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1. How many jumps do you consider as "experienced" in this sport?   1 2 3 4

   By RkyMtnHigh, June 15, 2006
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   • Ron
   • June 17, 2006

2. Poor judgement and IQ of an ape   1 2

   By nigel99, April 21, 2012
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   • nigel99
   • April 24, 2012

3. Jumping Your First Pack Job...   1 2

   By jumpjunkie2004, May 2, 2005
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   • jumpjunkie2004
   • May 3, 2005

4. Boogie Calendar!  

   By Annabellacb, February 24, 2018
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   • BKS60
   • March 21, 2018

5. Transition from track to arched position  

   By nicsoew, December 29, 2016
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   • ufk22
   • January 25, 2017

6. I GRADUTATED!!!  

   By Ketia0, August 10, 2009
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   • JohnDeere
   • August 15, 2009

7. Being a DZ whore?   1 2

   By DottieBear, May 16, 2006
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   • skytash
   • May 18, 2006

8. Anyone have a count on fatalities for the year?   1 2

   By CSpenceFLY, July 19, 2008
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   • CSpenceFLY
   • July 25, 2008

9. hi everyone! i was only wondering..   1 2 3

   By virgin-burner, February 23, 2007
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   • virgin-burner
   • February 27, 2007

10. Ever busted a bigmouth?   1 2

    By FallingDuck, July 26, 2007
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    • AFFI
    • July 30, 2007

11. Is there a first cut-away info poll?   1 2

    By iFlyFast, July 5, 2012
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    • James525
    • August 6, 2012

12. Smart Helmet  

    By jezlevett, September 30, 2015
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    • nolhtairt
    • October 1, 2015

13. Will I freeze?   1 2

    By ryan_d_sucks, October 24, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • October 31, 2006

14. BurbleMe  

    By DBCOOPER, January 19, 2015
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    • normiss
    • January 21, 2015

15. James La Barrie (www.amazethecustomer.com) articles  

    By peek, January 10, 2014
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    • kallend
    • January 15, 2014

16. AFF or Static Line courses in Auckland New Zealand  

    By DudeNZ, March 21, 2011
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    • mccurley
    • March 24, 2011

17. How soon to skydive after surgery?  

    By daniellarson, January 16, 2017
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    • nolhtairt
    • January 16, 2017

18. Bill Booth's Three Rings Inspire "Mainstream" Fashion  

    By tdog, July 8, 2006
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    • ltdiver
    • July 11, 2006

19. Safety First TV: "Pulling the Slider Down"  

    By BrianSGermain, January 24, 2013
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    • DocPop
    • January 29, 2013

20. Would your DZ let you use a Baser system to skydive.   1 2 3 4 5

    By stitch, February 17, 2009
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    • DSE
    • March 10, 2009

21. Stupid Student tricks....   1 2 3

    By Nightingale, December 17, 2003
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    • grue
    • April 13, 2006

22. Anyone tried skydiving accuracy with BASE Troll DW canopy?  

    By nicsoew, January 30, 2017
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    • nicsoew
    • February 22, 2017

23. Skydiving at Airports With Commercial Airline Operations  

    By swcoloradoguy, January 12, 2017
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    • DHemer
    • January 14, 2017

24. UPDATED ORDER SKYRIDE   1 2

    By bbarnhouse, April 2, 2010
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    • skyh2omedic
    • April 6, 2010

25. Would You Ride the Airplane Down?   1 2

    By JENNR8R, August 12, 2007
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    • skydivermom
    • August 15, 2007

26. I have a question   1 2

    By labrys, January 16, 2014
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    • nigel99
    • January 19, 2014

27. Stalling yourself into a self-gift-wrap?   1 2

    By morten, October 1, 2007
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    • shropshire
    • October 5, 2007

28. The $100 per flight proposed tax: what will you pay?  

    By Divalent, April 22, 2013
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    • tomahawkpilot
    • May 1, 2013

29. Getting people to jump with you   1 2 3

    By Namowal, May 19, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • May 22, 2012

30. Door Open On takeoff?   1 2 3 4

    By popsjumper, April 22, 2007
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    • nitecap
    • April 28, 2007

31. "Losing the love"  

    By riggerrob, February 4, 2010
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    • ufk22
    • February 9, 2010

32. Emergency Bailout Experiences   1 2

    By labrys, April 19, 2008
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    • labrys
    • April 28, 2008

33. Skydiving: Sport or hobby?   1 2

    By npgraphicdesign, June 27, 2009
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    • heavydude
    • June 30, 2009

