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1. sabre 2 or safire 2  

   By alex09, July 27, 2013
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   • 3mpire
   • July 29, 2013

2. Can I complete AFF and get an A license through multiple schools?  

   By BORNEassault, March 12, 2014
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   • Southern_Man
   • March 13, 2014

3. RSL on high performance canopies  

   By Fast1, January 16, 2007
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   • tbrown
   • January 19, 2007

4. USPA fear?   1 2

   By petejones45, October 31, 2010
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   • faulknerwn
   • November 2, 2010

5. Post Your Demo Pictures!   1 2 3

   By DesertDevil, September 18, 2010
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   • mjosparky
   • March 12, 2011

6. rigs at airports   1 2

   By psf, March 18, 2005
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   • brothermuff65
   • March 24, 2005

7. FS or FF?  

   By stevesimms, June 3, 2008
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   • rehmwa
   • June 5, 2008

8. "Bloody Foreigners" jumping in the UK   1 2

   By kallend, April 27, 2007
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   • CornishChris
   • May 1, 2007

9. AFF training in Minnesota  

   By ScaryBox, March 23, 2010
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   • baum
   • April 16, 2010

10. rear riser landings   1 2

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

11. Tiny Parachutes?  

    By Hovergirl, June 7, 2010
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    • elltee56
    • June 10, 2010

12. Vertigo  

    By RkyMtnHigh, October 27, 2003
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • October 27, 2003

13. Physics behind why a large formation falls slower  

    By gingergal, August 21, 2016
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    • kallend
    • August 23, 2016

14. Bald Eagle  

    By SkySlut, March 19, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • March 22, 2003

15. How much do you trust your cypres?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Harksaw, September 11, 2003
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    • DShiznit
    • October 30, 2004

16. Pull-Out vs BOC   1 2

    By Feather, July 18, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • July 20, 2006

17. Very scary attitude from a jump pilot.  

    By seaweedknees, April 4, 2011
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    • obelixtim
    • April 10, 2011

18. Has someone made a good skydiving documentary?  

    By skydivingdutch, March 4, 2006
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    • snugfit
    • March 5, 2006

19. Physics of Skydiving  

    By SeanCulver, April 29, 2003
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    • kallend
    • April 30, 2003

20. Why are airlocks not popular?   1 2

    By SRI85, December 29, 2010
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    • craigbey
    • December 31, 2010

21. What to do during single jumps   1 2

    By DarkDesigner, June 28, 2010
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    • DarkDesigner
    • June 30, 2010

22. "Drugs and alcohol", letter in June 2011 Parachutist   1 2

    By peek, June 1, 2011
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    • dogpatch
    • July 9, 2011

23. Google's Sergey Brin skydives with Glass (at Perris?)  

    By cpoxon, March 25, 2014
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    • iowa
    • March 26, 2014

24. NIGHT JUMPS!!!   1 2

    By skyhighkiy, September 29, 2004
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    • skyhighkiy
    • October 1, 2004

25. "Back in the day"   1 2

    By Krip, December 2, 2009
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • December 19, 2009

26. Tell me how to NOT become a 100 jump wonder!   1 2

    By soarfree, May 23, 2005
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    • WildBill
    • May 26, 2005

27. Landed with a broken line... OUCH!!!   1 2

    By dsteveanders86z, November 11, 2009
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    • dsteveanders86z
    • November 16, 2009

28. So much waiting in skydiving...?   1 2

    By Chris__, August 25, 2021
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    • base615
    • September 14, 2021

29. Jumping with stitches in finger??  

    By jrcolo, May 22, 2008
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    • SkyJeaux
    • May 23, 2008

30. If I'm ever in freefall with you and you lose consciousness would you rather me...   1 2 3

    By CHRCNF, September 18, 2010
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • September 25, 2010

31. Types of Injuries caused by Skydiving  

    By flyinmedic, June 1, 2004
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    • tombuch
    • June 1, 2004

32. your not that good   1 2

    By pojj, August 5, 2008
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    • JohnDeere
    • August 12, 2008

33. $345 for a cypres 4 year   1 2

    By mouth, December 13, 2004
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    • Kbone
    • December 20, 2004

34. Skydiving Research  

    By ShipOfFools, October 6, 2014
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    • MakeItHappen
    • October 8, 2014

