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1. Felix's death spin  

   By gusto77, October 17, 2012
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   • skydiverek
   • October 18, 2012

2. Skydiving correlated with criminality?  

   By kallend, October 17, 2012
   • 23 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • October 21, 2012

3. B-17 & other cool jump ships  

   By pilotpilot, October 17, 2012
   • 21 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • October 21, 2012

4. Rush to jump with camera  

   By Avikus, October 17, 2012
   • 5 replies
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   • yoink
   • October 17, 2012

5. It's Pronounced 'Stiletto'   1 2

   By craigbey, October 17, 2012
   • 32 replies
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   • Ron
   • October 19, 2012

6. AIRCRAFT FOR SKYDIVERS! PLEASE HELP ME :)  

   By TomEU, October 16, 2012
   • 9 replies
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   • holie
   • October 17, 2012

7. Anyone think the Stratos cgi video was done better than the real thing?  

   By shibu, October 16, 2012
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   • mjosparky
   • October 23, 2012

8. Progression to B in a week over Xmas  

   By jamesspratt, October 16, 2012
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   • mchamp
   • October 23, 2012

9. Felix Jump Video - Different Perspective  

   By RMK, October 16, 2012
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   • captain1976
   • October 17, 2012

10. Liability Insurance for Instructors  

    By stephepearson, October 16, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • Maksimsf
    • October 22, 2012

11. Got my 100th jump yesterday!  

    By StealthBoy, October 15, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • scottd818
    • October 16, 2012

12. Skydiving clubs in New York  

    By cbuffalino, October 15, 2012
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    • NovaTTT
    • October 15, 2012

13. End of the season...   1 2

    By DcloudZ, October 15, 2012
    • 27 replies
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    • chutem
    • October 31, 2012

14. Felix's Rig  

    By clustermagnet, October 15, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • shibu
    • October 15, 2012

15. A new comer in skydive software !  

    By nabil, October 15, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • nabil
    • October 17, 2012

16. Jumping in the cold, things to look out for?   1 2

    By shah269, October 14, 2012
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    • Krip
    • October 16, 2012

17. License transfer  

    By ilyes, October 14, 2012
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    • ilyes
    • October 15, 2012

18. did Baumgartner just jump higher than Kittinger?  

    By Liemberg, October 14, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • Liemberg
    • October 18, 2012

19. Critical member of Red Bull Stratos team.  

    By freefalljason, October 14, 2012
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    • shah269
    • October 14, 2012

20. My Second Tandem & Thoughts  

    By flytodeath, October 14, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • gregpso
    • October 16, 2012

21. bored? here are some hilarious skydiving related videos  

    By dontlikemustard, October 13, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 14, 2012

22. green light does not mean GO!   1 2 3 4

    By dreamtoy, October 13, 2012
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    • kallend
    • October 22, 2012

23. First Rig  

    By James_Westfield, October 12, 2012
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    • DcloudZ
    • October 13, 2012

24. please help me... :)  

    By alec86, October 12, 2012
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    • alec86
    • October 12, 2012

25. A Really Good Day  

    By FlyingRhenquest, October 12, 2012
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    • cocheese
    • October 13, 2012

26. Skydive Arizona Aircraft Vandalism  

    By CarpeDiem3, October 12, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • totter
    • October 13, 2012

27. Dropzone advice for a newbie!  

    By fencks, October 11, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • mr2mk1g
    • October 15, 2012

28. Trouble in the Sky-van   1 2 3

    By kcogletree, October 11, 2012
    • 50 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • October 14, 2012

29. Best place to learn?  

    By mattjohnson89, October 10, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • jakebaustin
    • October 13, 2012

30. wings closing flap  

    By RBromley, October 10, 2012
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    • piisfish
    • October 12, 2012

31. Newb with typical ques - temp, stomach, ratings  

    By Riverdome, October 10, 2012
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    • SansSuit
    • October 11, 2012

32. Age 35, 11,000 jumps and low turn fatality?  

    By rmsmith, October 10, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • stratostar
    • October 11, 2012

33. Jealous Jeb?  

    By Blue240, October 9, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • waveoff5500
    • October 12, 2012

34. B-17 jump :)   1 2

    By ChrisL, October 9, 2012
    • 31 replies
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    • jzzsxm
    • October 18, 2012

