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  1. Detailed Licences requirements / Comparison ?  

    By SwissSkydiver,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,905 views

  2. Soft opening canopy   1 2

    By blue24,
    • 44 replies
    • 10,464 views

  3. trying to figure out if skydiving is for me   1 2

    By md202089,
    • 27 replies
    • 4,871 views

  4. CRW at Oshkosh?  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,372 views

  5. AFF student struggling with stability   1 2 3

    By tomahawkpilot,
    • 53 replies
    • 8,914 views

  6. World's highest Naked Tandem  

    By Siivu,
    • 0 replies
    • 399 views

  7. "Must know" skills for junior riggers  

    By riggerrob,
    • 24 replies
    • 7,273 views

  8. Boyfriend's birthday present: did anyone NOT enjoy their first jump?   1 2 3

    By Paperweight,
    • 56 replies
    • 11,098 views

  9. Women skydivers at Perris on Saturday  

    By billvon,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,256 views

  10. Canopies for your stuffed animals!  

    By Shredex,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,319 views

  11. Have you ever been surprised a student returned?  

    By Amyr,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,409 views

  12. Coach Skydives  

    By BigDreams32,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,317 views

  13. Highest Hot Air Balloon Jump  

    By Beerlight,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,537 views

  14. Just did some AFF jumps! -awesome-  

    By Anonthemouse,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,542 views

  15. Rough week...  

    By Remster,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,495 views

  16. 2nd jump, 2nd malfunction  

    By Loren,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,799 views

  17. New Diver, Awesome Exp! My 1st jump!  

    By Whamie,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,352 views

  18. Skydive Radio #174 - Olav Zipser (part 2) is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds,
    • 1 reply
    • 791 views

  19. Would you want YOUR skydiving to be 100% safe?   1 2 3

    By rss_v,
    • 63 replies
    • 7,788 views

  20. google io - skydivers jump into SF with google glass  

    By hermosabeach,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,028 views

  21. Google showcases I/O glasses with skydivers  

    By ShcShc11,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,290 views

  22. Thank you Randy Ottinger and USPA!  

    By grimmie,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,573 views

  23. where's Donny?  

    By MikeBeardsley,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,117 views

  24. Follow-up -- Leon Sebek -- Press Clips  

    By quade,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,855 views

  25. "WHY WE JUMP" - nice video!  

    By virgin-burner,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,081 views

  26. First time tandemn jump, a few quesitons..  

    By IhaveAQUESTION,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,247 views

  27. (?) Dropzone Drop Zone Databank Reviews  

    By WoodlandWookiee,
    • 2 replies
    • 874 views

  28. The Skydiving Season: Best Times to Jump  

    By n0rbert,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,369 views

  29. how much warmer is full face helmet compared to open face?  

    By mixedup,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,816 views

  30. Newbie DZ/Instructor questions?  

    By doubleplay,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,133 views

  31. Pic of the Day: Slide over human malfunction [worth a look!]   1 2

    By jf951,
    • 46 replies
    • 9,310 views

  32. 9 Months 68 Jumps Finally A license  

    By Amyr,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,459 views

  33. skydivers anonymous   1 2

    By dontlikemustard,
    • 29 replies
    • 5,192 views

  34. have you received your May issue of Parachutist yet?  

    By SivaGanesha,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,656 views

  35. Pink Skies  

    By tumbler,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,269 views

  36. Learning to pack my own rig   1 2

    By abaij,
    • 26 replies
    • 6,167 views

  37. Preventing/fixing tangled canopy lines when you pull down one toggle....  

    By Namowal,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,476 views

  38. CBS report states almost no regulation in skydiving  

    By Rstanley0312,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,763 views

  39. Creating a contract for Demo Jumps  

    By k2skydiver,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,562 views

  40. DZ's operating on private airport/ airfields questions  

    By SEREJumper,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,565 views

  41. Skydiving and motorcycle riding  

    By FreefallSnoopy,
    • 19 replies
    • 8,161 views

  42. recurrency tips  

    By jennyx,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,758 views

  43. New Skydiver... Help me! Haha.  

    By exanimatebylove,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,408 views

