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1. Fun Jump Drop Zones ???  

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

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

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

3. Wind Tunnel in Houston??????   1 2

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

4. AAD - cost vs future progression   1 2

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

5. The Next Big Innovation?   1 2

   By WooHoo, March 16, 2006
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • March 29, 2006

6. Ski slope ground launching....   1 2

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

7. How do backflips affect free fall speed?  

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

8. Christian Ministry to Skydivers   1 2 3 4

   By StevePhelps, April 29, 2003
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   • sducoach
   • May 7, 2003

9. Skydiving after shoulder surgery   1 2

   By bdb2004, April 1, 2023
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   • coviti
   • January 20, 2024

10. Pie Skymama   1 2 3

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

11. Mirrors to help pilots spot   1 2

    By riggerrob, September 5, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 23, 2016

12. Lying about jump numbers   1 2 3

    By Pawl, April 30, 2003
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    • tinfoil
    • September 15, 2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Youngest Swooper?  

    By gresende007, April 25, 2019   

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    • gresende007
    • June 15, 2019

17. Packing - a bit of stuffing  

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

18. Skydiving & The Olympics   1 2

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

19. You'll probably be fine   1 2

    By Joellercoaster, June 3, 2015
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    • gowlerk
    • June 6, 2015

20. Was Airborne School a factor in deciding to learn skydiving?   1 2

    By nightjumps, May 21, 2003
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    • nightjumps
    • June 9, 2003

21. BASE game   1 2

    By OSOK, April 2, 2007
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    • gimpboogie
    • February 15, 2008

22. Parachutist Cover Pic   1 2

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

23. TSA cuts reserve pin   1 2

    By johnny1488, February 13, 2004
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    • piisfish
    • February 26, 2004

24. DZ politics   1 2 3

    By skycat, April 9, 2003
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • April 16, 2003

25. Not Current?   1 2

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

26. A physics question   1 2 3 4

    By kjundvr, March 1, 2005
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    • billvon
    • March 21, 2005

27. A License exam  

    By virulindex, May 15, 2008
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    • grannyinthesky
    • May 17, 2008

28. Beech 99 Delivery  

    By Bluhdow, October 10, 2014
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    • jumpwally
    • October 31, 2014

29. Being a Responsible Seller   1 2 3 4

    By karenmeal, April 20, 2005
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • April 28, 2005

30. would you let me jump a smaller chute at your dz?   1 2 3

    By MADPROPS, January 23, 2009
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    • Couloirman
    • May 10, 2009

31. Cookie G3 vs G4 sizing  

    By e.a.hernandez, September 12, 2020
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    • Travman
    • October 18, 2021

32. Airlock Canopies?  

    By sdctlc, March 1, 2003
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    • ChasingBlueSky
    • March 4, 2003

33. New dropzone management software - on it's way!   1 2

    By Mr17Hz, July 12, 2006
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    • Mr17Hz
    • January 11, 2007

34. Bridlington, UK  

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

35. T-Shirt Ideas   1 2

    By GeorgeOrwell, July 19, 2008
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    • LeapingGnome
    • August 21, 2008

36. SAVE SKYDIVE THE POINT!!!!   1 2 3 4

    By blacklabjumper, November 24, 2010
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    • VTmotoMike08
    • December 31, 2010

37. Talking To..........   1 2

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

38. tandum under 18  

    By Bolrog, September 26, 2005
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    • Bolrog
    • October 3, 2005

39. How to get over a skydiving accident?  

    By jean69004, June 19, 2012
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    • riggerrob
    • August 15, 2012

40. Done - Tandem with two passangers!:)))  

    By Stremglove, February 13, 2003
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    • FreeFlyASC
    • February 21, 2003

41. Sky Tie - do you use one or not!?  

    By virgin-burner, July 28, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • July 30, 2010

42. Jump a newbie this weekend   1 2 3 4

    By skybytch, April 7, 2005
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    • DanglesOZQld
    • August 17, 2005

