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20,755 topics in this forum

  1. When to call it quits?  

    By hawkeye007,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,855 views

  2. AFF student struggling with stability   1 2 3

    By tomahawkpilot,
    • 53 replies
    • 9,049 views

  3. Just Me and My nylon!  

    By skydave114,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,282 views

  4. Anyone else have "friends" who get mad when you skydive?   1 2

    By FallsLikeABrick,
    • 45 replies
    • 5,486 views

  5. medical insurance  

    By motoxbudd,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,050 views

  6. Blacklisting skydivers [was: hard impact at nationals]   1 2 3

    By RichLees,
    • 70 replies
    • 7,929 views

  7. Blogs  

    By James525,
    • 2 replies
    • 939 views

  8. Financial Viability   1 2

    By Bluey10,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,137 views

  9. People who talk shit (lie) about making jumps   1 2 3

    By stratostar,
    • 53 replies
    • 5,809 views

  10. Oops  

    By chuckakers,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,358 views

  11. I ran my mouth at a company meeting...  

    By theplummeter,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,538 views

  12. Ever dream that you bounced?   1 2

    By jrmrangers,
    • 37 replies
    • 6,060 views

  13. Skydivesoft.com or Skywriter 3.0  

    By Superfletch,
    • 1 reply
    • 877 views

  14. Post accident depression and doubt...   1 2

    By guineapiggie101,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,165 views

  15. Stolen tandem rigs in Slovenia  

    By coticj,
    • 0 replies
    • 986 views

  16. are accurancy landings easier with some wind versus no-wind?  

    By mixedup,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,997 views

  17. Crooked Spine Flyin' Fine  

    By cbuffalino,
    • 2 replies
    • 761 views

  18. Brian Germain's New Video: Glider Jump in Estonia  

    By BrianSGermain,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,129 views

  19. Student to A License question  

    By UncleMax,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,539 views

  20. Skydive Radio #155 with SVCO AFF is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 710 views

  21. Are coaches Legit?  

    By jhh166,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,938 views

  22. Jumps tonight over Liberty State Park, NY/NJ  

    By ntrprnr,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,064 views

  23. Total Newb Q: Landing Angles  

    By KollegeKay,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,533 views

  24. Ring found at Skydive City/Zhills  

    By Jump33542,
    • 0 replies
    • 212 views

  25. Can I jump with a spinal fusion?   1 2

    By spencersmith233,
    • 38 replies
    • 19,984 views

  26. FAA proposes $269,000 fine against Parachute Center  

    By PhreeZone,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,245 views

  27. Newbie landing questions!  

    By tomahawkpilot,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,809 views

  28. Burning Man 2011 jumps  

    By sunkenstate,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,367 views

  29. Nature Video  

    By kkeenan,
    • 0 replies
    • 125 views

  30. legit 10/10's at the dz  

    By dream2fly,
    • 0 replies
    • 283 views

  31. 9/11 Flag jumps  

    By ksjumper,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,772 views

  32. Rookie having a hard time  

    By Alittleoff,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,913 views

  33. Dentures  

    By rdwdretrt,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,171 views

  34. Check this out, never done before  

    By medusa,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,906 views

  35. Manslaughter?  

    By captain1976,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,386 views

  36. How loud are freefalls - from wanna be skydiver  

    By clavus,
    • 18 replies
    • 10,622 views

  37. Batwing: how many still flying   1 2

    By mike524,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,783 views

  38. Another version of "That Guy"...  

    By Scrumpot,
    • 0 replies
    • 108 views

  39. broken neptune 2   1 2

    By missbrz,
    • 28 replies
    • 11,953 views

  40. Flour sock (instead of smoke can)  

    By mircan,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,128 views

  41. Venezuelan License  

    By redline5806,
    • 0 replies
    • 581 views

  42. Shenanigans ? Packing/packers issue   1 2 3

    By KevinMcguire89,
    • 58 replies
    • 4,729 views

  43. New Oakleys   1 2

    By brnnncrzy77,
    • 40 replies
    • 14,707 views

  44. tandem rating good for any dropzone?  

    By poodlemaster,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,422 views

  45. best beginner school/instructor/dropzone in usa/world?   1 2

    By motoxbudd,
    • 30 replies
    • 4,437 views

  46. Have you used a hookknive?  

    By potatoman,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,320 views

  47. Loose line stows  

    By DaVinciflies,
    • 1 reply
    • 938 views

  48. Canadian (CSPA) licensing question?  

    By Rayy,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,033 views

  49. Curious about injuries   1 2

    By FL_new_jumper,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,795 views

  50. Curv Z sunglasses  

    By btvr,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,077 views

  51. My first skydive - premature parachute open!  

    By bei337,
    • 0 replies
    • 757 views

  52. would you discuss it?  

