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1. proudest moment?   1 2

   By Mike111, November 13, 2005
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   • Jumpah
   • November 15, 2005

2. Ashamed of your jumps?   1 2

   By humbled1, June 27, 2010
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   • SKIandSKY
   • July 2, 2010

3. Top Ten Phrases from the Incidents Forum that Annoy Me   1 2

   By Muffie, December 17, 2010
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   • mjosparky
   • December 22, 2010

4. Finally! First time jumper. Tips?   1 2

   By Anonthemouse, May 31, 2012
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   • Anonthemouse
   • July 15, 2012

5. Non-USPA Group Member DZ  

   By jumpwally, July 1, 2009
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   • hungry
   • July 9, 2009

6. Straps chafing!  

   By TheBlueCat, February 22, 2007
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   • sdigital
   • October 18, 2013

7. Jump numbers versus time in sport   1 2

   By cbain, November 11, 2002
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   • blueshrew
   • November 28, 2002

8. Freeflying makes you a better belly flyer?   1 2 3

   By RB_Hammer, July 17, 2007
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   • kallend
   • July 24, 2007

9. Anything you wish you'd known starting out?   1 2

   By deadcactus, December 29, 2008
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   • poe62
   • January 2, 2009

10. Thrillseekers Survey...check this out!  

    By Trailmix52, November 22, 2006
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    • jceman
    • May 28, 2013

11. Looking for Weight & Balance sheet for 182 w/STOL  

    By goobersnuftda, April 6, 2010
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    • vpjr
    • April 9, 2010

12. USPA actions: Was: Tandem instructor missing in lebanon  

    By BarryWilliams, October 28, 2018
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    • mark
    • October 31, 2018

13. Re-Currency Requirements  

    By XMarked, August 6, 2012
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    • LiborJanicek
    • August 17, 2012

14. Good way to exit front floater   1 2

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

15. Turning onto Final   1 2

    By ryan_d_sucks, May 22, 2007
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    • AFFI
    • May 24, 2007

16. Opinions on camera course for beginners  

    By divertech, October 16, 2014
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    • FrE3minD
    • December 16, 2014

17. Am I spoiled with my home DZs airplanes   1 2

    By CanuckInUSA, February 25, 2003
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    • chopchop
    • March 5, 2003

18. Who farted in the airplane?   1 2

    By Hazarrd, October 29, 2003
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    • skydivejersey
    • October 30, 2003

19. What would you do if you lost your goggles on exit?   1 2

    By ridestrong, January 21, 2011
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    • DSE
    • January 28, 2011

20. Judge halts Andover skydiving   1 2

    By JoeyRamone, January 16, 2004
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    • Lee03
    • March 7, 2004

21. Fundraiser boogie a scam at Adventure Skydiving Tn."   1 2 3 4

    By Jumpdude, April 4, 2009
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    • billvon
    • April 6, 2009

22. Should USPA Adopt a New Wingsuit BSR ?   1 2

    By JamesNahikian, April 13, 2004
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    • VectorBoy
    • April 13, 2004

23. Golden Knight Tandem Swoop  

    By Flyfast, June 15, 2011
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    • diablopilot
    • June 16, 2011

24. I've gotta learn to land!!!   1 2

    By Evelyn, July 7, 2005
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    • Jeth
    • July 12, 2005

25. Rig stolen while checked in on flight.  

    By kentAllan, January 10, 2012
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    • antibac
    • January 13, 2012

26. Should the USPA also post record jumps with the highest count of local jumpers?   1 2

    By tdog, November 6, 2013
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    • Squeak
    • November 8, 2013

27. chance of injury  

    By jubeinin, December 1, 2002
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    • JamesNahikian
    • December 3, 2002

28. Feelings During freefall   1 2

    By Kiakambala, May 31, 2007
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    • chinchman99
    • June 8, 2007

29. Skydiving in Netherlands~~~~  

    By waveandsmile, March 15, 2014
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    • Baksteen
    • March 18, 2014

30. Always look down before exiting   1 2

    By Rdutch, April 14, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • April 16, 2004

31. Back brace for hard openings? Need advice  

    By keith82687, July 28, 2011
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    • tkhayes
    • August 1, 2011

32. 1st line twist   1 2

    By gato_fly, April 16, 2012
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    • bluetwo
    • April 21, 2012

