    • June 28, 2018

69. How did you deal / not deal with the loss   1 2

    By koppel, April 3, 2006
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    • LukeOliver
    • April 10, 2006

70. "Non Waiver" Dropzones   1 2 3

    By gharendza, March 30, 2006
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    • gharendza
    • June 20, 2010

71. Pilots.....Runway lenghths????  

    By freeflir29, April 5, 2004
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    • calphoto
    • April 22, 2004

72. Dangerous Canopy Maneuvers   1 2

    By Zeppo, November 27, 2006
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    • fastphil
    • December 1, 2006

73. Jumping after fatality   1 2

    By jclalor, February 7, 2009
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    • airtwardo
    • February 10, 2009

74. PETITION TO SAVE CANADIAN SKYDIVING   1 2

    By Goody_23, February 14, 2008
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    • skypuppy
    • February 21, 2008

75. PIA review   1 2 3 4

    By Rdutch, January 30, 2003
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    • skydiverek
    • February 24, 2006

76. Skydive Las Vegas - verify the claims :-)   1 2 3

    By skydiverek, May 22, 2007
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    • jtval
    • May 30, 2007

77. cessna 182 RG is it good for skydiving?  

    By skykank, January 9, 2012
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    • JohnRich
    • January 11, 2012

78. Decided factor  

    By hangingon, January 29, 2014
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    • hangingon
    • February 2, 2014

79. Why does customer service in skydiving suck?   1 2 3

    By Titanman2789, July 18, 2012
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    • rehmwa
    • July 26, 2012

80. Saving someone in spite of themselves   1 2 3

    By James525, October 1, 2012
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    • Squeak
    • October 8, 2012

81. Best Dropzone in the World!!   1 2

    By erkki, February 2, 2013
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    • airtwardo
    • February 6, 2013

82. How many jumps did it take you to get your A license?   1 2

    By kelel01, October 16, 2003
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    • somethinelse
    • October 29, 2003

83. Shoulder Pain  

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

84. Walt Rosso has finally finished all 50 States!  

    By TFFTM, April 13, 2006
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    • bluskytrvlr
    • October 5, 2016

85. Has skydiving lost the "hippy" vibe?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Newbie, April 16, 2007
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    • GrabGrass
    • April 26, 2007

86. Newbie questions about streamer.   1 2

    By d123, September 29, 2006
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    • tbrown
    • October 2, 2006

87. Whats your little handshake before you leave the plane?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Mike111, April 15, 2006
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    • Joellercoaster
    • April 25, 2006

88. Highest altitude/lowest altitude   1 2 3 4

    By airdweller, August 4, 2004
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    • Flyer2Diver
    • August 18, 2004

89. Who has the largest DZ in the country?  

    By JoeyRamone, April 22, 2004
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    • airgord
    • April 24, 2004

90. Your last jump   1 2

    By DcloudZ, August 5, 2013
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    • Karen89
    • August 12, 2013

91. Few ? about continuing training???   1 2

    By bialicki, December 9, 2013
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    • Remster
    • December 27, 2013

92. Rental Gear - I guess I'm just venting.  

    By wicodefly, September 14, 2013
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • September 16, 2013

93. What to do when Jump Pilot isn't licensed???   1 2 3 4 6

    By JUDYJ, February 17, 2007
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    • bodypilot1
    • February 21, 2007

94. Skyhook reserve deployment   1 2 3

    By HydroGuy, April 13, 2006
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    • 980
    • April 20, 2006

95. Benefits to holding a USPA license?   1 2

    By matt1215, February 12, 2007
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    • steve1
    • February 14, 2007

96. Fear vs. nerves?   1 2

    By npgraphicdesign, January 6, 2009
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    • NotBond
    • January 13, 2009

97. B-17 & other cool jump ships  

    By pilotpilot, October 17, 2012
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    • riggerrob
    • October 21, 2012

98. Measuring canopy airspeed  

    By mxk, October 22, 2014
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    • yuri_base
    • October 30, 2014

99. RSL or no?   1 2 3

    By njasshole, December 8, 2003
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    • tsisson
    • July 18, 2005

100. Pro Packing   1 2

     By rsb5267, October 15, 2013
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     • virgin-burner
     • October 18, 2013