General Skydiving Discussions

7 7

20,757 topics in this forum

1. When does the 'beer light' come on?   1 2

   By pchapman, July 23, 2013
   • 28 replies
   • 10,111 views
   • 
   • Chelseaflies
   • November 20, 2013

2. Last stage AFF the hop and pop   1 2

   By grumpylittleman, March 27, 2014
   • 28 replies
   • 7,840 views
   • 
   • cbennettjr
   • April 8, 2014

3. High Altitude Jumps?   1 2

   By Kid_Icarus, February 25, 2004
   • 28 replies
   • 7,964 views
   • 
   • damion75
   • February 29, 2004

4. Amazing parachute fix   1 2

   By chuckakers, November 19, 2008
   • 28 replies
   • 7,189 views
   • 
   • theonlyski
   • January 10, 2009

5. RW and FF?   1 2

   By virulindex, February 15, 2008
   • 28 replies
   • 4,162 views
   • 
   • fercie
   • March 11, 2008

6. Heli jump questions   1 2

   By rippedbx, February 1, 2012
   • 28 replies
   • 4,559 views
   • 
   • Krip
   • February 4, 2012

7. Who was the hard landing Santa in Houston?   1 2

   By chuckakers, November 29, 2003
   • 28 replies
   • 5,879 views
   • 
   • webman
   • December 2, 2003

8. UK Jumpers: I have a question   1 2

   By AggieDave, September 30, 2003
   • 28 replies
   • 3,856 views
   • 
   • Nick
   • October 2, 2003

9. Dropzones for Tandems under 16 years old   1 2

   By RMK, June 8, 2017
   • 28 replies
   • 11,062 views
   • 
   • gowlerk
   • June 14, 2017

10. 30 years at Cal-City   1 2

    By rapter, February 7, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 7,074 views
    • 
    • schafdog
    • December 29, 2005

11. Panic Attacks   1 2

    By crashtested, August 29, 2007
    • 28 replies
    • 13,422 views
    • 
    • jee
    • September 1, 2007

12. hawaii skydiving collision   1 2

    By flipwithit, January 20, 2013
    • 28 replies
    • 10,852 views
    • 
    • ctrph8
    • January 30, 2013

13. music in aircraft   1 2

    By mac2501, December 26, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 4,872 views
    • 
    • artistcalledian
    • December 27, 2005

14. Had my First Cut-Away   1 2

    By shward, December 7, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 2,565 views
    • 
    • ridestrong
    • December 9, 2010

15. Is this normal for static line?   1 2

    By Neoslim22, March 5, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 3,706 views
    • 
    • lippy
    • March 7, 2010

16. Owning/Managing a Dropzone   1 2

    By SPAWNmaster, November 30, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 8,029 views
    • 
    • skydived19006
    • December 10, 2009

17. AFF in Espana!   1 2

    By BannanaGirl, March 20, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 2,334 views
    • 
    • Inthebuff
    • March 22, 2006

18. Dumb color question?   1 2

    By shah269, September 13, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 5,019 views
    • 
    • strop45
    • September 18, 2010

19. Boogies / Events you are planning this year?   1 2

    By Vertifly, March 30, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 1,923 views
    • 
    • ernguru
    • March 31, 2004

20. News: Sky diver reaches for speed record   1 2

    By cpoxon, April 22, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 9,837 views
    • 
    • adamUK
    • April 27, 2005

21. USPA BOD Election Results 2022-2224   1 2

    By 3331, November 3, 2021
    • 28 replies
    • 5,538 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • November 17, 2021

22. SAVE YOUR ASS! Cool idea!   1 2

    By shah269, February 25, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 2,851 views
    • 
    • waveoff5500
    • February 28, 2011

23. What is the highest you would pay.....?   1 2

    By againsthumanity, February 25, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 4,241 views
    • 
    • Krip
    • February 26, 2011

24. Does anyone know about this place?   1 2

    By Hoped2jump, September 9, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 6,124 views
    • 
    • legalize1966
    • September 20, 2009

25. Log Book Signatures   1 2

    By Phillbo, April 22, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 6,425 views
    • 
    • pilotdave
    • April 26, 2005