43. Oldest sport canopy still in production   1 2

    By TrickyDicky, July 14, 2008
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    • skydance1954
    • July 16, 2008

44. How far do you drive to the DZ each weekend??   1 2 3 4 5

    By partyboy, March 18, 2008
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    • brucet7
    • May 17, 2008

45. Jumpsuit Manufacturers  

    By ShayneH, December 12, 2010
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    • matthewcline
    • December 13, 2010

46. Door Demon   1 2

    By PikzeeVikzen, June 10, 2007
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    • StevieBoy
    • June 17, 2007

47. Did my first hop n' pop.   1 2 3

    By tmarine253, December 22, 2010
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    • theonlyski
    • January 20, 2011

48. Hearing protection on ride to altitude..   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, December 3, 2009
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    • fendor1369
    • December 4, 2009

49. Anyone watching Jet-A prices?   1 2

    By rmsmith, April 13, 2006
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    • scdrnr
    • May 1, 2006

50. Cessna 402 Jump Plane's  

    By Skydive2, October 22, 2010
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    • vpjr
    • October 23, 2010

51. How long is the commute to your home DZ?   1 2

    By Smitty23, July 16, 2018
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    • Moosie
    • July 20, 2018

52. HOW MANY SKYDIVES A YEAR?  

    By e_nevett, September 23, 2010
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    • pirana
    • September 24, 2010

53. Need help on Home depot Demo!!   1 2

    By recovercrachead, March 11, 2009
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    • recovercrachead
    • May 4, 2009

54. USPA Individual Members Please assist.   1 2 3

    By chriswelker, October 6, 2003
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    • Hooknswoop
    • November 1, 2003

55. iPod's in Skydiving   1 2 3

    By killa_k, December 6, 2005
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    • Jethers203
    • December 13, 2005

56. BASE. . .   1 2

    By Carrapeta, February 2, 2009
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    • riggerrob
    • March 18, 2009

57. Skydiving: Sport or Hobbie?   1 2

    By Vertifly, March 26, 2006
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    • Vertifly
    • April 5, 2006

58. Obligatory use of AAD   1 2

    By Zep, July 11, 2005
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    • aftermid
    • July 21, 2005

59. What's the worst malfunction?   1 2 3

    By kelel01, April 6, 2005
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    • airdweller
    • April 15, 2005

60. FAA ramp checks??   1 2

    By Skydivesg, May 24, 2010
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 1, 2010

61. a hole in your canopy's top skin- what would you do?   1 2

    By shayelk, September 17, 2012
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    • riggerrob
    • September 24, 2012

62. Noob question  

    By OneJumpWally, January 31, 2013
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    • FlyingRhenquest
    • February 1, 2013

63. True cost of "Charity Parachuting"?  

    By PhreeZone, April 25, 2006
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    • mr2mk1g
    • April 26, 2006

64. Anyone know a Huminsky?   1 2

    By XXXFloydXXX, November 26, 2007
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    • Zzyxx
    • December 29, 2008

65. How does your home DZ's aircraft maintenance compare to other DZ's?   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, January 13, 2015
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    • DBCOOPER
    • January 23, 2015

66. Exit order strategies...   1 2 3

    By skydivenagasaki, July 25, 2005
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    • Mickochet
    • January 14, 2006

67. # of hobbies VS staying current  

    By jumpslo, September 28, 2012
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    • Whamie
    • October 2, 2012

68. Blackwater forms skydiving team  

    By AndyMan, April 18, 2006
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    • John4455
    • April 27, 2006

69. 20 Seconds of Joy Documentary  

    By Backintothesky, September 14, 2013
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    • Boomerdog
    • September 16, 2013

70. Struts and bruises?  

    By kcjumpersgirl, April 4, 2005
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    • kansasskydiver
    • April 7, 2005

71. Jump pilot for an uninsured company  

    By Tylerg.1, February 17, 2013
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    • oldwomanc6
    • February 20, 2013

