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1. AN-2   1 2 3

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

2. DirtyLowPull.com presents . . .   1 2

   By MotherGoose, February 9, 2007
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   • MotherGoose
   • February 19, 2007

3. Do you have to wear a helmat   1 2

   By jump_or_die, March 10, 2004
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   • aykay
   • March 22, 2004

4. Instructors: Do you feel like you're paid enough?   1 2

   By AggieDave, December 4, 2003
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   • tspillers
   • December 8, 2003

5. Piper Navajo  

   By didi_br, December 14, 2017
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   • didi_br
   • January 5, 2018

6. 700 jumps in 24 hours   1 2

   By Lucky123, April 10, 2009
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   • billvon
   • April 13, 2009

7. Why did you start skydiving?   1 2 3

   By Tuna-Salad, February 13, 2009
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   • mrwrong
   • February 19, 2009

8. Intentional Cutaway???   1 2

   By ladyhawke, September 12, 2007
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   • ladyhawke
   • September 13, 2007

9. At what altitude do you go directly to the silver handle.   1 2

   By d604, May 28, 2003
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   • rwieder
   • May 2, 2013

10. A need to know...   1 2

    By justaflygirl, October 20, 2004
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    • RogerRamjet
    • October 22, 2004

11. ASRS Report of jump plane running out of gas  

    By theonlyski, October 14, 2013
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    • jumpwally
    • October 17, 2013

12. How many did you do?   1 2 3

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

13. Want to skydive, having trouble finding DZ   1 2

    By B1029384756, April 4, 2008
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    • maxmadmax
    • April 8, 2008

14. New DZ.Com Record   1 2 3 4 7

    By skykittykat, December 27, 2004
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    • brothermuff65
    • January 5, 2005

15. Digital Altimeter  

    By Ryanscottyyc, July 29, 2015
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    • CCGV19
    • August 5, 2015

16. Bat Hang Exit from a 182  

    By mt_skydiver, October 12, 2006
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    • Beatnik
    • November 13, 2006

17. Children's Book: "Amazing Rescues"  

    By JohnRich, April 8, 2009
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    • KermieCorleone
    • April 12, 2009

18. Skydiving as teambuilding in business   1 2

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, April 5, 2006
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    • mpuettman
    • April 7, 2006

19. Things you dont like about skydiving?   1 2 3 4 5

    By swoopfly, August 23, 2010
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    • christelsabine
    • August 30, 2010

20. How did u pay for ur rig?   1 2 3

    By FrEaK_aCcIdEnT, August 26, 2005
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    • skyyd1ve
    • August 31, 2005

21. Canadian 80-Way: June 22-25, 2006 - Registration  

    By mdrejhon, November 17, 2005
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    • mdrejhon
    • November 21, 2005

22. Camera Glasses for Newer Skydivers.   1 2

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

23. Balloon exits?  

    By jzzsxm, June 27, 2013
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    • Stumpy
    • July 3, 2013

24. AFF training and Radio's  

    By rp4643, September 25, 2013
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    • DrDom
    • September 28, 2013

25. Awesome Twin Otter Formation Picture  

    By Skydive2, March 11, 2008
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    • rushboy
    • March 21, 2008

26. ALS smoke grenades  

    By councilman24, April 24, 2006
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    • bowlan
    • February 3, 2007

27. Deployment body position  

    By wildernessmedic, December 29, 2016
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    • billvon
    • January 11, 2017

28. Mandatory AADS and Banning Swooping/Small Canopies   1 2

    By faulknerwn, May 29, 2015
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    • JeffCa
    • June 2, 2015

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

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

30. Jumping jumbo jets   1 2

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

31. Does anyone drop streamers before first jump anymore?   1 2

    By jumper03, August 30, 2005
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    • peckerhead
    • September 8, 2005

32. Starting a skydiving business?  

    By DasRind, October 31, 2008
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    • dynamicedge
    • November 1, 2008

33. Redbull 60k foot test jump   1 2

    By PhreeZone, March 13, 2012
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    • theonlyski
    • March 17, 2012