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

    By scottjaco, May 5, 2007
    • 28 replies
    • 6,669 views
    • 
    • CSpenceFLY
    • May 14, 2007

27. Next Time Pack Slider Down   1 2

    By flyhi, May 5, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 4,706 views
    • 
    • anthonyfellows
    • May 15, 2010

28. Skydive chicago   1 2

    By r.panfil, May 11, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 3,253 views
    • 
    • Krip
    • May 13, 2011

29. Free Demos   1 2

    By DesertDevil, February 21, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 2,600 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • March 1, 2010

30. Been out of the sport.Now what??   1 2

    By novacaine, August 23, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 4,834 views
    • 
    • EDYDO
    • August 25, 2004

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

    By danielcroft, February 24, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 6,596 views
    • 
    • Herky
    • February 27, 2010

32. IMPORTANT - Skydiver Story - CBS News   1 2

    By PLF, May 3, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 8,082 views
    • 
    • PLF
    • May 12, 2010

33. Smoke Jumping   1 2

    By cdanner1, April 23, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 5,870 views
    • 
    • steve1
    • May 20, 2009

34. Trying different dropzones UK   1 2

    By julesshrew, November 14, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 1,895 views
    • 
    • obelixtim
    • November 20, 2004

35. With respect, question about Perris Otter Crash Victims (1992)   1 2

    By dropdeded, April 29, 2008
    • 28 replies
    • 6,714 views
    • 
    • brianfry713
    • May 3, 2008

36. Sabre2 vs Safire2   1 2

    By BatmanSD, August 27, 2015
    • 28 replies
    • 8,025 views
    • 
    • Joellercoaster
    • September 7, 2015

37. Just a thought-Audio range finders for under canopy?   1 2

    By LongWayToFall, January 11, 2012
    • 28 replies
    • 4,916 views
    • 
    • LouDiamond
    • January 16, 2012

38. Chuck Norris Tandem Photos   1 2

    By DALAILAMA, June 28, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 10,834 views
    • 
    • Saymann
    • July 3, 2007

39. cheap hop 'n pops -- economically efficient?   1 2

    By CloudyHead, January 13, 2013
    • 28 replies
    • 6,128 views
    • 
    • vpjr
    • January 16, 2013

40. CRWDog Badassery   1 2

    By kkeenan, February 6, 2012
    • 28 replies
    • 6,307 views
    • 
    • FlyBabeAU
    • January 25, 2015

41. "CF" or "CRW"?   1 2

    By narcimund, January 27, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 7,400 views
    • 
    • skr
    • February 18, 2003

42. How do Spec.Ops do it?   1 2

    By skrovi, April 27, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 5,259 views
    • 
    • sgt_ludy
    • April 30, 2006

43. Will Dz's renew their Group Membership?   1 2

    By chutejump, December 9, 2007
    • 28 replies
    • 3,591 views
    • 
    • ElJosh
    • December 20, 2007

44. PSH whuffos!   1 2

    By jenomegle, January 22, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 7,145 views
    • 
    • AllTheWay
    • February 17, 2011

45. Would you buy from...   1 2

    By skybytch, February 10, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 3,748 views
    • 
    • jumpwally
    • February 18, 2010

46. Skydive S.O.S.   1 2

    By neles, October 21, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 6,656 views
    • 
    • neles
    • November 3, 2005

47. Static Line or AFF   1 2

    By ryan_d_sucks, December 6, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 19,818 views
    • 
    • kelpdiver
    • December 7, 2006

48. I have a question about license numbers   1 2

    By Skymonkey13, April 22, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 4,607 views
    • 
    • dbac
    • April 27, 2006

49. Delta Airlines Travel Policy -- rigs as carry-on   1 2

    By quade, July 24, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 9,959 views
    • 
    • johnny1488
    • July 27, 2003

50. Self Induced Malfunction (video)   1 2

    By rhanold, July 12, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 4,359 views
    • 
    • Calvin19
    • July 15, 2011

