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1. cutaway / to reserve rides survey   1 2

   By jimmytavino, December 18, 2009
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   • jimmytavino
   • December 23, 2009

2. fun jumps?  

   By AndrewKarnowski, June 13, 2006
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   • AndrewKarnowski
   • June 16, 2006

3. Is It Illegal?  

   By TrickyDicky, August 8, 2003
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   • BBKid
   • August 9, 2003

4. Action for USPA Members !   1 2

   By 3331, July 19, 2023
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   • johnhking1
   • March 1, 2024

5. Jumps for 2004   1 2

   By gerryfuss, April 13, 2004
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   • benny
   • April 15, 2004

6. I feel a bit lost...  

   By thetreehugger, March 12, 2018
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   • mbohu
   • March 16, 2018

7. What are the chances?  

   By WooHoo, March 2, 2011
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   • Niki1
   • March 16, 2011

8. One Brake Unstowed on Opening   1 2

   By MakeItHappen, March 6, 2011
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   • bofh
   • March 9, 2011

9. Boosters   1 2

   By samyueru, December 14, 2003
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   • sdgregory
   • December 19, 2003

10. Freeflying. Is it "the death of skydiving"?  

    By psychoswooper, August 18, 2003
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    • freakydiver
    • August 18, 2003

11. Tandem Jumps  

    By Airflow, March 1, 2003
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    • betzilla
    • March 9, 2003

12. Flying into Perris  

    By Mattbs4e, March 20, 2004
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    • ericber
    • March 23, 2004

13. Ever try BASE?   1 2 3

    By slackercruster, June 2, 2011
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    • wasatchrider
    • June 16, 2011

14. Cessna 337  

    By GussoneR, February 2, 2009
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    • I3uller
    • February 3, 2009

15. Dropzone drive time   1 2

    By Gary73, August 17, 2007
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    • monkycndo
    • August 18, 2007

16. Questions from a writer  

    By EdBarron, November 21, 2013
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • November 24, 2013

17. Ear fluid/ popping...   1 2

    By SkydiveNFlorida, July 22, 2003
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • July 28, 2003

18. another demo incident  

    By dragon2, November 16, 2012
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    • DanDanInc
    • November 19, 2012

19. Dytter settings   1 2

    By Broke, April 11, 2008
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    • Renegade001us
    • May 1, 2008

20. Sky's the Limit, Beeville, TX  

    By buddagod, July 1, 2009
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    • skydemon2
    • July 3, 2009

21. MALFUNCTION: what would you do if...?   1 2 3 4

    By tumbleroll, October 19, 2009
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    • dancy
    • October 26, 2009

22. AFF1 and AFF2 jumps this weekend. An account and some concerns. .   1 2

    By SkydiveNFlorida, July 21, 2003
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • July 24, 2003

23. Am i Right or Wrong?   1 2

    By someday, May 30, 2007
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    • slotperfect
    • May 31, 2007

24. Going in Europe  

    By mww115, December 24, 2003
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    • vonSanta
    • December 29, 2003

25. The Skydiving Season: Best Times to Jump  

    By n0rbert, June 26, 2012
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    • n0rbert
    • June 27, 2012

26. Anon: What do you think about your money and demos?   1 2

    By jeremyneas, December 31, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • February 9, 2004

27. Sudden loss of balance  

    By EagleMan, June 6, 2021
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    • faller
    • December 27, 2022

28. Making your own jump suit  

    By devarona, November 4, 2009
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • November 5, 2009

29. H&P @ 12K   1 2

    By henryvillar, January 29, 2008
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • February 3, 2008

30. Whatzit? (Aircraft Part ID)   1 2 3

    By JohnRich, January 22, 2005
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 4, 2005

31. Skydiving social network   1 2

    By sundry, December 15, 2007
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    • Krip
    • December 16, 2007

32. Tunnel tricks  

    By billvon, May 18, 2004
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    • VanillaSkyGirl
    • May 27, 2004

33. Hard Openings  

    By funks, November 10, 2004
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    • firstime
    • November 15, 2004

34. Am I too old to jump?   1 2

    By bocabruce1, June 22, 2009
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    • steve1
    • July 4, 2009

