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1. non USA made mains/reserves?  

   By psf, March 28, 2012
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   • raceface
   • March 28, 2012

2. how do i flare a Hornet?  

   By sdkd1995, March 27, 2012
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   • robinheid
   • March 28, 2012

3. ripcord to BOC, is it required in order to get a license  

   By guineapiggie101, March 27, 2012
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   • popsjumper
   • March 28, 2012

4. Skydive Radio #168 - with Vincent Lemay is now available. Enjoy.  

   By diverds, March 27, 2012
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   • freefalljason
   • March 30, 2012

5. CNN News likes Deland Florida,  

   By 3331, March 27, 2012
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   • 3331
   • March 27, 2012

6. Exit Order Safety Article   1 2 3 4

   By BrianSGermain, March 26, 2012
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   • kallend
   • March 25, 2013

7. Jumping with oxygen  

   By mjl06750, March 26, 2012
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   • mjl06750
   • March 29, 2012

8. Unlogged jumps   1 2

   By theplummeter, March 26, 2012
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   • craigbey
   • March 28, 2012

9. Random question  

   By J0nathan, March 26, 2012
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   • Jasonm47
   • April 3, 2012

10. Shade Canopy Value?  

    By skydived19006, March 26, 2012
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    • skydived19006
    • March 26, 2012

11. Photo of Near Tail Strike used in Ad?  

    By Skwrl, March 26, 2012
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    • J0nathan
    • March 26, 2012

12. Public Service Announcement   1 2

    By davelepka, March 26, 2012
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    • davelepka
    • July 9, 2012

13. Is a tandem really a $440 value?  

    By skymama, March 26, 2012
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • March 27, 2012

14. Stolen gear got a chuckle  

    By FreeflyGoat, March 26, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • March 27, 2012

15. Calling all Australian jumpers home and aboard.  

    By jenette, March 26, 2012
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    • jenette
    • March 26, 2012

16. 1st skydive  

    By wasatchrider, March 25, 2012
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    • wasatchrider
    • March 26, 2012

17. Looking for video with song called Sail  

    By rhopstr, March 25, 2012
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    • rhopstr
    • March 26, 2012

18. How can I fix these problems in my jumping? (AFF)   1 2 3

    By rss_v, March 24, 2012
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    • christelsabine
    • April 22, 2012

19. Wingsuit towed by Mini  

    By richardw38, March 24, 2012
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    • voilsb
    • March 24, 2012

20. try this on a night jump  

    By bodypilot90, March 24, 2012
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • March 27, 2012

21. Heart Problems  

    By TARA13, March 23, 2012
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    • airtwardo
    • March 23, 2012

22. Skydive Radio discussion on "Spotting and Exit Safety"  

    By BrianSGermain, March 23, 2012
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    • bluetwo
    • March 27, 2012

23. student jump rigs?  

    By austinbond, March 23, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • March 23, 2012

24. Virgin Atlantic Free Rig Transporation  

    By richardw38, March 23, 2012
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    • Squeak
    • March 25, 2012

25. Flaring   1 2 3

    By loch1957, March 23, 2012
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    • dmaline
    • August 20, 2013

26. "parachutes" for school activities, etc.  

    By peek, March 22, 2012
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    • peek
    • March 22, 2012

27. What do you think of my website?  

    By adam.abitbol, March 21, 2012
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    • ShcShc11
    • March 22, 2012

28. 45 Minute Discussion on Preventing Canopy Collisions with Brian Germain  

    By BrianSGermain, March 21, 2012
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    • JasonYergin
    • April 22, 2012

29. Experienced jumper as student   1 2

    By SlackBeef, March 21, 2012
    • 35 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • March 24, 2012

30. Should I take a skydiving course?  

    By gchain, March 20, 2012
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    • catfishhunter
    • March 21, 2012

31. Did he die :S ?  

    By J0nathan, March 20, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • March 21, 2012

32. New A Licensed Jumper  

    By rcberryjr, March 20, 2012
    • 4 replies
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    • bodypilot90
    • March 20, 2012

33. Liabilities of being a dealer?  

    By aeroflyer, March 20, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • March 28, 2012

34. First Malfunction Video---plus: entetaining post landing discussion!!  

    By BrianSGermain, March 19, 2012
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    • BrianSGermain
    • March 22, 2012

