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1. Am I a snob to be annoyed at "indoor skydiving"?   1 2

   By quesera, September 10, 2010
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   • shah269
   • September 13, 2010

2. wierd dream..  

   By matthias, February 14, 2007
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   • shortyj
   • February 16, 2007

3. Students landing in water  

   By bamber, September 29, 2017
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   • firstime
   • September 29, 2017

4. Demo Jumpers! CALL TO ACTION!!   1 2

   By airtwardo, July 9, 2003
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   • airtwardo
   • July 12, 2003

5. IT HAPPENED!  

   By ElectricFetus, July 26, 2012
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   • kd5xb
   • July 29, 2012

6. USA Nationals  

   By Squeak, September 15, 2013
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   • Remster
   • September 21, 2013

7. incredibly upset, incredibly scammed; really need advice   1 2 3

   By mmytacism, November 19, 2005
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   • PhreeZone
   • November 23, 2005

8. Hulahoop Dives  

   By Bluskies83, August 6, 2012
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   • feuergnom
   • August 11, 2012

9. Send Cypres2 for maint, or sell for Vigil 2? (ends up being same $ loss)   1 2

   By mdrejhon, August 30, 2007
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   • scottjaco
   • August 31, 2007

10. What the heck kinda exit is that?????   1 2

    By jumper03, August 13, 2003
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    • bozo
    • August 19, 2003

11. Need advice for attaching chem lights for night jumps  

    By ToTheTop, June 7, 2009
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    • tdog
    • June 8, 2009

12. What is your field of work?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Superman32, December 22, 2005
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    • angryelf
    • January 14, 2006

13. what's the lowest you've ever exited?   1 2 3 4

    By panzwami, December 22, 2003
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    • velo90
    • January 9, 2004

14. Surplus Chinese Parachute: $80!  

    By JohnRich, July 14, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • July 18, 2006

15. Failing to jump AFF 1  

    By Chris__, May 29, 2021
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    • riggerrob
    • November 19, 2022

16. Reasons to log  

    By skydived19006, July 15, 2008
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    • livendive
    • July 17, 2008

17. Continue, Quit, or Change Course?   1 2 3

    By Zipp0, September 13, 2006
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    • peregrinerose
    • September 15, 2006

18. UPSA BOD   1 2

    By divnswoop, August 7, 2008
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    • Mr17Hz
    • August 8, 2008

19. First jumps over Everest  

    By Orange1, October 5, 2008
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    • Astro1
    • November 24, 2008

20. # of jumps to become a paratrooper?  

    By Eagleeye, November 10, 2009
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    • riggerrob
    • November 12, 2009

21. Advice needed: Hard case for Rig Transport?  

    By ntrprnr, September 21, 2010
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    • david3
    • September 23, 2010

22. Tracking speed.   1 2

    By shah269, May 2, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • May 4, 2011

23. OMFG!!!!!   1 2

    By futurehighflyer, September 25, 2003
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    • phonics1981
    • September 25, 2003

24. Skydiving in Australia (USPA transfer to APF)  

    By LBobRife, July 29, 2015
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    • LavaLady
    • August 5, 2015

25. Where to get A-Certified Cheaply   1 2 3 4

    By kgp4death, March 15, 2010
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    • kgp4death
    • March 21, 2010

26. ND Candidate available to answer questions   1 2 3

    By buzzfink, November 19, 2002
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    • buzzfink
    • December 20, 2002

27. How do you use your Closing Pin Necklace?   1 2 3

    By Casch, July 29, 2003
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    • chrismgtis
    • September 28, 2008

28. Opening shock forces  

    By adamUK, July 10, 2012
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    • adamUK
    • July 24, 2012

29. Wearing two Alti's   1 2

    By spindlee, January 23, 2009
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    • ASTKU
    • February 1, 2009

30. How do Spec.Ops do it?   1 2

    By skrovi, April 27, 2006
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    • sgt_ludy
    • April 30, 2006

31. How many jumps did you have...   1 2

    By skydivermom, September 12, 2007
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    • deadbug
    • September 21, 2007

32. Packing Woes   1 2

    By playgroundguy, December 28, 2006
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    • Beer
    • December 30, 2006

33. THANK GOD FOR GLOVES   1 2

    By squarecanopy, August 25, 2008
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    • Braz933
    • August 29, 2008

