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1. Burning Man 2011 jumps  

   By sunkenstate, September 6, 2011
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   • DSE
   • September 20, 2011

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

   By guineapiggie101, September 13, 2011
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   • waveoff5500
   • September 20, 2011

3. Blogs  

   By James525, September 17, 2011
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   • James525
   • September 19, 2011

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

   By diverds, September 9, 2011
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   • diverds
   • September 19, 2011

5. Question To Instructors  

   By GreenLight, July 19, 2011
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   • diablopilot
   • September 19, 2011

6. medical insurance  

   By motoxbudd, September 18, 2011
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   • Krip
   • September 19, 2011

7. Tunnel time v Real time  

   By AdrianGlave, April 24, 2011
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   • ArizonaStone
   • September 17, 2011

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

   By theplummeter, September 16, 2011
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   • shah269
   • September 17, 2011

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

   By spencersmith233, September 7, 2011
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   • chriswelker
   • September 16, 2011

10. Oops  

    By chuckakers, September 16, 2011
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    • cpoxon
    • September 16, 2011

11. military parachute clubs  

    By bloody_trauma, August 12, 2008
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    • 1105
    • September 15, 2011

12. Ordering new aerodyne, Color choices?   1 2

    By JALUV2, January 15, 2011
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    • Arvoitus
    • September 14, 2011

13. Skydivesoft.com or Skywriter 3.0  

    By Superfletch, September 14, 2011
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    • Superfletch
    • September 14, 2011

14. Travel Insurance for a Brit jumpin in the US  

    By sparkham1871, July 2, 2010
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    • nigel99
    • September 14, 2011

15. 9/11 Flag jumps  

    By ksjumper, September 6, 2011
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    • JCW1966
    • September 14, 2011

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

    By PhreeZone, September 7, 2011
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    • LyraM45
    • September 14, 2011

17. Total Newb Q: Landing Angles  

    By KollegeKay, September 8, 2011
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    • TEB6363
    • September 13, 2011

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

    By BrianSGermain, September 10, 2011
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    • miku
    • September 13, 2011

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

    By motoxbudd, August 31, 2011
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    • thrillstalker
    • September 13, 2011

20. blue sky black death?  

    By MADPROPS, August 12, 2008
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    • patworks
    • September 13, 2011

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

    By mixedup, September 12, 2011
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    • mixedup
    • September 13, 2011

22. Student to A License question  

    By UncleMax, September 10, 2011
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    • UncleMax
    • September 12, 2011

23. Crooked Spine Flyin' Fine  

    By cbuffalino, September 11, 2011
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    • cbuffalino
    • September 12, 2011

24. Stolen tandem rigs in Slovenia  

    By coticj, September 12, 2011
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    • coticj
    • September 12, 2011

25. Check this out, never done before  

    By medusa, September 3, 2011
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    • millertime24
    • September 11, 2011

26. Manslaughter?  

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

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

    By Rover, August 23, 2011
    • 33 replies
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 10, 2011

28. Coach Jumps Now Required Until 'A' License   1 2 3 4 6

    By ridestrong, April 13, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • September 10, 2011

29. Are coaches Legit?  

    By jhh166, September 9, 2011
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    • skydave114
    • September 9, 2011

30. How loud are freefalls - from wanna be skydiver  

    By clavus, September 2, 2011
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    • skydiverek
    • September 9, 2011

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

    By ntrprnr, September 8, 2011
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    • BillyVance
    • September 9, 2011

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

    By faulknerwn, August 29, 2011
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    • Decodiver
    • September 8, 2011

33. "A" License Test  

    By Casch, March 26, 2003
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    • GreenLight
    • September 8, 2011

34. Front Flip  

    By kai2k1, February 18, 2004
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    • Gators1240
    • September 8, 2011

35. Newbie landing questions!  

    By tomahawkpilot, September 6, 2011
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    • Gators1240
    • September 8, 2011

36. What will 300 grocery bags jumped out of a balloon do?   1 2 3 4

    By rdufokker, September 27, 2010
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    • -ftp-
    • September 7, 2011

37. Ring found at Skydive City/Zhills  

    By Jump33542, September 7, 2011
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    • Jump33542
    • September 7, 2011

38. Nature Video  

    By kkeenan, September 6, 2011
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    • kkeenan
    • September 6, 2011

39. Rookie having a hard time  

    By Alittleoff, September 5, 2011
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    • dqpacker
    • September 6, 2011

40. legit 10/10's at the dz  

    By dream2fly, September 6, 2011
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    • dream2fly
    • September 6, 2011

41. Couldn't jump after AFF class  

    By brnnncrzy77, August 2, 2011
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    • Austintxflight
    • September 5, 2011

42. Flour sock (instead of smoke can)  

    By mircan, September 1, 2011
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    • mircan
    • September 3, 2011

43. Jumping after knee surgery  

    By michaeldupreez, January 23, 2008
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    • Rover
    • September 2, 2011

44. High-risk sports Research Please Help   1 2

    By FlyNika, May 22, 2011
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    • format
    • September 2, 2011

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

    By lopullterri, August 27, 2011
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    • jumpwally
    • September 2, 2011

46. Another version of "That Guy"...  

    By Scrumpot, September 2, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • September 2, 2011

47. Perfectly Good Airplane Crap   1 2 3 4

    By Shadowplay, October 26, 2003
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    • BoogeyMan
    • September 2, 2011

48. tandem rating good for any dropzone?  