33. Mall Booth? -DZ Marketing ideas  

    By NSEMN8R, January 20, 2015
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    • DougH
    • January 23, 2015

34. Emergency Procedures - Side by Side   1 2

    By BigMikeH77, January 3, 2013
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    • popsjumper
    • January 10, 2013

35. flare height   1 2

    By leslieb, May 2, 2006
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    • LisaH
    • May 3, 2006

36. Swooping or BASE?   1 2

    By mgregory, February 22, 2010
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    • DesertDevil
    • February 27, 2010

37. Sky Van - Diver Exits   1 2

    By quade, December 15, 2003
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    • ltdiver
    • December 17, 2003

38. Dangers of a newbie tunnel rat   1 2

    By frankyblue, January 24, 2013
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    • bob.dino
    • January 28, 2013

39. who has had zero g in a jump ship?   1 2 3

    By Newbie, January 14, 2004
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    • rocketdog
    • January 25, 2004

40. Bad movie magic   1 2

    By Blahr, September 14, 2003
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    • Harksaw
    • September 18, 2003

41. Childrens Book About Skydiving?  

    By Fruitfly, September 2, 2010
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    • Joellercoaster
    • September 30, 2010

42. Tips on Healing Up Broken Femur...?  

    By somethinelse, August 17, 2006
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    • Eule
    • August 24, 2006

43. aircraft question -- Murphy Moose  

    By RMURRAY, January 3, 2006
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    • RMURRAY
    • January 4, 2006

44. How much work would be involved after a Tandem water landing?  

    By rifleman, November 20, 2017
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    • pchapman
    • November 22, 2017

45. What happens after AFF  

    By b0red88, January 31, 2012
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    • kallend
    • February 2, 2012

46. GEAR THEFT   1 2

    By bigway, January 13, 2008
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    • Stuntbabex
    • January 15, 2008

47. How To: GoPro low profile mount on Gath helmet  

    By jptobar, August 24, 2013
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    • jptobar
    • September 5, 2013

48. Percieved little risk?   1 2 3

    By swoopfly, September 19, 2009
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    • nigel99
    • September 23, 2009

49. MOVIE: The Skydivers  

    By debonair, January 18, 2003
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    • Andy9o8
    • April 28, 2013

50. Have you had a car accident driving to a dz   1 2

    By reddevil1, December 13, 2005
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    • nathaniel
    • December 21, 2005

51. night jumps  

    By zhark, January 27, 2005
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    • Tonto
    • January 31, 2005

52. Priceless Exit Shot!   1 2

    By gweeks, July 27, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • August 1, 2005

53. Should have never jumped.  

    By loch1957, October 19, 2011
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    • LGTProfessor
    • October 23, 2011

54. Freefly vs Belly/RW   1 2

    By tdog, March 7, 2005
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    • GTAVercetti
    • March 15, 2005

55. For those who progressed on S/L   1 2

    By kcjumpersgirl, June 1, 2005
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    • scottbre
    • June 7, 2005

56. I need Some good Questions to ask!!   1 2 3

    By Da_SKiES_R_BLu, November 19, 2008
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • November 24, 2008

57. Embarassment at April 2005 Parachutist Cover   1 2 3

    By anonymouscwrd, March 27, 2005
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    • Vallerina
    • March 31, 2005

58. Cash on account   1 2

    By BRYANGOESBOOM, May 22, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 25, 2006

59. skydiving sponsors  

    By airgord, May 12, 2004
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    • bbarnhouse
    • May 14, 2004

60. When & where was this?   1 2

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

61. larsen and brusgaard customer service  

    By c10edges, March 21, 2013
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    • dqpacker
    • May 21, 2013

62. New students don't stick with it?   1 2

    By PikzeeVikzen, June 16, 2007
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    • lippy
    • June 23, 2007

63. Night Jumps...any pointers?   1 2

    By golferbill, May 20, 2005
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    • LawnDart21
    • May 26, 2005

64. Hypoxia   1 2

    By shaggydog, July 29, 2003
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    • mjosparky
    • June 20, 2004

65. Risk management, skydiving and driving...  

    By fudd, April 20, 2003
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    • jumpgod
    • April 30, 2003

66. Skydiving Dogs of War  

    By JohnRich, July 21, 2008
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    • pairashooter
    • July 31, 2008

