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1. A Public Apology To Don and Louise CROSS Skydive nagambie   1 2

   By gregpso, July 7, 2012
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   • gregpso
   • December 22, 2012

2. 40+ What's the real risk?   1 2

   By Boddington, April 23, 2006
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   • cdragon
   • April 25, 2006

3. Am I just (ummm) sniveling about sniveling?   1 2

   By labrys, August 8, 2005
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   • ripcord4
   • August 11, 2005

4. Something to look at   1 2

   By Unstable, May 6, 2003
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   • Unstable
   • May 9, 2003

5. I love skydiving A LOT, how much do you love it?   1 2

   By daniel52587, December 28, 2006
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   • kallend
   • January 18, 2007

6. ear problems   1 2

   By huka551, October 25, 2005
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   • tigra
   • September 26, 2013

7. USPA/NON USPA DROP ZONE QUESTION   1 2

   By namgrunt, May 23, 2005
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   • BIGUN
   • May 25, 2005

8. Ever had a student not be affected/excited by skydiving?   1 2

   By Berbesol, September 14, 2013
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   • Nataly
   • September 26, 2013

9. Beer Board Rules...   1 2

   By JimGoFast, June 30, 2010
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   • billvon
   • July 2, 2010

10. Fast fall rate   1 2

    By BelskyBlueEyes, May 29, 2007
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    • NWPoul
    • June 20, 2007

11. A concern Mother with many questions   1 2

    By Comfortablynumb, May 10, 2006
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    • obelixtim
    • May 29, 2006

12. Jump Tickets, how high before you quit?   1 2

    By CMiller, December 6, 2008
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    • DanG
    • December 10, 2008

13. Buying a parachute   1 2

    By Belgian_Skygirl, December 23, 2004
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    • Merkur
    • January 3, 2005

14. A Licence, Am I Screwed?   1 2

    By dropdeded, February 11, 2004
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • February 16, 2004

15. Pop quiz my fellow skydivers   1 2

    By JENi4MYERS, April 16, 2004
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    • sdgregory
    • April 18, 2004

16. Low pack volume mains   1 2

    By pilotdave, February 10, 2009
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    • strollerweb
    • February 12, 2009

17. Future AFF'ers   1 2

    By Jumper-Brown, December 1, 2011
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    • Kerridwen
    • December 12, 2011

18. Accidental breakoff/pull 1000 feet too early (Or know one who did?)   1 2

    By mdrejhon, June 4, 2008
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    • grue
    • June 11, 2008

19. Funny landing video...   1 2

    By Reginald, April 28, 2004
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    • themitchyone
    • May 19, 2004

20. Flying and Dying...   1 2

    By Skylark, November 26, 2002
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    • eyeinthesky
    • November 29, 2002

21. The Kansas City Skydiving Center   1 2

    By PaulsProudSis, April 16, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • April 17, 2006

22. Solstice   1 2

    By billvon, June 23, 2004
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    • icemaker
    • June 26, 2004

23. How often does line twist happen in student jumps   1 2

    By dpfire29, November 25, 2012
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    • linebckr83
    • December 5, 2012

24. Does Sabre2 open hard more often that other modern canopies?   1 2

    By skydiverek, September 22, 2014
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    • hookitt
    • November 1, 2014

25. Lonely Feelings in Skydiving   1 2

    By darkwing, February 21, 2005
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    • nael
    • February 24, 2005

26. dislocated shoulder while in freefall   1 2

    By oldschoolkyle, November 24, 2008
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    • oldschoolkyle
    • December 1, 2008

27. My New Rig   1 2

    By towerrat, December 11, 2003
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    • algboy
    • December 13, 2003

28. Hard Opening NEW SPECTRE   1 2

    By BlenderPilot, March 16, 2013
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    • hookitt
    • March 19, 2013

29. c182 airplane question   1 2

    By hackish, July 31, 2007
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    • scdrnr
    • August 1, 2007

30. Fun Skydiving videos   1 2

    By dsemac91, November 5, 2012
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    • NeonLights
    • November 24, 2012

31. Skydiving temp question   1 2

    By vegasskydiver, March 2, 2012
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    • PiLFy
    • March 11, 2012

32. Breathing trough your SKIN during freefall??   1 2

    By leandercool, March 4, 2012
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    • leandercool
    • March 10, 2012