  44. Just got my A license...what do I do now?  

    By aatif96,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,396 views

  45. Demo Streamer Set-up   1 2

    By arl120384,
    • 26 replies
    • 9,549 views

  46. belly fun  

    By earth2eric,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,537 views

  47. Started AFF jumps today!  

    By BKS60,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,019 views

  48. 16 yo tandem   1 2 3

    By D_mented1,
    • 55 replies
    • 7,827 views

  49. Friends Birthday Soon - Any Info on This Article  

    By moggybean,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,580 views

  50. New Twin Otter production increasing  

    By kallend,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,847 views

  51. Tandem Drogues  

    By Bandito,
    • 0 replies
    • 215 views

  52. AFF diary from Empuriabrava, Spain  

    By Tonythetiger7,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,625 views

  53. Dropzone Landing Area's  

    By jadaks,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,103 views

  54. Will it fly?  

    By Bandito,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,448 views

  55. Vigil2 not working   1 2 3

    By pj_jumper,
    • 54 replies
    • 7,140 views

  56. Headcorn AFF  

    By jimmyisme,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,714 views

  57. Landing accuracy for license requirement  

    By dthames,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,731 views

  58. Baystate Skydiving Center-Another DZ seeking to gain airport access   1 2

    By stratostar,
    • 27 replies
    • 9,005 views

  59. Possible Skydiving Reality Show   1 2

    By jjrainyday,
    • 33 replies
    • 7,465 views

  60. Team Fastrax and StartSkydiving break in and gear stolen.  

    By Rdutch,
    • 18 replies
    • 6,633 views

  61. Photograph supplantation  

    By osoyogui,
    • 0 replies
    • 898 views

  62. Any good experiences in VA  

    By Assaultdog0351,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,180 views

  63. O'Hare TSA issues   1 2

    By tdog,
    • 33 replies
    • 8,626 views

  64. N00B On a long spot! What to do what to do!   1 2 3 4

    By shah269,
    • 96 replies
    • 7,765 views

  65. My Struggle & Journey (advice needed)   1 2

    By JefferyHale,
    • 41 replies
    • 5,761 views

  66. Selling gear reluctance  

    By Tatetatetate,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,262 views

  67. Skydive Radio #173 - Olav Zipser (part 1) is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,026 views

  68. Beautiful DZs  

    By b52,
    • 0 replies
    • 737 views

  69. Anyone know what this gear is?  

    By kuai43,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,220 views

  70. wingsuits need to full flare and loop to land proficiently  

    By skeatesy,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,826 views

  71. World CRW Team in China  

    By kkeenan,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,568 views

  72. attn: lodi locals  

    By uberchris,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,652 views

  73. Landing without a rig or a wingsuit  

    By Austintxflight,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,537 views

  74. Newb Jumper Story  

    By Blong801,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,397 views

  75. Parachutist Goes to "Hell"  

    By crazydiver,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,854 views

  76. Quick question about skydiving log book.  

    By sherwoodchris,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,487 views

  77. That "droppy" feeling   1 2 3 4 5

    By JohnRich,
    • 100 replies
    • 16,403 views

  78. Royalty free music?  

    By daytripper419,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,657 views

  79. Noise complaints, from Cessna jumpships at 10k??  

    By 377,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,524 views

  80. Vintage jump suits  

    By vincemoore88,
    • 16 replies
    • 8,905 views

  81. Is it worth me flying to Florida this time of year?  

    By jonno,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,418 views

  82. PD Factory Tour Part 1  

    By dizzyjw,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,227 views

  83. 50 years  

    By chuteless,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,997 views

  84. How do riser length get measured  

    By daleskydive,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,244 views

  85. Requirements for helicopter jumps?  

    By cbuffalino,
    • 18 replies
    • 26,456 views

  86. Archway Skydiving Sued   1 2 3 4 7

    By JohnRich,
    • 151 replies
    • 13,387 views

  87. katana 120 VS crossfire 2 119 ??   1 2 3

    By hhhyyrt,
    • 55 replies
    • 12,893 views

  88. Gear checks  

    By skyturtle,
    • 20 replies
    • 4,826 views

  89. How do you decide which advice to listen to?   1 2

    By skybytch,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,576 views

  90. doing my AFF1 again  

    By kashmire,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,494 views

  91. Weird question  

    By FreefallSnoopy,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,305 views

  92. Night jump question  

    By Rstanley0312,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,401 views

  93. Hitting an airbump in freefall?   1 2 3

    By Tuukka,
    • 62 replies
    • 8,106 views

  94. Gear Fear  

    By Olmed,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,436 views

  95. 2 health insurance plans for extra protection  

    By contract,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,676 views

  96. Pop and Hop   1 2

    By format,
    • 42 replies
    • 6,684 views

  97. How to Bail Out from a LOW TURN: Safety First Video  

    By BrianSGermain,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,283 views

  98. Recently out of the Navy  

    By DeMedeiros,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,693 views

  99. Classic!  

    By Rstanley0312,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,183 views

  100. First timer help please!  

    By divenewb,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,988 views
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