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1. First Flight Centennial   1 2 3

   By wrightskyguy, December 17, 2003
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   • kallen
   • December 27, 2003

2. Feeling a bit off? / Sketchy jump  

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

3. DB Cooper   1 2

   By musika, October 23, 2003
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   • Andy_Copland
   • September 9, 2007

4. How do you jump with skydivers smoke (smoke cans)?  

   By drenaline, November 22, 2002
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   • GrabGrass
   • July 20, 2007

5. USPA Puts Swoop Nationals on TV  

   By FFAdventures, August 26, 2006
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   • dreamsville
   • September 1, 2006

6. Skydivingmoives.com.. wheres it gone??   1 2

   By BirdBoi, December 5, 2005
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   • IanHarrop
   • December 8, 2005

7. How often do you pack yourself?   1 2 3

   By Antidote, April 17, 2005
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   • riddler
   • April 24, 2005

8. Turbine lift ticket prices - US only please   1 2

   By Reginald, September 21, 2005
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   • LoudDan
   • October 18, 2005

9. Skydive Wedding UK/Spain/Portugal  

   By MiaUK, December 25, 2012
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   • MiaUK
   • December 27, 2012

10. backwards canopy?   1 2

    By HeatherObscura, October 12, 2008
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    • elltee56
    • October 16, 2008

11. Annoying Friend...   1 2

    By rsmn17, February 10, 2006
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    • friendofGod
    • March 25, 2006

12. Double Total Malfunction   1 2

    By k_marr08, March 25, 2008
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    • packerboy
    • March 26, 2008

13. CRAZY SKYDIVING DREAM!   1 2

    By DAVE619, March 29, 2007
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    • laughn_gas
    • June 27, 2007

14. Is the risk worth the reward?   1 2

    By funks, January 11, 2006
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    • Feeblemind
    • January 19, 2006

15. How often do you jump??   1 2

    By Skypilot, January 9, 2003
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    • Iflyme
    • January 16, 2003

16. Should there be underage skydiving?   1 2 3

    By pacncathyjr, May 12, 2005
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    • skypuppy
    • May 13, 2005

17. reserve out of date???   1 2 3

    By kevinwhelan, June 16, 2005
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    • jsaxton
    • June 30, 2005

18. Embarrassing student "tricks"   1 2 3

    By labrys, January 18, 2006
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    • Jamdiablo
    • April 10, 2006

19. AAD'S  

    By cloudwlking, November 2, 2012
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    • Squeak
    • November 4, 2012

20. Self-Policing   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, October 30, 2007
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    • UDSkyJunkie
    • November 5, 2007

21. Skydiving for health and fitness?  

    By UKFSChick, February 3, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • February 7, 2006

22. Mr. Bill Question  

    By Andy_Copland, June 1, 2007
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    • BMFin
    • April 19, 2016

23. Marriage proposal idea's   1 2

    By jumpwally, September 4, 2013
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • September 7, 2013

24. Jetman back at it  

    By piisfish, May 11, 2015
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    • cpoxon
    • May 13, 2015

25. The Dropzone Diaries  

    By alec86, March 13, 2013
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    • skywombat
    • October 22, 2013

26. Who is the best gear dealer   1 2

    By mikeyst, January 29, 2005
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    • GravityGirl
    • February 7, 2005

27. Cocking your pilot chute (when?)   1 2

    By stinkyho, June 26, 2010
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    • sebinoslo
    • July 5, 2010

28. Non jumping spouses   1 2 3

    By BaronVonBoll, February 7, 2009
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    • regulator
    • March 10, 2009

29. Staying current   1 2

    By Jame58rown, February 3, 2010
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    • Airman1270
    • February 8, 2010

30. Movie  

    By tunaplanet, November 28, 2003
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    • Douva
    • December 1, 2003

31. Guess what I got today!   1 2

    By yamtx73, June 22, 2006
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    • darrenspooner
    • July 5, 2006

32. Bogus Riggers   1 2 3 4

    By mjosparky, February 5, 2004
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    • mx757
    • May 20, 2005

33. Winter Gloves ?  

    By milehigheric, May 20, 2013
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    • Plover
    • May 25, 2013

34. motorcycle + rig???  