35. Slow news day? "Terror at 5,000 ft."  

    By AStack75, March 19, 2012
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    • NealFitz
    • March 20, 2012

36. Weather assessments  

    By rss_v, March 18, 2012
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    • wildfan75
    • March 24, 2012

37. SAFETY FIRST VIDEOS three new uploads!!!  

    By BrianSGermain, March 16, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • BrianSGermain
    • March 16, 2012

38. How many days are okay for the canopy to lay out on the field??  

    By stayhigh, March 16, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • March 18, 2012

39. Hyperventilating  

    By accur8shot, March 16, 2012
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    • Rozbun
    • April 5, 2012

40. Red Bull Stratos project pics up  

    By crotalus01, March 16, 2012
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    • Toasted_Cracker
    • March 17, 2012

41. Cessena 206 question?  

    By Amyr, March 15, 2012
    • 1 reply
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • March 16, 2012

42. Why people skydive - Article  

    By leandercool, March 15, 2012
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    • mutumbo
    • March 20, 2012

43. can you do payments on skydiving gear?  

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

44. New Safety First Video - FREE on YouTube - from Brian Germain  

    By BrianSGermain, March 14, 2012
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    • BrianSGermain
    • March 14, 2012

45. Skydive Radio #167 - with Harry Parker is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, March 14, 2012
    • 2 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • March 15, 2012

46. Bentley Promotion  

    By mtnairsports, March 13, 2012
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    • michaelmullins
    • March 14, 2012

47. jojowing or jojo wing sonic  

    By nutellaontoast, March 13, 2012
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    • nutellaontoast
    • March 13, 2012

48. Why the disparity?  

    By nigel99, March 13, 2012
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    • Squeak
    • March 13, 2012

49. Redbull 60k foot test jump   1 2

    By PhreeZone, March 13, 2012
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    • theonlyski
    • March 17, 2012

50. Wanna BASE HUCK or Skydive from a Paraglider!?!?  

    By Boeris, March 12, 2012
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    • 5.samadhi
    • March 15, 2012

51. stilleto- katana ?   1 2

    By swoopkp, March 12, 2012
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    • airtwardo
    • March 15, 2012

52. Just found this vid on youtube, the title says it all XD  

    By J0nathan, March 11, 2012
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    • koppel
    • March 12, 2012

53. katana 120 to velocity 96 ?????  

    By hhhyyrt, March 11, 2012
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    • stayhigh
    • March 11, 2012

54. Skydiving & Families  

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

55. Would you support a wingloading BSR?   1 2 3 4

    By billvon, March 9, 2012
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    • davelepka
    • March 13, 2012

56. Skydive panama central america, not florida?????  

    By johngrant, March 8, 2012
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    • J-S
    • March 9, 2012

57. Bruises on arm after jumping from PAC  

    By Divinfool, March 7, 2012
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    • sacex250
    • March 9, 2012

58. So I know this guy...   1 2 3

    By Gato, March 7, 2012
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    • tmccann
    • March 10, 2012

59. Line wax?  

    By shah269, March 7, 2012
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    • Halfpastniner
    • March 9, 2012

60. A&P or IA in Los Angles area  

    By Skydive2, March 7, 2012
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    • lowapproach
    • March 7, 2012

61. More info needed?  

    By Krip, March 7, 2012
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    • Krip
    • March 7, 2012

62. Video of Summerfest Fireworks Show  

    By Skwrl, March 6, 2012
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    • Skwrl
    • March 6, 2012

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

    By hhhyyrt, March 6, 2012
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    • craigbey
    • June 5, 2012

64. Check out "New BSR Affects Everyone" in the USPA BOD Forum  

    By robinheid, March 5, 2012
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    • robinheid
    • March 5, 2012

65. Prospects  

    By Spills, March 5, 2012
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • March 5, 2012

66. Dropzone.com purchase (Caveat Emptor)   1 2 3 4

    By 43_echo, March 5, 2012
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    • billvon
    • March 21, 2012

67. Strange scientific paper about parachutes  

    By peek, March 5, 2012
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    • BrianSGermain
    • March 13, 2012

68. Why modern canopies respond with delay?  

    By format, March 4, 2012
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    • in2jumping
    • March 6, 2012