51. Is there a New Minimum pull alt for A licensed students?   1 2

    By G5fh84, July 3, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 3,344 views
    • 
    • jasonRose
    • July 8, 2005

52. Where can i skydive....   1 2

    By Ketia0, May 9, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 4,672 views
    • 
    • brettski74
    • May 11, 2009

53. NIGHT JUMPS!!!   1 2

    By skyhighkiy, September 29, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 5,579 views
    • 
    • skyhighkiy
    • October 1, 2004

54. Parents won't let me jump   1 2

    By Daryl87, June 25, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 3,382 views
    • 
    • CrazyDave
    • July 6, 2004

55. Instructors dating students???????   1 2

    By MrJones, December 15, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 6,436 views
    • 
    • UntamedDOG
    • December 17, 2005

56. Bruised Thighs!   1 2

    By skykitten78, June 24, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 5,867 views
    • 
    • Muenkel
    • June 26, 2003

57. Newbie considering WFFC   1 2

    By sunseeker, May 25, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 2,272 views
    • 
    • mustard
    • May 27, 2004

58. Protection for ankle and tibia   1 2

    By GideonY, April 10, 2016
    • 28 replies
    • 8,863 views
    • 
    • Amazon
    • April 17, 2016

59. A day in the life of a DZO   1 2

    By tbellopa-c, November 11, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 4,815 views
    • 
    • popsjumper
    • November 18, 2010

60. canopy control- prior aviation, other aeronautical activty knowledge/experience helpful? something to pursue?   1 2

    By skyflower_bloom, July 10, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 4,570 views
    • 
    • kallend
    • July 12, 2010

61. 3 reserve rides in 50 jumps?   1 2

    By andie2skydive, July 24, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 7,050 views
    • 
    • jtval
    • July 24, 2003

62. How long since your last jump!?   1 2

    By lukepinion, February 7, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 5,689 views
    • 
    • SteveM
    • February 9, 2003

63. diving with music?   1 2

    By cptfunky, June 24, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 5,478 views
    • 
    • Iflyme
    • June 25, 2003

64. Teaching to Pack   1 2

    By lazerq3, November 11, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 4,135 views
    • 
    • Douva
    • November 17, 2003

65. Life is good :)   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, June 20, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 3,164 views
    • 
    • JohnMitchell
    • July 10, 2011

66. What is a HellFish?   1 2

    By thesaint, July 30, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 5,077 views
    • 
    • skyflychris
    • February 11, 2010

67. CSPA valid in the US??   1 2

    By mxr73, September 24, 2012
    • 28 replies
    • 7,012 views
    • 
    • mxr73
    • September 26, 2012

68. Speed Skyding in the USA.   1 2

    By Amazon, January 13, 2008
    • 28 replies
    • 7,829 views
    • 
    • virgin-burner
    • June 16, 2008

69. No alti...   1 2

    By Nightingale, December 15, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 2,754 views
    • 
    • DanglesOZQld
    • December 18, 2003

70. a hole in your canopy's top skin- what would you do?   1 2

    By shayelk, September 17, 2012
    • 28 replies
    • 6,758 views
    • 
    • riggerrob
    • September 24, 2012

71. Doing an Off DZ Jump? Take Your Cell Phone!   1 2

    By skybytch, February 9, 2008
    • 28 replies
    • 3,235 views
    • 
    • kschilk
    • February 15, 2008

72. I understand why some of us quit the sport...   1 2

    By xlh883, April 29, 2007
    • 28 replies
    • 6,890 views
    • 
    • jeremy_o
    • May 1, 2007

73. how fast can you get on your belly?   1 2

    By shermanator, August 6, 2007
    • 28 replies
    • 5,354 views
    • 
    • Remster
    • August 13, 2007

74. SL-ers: How were your first exits?   1 2

    By Thijs, September 10, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 2,493 views
    • 
    • shunkka
    • September 14, 2005

75. How long is the commute to your home DZ?   1 2

    By Smitty23, July 16, 2018
    • 28 replies
    • 6,776 views
    • 
    • Moosie
    • July 20, 2018

