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  1. PdeF Turbo 130  

    By docrosco,
    • 1 reply
    • 710 views

  2. What music do skydivers listen to?   1 2

    By alexafox,
    • 40 replies
    • 6,108 views

  3. tracking the cat, Crack the whip pics request  

    By potatoman,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,135 views

  4. Detailed Licences requirements / Comparison ?  

    By SwissSkydiver,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,929 views

  5. Soft opening canopy   1 2

    By blue24,
    • 44 replies
    • 10,613 views

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

    By md202089,
    • 27 replies
    • 4,943 views

  7. CRW at Oshkosh?  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,400 views

  8. AFF student struggling with stability   1 2 3

    By tomahawkpilot,
    • 53 replies
    • 9,262 views

  9. World's highest Naked Tandem  

    By Siivu,
    • 0 replies
    • 420 views

  10. "Must know" skills for junior riggers  

    By riggerrob,
    • 24 replies
    • 7,404 views

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

    By Paperweight,
    • 56 replies
    • 11,268 views

  12. Women skydivers at Perris on Saturday  

    By billvon,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,270 views

  13. Canopies for your stuffed animals!  

    By Shredex,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,336 views

  14. Have you ever been surprised a student returned?  

    By Amyr,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,439 views

  15. Coach Skydives  

    By BigDreams32,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,340 views

  16. Highest Hot Air Balloon Jump  

    By Beerlight,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,577 views

  17. Just did some AFF jumps! -awesome-  

    By Anonthemouse,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,574 views

  18. Rough week...  

    By Remster,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,508 views

  19. 2nd jump, 2nd malfunction  

    By Loren,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,853 views

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

    By Whamie,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,385 views

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

    By diverds,
    • 1 reply
    • 809 views

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

    By rss_v,
    • 63 replies
    • 8,025 views

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

    By hermosabeach,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,060 views

  24. Google showcases I/O glasses with skydivers  

    By ShcShc11,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,307 views

  25. Thank you Randy Ottinger and USPA!  

    By grimmie,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,587 views

  26. where's Donny?  

    By MikeBeardsley,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,134 views

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

    By quade,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,939 views

  28. "WHY WE JUMP" - nice video!  

    By virgin-burner,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,122 views

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

    By IhaveAQUESTION,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,277 views

  30. (?) Dropzone Drop Zone Databank Reviews  

    By WoodlandWookiee,
    • 2 replies
    • 949 views

  31. The Skydiving Season: Best Times to Jump  

    By n0rbert,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,406 views

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

    By mixedup,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,843 views

  33. Newbie DZ/Instructor questions?  

    By doubleplay,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,198 views

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

    By jf951,
    • 46 replies
    • 9,421 views

  35. 9 Months 68 Jumps Finally A license  

    By Amyr,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,530 views

  36. skydivers anonymous   1 2

    By dontlikemustard,
    • 29 replies
    • 5,310 views

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

    By SivaGanesha,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,690 views

  38. Pink Skies  

    By tumbler,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,328 views

  39. Learning to pack my own rig   1 2

    By abaij,
    • 26 replies
    • 6,229 views

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

    By Namowal,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,503 views

  41. CBS report states almost no regulation in skydiving  

    By Rstanley0312,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,783 views

  42. Creating a contract for Demo Jumps  

    By k2skydiver,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,593 views

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

    By SEREJumper,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,613 views

  44. Skydiving and motorcycle riding  

    By FreefallSnoopy,
    • 19 replies
    • 8,218 views

  45. recurrency tips  

    By jennyx,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,781 views

  46. New Skydiver... Help me! Haha.  

    By exanimatebylove,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,461 views