35. Freefalling Helmets   1 2

    By JohnRich, January 24, 2007
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    • cpoxon
    • January 29, 2007

36. Getting AFF certified  

    By BelskyBlueEyes, September 21, 2006
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    • mrGuy
    • September 24, 2006

37. Skydive Spain - US Skydiver Insurance?  

    By apday, May 17, 2015
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    • apday
    • June 5, 2015

38. The Beer line, how fine is it?  

    By obes, January 16, 2003
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    • voodew1
    • January 17, 2003

39. Life Insurance for Skydivers  

    By bevyboo1204, June 1, 2013
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    • DrDom
    • March 15, 2014

40. How much freefall time do tandems REALLLLY get??.   1 2

    By Amazon, August 8, 2005
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    • BillyVance
    • August 18, 2005

41. Online Rating Courses?   1 2

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

42. Should the USPA allow "Tandem Only" DZs as Group Members?   1 2 3

    By funjumper101, July 19, 2006
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    • imthegerm
    • July 27, 2006

43. Handle Touches/"practice" pulls?   1 2

    By AggieDave, January 7, 2003
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    • freeflyerno
    • January 9, 2003

44. The Dive Rite story  

    By BillyVance, April 8, 2013
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    • ufk22
    • April 10, 2013

45. Confused a lot of people with my first tandem today, lol  

    By PixieUK, August 4, 2013
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    • -ftp-
    • August 19, 2013

46. Donating Blood  

    By dmcipod, September 23, 2009
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    • lowhook
    • September 26, 2009

47. Dollars per pound   1 2

    By ryan_d_sucks, August 3, 2006
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    • kelpdiver
    • August 6, 2006

48. Skydiving Wedding.... HELP!!  

    By TXSkydancer, December 12, 2002
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    • Iflyme
    • December 14, 2002

49. Scared myself bad yesterday   1 2 3 4

    By tmarine253, October 28, 2010
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    • skydivr
    • November 2, 2010

50. Jay Stokes makes 641 jumps in 24 Hours? How?   1 2

    By Psychoz, January 7, 2007
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    • ScottTX
    • January 12, 2007

51. Lost desire to jump - safe to take a break?  

    By lnd906, October 7, 2016
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    • crapflinger2000
    • October 11, 2016

52. Need help, having doubts.   1 2 3

    By guineapiggie101, April 11, 2011
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    • TSISK
    • May 9, 2011

53. What altitude do you remove your seatbelt?   1 2

    By salling772, August 1, 2006
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    • Scrumpot
    • August 2, 2006

54. Is skydiving too safe   1 2 3

    By kevinwhelan, May 20, 2005
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    • nerd137
    • June 10, 2005

55. Who is negligent for poor gear rental?   1 2 3

    By justnalias, September 18, 2006
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    • mark
    • September 22, 2006

56. Honest level of risk with skydiving?   1 2

    By Philly215, August 16, 2007
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    • critrgitr
    • August 22, 2007

57. Over a tandem not a safe place to be   1 2

    By shah269, September 11, 2012
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    • Krip
    • September 17, 2012

58. Two Sports: Skydiving and Parachuting   1 2

    By BrianSGermain, November 2, 2004
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    • rsein
    • November 4, 2004

59. AFF is not going well for me   1 2

    By maestropaolo, August 24, 2004
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    • willdogg
    • September 3, 2004

60. Anyone else have "friends" who get mad when you skydive?   1 2

    By FallsLikeABrick, September 18, 2011
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    • pyromelon
    • September 27, 2011

61. AFF Landings  

    By AggieDale08, September 15, 2004
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    • turtlespeed
    • September 16, 2004

62. Age is only in your mind   1 2 3

    By beowulf, May 15, 2007
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    • itllclear
    • May 22, 2007

63. can you do payments on skydiving gear?  