35. Jump 120  

    By TKruger, October 9, 2012
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    • TKruger
    • October 9, 2012

36. Stolen from a DZ in Italy  

    By Luigi_IMF, October 9, 2012
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    • Luigi_IMF
    • October 9, 2012

37. 22-mile, 36-km jump today, LIVE here:  

    By skydiverek, October 9, 2012
    • 19 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • October 9, 2012

38. Going to Mile-Hi?  

    By scottymccomas, October 9, 2012
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    • LloydDobbler
    • October 13, 2012

39. Does your DZ try to guilt you if you have a cutaway?   1 2 3 4

    By -SK-, October 9, 2012
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    • stayhigh
    • April 16, 2014

40. Jumping across the country  

    By emmett751, October 8, 2012
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    • vanessa.potts
    • October 12, 2012

41. Boogie Listings  

    By emmett751, October 8, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • emmett751
    • October 9, 2012

42. Working at a Dropzone in Australia  

    By TheDoctor2608, October 8, 2012
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    • TheDoctor2608
    • January 18, 2013

43. Should WE demand "standardized wingsuit training via USPA"   1 2 3 4 8

    By airtwardo, October 8, 2012
    • 193 replies
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    • kallend
    • October 28, 2012

44. New guy.  

    By obsessedwithrc, October 8, 2012
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    • obsessedwithrc
    • October 13, 2012

45. Why skydiving is the best sport ever  

    By vanessa.potts, October 7, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • rehmwa
    • October 10, 2012

46. New guy here  

    By ashmonkey, October 7, 2012
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    • ashmonkey
    • October 13, 2012

47. "Closing Thoughts" video by Brian Germain   1 2

    By BrianSGermain, October 6, 2012
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    • Remster
    • October 17, 2012

48. Preparing to camera fly   1 2 3 4 5

    By vanessalh, October 6, 2012
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    • billvon
    • October 23, 2012

49. Best skydive video ive ever seen  

    By weaverd, October 4, 2012
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    • wetrock
    • October 5, 2012

50. Young skydiver  

    By marektachyon, October 4, 2012
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    • shorehambeach
    • June 9, 2014

51. See you in Seville!  

    By EOCS, October 4, 2012
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    • MikeJD
    • October 4, 2012

52. Discovery Channel 727 Intentional Crash  

    By SEREJumper, October 4, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • October 6, 2012

53. Baumgartner's balloon  

    By kallend, October 3, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • kallend
    • October 6, 2012

54. Skydive Radio #181 - with Ian Drennen is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, October 3, 2012
    • 4 replies
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    • Squeak
    • October 5, 2012

55. Jumping out of ur own aircraft  

    By fluidynamic, October 2, 2012
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    • theplummeter
    • October 3, 2012

56. Aircraft insurers do NOT demand "standardized wingsuit training via USPA"   1 2 3 4 6

    By robinheid, October 2, 2012
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    • matthewcline
    • October 22, 2012

57. Need a Heli to hire for skydiving  

    By sammymalta, October 2, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • CornishChris
    • October 3, 2012

58. Wind and Landing Direction   1 2

    By Joeburnie, October 1, 2012
    • 37 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • October 4, 2012

59. Saving someone in spite of themselves   1 2 3

    By James525, October 1, 2012
    • 65 replies
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    • Squeak
    • October 8, 2012

60. Importance of tracking  

    By emmett751, October 1, 2012
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    • JackC1
    • October 1, 2012

61. Undie hundie!   1 2 3

    By alexafox, October 1, 2012
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    • Remster
    • October 8, 2012

62. Flock the Vote! - Wingsuit Instructor Poll   1 2 3

    By WickedWingsuits, September 30, 2012
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    • WickedWingsuits
    • October 21, 2012

63. Shadow Landing  

    By jclalor, September 29, 2012
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    • jclalor
    • October 1, 2012

64. Friend of Bill's in Phoenix looking for activities (BASE, Skydiving, etc.)  

    By SuperdaveMpls, September 29, 2012
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    • CarpeDiem3
    • October 2, 2012

65. trying to make it easier to find other skydivers to jump with  

    By chanhlemonlime, September 29, 2012
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    • chanhlemonlime
    • October 1, 2012

66. Got My First High Pull In!  

    By FlyingRhenquest, September 29, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • FlyingRhenquest
    • October 2, 2012