69. Breathing trough your SKIN during freefall??   1 2

    By leandercool, March 4, 2012
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    • leandercool
    • March 10, 2012

70. Own your own jumpship?  

    By frontloop33, March 4, 2012
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • March 9, 2012

71. March Parachutist: "How skydiving changed my life"  

    By Idunno, March 4, 2012
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    • SansSuit
    • March 6, 2012

72. Is Thai Sky adventires open? Urgent please.  

    By Riisgaard, March 3, 2012
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    • Riisgaard
    • March 3, 2012

73. Bridge the Gap  

    By Seapro, March 3, 2012
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    • 3mpire
    • March 5, 2012

74. Skydiving temp question   1 2

    By vegasskydiver, March 2, 2012
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    • PiLFy
    • March 11, 2012

75. New rules for canopy-downsizing in Norway. We need comments!   1 2 3 4 5

    By linnths, March 1, 2012
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    • pchapman
    • April 7, 2012

76. Skydiving in UK..any good?  

    By Olmed, March 1, 2012
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    • Tatetatetate
    • April 7, 2012

77. LEAP Day  

    By kleggo, March 1, 2012
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    • iowa
    • March 1, 2012

78. Looking to get AAF certified  

    By napoleonpp, February 29, 2012
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    • napoleonpp
    • March 1, 2012

79. Cross country skydive trip  

    By Dragpo13, February 29, 2012
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    • Dragpo13
    • February 29, 2012

80. Skydive Radio #166 - with Luis Prinetto is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, February 29, 2012
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    • freefalljason
    • February 29, 2012

81. Skydiving with 14 ?  

    By J0nathan, February 29, 2012
    • 18 replies
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    • sacex250
    • March 5, 2012

82. girl jumping without AAD and without knowing how to deploy reserve !  

    By J0nathan, February 28, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • chuckakers
    • February 29, 2012

83. Drones and Skydiving  

    By ManagingPrime, February 28, 2012
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    • kallend
    • October 1, 2015

84. New resources for modifying aircraft for jumping  

    By peek, February 28, 2012
    • 2 replies
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    • Skydive2
    • February 29, 2012

85. Brand New Skydiving Video by Brian Germain FREE on YouTube!!  

    By BrianSGermain, February 27, 2012
    • 1 reply
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    • format
    • February 28, 2012

86. Skydive South Padre Island  

    By JohnnyMarko, February 27, 2012
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    • JohnnyMarko
    • February 27, 2012

87. First Jump In MOAB Ut - I'm hooked!  

    By NewbieNate, February 27, 2012
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    • DSE
    • February 29, 2012

88. A license  

    By scottd818, February 27, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • February 28, 2012

89. Big thanks to everyone at Eloy.  

    By Spills, February 27, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • mkb0909
    • March 4, 2012

90. Little Cloud Skydiving League  

    By skyjumpenfool, February 27, 2012
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    • KBXR
    • February 28, 2012

91. Calculating exit weight  

    By rifleman, February 26, 2012
    • 11 replies
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    • Joellercoaster
    • February 27, 2012

92. SAFETY FIRST TV with Brian Germain: Free Youtube Video!  

    By BrianSGermain, February 25, 2012
    • 5 replies
    • 1,345 views
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    • spikes2020
    • February 27, 2012

93. Not renewing BPA this year   1 2

    By Justpin, February 24, 2012
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    • pincheck
    • February 26, 2012

94. South Dakota  

    By jedei1120, February 24, 2012
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    • jedei1120
    • February 24, 2012

95. Poised exit  

    By loch1957, February 24, 2012
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    • davelepka
    • February 24, 2012

96. halo jump ?   1 2 3

    By J0nathan, February 24, 2012
    • 55 replies
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    • RMK
    • March 2, 2012

97. Don't underestimate your speed  

    By leandercool, February 23, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • TampaPete
    • February 25, 2012

98. Jumping a Yak-52?   1 2

    By AdamWirtz2001, February 23, 2012
    • 25 replies
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    • aerialfx
    • March 6, 2012

99. I want to jump but cant..  

    By Ifearheights, February 23, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • Ifearheights
    • February 25, 2012

100. USPA 'A' to CSPA 'A'  

     By SureShotAlex, February 22, 2012
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     • Andrewwhyte
     • February 23, 2012