34. Is this the worst AFF ever? Whats happened here ?   1 2

    By humanflite, May 12, 2008
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    • livendive
    • June 25, 2008

35. I understand why some of us quit the sport...   1 2

    By xlh883, April 29, 2007
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    • jeremy_o
    • May 1, 2007

36. Follow-up -- Leon Sebek -- Press Clips  

    By quade, December 23, 2002
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    • Lsebek1
    • June 27, 2012

37. Unsafe things under canopy  

    By nitrox100, October 17, 2005
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    • MB38
    • November 3, 2005

38. New Safety First Video now on Youtube: Rear Riser Landings  

    By BrianSGermain, April 13, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 18, 2016

39. 23? Is this correct?   1 2

    By SimonBones, April 21, 2010
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    • fastphil
    • April 23, 2010

40. Thoughts of quitting...   1 2 3

    By Synapse, January 15, 2004
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    • tbrown
    • January 20, 2004

41. Current jump prices   1 2

    By FreeflyIndian, July 31, 2008
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    • topdocker
    • December 8, 2008

42. Gold Wing Awards   1 2

    By Usetawuz, November 14, 2007
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    • wdy_bnckr
    • November 21, 2007

43. Wing Loading Restrictions? (Skydive Kansas)   1 2 3 4 5

    By weavermc, April 16, 2003
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    • weavermc
    • April 28, 2003

44. Fun exits  

    By mahonie10, August 7, 2012
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    • DaVincisEnvy
    • August 22, 2012

45. Benefits of a low wingloading   1 2 3

    By nigel99, August 1, 2011
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    • BlindBrick
    • August 17, 2011

46. (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

47. Balloon Jumps. How high, how much and what's it like?  

    By BravestDog, January 6, 2004
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    • FrogNog
    • January 7, 2004

48. Vladiball goes belly  

    By SurfFlite, March 24, 2004
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    • yoink
    • June 14, 2010

49. 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

50. Sinuses... not sure what I did  

    By The111, September 18, 2006
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    • Passenger885
    • September 18, 2006

51. New to Skydiving   1 2 3 4

    By cardwell2002, September 18, 2007
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    • kelpdiver
    • October 3, 2007

52. USPA Election Results   1 2 3

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

53. Newest Skygod   1 2

    By Sletzer, May 29, 2008
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    • aardvarkeater
    • June 10, 2008

54. First small plane jump (cessna 182)   1 2 3

    By Evelyn, October 26, 2005
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    • Jeth
    • November 1, 2005

55. Harness bruises, etc..  

    By ryan_d_sucks, August 23, 2006
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    • jurgencamps
    • August 24, 2006

56. Want to learn to jump solo  

    By Acole6357, August 18, 2016
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    • Acole6357
    • August 21, 2016

57. Canopy deflation  

    By ddircksen, January 29, 2006
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    • darkwing
    • January 31, 2006

58. Spotting   1 2 3

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

59. Have you had to sacrifice personally or professionally to pursue skydiving?  

    By junk, January 29, 2014
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    • junk
    • February 17, 2014

60. Go Sports Skydiving (PS3)   1 2

    By SPAWNmaster, February 7, 2008
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    • ElJosh
    • February 19, 2008

61. Tracking contest  

    By JohnMitchell, May 27, 2017
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    • Divalent
    • May 31, 2017

62. Gas prices and skydiving   1 2

    By Kynan1, June 14, 2008
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    • jsaxton
    • June 27, 2008

63. Sleeping Over   1 2 3 4

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

64. i know its a stupid idea, but has anyone tried to "tow" their friend with an open main?   1 2 3

    By Newbie, March 21, 2004
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    • Amazon
    • September 7, 2005

65. AAD - cost vs future progression   1 2

    By Mike111, January 8, 2008
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    • Unstable
    • January 16, 2008

66. Packing Sucks......Packing Sucks.......Packing Sucks!!!   1 2

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

67. Dropzone Morals   1 2 3

    By Grips, November 29, 2005
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    • diverdriver
    • December 1, 2005

68. Night jump requirements for D?   1 2 3

    By crotalus01, March 20, 2011
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    • riggerpaul
    • March 23, 2011

