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1. PSH whuffos!   1 2

   By jenomegle, January 22, 2011
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   • AllTheWay
   • February 17, 2011

2. What's the deal with the Parasport F Series jumpsuits?  

   By polinab508, January 14, 2017
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   • DougH
   • January 20, 2017

3. What are the Uproars about WTS/Mike Mullins Emails going around   1 2

   By shotat, November 25, 2003
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   • RippedCord
   • December 4, 2003

4. nerves   1 2

   By treeman, February 4, 2005
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   • reddevil1
   • February 8, 2005

5. Instructor Ethics-Rant   1 2

   By SkySlut, December 23, 2002
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   • Remster
   • December 26, 2002

6. Anyone Ever Saved By Another Skydiver In FF?  

   By SkyHigh04, April 2, 2008
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   • TomSpoon
   • April 4, 2008

7. FAA should show some love to packers  

   By willPack4jumps, October 22, 2012
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • October 23, 2012

8. Definition of "Good" or "Bad" skydiver   1 2 3

   By lordgreco, September 18, 2012
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   • Lindenwood
   • September 29, 2012

9. Softest opening canopy  

   By jakebaustin, September 5, 2019
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   • skyfox2007
   • December 17, 2019

10. 15,000 Jumps!   1 2

    By Designer, August 31, 2005
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    • Tonto
    • September 9, 2005

11. Brian Germain's Exploding Jumpsuit   1 2

    By BrianSGermain, December 7, 2007
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    • BrianSGermain
    • December 25, 2007

12. PIA 2013 Scuttlebut   1 2

    By strife, February 24, 2013
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    • diablopilot
    • March 21, 2013

13. Question about disciplines   1 2

    By kllrbee, January 29, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • February 6, 2014

14. Single point restraint / Seat belts   1 2

    By Squeak, June 18, 2008
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    • billvon
    • June 21, 2008

15. If you think Cypres is better than Argus or any other AAD... Think again.   1 2 3 4 5

    By Tomex, March 26, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 12, 2011

16. Weights VS Fall Rate   1 2

    By popsjumper, February 2, 2008
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    • Broke
    • February 4, 2008

17. Skydiving age and discipline.   1 2

    By JWest, June 18, 2015
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    • JWest
    • June 20, 2015

18. why tandem before AFF ???   1 2 3 4

    By President, October 5, 2004
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    • Ron
    • October 20, 2004

19. Information   1 2

    By blinkdude101, October 17, 2006
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    • chutem
    • October 19, 2006

20. 270 swoop mistake   1 2

    By gixxer5223, December 11, 2008
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    • virgin-burner
    • January 12, 2009

21. TV PRODUCER TRYING TO SOURCE VIDEO   1 2

    By outrageousvids, September 23, 2010
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    • SkydiveJack
    • September 25, 2010

22. BPA Membership tops 150 pounds   1 2 3

    By yoink, February 20, 2007
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    • iamsam
    • March 7, 2007

23. AN-2   1 2 3

    By justinhawxhurst, December 17, 2006
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    • piisfish
    • December 21, 2006

24. If you paid a packer and have a malfunction resulting in the loss of your main canopy   1 2 3

    By fugozzie, August 15, 2006
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    • Andy9o8
    • August 21, 2006

25. Most Scared   1 2 3

    By Stumpy, December 23, 2003
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    • FloPro
    • June 14, 2013

26. 3 Ring  

    By jbelanger86, January 29, 2018
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    • gb1
    • February 7, 2018

27. Flat packing   1 2

    By nitrochute, April 10, 2010
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    • skybill
    • April 14, 2010

28. Favorite Exit Platform.   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, December 25, 2008
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    • MikeJD
    • January 9, 2009

29. Spotting   1 2 3

    By propblast, March 31, 2003
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    • wmw999
    • April 5, 2003

30. Please help with Jumpsuit design research!   1 2

    By MarieL, November 30, 2011
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • December 1, 2011

31. Starting a DZ   1 2

    By Johnnyskydive, January 7, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • January 12, 2006

32. Does the USPA hate US skydivers?   1 2 3 4 7

    By 4wayFly, November 3, 2007
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    • virgin-burner
    • November 10, 2007

33. Demo team jumps into wrong stadium   1 2 3

    By AggieDave, August 31, 2008
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    • smears
    • September 19, 2008