    By jf951, May 13, 2009
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    • BlueSBDeath
    • May 16, 2009

35. Low cutaway, followed by a LOW reserve pull   1 2

    By -ftp-, August 2, 2013
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    • huge
    • August 5, 2013

36. FOX 5 NEWS story on the SKYRIDE scumbags  

    By CrazyRick, January 7, 2010
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    • Driver1
    • January 10, 2010

37. what countries are aads mandatory?  

    By skypuppy, October 1, 2015
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    • DHemer
    • October 8, 2015

38. How do you work up the nerve to jump again?   1 2

    By scottjaco, May 5, 2007
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • May 14, 2007

39. The pointy end of raindrops...   1 2 3

    By hackish, July 26, 2007
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    • Lastchance
    • July 27, 2007

40. Are AADs required in (Your country here)   1 2

    By skypuppy, February 24, 2006
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    • jurgencamps
    • March 8, 2006

41. Would you pay to watch a Swoop Competition?   1 2 3

    By dsbbreck, March 24, 2006
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    • hottamaly
    • March 29, 2006

42. New container for first rig   1 2 3

    By JohnnyMarko, April 30, 2010
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    • Harmless
    • May 7, 2010

43. skydiving magazines  

    By Skyliving_Dave, April 19, 2005
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    • gjhdiver
    • April 26, 2005

44. Hop n' Pops   1 2 3 4

    By flyinghonu, January 12, 2006
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    • Elisha
    • January 17, 2006

45. Time to do away with the "coach" rating   1 2 3

    By Airman1270, August 22, 2007
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    • low_pull1
    • August 29, 2007

46. Fluid Wings  

    By Anachronist, May 27, 2015
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    • westonisbeston
    • June 10, 2015

47. Skydive S.O.S.   1 2

    By neles, October 21, 2005
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    • neles
    • November 3, 2005

48. PIA 2011 Videos/Interviews   1 2

    By DSE, February 2, 2011
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    • masterrigger1
    • February 19, 2011

49. Pulling High  

    By bqmassey, March 27, 2011
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    • FreeFlyer2100
    • March 28, 2011

50. Reserve Rides   1 2 3

    By tomvailco, February 2, 2006
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    • brianfry713
    • February 14, 2006

51. Hook turn horrors/Landing injuries  

    By Ron, August 29, 2003
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    • ChileRelleno
    • September 10, 2003

52. If you could create the perfect DZ...   1 2

    By MonicaheartFox, January 6, 2013
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    • gregpso
    • January 8, 2013

53. USPA General Membership Meeting   1 2

    By bbarnhouse, December 14, 2005
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    • BillLockwood
    • February 19, 2006

54. More SkyRide complete and total, utter CRAP!!   1 2

    By Scrumpot, April 24, 2012
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    • Jumpdude
    • May 4, 2012

55. Unfriendly UK dropzones   1 2 3 4

    By Skylark, August 28, 2003
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    • jakee
    • April 19, 2008

56. If you have to cutaway your main?   1 2

    By shortyj, February 22, 2007
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    • Andy9o8
    • March 2, 2007

57. bomber jumps- when and where?  

    By countzero, November 5, 2006
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    • 2fat2fly
    • November 7, 2006

58. Rolled/fold Vs. S fold   1 2

    By shah269, April 5, 2011
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    • theonlyski
    • April 6, 2011

59. B P A. agm   1 2

    By moth, January 22, 2006
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    • skytash
    • January 29, 2006

60. Is it safe for me to get trained to skydive?  

    By BeaveCake, July 14, 2015
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    • AndyBoyd
    • July 19, 2015

61. Moss Point, MS   1 2

    By atsaubrey, September 29, 2003
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    • Michele
    • October 9, 2003

62. trouble breathing while jumping.  

    By stangbanger856, October 31, 2012
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    • dthames
    • November 2, 2012

63. heavy guys  

    By atsaubrey, July 16, 2003
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    • slotperfect
    • July 19, 2003

64. What would happen if a Solo jumper used a tandem canopy  

    By dogboybirdy, May 28, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 1, 2016

65. Does skydiving affect your view on mortality?   1 2

    By weezil1, July 19, 2003
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    • EricaH
    • July 22, 2003

66. Me Playing My Trumpet In Freefall   1 2

    By freefly_guy, January 23, 2008
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    • theyeeha
    • April 8, 2015

67. List of Ideas for Freefall   1 2

    By SeanSolo, April 9, 2007
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    • recovercrachead
    • April 17, 2007