69. Fire-breathing ‘Supervan’ debuts   1 2 3

    By skydived19006, October 16, 2009
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    • Supervan900
    • November 5, 2009

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

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

71. HAY USPA....WHO'S YOUR DADDY????   1 2 3

    By UntamedDOG, January 13, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • January 13, 2006

72. Why did you start?   1 2

    By leandercool, November 9, 2011
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    • oldwomanc6
    • December 30, 2011

73. Wind Tunnel in Houston??????   1 2

    By chuckakers, December 28, 2003
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    • upndownshop
    • December 18, 2004

74. Results of USPA meeting re: pattern separation   1 2

    By billvon, July 16, 2007
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    • rehmwa
    • July 23, 2007

75. 1st Jump, Minor Malfunction   1 2 3 4

    By Sgt.Sausage, July 7, 2011
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    • RufusW
    • July 23, 2011

76. NUMBER ONE DROPZONE   1 2 3 4

    By SKYWHUFFO, November 14, 2003
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    • gregaae3
    • December 5, 2003

77. 600 jumps in 24 hours by one man.   1 2 3

    By skydiverek, April 22, 2006
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    • jumpingjimmy
    • April 28, 2006

78. Women's Class   1 2

    By skykittykat, November 8, 2005
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    • Conundrum
    • November 17, 2005

79. How do backflips affect free fall speed?  

    By davidg39, March 9, 2014
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    • davidg39
    • March 11, 2014

80. How many jumps did you get in this weekend?   1 2 3

    By andm31, October 7, 2007
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    • dfairleigh11
    • October 24, 2007

81. The Skydive Addiction   1 2

    By nakedfool, July 26, 2007
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    • illusioneer
    • August 3, 2007

82. Decible levels in freefall? In the aircraft?   1 2

    By Deuce, September 15, 2004
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    • champu
    • September 17, 2004

83. open face w/ goggles or full face helmet??   1 2

    By freakygirl, April 5, 2005
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    • tbrown
    • April 11, 2005

84. What exactly does AFF allow me to do?   1 2

    By TDFbound, February 21, 2013
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    • ufk22
    • February 24, 2013

85. Parachutist Cover Pic   1 2

    By Skymonkey13, May 29, 2006
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    • micro
    • May 31, 2006

86. Do you wear earplugs during the climb?   1 2

    By dbattman, January 14, 2003
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    • Luv2Fall
    • January 22, 2003

87. What's too windy?   1 2 3

    By ozzy13, March 7, 2008
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    • JeepDiver
    • March 20, 2008

88. Welcome America I'm coming soon!!!!   1 2

    By Polonus, February 28, 2006
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    • kimemerson
    • March 5, 2006

89. Ski slope ground launching....   1 2

    By egghead_87us, October 21, 2006
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    • porterhouse
    • October 31, 2006

90. Packing - a bit of stuffing  

    By RichyR, May 27, 2015
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    • dang32
    • June 28, 2015

91. AFF Stuggles  

    By Ericakeeley, May 28, 2018
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    • Ericakeeley
    • June 15, 2018

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

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

93. Pie Skymama   1 2 3

    By ZigZagMarquis, September 12, 2007
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    • MajorDad
    • April 14, 2008

94. First Jump After Injury  

    By dropdeded, November 24, 2002
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    • CountZero23
    • September 21, 2015

95. Not Current?   1 2

    By steve1, December 4, 2012
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    • ufk22
    • December 12, 2012

96. Fun Jump Drop Zones ???  

    By squampton, July 28, 2016
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    • jrodrod
    • August 3, 2016

97. Bridlington, UK  

    By mikemc, September 7, 2003
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    • BBKid
    • October 24, 2003

98. Skydiving & The Olympics   1 2

    By aulbjerg, August 13, 2004
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    • Douva
    • August 18, 2004

99. L.A. Area Dropzones   1 2

    By tadbad, November 26, 2002
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    • Shark
    • December 3, 2002

100. Tunnel Flight vs Real Flight   1 2 3

     By shmali, December 8, 2003
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     • murps2000
     • December 14, 2003