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

    By aatif96,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,416 views

  48. Demo Streamer Set-up   1 2

    By arl120384,
    • 26 replies
    • 9,646 views

  49. belly fun  

    By earth2eric,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,579 views

  50. Started AFF jumps today!  

    By BKS60,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,039 views

  51. 16 yo tandem   1 2 3

    By D_mented1,
    • 55 replies
    • 7,997 views

  52. Friends Birthday Soon - Any Info on This Article  

    By moggybean,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,596 views

  53. New Twin Otter production increasing  

    By kallend,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,898 views

  54. Tandem Drogues  

    By Bandito,
    • 0 replies
    • 236 views

  55. AFF diary from Empuriabrava, Spain  

    By Tonythetiger7,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,674 views

  56. Dropzone Landing Area's  

    By jadaks,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,133 views

  57. Will it fly?  

    By Bandito,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,475 views

  58. Vigil2 not working   1 2 3

    By pj_jumper,
    • 54 replies
    • 7,312 views

  59. Headcorn AFF  

    By jimmyisme,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,779 views

  60. Landing accuracy for license requirement  

    By dthames,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,752 views

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

    By stratostar,
    • 27 replies
    • 9,054 views

  62. Possible Skydiving Reality Show   1 2

    By jjrainyday,
    • 33 replies
    • 7,606 views

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

    By Rdutch,
    • 18 replies
    • 6,711 views

  64. Photograph supplantation  

    By osoyogui,
    • 0 replies
    • 911 views

  65. Any good experiences in VA  

    By Assaultdog0351,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,206 views

  66. O'Hare TSA issues   1 2

    By tdog,
    • 33 replies
    • 8,817 views

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

    By shah269,
    • 96 replies
    • 7,989 views

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

    By JefferyHale,
    • 41 replies
    • 5,855 views

  69. Selling gear reluctance  

    By Tatetatetate,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,314 views

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

    By diverds,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,047 views

  71. Beautiful DZs  

    By b52,
    • 0 replies
    • 747 views

  72. Anyone know what this gear is?  

    By kuai43,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,246 views

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

    By skeatesy,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,895 views

  74. World CRW Team in China  

    By kkeenan,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,688 views

  75. attn: lodi locals  

    By uberchris,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,667 views

  76. Landing without a rig or a wingsuit  

    By Austintxflight,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,624 views

  77. Newb Jumper Story  

    By Blong801,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,423 views

  78. Parachutist Goes to "Hell"  

    By crazydiver,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,868 views

  79. Quick question about skydiving log book.  

    By sherwoodchris,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,514 views

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

    By JohnRich,
    • 100 replies
    • 16,733 views

  81. Royalty free music?  

    By daytripper419,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,677 views

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

    By 377,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,606 views

  83. Vintage jump suits  

    By vincemoore88,
    • 16 replies
    • 8,992 views

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

    By jonno,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,435 views

  85. PD Factory Tour Part 1  

    By dizzyjw,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,250 views

  86. 50 years  

    By chuteless,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,079 views

  87. How do riser length get measured  

    By daleskydive,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,266 views

  88. Requirements for helicopter jumps?  

    By cbuffalino,
    • 18 replies
    • 26,528 views

  89. Archway Skydiving Sued   1 2 3 4 7

    By JohnRich,
    • 151 replies
    • 13,923 views

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

    By hhhyyrt,
    • 55 replies
    • 13,056 views

  91. Gear checks  

    By skyturtle,
    • 20 replies
    • 4,885 views

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

    By skybytch,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,693 views

  93. doing my AFF1 again  

    By kashmire,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,542 views

  94. Weird question  

    By FreefallSnoopy,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,325 views

  95. Night jump question  

    By Rstanley0312,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,431 views

  96. Hitting an airbump in freefall?   1 2 3

    By Tuukka,
    • 62 replies
    • 8,249 views

  97. Gear Fear  

    By Olmed,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,486 views

  98. 2 health insurance plans for extra protection  

    By contract,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,739 views

  99. Pop and Hop   1 2

    By format,
    • 42 replies
    • 6,841 views

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

    By BrianSGermain,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,336 views
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