68. Questioning my sanity   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, January 12, 2009
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    • jephprospect
    • January 28, 2009

69. two out cutaway-rsl side riser release  

    By ridebmxbikes, July 8, 2014
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    • johnfallo
    • July 10, 2014

70. market research Skydivers jobs  

    By verticalflyer, November 13, 2002
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    • CrisMoonful
    • February 18, 2014

71. At what jump was your first cutaway?   1 2 3

    By justaflygirl, October 3, 2004
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    • Evelyn
    • October 11, 2004

72. Do you like the hot stuff?   1 2

    By Guru312, December 12, 2009
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    • mircan
    • December 16, 2009

73. Industrial Haze   1 2 3

    By funks, February 1, 2006
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    • mnealtx
    • February 9, 2006

74. I ain't going to say nothing.   1 2 3 4 6

    By peanut4040, December 18, 2010
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    • Airman1270
    • January 8, 2011

75. Please help me out with your opinions, if you will.  

    By DrSher, September 13, 2016
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    • normiss
    • September 30, 2016

76. Help: Can't buy beer!  

    By WorldWarIII, April 19, 2015
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    • chuckakers
    • April 22, 2015

77. I have a lot of questions. New Jumper  

    By jbelanger86, January 9, 2018
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    • GoGoGadget
    • January 14, 2018

78. Getting back into the sport after a 3 year break.   1 2

    By Viking, January 21, 2012
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    • Squeak
    • October 5, 2012

79. Leading cause of death in skydiving   1 2

    By decompresion, February 3, 2012
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    • Krip
    • February 7, 2012

80. Beginner WL   1 2

    By yobnoc, June 18, 2019
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    • yobnoc
    • June 29, 2019

81. Best Small DZ's   1 2 3 4

    By DJL, July 7, 2004
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    • karlm
    • September 2, 2004

82. Saturday BOD in Minneapolis   1 2 3

    By MikeTJumps, August 5, 2012
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    • kallend
    • August 29, 2012

83. When was your first scramble?  

    By Ashkit, August 28, 2007
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    • Ashkit
    • August 30, 2007

84. Inflatable Boat Jump  

    By CornishChris, April 7, 2004
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    • carbonezone
    • April 9, 2004

85. Skydiving Magazine, How much does it cost to become Skydiver of the Year?   1 2 3 4

    By loudtom, March 12, 2007
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    • Squeak
    • March 19, 2007

86. What age did you start skydiving?   1 2 3 4 6

    By GoRdOn8619, August 20, 2005
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    • FreeDrew
    • January 12, 2008

87. How come everyone keeps asking me to buy beer?   1 2

    By Mothra, August 11, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • August 17, 2011

88. Lamb of God - music video w/ tandem   1 2

    By danielcroft, February 24, 2010
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    • Herky
    • February 27, 2010

89. Tracking speeds  

    By milkybar, April 26, 2004
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    • Jethers203
    • April 30, 2004

90. First cut-away: how do I do better next time?  

    By benlangfeld, May 6, 2018
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    • mbohu
    • May 19, 2018

91. Tandem Master Passed Out  

    By pccoder, March 11, 2004
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    • masher
    • March 15, 2004

92. Airport access fight making the news!!!!   1 2

    By Jumpdude, November 18, 2011
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    • matthewcline
    • November 21, 2011

93. Ruined my instructors 1000th jump   1 2

    By NvyZero, March 29, 2012
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    • D22369
    • March 31, 2012

94. Cross Country   1 2

    By racer42, April 2, 2003
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    • GQ_jumper
    • August 25, 2005

95. ever been told you messed up someone's jump?   1 2

    By countzero, November 16, 2009
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    • Southern_Man
    • January 31, 2010

96. Requirements for Demo Jumps?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Deisel, June 2, 2011
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    • riggerpaul
    • June 13, 2011

97. Line Stows - New Method or No Way Jose  

    By mtravenz2017, August 9, 2017
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    • Blis
    • August 14, 2017

98. Wing Loading Saber 2 170  

    By jayrech, January 3, 2012
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • January 3, 2012

99. Most athletic skydiving discipline?  

    By i_like_ceviche, September 24, 2017
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    • riggerrob
    • September 27, 2017

100. Wind, fear and poised exits  

     By apixel, January 23, 2005
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     • Icon134
     • April 11, 2005