35. Scam emails targeting dzos  

    By teason, May 31, 2010
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    • mccordia
    • November 2, 2010

36. EPs for shoulder dislocations during a skydive   1 2

    By David Wang, November 30, 2020
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    • wmw999
    • December 2, 2020

37. Whuffos pointing out incidents   1 2

    By btvr, October 14, 2011
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    • Xander
    • October 26, 2011

38. Cold-weather jumping  

    By Airviking, November 18, 2010
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    • CobraRover
    • November 24, 2010

39. Manslaughter?  

    By captain1976, September 2, 2011
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    • dpreguy
    • September 11, 2011

40. Hello from Portugal! I need advice, please  

    By Pedro1960, June 27, 2006
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    • Pedro1960
    • July 2, 2006

41. Has anyone ever booked 2 or more jumps for their first time?  

    By brendhanbb, December 9, 2018
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    • muff528
    • December 28, 2018

42. Hawaii!!   1 2

    By Ryye, October 23, 2010
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    • skyrider
    • January 1, 2011

43. Emergeny Landing Legalities  

    By NeedToJump, October 1, 2003
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    • spectreflyer
    • October 5, 2003

44. FAI  

    By SabreCat, November 13, 2007
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    • bbarnhouse
    • November 16, 2007

45. Wide Legs Fix?  

    By Flyhighguy, January 24, 2015
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    • Joellercoaster
    • January 26, 2015

46. Selecting and Buying a Rig  

    By dmaline, July 1, 2013
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    • ridebmxbikes
    • August 29, 2013

47. "Top 10" Landing Areas...   1 2

    By Kimblair13, January 6, 2008
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    • efs4ever
    • January 12, 2008

48. P206 Lexan door?  

    By extremeshannon, July 30, 2014
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    • totter
    • September 30, 2014

49. Skydiving for a living for ONE year   1 2

    By snoworskate, February 16, 2012
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    • kingbunky
    • February 21, 2012

50. New YouTube Video!  

    By BrianSGermain, June 19, 2013
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    • BrianSGermain
    • June 26, 2013

51. Wake up mid tandem after getting blackout drunk  

    By CRASH1, April 9, 2014
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    • CRASH1
    • April 9, 2014

52. Wings Vision  

    By Rhino4406, June 27, 2018
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    • LeeroyJenkins
    • July 6, 2018

53. Not renewing BPA this year   1 2

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

54. Canopy Wrap - Cutaway   1 2

    By mdowling, March 24, 2003
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    • Casch
    • June 2, 2003

55. Weight limit  

    By leepenrose, September 27, 2006
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    • azdiver
    • September 28, 2006

56. Packing tool  

    By KrisS, October 23, 2019
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    • Squeak
    • July 28, 2020

57. B License - water training?  

    By jamiem, August 27, 2007
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    • Beer
    • August 31, 2007

58. Why not to freefly a Talon.  

    By Bignugget, June 11, 2013
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    • excuse
    • June 12, 2013

59. need help with my suit  

    By thatguythedj, January 7, 2015
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    • AdrenalineGear
    • January 10, 2015

60. Who is the most experience skydiver?   1 2

    By camamel, April 9, 2007
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    • billvon
    • April 12, 2007

61. Do you have Health Insurance?   1 2

    By Elisha, December 21, 2005
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    • Elisha
    • December 22, 2005

62. Malfunctions are not Incidents   1 2

    By MakeItHappen, March 17, 2004
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    • billvon
    • March 21, 2004

63. Sociological Perspectives  

    By Cari, January 30, 2009
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    • derekorr
    • February 6, 2009

64. Thirty years ago today....   1 2

    By SkymonkeyONE, January 13, 2011
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    • tkhayes
    • January 14, 2011

65. 3 rings reversed???   1 2 3

    By jf951, March 7, 2010
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    • tdog
    • March 12, 2010

66. Can an S&TA self-certify for a licence?  

    By DocPop, July 2, 2013
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    • BIGUN
    • July 7, 2013

67. Canopy flight time diffrences  

    By Sabrekakkonen, February 28, 2017
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    • Di0
    • March 1, 2017