    By dontlikemustard, March 15, 2012
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    • Divinfool
    • March 15, 2012

64. carving  

    By blimbaugh, March 18, 2005
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    • SkiD_PL8
    • March 25, 2005

65. Ethics v's secrets v's safety.   1 2

    By Trae, January 31, 2006
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    • Trae
    • February 8, 2006

66. BPA Prices  

    By bluegremlin, November 4, 2003
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    • bluegremlin
    • November 7, 2003

67. Have you ever done a naked Jump?   1 2 3

    By Bolas, August 20, 2003
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    • houstontx
    • September 9, 2003

68. Should I comply?   1 2 3

    By fpritchett64, March 4, 2007
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    • DSE
    • March 16, 2007

69. wing loading of 2.45 at 145 jumps  

    By Flacid_Monk, December 7, 2007
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    • ladydyver
    • December 11, 2007

70. What has been your favorite jump of the year so far?   1 2

    By Casch, April 11, 2004
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    • loflyer
    • April 15, 2004

71. Reading Material  

    By kevinhurst, November 16, 2014
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    • councilman24
    • November 18, 2014

72. Why do people skydive?   1 2

    By yurbai, February 11, 2004
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    • skychic79
    • February 13, 2004

73. exit order question   1 2 3 4 5

    By schon267, December 27, 2005
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    • rehmwa
    • January 9, 2006

74. Is this how you really do a demo???   1 2

    By BillyVance, August 23, 2007
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    • Clark7766
    • August 23, 2007

75. Carry the Rig on international Flights  

    By fraja, March 11, 2007
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    • yoink
    • March 19, 2007

76. Disappearing DZ !!  

    By DYEVOUT, November 11, 2002
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    • Fearjoburg
    • April 17, 2013

77. incident at Skydive AZ   1 2

    By airgord, May 9, 2004
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    • mouth
    • May 20, 2004

78. Study Guide for Pro Rating?  

    By roostnureye, July 29, 2012
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    • airtwardo
    • July 31, 2012

79. landing out + wind direction..how to tell?   1 2

    By agent_lead, May 18, 2006
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    • Ron
    • May 23, 2006

80. NASA Ballunar Festival  

    By JohnRich, September 5, 2006
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    • Luminous
    • September 11, 2006

81. Interesting technology, wonder if it could be applied to skydiving safety....  

    By textandstage, August 4, 2013
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    • DrDom
    • October 22, 2013

82. Skydiving-the last 10 years   1 2

    By dz-dog, September 20, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 25, 2004

83. Rule differences between US and UK  

    By NottsTom, December 19, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • December 21, 2006

84. Doing tandems vs. NO skydives   1 2 3

    By ocb217, July 30, 2009
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    • jimmytavino
    • August 6, 2009

85. Old "Skydiving" cover shot  

    By Remster, December 4, 2014
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    • kkeenan
    • March 1, 2015

86. Shoulder Injuries  

    By ryan_d_sucks, June 18, 2007
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    • Scubadivemaster
    • June 20, 2007

87. 100th jump  

    By danielshadwick, November 16, 2008
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    • bluepill
    • November 19, 2008

88. Skydiver in need!! Help please  

    By Tomadams1, August 15, 2015
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    • BIGUN
    • August 19, 2015

89. Need a Heli to hire for skydiving  

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

90. 300 way - day 2  

    By billvon, December 9, 2002
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    • Shark
    • December 10, 2002

91. I'm now uncurrent... :(  

    By DShiznit, January 16, 2004
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    • voodew1
    • January 18, 2004

92. stiletto crossover   1 2 3

    By LtDan, March 16, 2003
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    • kallend
    • March 21, 2003

93. Tandem Master responsible for injury on landing or passenger?   1 2

    By AJC1, November 15, 2009
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    • pirana
    • November 19, 2009

94. Mr. Bill Jump today   1 2

    By packing_jarrett, February 27, 2006
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    • packing_jarrett
    • March 3, 2006

95. Wearing a suit or not ?   1 2

    By DigitalDave, October 14, 2009
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    • tbrown
    • October 24, 2009

96. Have you ever gone low unintentionally?   1 2

    By jerry81, March 19, 2003
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    • ZoneRat
    • September 4, 2003

97. where to go skydiving with family?  

    By Tonythetiger7, March 9, 2013
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    • Tonythetiger7
    • March 18, 2013

98. The re-pack cycle ~ *From Z-Hill Fatality thread   1 2 3

    By airtwardo, January 3, 2012
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    • jonstark
    • January 15, 2012

99. Pull test on Raven reserve  

    By zcohen13, March 25, 2016
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    • piisfish
    • March 30, 2016

100. Skydiving & Families  

     By kr0me, March 10, 2012
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     • BrianSGermain
     • March 24, 2012