34. Skydiving Jitters   1 2

    By Arojekt, July 19, 2006
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    • skydivermom
    • July 24, 2006

35. Any latebloomers to skydiving?  

    By Namowal, July 22, 2011
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    • drdive
    • August 1, 2011

36. Scared of Heights?!?  

    By XOsunnydaysXO, November 10, 2004
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 12, 2004

37. how to increase level of safety...   1 2

    By mxaexm, January 15, 2009
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    • jsaxton
    • January 19, 2009

38. AFF Student general questions  

    By Chiemel, May 14, 2012
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    • Hellis
    • May 21, 2012

39. Shortest time between reserve repack and cutaway?  

    By beth0b, July 14, 2012
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    • Para5-0
    • July 18, 2012

40. How to make a barrel roll with canopy?  

    By Sabrekakkonen, July 27, 2018
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    • yoink
    • July 30, 2018

41. arm bruises...  

    By AndyMan, July 14, 2003
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    • hookitt
    • July 15, 2003

42. Landing direction discretion question.   1 2

    By bikerxxuk, October 20, 2009
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    • skybill
    • January 9, 2010

43. Crosswind (DVD)  

    By taz9420, January 14, 2004
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    • Dougjumper
    • January 16, 2004

44. Are logbooks still relevant?   1 2

    By Deisel, October 25, 2011
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    • Coreefdiver
    • October 29, 2011

45. How can newbies know   1 2

    By flyangel2, April 22, 2005
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    • bales
    • April 29, 2005

46. How do Mr Bill?   1 2

    By Wharewaka, April 10, 2007
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    • weegegirl
    • April 13, 2007

47. 1st Jump - To Eat or Not To Eat?  

    By PicOlio, August 7, 2005
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    • cHoDaBoY
    • August 8, 2005

48. STUPID WIND!!!!!:(  

    By jmar595, April 3, 2011
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    • Skyper
    • April 7, 2011

49. New TSA security directive  

    By kallend, June 11, 2009
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    • kallend
    • June 19, 2009

50. Reasonable risks (was: Fatality Skydive Arizona)   1 2

    By RIGGER, November 5, 2004
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    • treeman
    • November 10, 2004

51. 40 seconds  

    By davelepka, June 12, 2013
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    • davelepka
    • June 18, 2013

52. Sky Diving in Mexico  

    By LGreg34, January 25, 2004
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    • LGreg34
    • February 3, 2004

53. Anyone gotten burned out on skydiving?   1 2 3 4

    By mfrese, December 15, 2003
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    • sdgregory
    • December 23, 2003

54. Human body in freefall  

    By GregZoller, February 4, 2014
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    • Boogers
    • February 7, 2014

55. Turbo 206 P model as skydive aircraft........  

    By baronn, July 20, 2014
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    • extremeshannon
    • July 30, 2014

56. question on getting into flying with a camera   1 2

    By woodpecker, January 24, 2007
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    • Liemberg
    • January 27, 2007

57. Have your relatives come to see you skydive?   1 2 3

    By Vertifly, March 15, 2004
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    • Dougiefresh
    • June 17, 2004

58. How many jumps before camera flying?  

    By NoRules, June 7, 2004
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • June 10, 2004

59. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~  

    By sillyolethang, February 21, 2003
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    • sillyolethang
    • February 22, 2003

60. Stuck at AFF Level 4?  

    By Bye_gravity, September 23, 2017
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    • dthames
    • September 26, 2017

61. What makes a dropzone a good dropzone?   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, April 10, 2009
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    • pinkfairy
    • April 16, 2009

62. Skydiving and camping?   1 2

    By deadkennedys, December 10, 2010
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    • keithbar
    • December 12, 2010

63. Sabre 2 vs Volt/Magellan/Lotus/?  

    By Deimian, July 27, 2015
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    • Deimian
    • July 27, 2015

64. People must LOVE their Safires!   1 2

    By Throttlebender, February 8, 2011
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    • virgin-burner
    • February 20, 2011

65. P206 STC needed  

    By goobersnuftda, January 30, 2010
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • February 1, 2010

66. Pictures of crazy camera setups  

    By Blue240, April 29, 2015
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    • jurgencamps
    • May 6, 2015

67. Skydive Radio #148 - Tunnel Flying with Jason Kane and Shannon McCarthy is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, June 1, 2011
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    • OglalaDiver
    • June 4, 2011