34. Career Opportunities in Skydiving  

    By jamhi07, October 21, 2014
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    • DJL
    • October 23, 2014

35. We the People petition to legitimize BASE Jumping as an appropriate national parks activity   1 2 3 4

    By norcal21jg, September 24, 2011
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    • Grubber
    • October 11, 2011

36. Speed of sound?   1 2 3

    By airdvr, May 22, 2010
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    • rdufokker
    • May 30, 2010

37. Cypres 6 week wait time?!?   1 2

    By Chaw714, June 25, 2012
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    • freefalljason
    • July 10, 2012

38. Am I a danger to myself?  

    By wellsheet, August 19, 2013
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    • yarpos
    • August 30, 2013

39. small canopy big container  

    By hunterSHOTWELL, January 25, 2013
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    • councilman24
    • January 27, 2013

40. Fall rate  

    By jraylitt, May 15, 2011
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    • Remster
    • May 18, 2011

41. Pug double tandem  

    By Anvilbrother, September 28, 2007
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    • murps2000
    • October 3, 2007

42. DOOOOOOOOOOR (etiquette and safety)  

    By NWFlyer, May 24, 2013
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    • rehmwa
    • June 10, 2013

43. Why do Tandem Instructors complain all day?   1 2

    By RockHard, June 11, 2005
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    • RossDagley
    • June 15, 2005

44. Can I get any Job in skydiving world?  

    By srikanth_1980m, March 17, 2015
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    • format
    • March 18, 2015

45. AFF hand signals  

    By Smeger, March 9, 2005
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    • mnealtx
    • March 9, 2005

46. EVERYONE should barrel roll.   1 2 3 4 5

    By ridestrong, August 2, 2010
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    • timmyfitz
    • August 14, 2010

47. AFF and recurrency training   1 2

    By skyblueyes, May 8, 2006
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    • flyangel2
    • May 9, 2006

48. head down record????   1 2

    By tsalnukt, July 29, 2015
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    • cpoxon
    • July 31, 2015

49. Mission: Impossible helping skydiving?  

    By peek, September 16, 2018
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    • Bob_Church
    • September 21, 2018

50. Why am I still uncomfortable sitting by the door?   1 2 3

    By npgraphicdesign, June 21, 2010
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    • bluetwo
    • July 8, 2010

51. Closing pin  

    By J0nathan, January 20, 2012
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    • wooskydive
    • June 16, 2013

52. 2006 World meet?   1 2

    By dabase, August 7, 2006
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    • dummyphelps
    • January 2, 2007

53. News Reporting of Skydiving Accidents  

    By Boogers, April 22, 2014
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    • jonstark
    • April 25, 2014

54. jumpvids to techno  

    By syntax, February 20, 2006
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    • Stikke
    • February 22, 2006

55. New Utahian... Utahan... Utahoan... Utahn?  

    By Exodave, June 12, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • June 14, 2011

56. need advice on landing   1 2

    By ChesterCheeto, May 1, 2013
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    • DocPop
    • May 12, 2013

57. Have you ever thrown up under canopy?   1 2

    By The111, October 24, 2006
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    • SwampThing
    • October 28, 2006

58. dizzyness after jump  

    By coolshoes, July 5, 2006
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    • popsjumper
    • July 6, 2006

59. CAN YOU TELL ME WHY THIS HAPPENED   1 2 3

    By Amyr, April 20, 2012
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    • hangdiver
    • April 21, 2012

60. Perris hoop course?   1 2 3 4 5

    By webracer, December 10, 2003
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    • ChasingBlueSky
    • December 21, 2003

61. why no US C130? or C141 or C17??   1 2

    By Praetorian, October 1, 2004
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    • LouDiamond
    • October 2, 2004

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

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

63. Owning your own DZ   1 2

    By JediMindTricks, October 31, 2011
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    • skydived19006
    • November 3, 2011

64. gotta pay for main and freebag on a chop????   1 2 3

    By Heyman777, November 21, 2008
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    • catfishhunter
    • November 25, 2008

65. Wish you were here - JET LOAD 1   1 2

    By lewmonst, July 22, 2006
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    • ChrisL
    • July 25, 2006

66. Stolen rigs   1 2

    By joodyblu, March 29, 2005
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    • slotperfect
    • March 30, 2005

67. Need your help regarding sinus issues.   1 2

    By sudeep, June 15, 2015
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    • GoneCodFishing
    • October 28, 2015