34. Max weight of tandem passengers   1 2

    By sinker, March 1, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • June 2, 2003

35. Fatal 'Swooper' Accident May Lead To New Parachute Rules   1 2

    By 2fat2fly, November 8, 2006
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    • ryoder
    • November 13, 2006

36. AAD fires   1 2

    By baronn, February 10, 2019
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    • mbohu
    • December 16, 2019

37. Sleeping Over   1 2 3 4

    By stylin, April 1, 2003
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    • Squeak
    • April 2, 2003

38. CanPara Magazine....  

    By djvelour, May 28, 2011
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    • skypuppy
    • September 22, 2014

39. How many jumps did you have before you started jumping your own pack jobs?   1 2 3 4 5

    By regulator, March 17, 2009
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    • Sletzer
    • April 3, 2009

40. wings closing flap  

    By RBromley, October 10, 2012
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    • piisfish
    • October 12, 2012

41. High perf landings and wanting to be selfish   1 2

    By sundevil777, June 3, 2013
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • June 7, 2013

42. how to travel with a parachute on a airplane?  

    By KyleRules, November 25, 2015
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    • Edjglass920
    • December 19, 2015

43. David Leeif Brandal - Stolen Gear   1 2

    By jeffmullins, June 23, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • July 2, 2006

44. scumbags in skydiving   1 2 3

    By raymond_jones, September 25, 2007
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    • steveorino
    • October 2, 2007

45. Tandem Jumping while on antidepressants ?  

    By Han86, May 16, 2011
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    • Han86
    • May 17, 2011

46. How many jumps in a day?   1 2 3

    By blue24, June 16, 2011
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    • Krip
    • July 12, 2011

47. 30 years at Cal-City   1 2

    By rapter, February 7, 2005
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    • schafdog
    • December 29, 2005

48. Out-of-DZ skydiving jobs?   1 2

    By andubkov, December 14, 2006
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    • Mr17Hz
    • December 15, 2006

49. Why is skydiving so expensive in Cebu?  

    By tommyatkins, January 26, 2014
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    • DrDom
    • February 16, 2014

50. Perris Gets New Shark!   1 2 3

    By ltdiver, May 6, 2007
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    • ltdiver
    • May 13, 2007

51. How big does a formation need to be before it shows up on ATC radar?  

    By 3mpire, August 11, 2014
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 22, 2014

52. How do you see risk   1 2

    By staticnewbie, February 16, 2003
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    • wonko
    • February 23, 2003

53. USPA Election Results   1 2 3

    By quade, January 6, 2003
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    • mustard
    • January 8, 2003

54. when did start skydiving   1 2

    By kscott904, May 8, 2008
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    • shropshire
    • May 18, 2008

55. Eloy doesn't have team rooms?   1 2

    By linestretch, August 30, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • September 21, 2006

56. What makes an experienced skydiver?   1 2 3 4 8

    By droquette, February 21, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • June 29, 2007

57. Something for small plane DZs?  

    By ChasingBlueSky, December 22, 2004
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    • diverdriver
    • December 27, 2004

58. Two men flying matching lawn chairs suspended by helium-filled party balloons over Central Oregon last weekend when...  

    By 3mpire, July 18, 2012
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    • Southern_Man
    • July 24, 2012

59. Air Force Academy skydiving  

    By flashvortx, November 28, 2010
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    • Andy9o8
    • December 3, 2010

60. taxes and skydiving  

    By cavscout73, April 18, 2013
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    • cavscout73
    • April 23, 2013

61. Manifest Etiquette  

    By Boogers, February 24, 2014
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    • Boogers
    • February 25, 2014

62. Audibles choice   1 2

    By CrazyIvan, December 2, 2002
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    • CrazyIvan
    • December 6, 2002

63. insane tracking movie   1 2

    By AdD, April 5, 2004
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    • Frenchy68
    • April 27, 2004

64. Looks like empuriabrava is on a good wave   1 2

    By piisfish, September 22, 2013
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    • piisfish
    • September 26, 2013

65. Can i atend a course if im on ssri anti anxiety drugs?   1 2

    By Gnusmas, May 24, 2011
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    • Plover
    • May 24, 2013

66. Winter protection   1 2

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

67. Spam Arrest... scam or not?  

    By EOCS, September 4, 2012
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    • EOCS
    • September 5, 2012