67. Colleges with DZ's nearby   1 2

    By zues, November 11, 2011
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    • kkeenan
    • November 21, 2011

68. Tracking Dives  

    By southpaw31, September 7, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 10, 2016

69. My first 2 jumps with a camera.   1 2 3 4

    By Tuna-Salad, December 7, 2008
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    • Tuna-Salad
    • December 10, 2008

70. Speed!   1 2

    By Soozie, November 6, 2003
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    • kallend
    • July 31, 2009

71. You know you got it bad when...   1 2 3

    By thesaint, January 27, 2006
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    • cocker
    • February 9, 2006

72. Do you tip your packer?   1 2

    By blue24, June 6, 2011
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    • theonlyski
    • June 15, 2011

73. "The Skydivers" movie from the 60's  

    By Jeth, January 14, 2007
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    • lekstrom10k
    • January 17, 2007

74. Keeping Skyride in Check   1 2 3

    By Jerry253, May 13, 2005
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    • Jerry253
    • May 26, 2005

75. Signing-Off to Let Your Minor Kid Jump..?!   1 2

    By somethinelse, August 23, 2005
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    • Witelli
    • August 29, 2005

76. Skydiving Popularity   1 2

    By aresye, June 14, 2008
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    • kelpdiver
    • June 23, 2008

77. Air Pressures  

    By BenGriffiths, November 24, 2003
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    • BenGriffiths
    • December 2, 2003

78. logbook vs iphone app logbook  

    By mchamp, October 10, 2010
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    • Squeak
    • February 24, 2014

79. Most Skydives  

    By freefaller76, January 14, 2004
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    • Travman
    • January 10, 2005

80. waiver in danger?  

    By ginger1236, April 21, 2004
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    • kelpdiver
    • April 23, 2004

81. right bicep bruise WTF  

    By gundoc7519, July 11, 2011
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    • wildcard451
    • July 13, 2011

82. GK tryouts  

    By airborne966, October 10, 2005
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    • Mischa
    • October 27, 2005

83. PD snobs   1 2

    By ccowden, July 25, 2003
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    • Zlew
    • July 19, 2010

84. Questions AFF vs SL  

    By Adriaan22, May 6, 2012
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    • Anonthemouse
    • July 11, 2012

85. Is this common practice?   1 2

    By sergeantpowers, August 11, 2009
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • August 14, 2009

86. Life experiences are what then IS  

    By patworks, September 22, 2016
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    • CrashProne
    • September 26, 2016

87. A tandem for recurrency   1 2 3

    By flyinchicken, July 11, 2007
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    • Krip
    • July 15, 2007

88. Addiction Prolly...   1 2

    By DustyP, August 12, 2006
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    • DustyP
    • August 15, 2006

89. Head Down FreeFly Wingsuit - The next evolution of skydiving   1 2

    By Juzzie, December 15, 2009
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    • feuergnom
    • December 18, 2009

90. What happened to the sky surfers?   1 2

    By half-a-greek, June 23, 2009
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    • HALO1
    • June 27, 2009

91. Eloy, what is the cheepest way from from Phoenix airport  

    By amir1967, October 19, 2003
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    • amir1967
    • October 20, 2003

92. eye surgery & skydiving  

    By c1sc0, September 2, 2007
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    • brokenwing
    • October 3, 2007

93. how does my height affect stability?  

    By Andrewbrinkhaus, October 4, 2009
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    • kimemerson
    • October 13, 2009

94. Casual Skydiving - fun jumpers?  

    By iamspoild, October 25, 2003
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    • narcimund
    • October 27, 2003

95. Dissapointed with Aerodyne   1 2 3

    By e.a.hernandez, July 27, 2010
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    • jaffo
    • August 1, 2010

96. The way NOT to exit an aircraft  

    By -ftp-, May 4, 2011
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    • Baksteen
    • May 7, 2011

97. line twists  

    By pojj, August 8, 2009
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    • crashtested
    • October 9, 2009

98. Cypres Card For Travel  

    By MagicGuy, November 21, 2006
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    • MagicGuy
    • November 22, 2006

99. Hi there, waiting to go up (jumping with type 2 diabetes question)  

    By deerstalker36, December 6, 2013
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    • ianyapxw
    • February 2, 2014

100. Restarted AFF today  

     By husslr187, July 10, 2016
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     • crazydaisy315
     • August 8, 2016