68. Oh, the nerve of some skydivers!!   1 2 3 4

    By dreamsville, September 23, 2003
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    • billvon
    • September 30, 2003

69. Malfunction Inqury   1 2

    By Skyguy1977, January 9, 2010
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    • SafetyNate
    • January 11, 2010

70. Wind Tunnel vs. Skydiving  

    By Airborne03, October 4, 2003
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    • happythoughts
    • October 8, 2003

71. Eliminating the National Directors   1 2

    By SStewart, December 13, 2021
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    • riggerrob
    • March 9, 2022

72. Brit Army DZ banned from teaching freefly   1 2

    By Westie, January 6, 2006
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    • mac2501
    • February 27, 2006

73. paid pack job chop, lost main   1 2 3

    By bodypilot90, January 30, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • March 4, 2003

74. HALO Cert and military rig, but no USPA license...Can he jump?  

    By ReLLiK75, June 21, 2004
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    • steve1
    • June 22, 2004

75. Upside-Down Otter  

    By JohnRich, July 16, 2012
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    • theonlyski
    • July 18, 2012

76. Selecting your landing target  

    By micduran, February 20, 2007
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    • JohnMitchell
    • February 21, 2007

77. Do I pay first before receiving rig?  

    By FlowArtist, March 22, 2013
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    • demon4o7
    • April 4, 2013

78. My second tantem sucked!   1 2 3

    By char1775, May 23, 2005
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    • murps2000
    • May 26, 2005

79. will the sickness go away??  

    By humblegod, August 4, 2010
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    • jlmiracle
    • August 6, 2010

80. What happens to the raft?   1 2 3

    By cyn, July 9, 2008
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    • mjosparky
    • July 13, 2008

81. I'm new to the sport...   1 2

    By miranda09, December 2, 2009
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    • Sletzer
    • December 4, 2009

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

    By shermanator, August 6, 2007
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    • Remster
    • August 13, 2007

83. How tight do you like your lag straps!!!  

    By koopa, November 27, 2002
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    • skycat
    • November 30, 2002

84. Hook turns   1 2

    By huka551, March 28, 2005
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    • Remster
    • March 30, 2005

85. taking gear   1 2 3

    By swoopfly, October 24, 2010
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    • WMO
    • November 7, 2010

86. Landing a para-commander   1 2

    By laird, March 19, 2005
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    • RogerRamjet
    • April 1, 2005

87. Questions - just did AFF Level 1  

    By chasitie, March 25, 2018
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    • massis
    • April 3, 2018

88. AFF vs. Tandem Progression/AFF  

    By Schwarztod, September 2, 2008
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    • Schwarztod
    • September 7, 2008

89. 600 jumps/24 HR's!!!!!!   1 2

    By slug, July 30, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • September 10, 2006

90. Think before you post  

    By SkymonkeyONE, November 10, 2003
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    • sangiro
    • March 2, 2004

91. Do You Forget Your Jumps?  

    By Nutz, October 14, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • October 16, 2003

92. People that don't jump often.   1 2 3 4 5

    By npgraphicdesign, May 6, 2010
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    • timmyfitz
    • May 9, 2010

93. What's your skydiving goal this year?   1 2

    By tetra316, January 29, 2005
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    • superstu
    • February 13, 2005

94. AFF.....to tip or not to tip??  

    By freeflyin84, April 5, 2007
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    • Remster
    • April 5, 2007

95. velo label   1 2

    By swoopfly, September 26, 2010
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    • Hvance
    • September 28, 2010

96. pull through chord   1 2

    By shermanator, October 3, 2006
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    • Peej
    • October 6, 2006

97. Bill MAher guest with bullshit skydiving story   1 2

    By jclalor, October 22, 2011
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    • skydived19006
    • November 14, 2011

98. Tracking exit data  

    By dthames, November 13, 2013
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    • dthames
    • November 16, 2013

99. What's the most jumps anyone ever did?   1 2

    By darrenspooner, February 27, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • March 3, 2005

100. Club bylaws....  

     By redramdriver, March 29, 2006
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     • DougH
     • February 11, 2020