68. CSPA to USPA  

    By Boeris, October 22, 2008
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    • Boeris
    • October 23, 2008

69. 3 reserve rides in 50 jumps?   1 2

    By andie2skydive, July 24, 2003
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    • jtval
    • July 24, 2003

70. Reverse S fold pack job   1 2

    By Elpnor, March 22, 2018
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    • Justincblount
    • March 30, 2018

71. Drop zone owners   1 2

    By brettpobastad, March 1, 2003
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    • NoShitThereIWas
    • June 4, 2003

72. First Time Skydiver...   1 2

    By hookah, June 17, 2013
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    • GooniesKid
    • July 1, 2013

73. Downsizing 190 to 170?  

    By Ericmerica, April 14, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • April 15, 2010

74. Jumping jumbo jets   1 2

    By Slight, January 8, 2003
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    • LouDiamond
    • January 11, 2003

75. Jump: from Suicidal Depression to Skydiving and Reality's Edge   1 2

    By ZoeJD, October 4, 2019
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • November 21, 2019

76. Favorite jump plane   1 2 3

    By bshl, December 12, 2003
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    • rushmc
    • December 18, 2003

77. Current recommendations on where to buy rig?  

    By bdawk, January 23, 2016
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    • Zydrius
    • August 30, 2016

78. AFF Level 2 helps instructor out  

    By pottesur, June 4, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • June 9, 2014

79. Hook Turns   1 2

    By frogslapper, September 1, 2003
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    • rhino
    • September 2, 2003

80. Bill Booth -- Press Clips  

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

81. can www.usairnet.com be relied on for wx forecasts?  

    By SivaGanesha, January 8, 2010
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    • LyraM45
    • January 12, 2010

82. Baglock (video)   1 2

    By Andy_Copland, January 26, 2007
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    • sagan
    • January 30, 2007

83. Wuffo friend had a good question  

    By decompresion, September 23, 2011
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    • potatoman
    • October 5, 2011

84. Camera Glasses for Newer Skydivers.   1 2

    By Cocowheats, June 14, 2021
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    • megamalfunction
    • September 19, 2021

85. You know you're a Midwest Skydiver if....   1 2 3

    By Unstable, August 23, 2007
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    • Unstable
    • September 7, 2007

86. Quest Kodiak jump plane?  

    By riggerrob, February 3, 2005
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    • FrogNog
    • February 3, 2005

87. psycho pack with s-fold  

    By blindguy, January 3, 2017
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    • riggerrob
    • February 5, 2017

88. (was archway fatal) Posting at your own risk of well being   1 2 3

    By stratostar, December 12, 2010
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    • AndyMan
    • April 17, 2011

89. Centripetal vs Centrifugal   1 2

    By champu, December 10, 2003
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    • kallend
    • December 12, 2003

90. CSPA valid in the US??   1 2

    By mxr73, September 24, 2012
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    • mxr73
    • September 26, 2012

91. Stupidity   1 2

    By Quake120, April 11, 2007
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    • brianfry713
    • April 13, 2007

92. Jumping at Deland  

    By Hovergirl, February 19, 2013
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    • oldwomanc6
    • March 6, 2013

93. "the flip flop jumper"  

    By blueskiesbill, March 24, 2009
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    • lekstrom10k
    • March 29, 2009

94. Packing Sucks......Packing Sucks.......Packing Sucks!!!   1 2

    By LGreg34, September 4, 2004
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    • LGreg34
    • September 17, 2004

95. How many did you do?   1 2 3

    By shortyj, February 19, 2007
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    • Eule
    • February 22, 2007

96. Skydiving platform PURPOSE designed   1 2

    By Praetorian, April 3, 2004
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    • goose491
    • April 5, 2004

97. No farting 'til jump run hazardous to your health  

    By airdvr, November 4, 2011
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    • Austintxflight
    • November 29, 2011

98. TSA & traveling with rigs as carry on   1 2 3

    By rjackson, October 15, 2007
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    • billeisele
    • March 30, 2010

99. Recent successful Mr Bill jump with a pretty good video.   1 2

    By AHoyThere, July 16, 2012
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    • potatoman
    • July 23, 2012

100. BPA Inssurance Vote. All members should read.   1 2 3

     By bigway, January 14, 2007
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     • AndyScott
     • January 24, 2007