67. Stuffy/Runny/Clogged Nose + Skydiving  

    By Shredex, September 29, 2012
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • September 29, 2012

68. Finally jumping again, going all out this time!  

    By Sik, September 29, 2012
    • 1 reply
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    • mjosparky
    • September 29, 2012

69. Canadian travelling to Australia  

    By khess, September 29, 2012
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    • nigel99
    • October 3, 2012

70. Whiny weather complaint...  

    By Lazarus_762, September 29, 2012
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    • Lindenwood
    • September 30, 2012

71. Dillingham airfield issues?  

    By PhreeZone, September 28, 2012
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 28, 2012

72. # of hobbies VS staying current  

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

73. First Night Jump and I land out!  

    By aatif96, September 28, 2012
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    • DanDanInc
    • October 1, 2012

74. Packing Employment USA  

    By m529gft, September 28, 2012
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    • theonlyski
    • October 1, 2012

75. Passing through Twin falls? I need a ride to the MOAB boogie  

    By AZskies, September 28, 2012
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    • AZskies
    • September 28, 2012

76. Sketchiest dropzone currently operating  

    By SansSuit, September 27, 2012
    • 1 reply
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    • popsjumper
    • September 28, 2012

77. Standardized Wingsuit Instruction Opinion Poll   1 2 3

    By DSE, September 26, 2012
    • 64 replies
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    • billvon
    • January 9, 2013

78. Pull Hand Signal  

    By Ani, September 26, 2012
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    • Ani
    • September 27, 2012

79. Judges!  

    By missbrz, September 26, 2012
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    • missbrz
    • October 3, 2012

80. Tracking - Vertical Speed  

    By Shredex, September 25, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • Shredex
    • September 27, 2012

81. Is a windtunnel worth it for AFF?  

    By flytodeath, September 25, 2012
    • 21 replies
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    • drdive
    • September 28, 2012

82. Student USPA A license  

    By sudeep, September 25, 2012
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    • Mach1dmb
    • September 26, 2012

83. ~Now THAT's a Dust Devil!  

    By airtwardo, September 25, 2012
    • 18 replies
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    • FlyingPortagee
    • September 26, 2012

84. Fall rate  

    By loch1957, September 25, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • kallend
    • September 26, 2012

85. Scary Horseshoe Mal  

    By -ftp-, September 25, 2012
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    • catfishhunter
    • October 2, 2012

86. down sizing question  

    By brewster71, September 25, 2012
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    • theonlyski
    • September 25, 2012

87. sportations  

    By stephany, September 24, 2012
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • September 27, 2012

88. How long r your openings??  

    By scottd818, September 24, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • September 27, 2012

89. Hiring a Skydiving Plane  

    By sammymalta, September 24, 2012
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • September 25, 2012

90. CSPA valid in the US??   1 2

    By mxr73, September 24, 2012
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    • mxr73
    • September 26, 2012

91. Deland - 24 September - ride options / tunnel time  

    By guppykf, September 23, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • guppykf
    • September 23, 2012

92. Space shuttle astronaut Fred Leslie part of record-setting skydive attempt  

    By 3331, September 21, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • BillyVance
    • September 25, 2012

93. 727 deliberate crash in Mexico April '12  

    By kuai43, September 21, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • AggieDave
    • September 24, 2012

94. the accelerated skydive program  

    By jakebaustin, September 19, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • jakebaustin
    • October 4, 2012

95. Biggest fads in skydiving...   1 2 3 4

    By surfbum5411, September 19, 2012
    • 81 replies
    • 8,714 views
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    • waveoff5500
    • September 24, 2012

96. Online Rating Courses?   1 2

    By flyboy8501, September 19, 2012
    • 29 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • September 30, 2012

97. Epic Youtube Channel!!!  

    By dizzyjw, September 19, 2012
    • 1 reply
    • 1,579 views
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    • dizzyjw
    • September 19, 2012

98. looking for someone (beau roberts / louisiana)  

    By dropzonechaps, September 18, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • dropzonechaps
    • September 19, 2012

99. Definition of "Good" or "Bad" skydiver   1 2 3

    By lordgreco, September 18, 2012
    • 50 replies
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    • Lindenwood
    • September 29, 2012

100. Downtime (and how to use it effectively)  

     By Namowal, September 18, 2012
     • 15 replies
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     • oldwomanc6
     • September 19, 2012