33. Unsolicited advice and grumpiness   1 2

    By Jessica, April 29, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • May 1, 2003

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

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

35. High-risk sports Research Please Help   1 2

    By FlyNika, May 22, 2011
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    • format
    • September 2, 2011

36. Pilot vs Sabre2: which one opens slower/softer?   1 2

    By skydiverek, September 23, 2014
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    • Joellercoaster
    • October 17, 2014

37. rear riser landings   1 2

    By djta0707, June 3, 2008
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    • mnealtx
    • June 4, 2008

38. How many people have you brought over to the darkside?   1 2

    By jephprospect, November 15, 2008
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    • travelingmack
    • November 25, 2008

39. Non DZ jumps   1 2

    By BigSky, January 10, 2006
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    • skypuppy
    • January 12, 2006

40. How do you Deal with it?!   1 2

    By turtlespeed, June 9, 2003
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    • squirrel
    • June 11, 2003

41. Suicide at the DZ (was: fatality in scotland)   1 2

    By obelixtim, June 10, 2004
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    • AdD
    • June 22, 2004

42. coach jumps or solo jumps?   1 2

    By SivaGanesha, April 7, 2009
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    • DustyStunts
    • April 11, 2009

43. New skydivers getting pulled into a discipline too early   1 2

    By HillerMyLife, February 16, 2007
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    • azdav
    • February 21, 2007

44. Skydiving with Military boots VS Hangwags   1 2

    By autoset, June 3, 2007
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    • josephabbott
    • October 2, 2017

45. AFF 3rd Solo (Level 6) . . . Frightened & Nervous is an understatement!!   1 2

    By skydivebaby, January 25, 2008
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    • yamtx73
    • January 28, 2008

46. Do I need a jumpsuit?   1 2

    By Snowboarder, February 23, 2013
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    • Snowboarder
    • February 28, 2013

47. DirtyLowPull.com presents . . .   1 2

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

48. 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

49. Ever chopped a perfectly good main?   1 2

    By jeremyneas, December 22, 2003
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    • ChileRelleno
    • January 13, 2004

50. TSA baggage inspections?   1 2

    By mjosparky, July 15, 2003
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    • billvon
    • June 16, 2004

51. Best way to get RW experience?   1 2

    By Casquito, February 14, 2004
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    • hottamaly
    • March 4, 2004

52. Solar Eclipse Jump?   1 2

    By JoePancakes, June 16, 2017
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    • pterodactyl1986
    • August 29, 2017

53. 280lbs - WTF am I going to do?   1 2

    By BjornTheBear, August 10, 2010
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    • BjornTheBear
    • August 11, 2010

54. Double Total Malfunction   1 2

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

55. Aviation fuel and exhaust= possible lead poisoning   1 2

    By Doug_Davis, April 26, 2014
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • April 30, 2014

56. Bill MAher guest with bullshit skydiving story   1 2

    By jclalor, October 22, 2011
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    • skydived19006
    • November 14, 2011

57. chicago area   1 2

    By jkotch, February 23, 2004
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    • EricaH
    • March 3, 2004

58. Jumping with one eye   1 2

    By StevePhelps, August 8, 2003
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    • Jayruss
    • August 11, 2003

59. How old is too old?   1 2

    By loch1957, August 4, 2017
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    • Phil1111
    • August 21, 2017

60. DZ recruiting...your opinion please   1 2

    By justaflygirl, October 5, 2004
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    • bob.dino
    • October 21, 2004

61. what's next?   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, December 15, 2010
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    • guineapiggie101
    • December 29, 2010

62. Virtual Reality Jump Training   1 2

    By bamber, October 1, 2017
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    • sfzombie13
    • May 18, 2020

63. Good way to exit front floater   1 2

    By regulator, October 4, 2010
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 6, 2010

64. spectre to a xaos   1 2

    By pg8532, October 2, 2010
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    • TheCaptain
    • October 5, 2010

65. Skydiver over 250 pounds   1 2

    By mitch8lem, June 5, 2009
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    • dks13827
    • June 8, 2009

66. Non-rated S/L I's   1 2

    By NSEMN8R, August 28, 2005
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    • MakeItHappen
    • August 30, 2005

67. How to break a Sabre in half...   1 2

    By Kris, August 25, 2003
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    • wildWilly
    • September 9, 2003