76. Skyrocketing Fuel Prices -- Ways for DZs to Save   1 2

    By ZigZagMarquis, June 10, 2008
    • 28 replies
    • 2,273 views
    • 
    • popsjumper
    • June 14, 2008

77. Jumpers not learing about gear?   1 2

    By cvfd1399, December 29, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 3,285 views
    • 
    • kimemerson
    • January 4, 2005

78. Not Current?   1 2

    By steve1, December 4, 2012
    • 28 replies
    • 6,817 views
    • 
    • ufk22
    • December 12, 2012

79. pretty new, have a question for people with experience   1 2

    By sweetmoose, November 27, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 1,886 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • November 29, 2006

80. Leg strap pain   1 2

    By SKYOCEAN, July 11, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 5,729 views
    • 
    • bob.dino
    • July 14, 2006

81. Kissing in freefall   1 2

    By rockgirl, November 5, 2002
    • 28 replies
    • 10,014 views
    • 
    • VivaHeadDown
    • December 4, 2002

82. Hieght and Weight   1 2

    By maxwell88, April 20, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 4,129 views
    • 
    • maxwell88
    • April 22, 2010

83. what's your record of jumps in one week?   1 2

    By cacb, April 17, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 3,442 views
    • 
    • Decodiver
    • April 22, 2010

84. Sensory Overload/Reaction to danger   1 2

    By nigel99, January 21, 2011
    • 28 replies
    • 5,830 views
    • 
    • nigel99
    • January 28, 2011

85. What to do during single jumps   1 2

    By DarkDesigner, June 28, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 5,584 views
    • 
    • DarkDesigner
    • June 30, 2010

86. can someone in the navy on leave go skydiving?   1 2

    By skydivercowboy, November 30, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 25,495 views
    • 
    • mjosparky
    • February 2, 2010

87. Skydiving after shoulder surgery   1 2

    By bdb2004, April 1, 2023
    • 28 replies
    • 6,844 views
    • 
    • coviti
    • January 20, 2024

88. PROskydiving Acquires DZ Tools   1 2

    By chicagoland, December 16, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 11,784 views
    • 
    • tdog
    • September 18, 2013

89. USPA Skydiving Museum   1 2

    By PhreeZone, January 3, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 9,225 views
    • 
    • Boomerdog
    • December 9, 2012

90. first solo dive after aff   1 2

    By minmal, February 8, 2008
    • 28 replies
    • 3,124 views
    • 
    • blackout
    • February 10, 2008

91. Wingsuit proximity to other canopies   1 2

    By okalb, January 17, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 4,677 views
    • 
    • Ron
    • January 18, 2006

92. physiological stress of long term exposure to adrenaline   1 2

    By emidamma, April 6, 2005
    • 28 replies
    • 10,283 views
    • 
    • VectorBoy
    • April 8, 2005

93. skydancing, Pat Works, Skratch... today?   1 2

    By ScratchTX, May 4, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 5,071 views
    • 
    • patworks
    • April 26, 2007

94. pack yourself or getting packed   1 2

    By feuergnom, July 18, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 3,536 views
    • 
    • Steel
    • July 21, 2003

95. New world record? Most tandems in one day   1 2

    By cpoxon, August 18, 2003
    • 28 replies
    • 8,946 views
    • 
    • NickDG
    • May 21, 2005

96. Base jump with skydive gear   1 2

    By Sabrekakkonen, January 5, 2017
    • 28 replies
    • 13,976 views
    • 
    • grimmie
    • January 10, 2017

97. What is your opinion about insurance   1 2

    By hottamaly, August 4, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 3,891 views
    • 
    • dbattman
    • August 10, 2004

98. Always look down before exiting   1 2

    By Rdutch, April 14, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 5,942 views
    • 
    • pilotdave
    • April 16, 2004

99. Am i the only one?   1 2

    By Darius11, May 14, 2004
    • 28 replies
    • 2,434 views
    • 
    • GreenLight
    • May 19, 2004

100. big boy skydiving   1 2

     By mattsplat, April 10, 2009
     • 28 replies
     • 4,202 views
     • 
     • mrbiceps
     • April 23, 2009