68. Drug seizure.....should i buy the rig   1 2

    By SSkydiver, February 26, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • March 5, 2005

69. Altimeter on the right hand?   1 2

    By platein, February 21, 2013
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    • Remster
    • February 22, 2013

70. Flaring your reserve?   1 2

    By jumper03, May 31, 2005
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    • jumperconway
    • June 6, 2005

71. Anyone know how to rescend a Regional Director?   1 2 3 4

    By mikieB, February 15, 2005
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    • WFFC
    • March 29, 2005

72. Our *irst Mr.Bill  

    By Bignugget, May 16, 2015
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    • obelixtim
    • May 26, 2015

73. Skydiving Fatality Statistics   1 2

    By PabloCruz2, September 9, 2007
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    • kelpdiver
    • September 10, 2007

74. CRWDog Badassery   1 2

    By kkeenan, February 6, 2012
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    • FlyBabeAU
    • January 25, 2015

75. Market for Expired CYPRES ?   1 2

    By kkeenan, November 23, 2009
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    • PhreeZone
    • January 12, 2010

76. Whats the fallrate of a pumpkin?   1 2

    By bch7773, November 9, 2004
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    • firstime
    • November 15, 2004

77. Size of Main vs. Reserve   1 2

    By Stomusky, November 25, 2005
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    • peckerhead
    • December 5, 2005

78. RSL   1 2

    By mtbriles, September 9, 2009
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    • mjosparky
    • September 19, 2009

79. Best way to fly through turbulence?  

    By Westerly, April 11, 2018
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    • c_dog
    • April 13, 2018

80. Jumping at SD Elsinore  

    By wendivee, July 26, 2016
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    • jrodrod
    • August 6, 2016

81. Good reasons to skydive...!???!   1 2 3

    By Luza, April 4, 2003
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    • TB99
    • April 22, 2003

82. First jump solo - recommended/possible?   1 2

    By martomat, September 24, 2018
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    • martomat
    • October 11, 2018

83. Opinions on new jumper with digital altimeter?   1 2 3

    By jrcolo, May 13, 2008
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    • mdrejhon
    • May 15, 2008

84. Canopy issue. Wich will pack smallest?   1 2 3

    By kentAllan, December 9, 2011
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • December 11, 2011

85. Car stolen -- GEAR IN TRUNK  

    By canopycandy, October 27, 2005
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    • noluckned
    • November 7, 2005

86. When was your skydiving epiphany?   1 2 3

    By npgraphicdesign, May 29, 2009
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    • Andy0689
    • July 15, 2009

87. How do you stop the dudes from hooking it when your safari boogie is 1000 clicks from the nearest real hospital?   1 2

    By skydivezimbabwe, January 13, 2007
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    • airtwardo
    • January 18, 2007

88. I fall fast... Trouble slowing down...  

    By Tuna-Salad, February 11, 2009
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    • BUBLHED
    • February 14, 2009

89. Felix Baumgartner faster than a Porter   1 2

    By chronistin, June 10, 2003
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    • marcin
    • June 16, 2003

90. First aff jump saturday!!!! Super nervous.  

    By 2KGM, September 24, 2013
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    • ParaStyx
    • September 30, 2013

91. AFF 1 baglock  

    By MattIRE, January 23, 2017
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    • timrf79
    • January 29, 2017

92. AFF3(Done Twice): Still Spinning when left to hover alone   1 2

    By papervaccine, May 20, 2013
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    • GooniesKid
    • June 20, 2013

93. Black out under canopy?  

    By Doug_Davis, February 25, 2014
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    • dthames
    • March 3, 2014

94. Worst Parachutist Cover Ever!   1 2 3

    By daytripper419, October 27, 2010
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    • shah269
    • November 8, 2010

95. When have you used your hook knife?   1 2

    By SRI85, October 9, 2010
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    • lopullterri
    • December 1, 2010

96. Pay per day or year???  

    By tylermc4, August 29, 2015
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • September 6, 2015

97. Stupidest Tandem?   1 2 3

    By elfanie, January 6, 2004
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    • North95
    • January 10, 2004

98. Unconscious in Freefall, No AAD...  

    By JohnRich, May 1, 2004
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    • slug
    • May 18, 2004

99. How do you like to exit?   1 2

    By robertmicp, November 23, 2004
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    • jahk
    • November 28, 2004

100. THOTS ON THE DIPLOMA IN COMMERCIAL SKYDIVING  

     By sight_burner, January 27, 2005
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     • miss3sixty
     • July 13, 2006