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1. What dropzones have the best fleet of aircraft?   1 2

   By regulator, April 14, 2009
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   • fundgh
   • April 30, 2009

2. Chute didn't open... whuffo remark   1 2

   By packerboy, July 4, 2006
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   • popsjumper
   • July 7, 2006

3. OMFG!!!!!   1 2

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

4. Joe D of Skydive Jersey Shore makes 10000th jump  

   By boffin, June 18, 2008
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   • phildthedildo
   • July 14, 2008

5. Shortest time between reserve repack and cutaway?  

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

6. How do Spec.Ops do it?   1 2

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

7. Ground Speed in a Track  

   By Megatron, February 26, 2009
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   • JohnMitchell
   • March 3, 2009

8. Non DZ jumps   1 2

   By BigSky, January 10, 2006
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   • skypuppy
   • January 12, 2006

9. One armed skydiver? Looking for info  

   By RichM, December 21, 2013
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   • RichM
   • December 25, 2013

10. Stileto????   1 2 3 4

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

11. Odds ofmalfunction/cutaway on first jump?  

    By freeasabird, May 25, 2004
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    • argon
    • May 28, 2004

12. twin otter question (for a pilot )  

    By taffclarke, August 8, 2008
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    • gemini
    • August 12, 2008

13. Failing to jump AFF 1  

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

14. Who woulda thunk it?  

    By faulknerwn, January 29, 2008
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    • Rick
    • February 1, 2008

15. This article is pure comedy.  

    By stayhigh, January 27, 2015
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    • FlyBabeAU
    • February 8, 2015

16. Is it really necessary the FS1 b4 you freefly?   1 2 3 4 5

    By meistwer, June 19, 2006
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    • damion75
    • June 23, 2006

17. Anvils   1 2

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

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

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

19. How can newbies know   1 2

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

20. Fun at the 100 ways   1 2

    By billvon, October 31, 2005
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    • Remster
    • November 4, 2005

21. Creeper Designs  

    By FallingDuck, February 3, 2007
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    • Eule
    • February 4, 2007

22. Skydiving in Australia (USPA transfer to APF)  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

26. Employer's attitudes to skydivers   1 2 3

    By jimmurt, May 10, 2011
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    • JohnnyMarko
    • May 31, 2011

27. Students landing in water  

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

28. Which wingsuit IS actually best for flight time?  

    By Jaymyster, May 30, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • June 1, 2010

29. Tipping  

    By rebellogan, May 30, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • June 1, 2004

30. Packing Woes   1 2

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

31. IT HAPPENED!  

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

32. wierd dream..  

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

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

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

34. Opening shock forces  

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

35. How high would the price of packing have to go until you would pack your own main?   1 2 3

    By Gravitymaster, April 2, 2004
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    • andygregory
    • April 5, 2004

36. Is it possible?   1 2 3 4

    By MarkTL, November 28, 2008
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    • skittles_of_SDC
    • December 1, 2008

37. Break Altitude   1 2

    By Hummusx, October 9, 2003
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    • quade
    • October 15, 2003

38. Lawsuits involving skydiving injuries/fatalities  

    By freefall138, October 3, 2005
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    • mr2mk1g
    • October 17, 2005

39. How much did you spend in 2004 on skydiving   1 2 3

    By reddevil1, January 4, 2005
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    • mdrejhon
    • May 19, 2005

40. RE: Surviving the No Wind Landing   1 2

    By hexadecimal, September 5, 2007
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    • sagan
    • September 6, 2007

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

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

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

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

43. USA Nationals  

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

44. Advice needed: Hard case for Rig Transport?  

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

45. No Chill Perception in Freefall   1 2

    By chrismgtis, November 7, 2006
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    • Titanman2789
    • November 12, 2006

46. Hulahoop Dives  

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

47. UPSA BOD   1 2

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

48. Need advice for attaching chem lights for night jumps  

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

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

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

50. arm bruises...  

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

51. Tracking speed.   1 2

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

52. Human body in freefall  

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

53. Do you think small format cameras are generally safe or unsafe???   1 2 3 4 5

    By ridestrong, February 25, 2011
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    • demoknite
    • March 2, 2011

54. Any latebloomers to skydiving?  

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

55. First jumps over Everest  

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

56. 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

57. THANK GOD FOR GLOVES   1 2

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

58. 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

59. 100th Jump into the "Darkside?"   1 2

    By flygirl719, June 27, 2006
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    • flygirl1
    • July 6, 2006

60. Pressure to give up skydiving ?!   1 2

    By linuxguy, June 18, 2003
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    • skydivejersey
    • June 20, 2003

61. Surplus Chinese Parachute: $80!  

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

62. How do you Deal with it?!   1 2

    By turtlespeed, June 9, 2003
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    • squirrel
    • June 11, 2003

63. How to make a barrel roll with canopy?  

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

64. Crosswind (DVD)  

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

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

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

66. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~  

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

67. # of jumps to become a paratrooper?  

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

68. Reasons to log  

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

69. Freeflying too early?   1 2 3

    By I3uller, November 1, 2008
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    • I3uller
    • November 6, 2008

70. Skydiving Jitters   1 2

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

71. which boogie has the best parties?   1 2

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

72. Snivel Distance ?   1 2 3

    By jumpwally, September 26, 2003
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    • popsjumper
    • December 16, 2004

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

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

74. 1st Jump - To Eat or Not To Eat?  

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

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

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

76. AFF Student general questions  

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

77. People must LOVE their Safires!   1 2

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

78. Head-down to belly - considerations?  

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

79. Stuck at AFF Level 4?  

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

80. New TSA security directive  

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

81. 40 seconds  

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

82. STUPID WIND!!!!!:(  

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

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

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

84. Physics/Canopy Question   1 2 3

    By kelel01, July 28, 2004
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    • billvon
    • August 2, 2004

85. How should i feel after giving someone a cutaway?   1 2 3

    By FallloutboyDAoC, March 28, 2010
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    • SPAWNmaster
    • April 2, 2010

86. Are logbooks still relevant?   1 2

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

87. Are you more/less comfortable with certain instructors?   1 2

    By npgraphicdesign, October 8, 2008
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    • Tatetatetate
    • September 27, 2011

88. jumping a chopper  

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

89. Rig as hand luggage on RyanAir ?   1 2

    By bdev, May 26, 2004
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    • darrenspooner
    • July 15, 2006

90. I hate that my injury is giving skydiving a bad name...   1 2

    By Jeth, September 23, 2004
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    • KATO33
    • September 26, 2004

91. T SHIRTS WHATS THE DEAL????   1 2 3

    By RichardWeed, March 30, 2004
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    • StevePhelps
    • April 2, 2004

92. what did you sell to skydive ?   1 2 3

    By AustinPerkins, February 2, 2011
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    • Airviking
    • February 16, 2011

93. cypres   1 2 3

    By digurman, August 12, 2003
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    • tbrown
    • August 17, 2003

94. Pictures of crazy camera setups  

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

95. HI GUYS NEED AN OPINION !  

    By Tamas11, November 6, 2017
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    • Pit76
    • November 8, 2017

96. Humans vs Dogs..   1 2

    By jrcolo, November 8, 2010
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    • riggerrob
    • November 17, 2010

97. Died from medical in air. Insurance denied as skydiving. Help?   1 2

    By liquidair, April 16, 2009
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    • Lucky...
    • May 6, 2009

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

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

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

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

100. How About Cutting SKYRIDE Some Slack?   1 2 3 4

     By skypapa, November 14, 2007
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     • DougH
     • November 15, 2007