68. How old is your main canopy?   1 2

    By megamalfunction, October 20, 2015
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    • jumpwally
    • October 29, 2015

69. So then...What's your jump average per year???   1 2

    By Vertifly, July 31, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • August 9, 2003

70. This closet queen should stay there   1 2

    By sundevil777, June 13, 2005
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    • tso-d_chris
    • June 15, 2005

71. Fun-jumping Russian style   1 2

    By Kentiy, September 8, 2010
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    • Kentiy
    • December 19, 2010

72. who is Daniel Connor 15 Skylark Drive Holtsville, NY 11742 US   1 2

    By rickt86, March 5, 2010
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    • extratorker
    • March 22, 2010

73. Names of skydiving tricks?   1 2

    By FlyingFrank, August 3, 2010
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    • Master_Yoda
    • August 4, 2010

74. Skydiving platform PURPOSE designed   1 2

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

75. And once you have tasted flight....   1 2

    By Liemberg, November 28, 2004
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    • speedformula
    • December 6, 2004

76. you know your a canadian skydiver when....   1 2

    By FlyingRedneck, November 24, 2007
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    • chuteless
    • May 28, 2010

77. Oxygen problem at event?   1 2

    By peek, March 20, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • March 29, 2006

78. Is this a sign?   1 2

    By Superman32, November 30, 2004
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    • DancingFlame
    • December 5, 2004

79. Canopy deployment distance   1 2

    By 77r, March 31, 2007
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    • bigdad510
    • April 4, 2007

80. Canopy transition for downsizing   1 2

    By Ericakeeley, January 13, 2019
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    • becka
    • February 14, 2019

81. WTF???   1 2

    By JumpHog, March 13, 2008
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    • bjelder
    • March 14, 2008

82. "Loaner" gear at your DZ   1 2

    By peek, July 14, 2004
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    • pccoder
    • July 20, 2004

83. When & where was this?   1 2

    By kuai43, October 5, 2009
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    • fastphil
    • December 22, 2009

84. do you kow a DZ who had a ambulance   1 2

    By lucianaofly, July 25, 2011
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    • 1888
    • August 6, 2011

85. how to retire old canopy   1 2

    By matt91078, November 15, 2005
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    • mdrejhon
    • November 17, 2005

86. redbull movie?   1 2

    By wetbrick, December 10, 2010
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    • jtnesbitt
    • December 12, 2010

87. Is a stiletto 150 right for me?   1 2

    By dldproductions, March 19, 2009
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    • kallend
    • March 22, 2009

88. Robert Bonadies - Skydiver Who Saved Student Is Honored Posthumously - Press Clips   1 2

    By quade, April 24, 2003
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    • sducoach
    • May 29, 2003

89. What is your favorite skydiving web site?   1 2

    By Rdutch, March 31, 2004
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    • Paige
    • April 1, 2004

90. Whuffos pointing out incidents   1 2

    By btvr, October 14, 2011
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    • Xander
    • October 26, 2011

91. Medical Insurance   1 2

    By Ashtanga, December 21, 2005
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    • CrazyL
    • December 28, 2005

92. If you were my tandem instructor   1 2

    By farmgurl, August 11, 2008
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    • NotBond
    • November 2, 2008

93. How did you solve your line-twists problem?   1 2

    By peek, July 1, 2016
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    • Joellercoaster
    • July 14, 2016

94. The Warning label   1 2

    By Tonto, June 1, 2006
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    • mattjw916
    • June 14, 2006

95. Beech 18 and Turboliner   1 2

    By extremeshannon, July 30, 2014
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    • totter
    • August 11, 2014

96. Friends making dumb decisions   1 2

    By WrongWay, June 4, 2004
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    • skr
    • June 8, 2004

97. Requirements to freefly?   1 2

    By GLIDEANGLE, October 18, 2011
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    • waveoff5500
    • October 21, 2011

98. Is 5'11 and 200 pounds (male) too "fat" for skydiving and an automatic disqualification?   1 2

    By Neely47, July 7, 2014
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    • Anachronist
    • August 3, 2014

99. Question About Camoflauge Containers   1 2

    By AndreLB3, January 22, 2012
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • January 25, 2012

100. New USPA license stuff.   1 2

     By Ron, December 16, 2002
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     • masher
     • December 21, 2002