    By shermanator,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,101 views

  53. A Canopy Flight This Past Saturday  

    By champu,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,268 views

  54. This probably belongs in bonfire but  

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 0 replies
    • 158 views

  55. my first rw jump!!  

    By jrmrangers,
    • 5 replies
    • 851 views

  56. Digital altimeters versus analog - which is easier to read   1 2

    By faulknerwn,
    • 35 replies
    • 3,430 views

  57. Chance for your jump to be a part of a world wide documentary - the 11Eleven Project  

    By 11ElevenProject,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,422 views

  58. Dealing with Media at a DZ: WAS: Midair Elsinore - 26 Aug 2011  

    By quade,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,612 views

  59. parachute and its pilot -- my new bible  

    By CloudyHead,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,933 views

  60. USPA BOD MEETING - Archway Group membership REMOVED!!  

    By lopullterri,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,277 views

  61. Tandem Students wearing the Hand Cam?  

    By catfishhunter,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,175 views

  62. Hit a Wall ( figuratively)  

    By 100LL,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,674 views

  63. Low wing loading (Newbie question)   1 2

    By jeepers,
    • 27 replies
    • 4,047 views

  64. Protect your handles... Always...  

    By piisfish,
    • 0 replies
    • 807 views

  65. is it common for a dropzone to pay employees with jump tickets?  

    By CloudyHead,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,028 views

  66. Spin anyone?  

    By Rover,
    • 20 replies
    • 4,821 views

  67. landing accuracy technique for the novice? (a few questions)  

    By mixedup,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,266 views

  68. More Gropro footage - be careful out there!   1 2

    By Rover,
    • 33 replies
    • 4,894 views

  69. Bridge Day Gear  

    By cedge,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,354 views

  70. Skydive Radio #154 - with Rick Collins on Global Leap for Life is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 588 views

  71. uspa website not working  

    By livnbored,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,245 views

  72. New CYPRES disclaimer - 'it simply cuts a loop'  

    By pchapman,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,207 views

  73. Stolen Re-Programmed Cypress AADs May Fire Unexpectedly   1 2 3 4 5

    By PWScottIV,
    • 118 replies
    • 14,447 views

  74. Rig Problems in "Parachutist" Photo?  

    By SkyPiggie,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,148 views

  75. Hey! Feels like I'm falling.  

    By Namowal,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,919 views

  76. Disco Ball night jump   1 2

    By Maxx,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,922 views

  77. Uncle harvey  

    By ruudwas,
    • 0 replies
    • 268 views

  78. USPA and licenses.  

    By ThighMan,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,232 views

  79. Everyone's a comedian......   1 2

    By catfishhunter,
    • 31 replies
    • 4,089 views

  80. Depth perception  

    By OhioDreamsChris,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,537 views

  81. in the living daylights  

    By aerialcameraman,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,187 views

  82. Too big to jump?   1 2

    By Ty_Locke,
    • 31 replies
    • 5,724 views

  83. Skydiving Fatalities  

    By jclalor,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,731 views

  84. Afraid of heights  

    By paulca,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,233 views

  85. Best Short Runway Jump Plane   1 2 3

    By DontfallOff,
    • 55 replies
    • 10,394 views

  86. UK Skydiving Championships  

    By meekerboy,
    • 0 replies
    • 826 views

  87. Skydivers & Reality Shows  

    By ciscobird,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,908 views

  88. 5 new jump ships to my log book!!!  

    By thrillstalker,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,486 views

  89. Thanks Alti-2....  

    By WatchYourStep,
    • 0 replies
    • 812 views

  90. Tandem Swooping  

    By Airman1270,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,939 views

  91. I'm still learning...  

    By ruleofpull,
    • 2 replies
    • 849 views

  92. IAF instructor weight - does it matter for the freefall?  

    By 8ypical,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,713 views

  93. Skydive Palm Beach?  

    By skydiver_33460,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,237 views

  94. start skydiving gear rental  

    By waveoff5500,
    • 10 replies
    • 17,653 views

  95. I've kinda decided that......  

    By guineapiggie101,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,894 views

  96. I am back, again!!!  

    By jigneshsoni,
    • 1 reply
    • 902 views

  97. How old is too old?   1 2 3

    By Divinfool,
    • 73 replies
    • 10,567 views

  98. Season Starts and Stops?  

    By rcberryjr,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,849 views

  99. How come everyone keeps asking me to buy beer?   1 2

    By Mothra,
    • 47 replies
    • 6,503 views

  100. Questions about Skydive Santa Barbara  

    By TKoontz,
    • 0 replies
    • 154 views
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