68. Who is the Biggest Meatbomb to Jump?   1 2

    By BunkerBuster, October 6, 2005
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • April 23, 2010

69. Famed Elderly Skydiver Dies In House Fire - press clips  

    By quade, November 5, 2002
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    • ltdiver
    • November 9, 2002

70. Stileto????   1 2 3 4

    By saxboy, July 10, 2005
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    • dencha
    • July 29, 2005

71. Anvils   1 2

    By atsaubrey, November 24, 2003
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    • JVig
    • December 3, 2003

72. Reposts!!!!!! For what it's worth.   1 2

    By mjosparky, June 16, 2008
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    • crashtested
    • June 20, 2008

73. Banzai Skydiving?  

    By peek, August 18, 2015
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    • riggerrob
    • August 18, 2015

74. Need a plan for a rebound from a failed season  

    By SecondRound, October 3, 2014
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    • wmw999
    • October 6, 2014

75. What makes a good skydiver?  

    By NWFlyer, July 12, 2005
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    • Orange1
    • July 14, 2005

76. jumping a chopper  

    By huey, October 7, 2006
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    • aerialfx
    • October 12, 2006

77. Advice for faster than normal landings  

    By TerminatorSRT4, December 9, 2008
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    • sparkie
    • December 11, 2008

78. Head-down to belly - considerations?  

    By davidg39, March 19, 2014
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    • BMichaeli
    • March 25, 2014

79. Tracking Jumps...   1 2

    By jumpjunkie2004, September 24, 2005
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    • GTAVercetti
    • September 26, 2005

80. "ratting out" one someone; would you do it!?   1 2

    By virgin-burner, September 23, 2011
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    • primetime
    • September 28, 2011

81. Riding Your Motorcycle With Your Rig On..?   1 2

    By partyboy, June 22, 2005
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    • ROK
    • June 6, 2007

82. I can't concentrate on anything else...   1 2

    By Peej, September 2, 2003
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    • angrypeppers
    • November 11, 2006

83. Noob Q of the day: Angle Dives vs Track Dive?  

    By DrDom, February 27, 2014
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    • Boogers
    • March 3, 2014

84. Please comment on Your experience  

    By format, July 7, 2010
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    • usernametaken
    • July 10, 2010

85. Slow reserve opening?  

    By CornishChris, January 19, 2008
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    • Liemberg
    • February 4, 2008

86. Renting of plane for skydiving  

    By Luza, December 21, 2007
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    • riggerrob
    • December 23, 2007

87. Fatigue  

    By adventurechick, June 4, 2006
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    • dharma1976
    • June 5, 2006

88. which boogie has the best parties?   1 2

    By Newbie, October 14, 2003
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    • kallend
    • October 20, 2003

89. Don't get hurt at ASC or the Farm   1 2

    By pilotdave, May 18, 2005
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    • tombuch
    • May 20, 2005

90. skydiving exercises  

    By mr2mk1g, January 11, 2013
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    • Austintxflight
    • January 12, 2013

91. wind tunnel = currency?  

    By accur8shot, January 29, 2013
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    • LeslieRP
    • February 1, 2013

92. Malfunction Cutaway...packed your own?   1 2

    By Michele, January 9, 2004
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    • mccurley
    • January 12, 2004

93. Skydiving body armor  

    By kansasskydiver, July 26, 2007
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    • upndownshop
    • July 28, 2007

94. jumping from a powered parachute  

    By jumpinfarmer, November 11, 2003
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    • Flygator
    • November 12, 2003

95. Cheapest tickets for HOP n POPs?  

    By foreverfree, September 28, 2004
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    • foreverfree
    • October 24, 2004

96. Petition to keep open Skydiving Centre Teuge (The Netherlands)  

    By dragon2, July 3, 2017
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    • dragon2
    • July 9, 2017

97. Denver Locals  

    By Bluhdow, July 16, 2016
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    • Bluhdow
    • August 24, 2016

98. First Tandum Jump  

    By JOE1, September 1, 2015
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 6, 2015

99. Just a Picture  

    By grandmaster95, November 4, 2013
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    • Engscott78
    • November 5, 2013

100. Exit Altitudes and World Records   1 2

     By ccowden, December 23, 2005
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     • Taylor610
     • December 27, 2005