72. Who has to sign the waivers for under 18s?  

    By Daryl87, July 10, 2004
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    • jimbarry
    • July 26, 2004

73. P3 and the future of big ways in America   1 2

    By mirage62, April 14, 2014
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    • mirage62
    • April 19, 2014

74. legal age for starting skydiving in USA  

    By Unutsch, December 10, 2002
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    • Unutsch
    • December 12, 2002

75. Is this person legit?   1 2

    By peanutgallery, February 8, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • October 28, 2011

76. Skydiving with Music  

    By Monkeyb, January 10, 2005
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    • skydance1954
    • September 27, 2007

77. Dead Friends List   1 2

    By skybytch, May 30, 2006
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    • apoil
    • June 3, 2006

78. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR GUS WING  

    By RkyMtnHigh, April 25, 2005
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    • Bodyflight.Net
    • September 8, 2005

79. BPA insurance... Need some clarification   1 2

    By TrickyDicky, February 20, 2006
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    • thelem
    • April 11, 2006

80. 12 hours. Finally. But no badge...   1 2 3

    By Airman1270, February 1, 2010
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    • trainrek
    • February 24, 2010

81. My Daughter wants to jump   1 2

    By BaronVonBoll, November 9, 2008
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    • Da_SKiES_R_BLu
    • May 3, 2010

82. how long before we see skydiving events in the olympics?   1 2 3

    By agent_lead, August 24, 2006
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    • thelem
    • August 28, 2006

83. Unconcious skyfaller?   1 2

    By BlakeWeston, October 11, 2006
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    • peckerhead
    • October 13, 2006

84. Jump Prices Lowering With Fuel Prices?   1 2

    By GreenLight, November 21, 2008
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • January 29, 2009

85. Friend dies skydiving... little freaked out to get back in the air?   1 2 3

    By Conundrum, March 11, 2005
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 19, 2008

86. Lets start a discussion about Twin Otters   1 2 3

    By cvfd1399, December 8, 2004
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    • cloudseeker2001
    • December 10, 2004

87. How much do you pay to get full altltude   1 2 3

    By CanuckInUSA, April 22, 2004
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    • Speer
    • April 24, 2004

88. Midget Skydiver's....Do they exist?   1 2

    By Jackajeffries, September 17, 2003
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    • TrickyDicky
    • September 18, 2003

89. Happy Birthday Gimpy!!   1 2

    By BlueSBDeath, June 12, 2005
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    • YahooLV
    • June 14, 2005

90. Belly mount  

    By billvon, December 20, 2005
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    • Elisha
    • December 21, 2005

91. Aspirin before jump?   1 2

    By cocheese, August 9, 2012
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    • mjosparky
    • August 10, 2012

92. Team Fastrax and StartSkydiving break in and gear stolen.  

    By Rdutch, January 7, 2012
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    • airtwardo
    • June 13, 2012

93. Twin Otter Pilot Pay  

    By parkex, October 13, 2016
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    • tkhayes
    • October 17, 2016

94. With respect, question about Perris Otter Crash Victims (1992)   1 2

    By dropdeded, April 29, 2008
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    • brianfry713
    • May 3, 2008

95. how to become a packer  

    By tvo7, July 11, 2005
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    • skydivadee
    • July 19, 2005

96. Do I make enough $$ to jump?   1 2

    By Thedivingdog, April 4, 2013
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    • uberchris
    • April 6, 2013

97. Why do whuffos walk on skydiving gear?   1 2 3 4

    By JohnRich, February 14, 2011
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    • obelixtim
    • March 4, 2011

98. Feeling a bit off? / Sketchy jump  

    By kram88, January 19, 2014
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    • Tink1717
    • January 25, 2014

99. Knocked out during skydive, what do you do?   1 2 3 4

    By fasted3, March 27, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • March 29, 2011

100. 1st Cutaway = Scared to Jump?   1 2

     By MagicGuy, December 22, 2006
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     • jvcvudu
     • January 1, 2007