    By poodlemaster, August 31, 2011
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    • normiss
    • September 1, 2011

49. Have you used a hookknive?  

    By potatoman, August 31, 2011
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    • potatoman
    • September 1, 2011

50. Spin anyone?  

    By Rover, August 24, 2011
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    • Bartskydive
    • August 31, 2011

51. Venezuelan License  

    By redline5806, August 31, 2011
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    • virgin-burner
    • August 31, 2011

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

    By 11ElevenProject, August 29, 2011
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    • 11ElevenProject
    • August 31, 2011

53. parachute and its pilot -- my new bible  

    By CloudyHead, August 27, 2011
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    • CloudyHead
    • August 31, 2011

54. Loose line stows  

    By DaVinciflies, August 31, 2011
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    • Beatnik
    • August 31, 2011

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

    By CloudyHead, August 24, 2011
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • August 31, 2011

56. Low wing loading (Newbie question)   1 2

    By jeepers, August 25, 2011
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    • Trae
    • August 31, 2011

57. Tandem Students wearing the Hand Cam?  

    By catfishhunter, August 26, 2011
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    • birddog
    • August 31, 2011

58. Canadian (CSPA) licensing question?  

    By Rayy, August 30, 2011
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    • CloudyHead
    • August 30, 2011

59. Best Short Runway Jump Plane   1 2 3

    By DontfallOff, August 18, 2011
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    • jimp
    • August 30, 2011

60. A Canopy Flight This Past Saturday  

    By champu, August 30, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • August 30, 2011

61. would you discuss it?  

    By shermanator, August 30, 2011
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    • chuckakers
    • August 30, 2011

62. My first skydive - premature parachute open!  

    By bei337, August 30, 2011
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    • quade
    • August 30, 2011

63. This probably belongs in bonfire but  

    By DBCOOPER, August 29, 2011
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    • DBCOOPER
    • August 29, 2011

64. my first rw jump!!  

    By jrmrangers, August 29, 2011
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    • jrmrangers
    • August 29, 2011

65. Any News from Bob Sinclair??  

    By kenneth21441, May 18, 2009
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    • maxmadmax
    • August 29, 2011

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

    By quade, August 27, 2011
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    • BoogeyMan
    • August 28, 2011

67. Bridge Day Gear  

    By cedge, August 23, 2011
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    • lost_n_confuzd
    • August 28, 2011

68. Hit a Wall ( figuratively)  

    By 100LL, August 25, 2011
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    • MichelChrist
    • August 26, 2011

69. Disco Ball night jump   1 2

    By Maxx, August 22, 2011
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • August 26, 2011

70. Katana end cell closure   1 2

    By DocPop, May 9, 2011
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    • d100965
    • August 25, 2011

71. Protect your handles... Always...  

    By piisfish, August 25, 2011
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    • piisfish
    • August 25, 2011

72. Book: "Green Team", by Richard Marcinko   1 2

    By JohnRich, August 2, 2011
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    • heavydude
    • August 25, 2011

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

    By diverds, August 23, 2011
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    • dgm458
    • August 25, 2011

74. Wrap lock   1 2

    By d123, July 14, 2011
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    • Stearny
    • August 25, 2011

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

    By mixedup, August 24, 2011
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    • mixedup
    • August 24, 2011

76. uspa website not working  

    By livnbored, August 23, 2011
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    • livnbored
    • August 24, 2011

77. Everyone's a comedian......   1 2

    By catfishhunter, August 21, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 24, 2011

78. USPA and licenses.  

    By ThighMan, August 22, 2011
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    • JerseyShawn
    • August 23, 2011

79. Worst/scariest "Holy shit" jump...   1 2 3 4

    By JerseyShawn, July 20, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 23, 2011

80. in the living daylights  

    By aerialcameraman, August 21, 2011
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    • missbrz
    • August 23, 2011

81. Too big to jump?   1 2

    By Ty_Locke, August 21, 2011
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    • adisky
    • August 23, 2011

82. Hey! Feels like I'm falling.  

    By Namowal, August 22, 2011
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    • jrmrangers
    • August 23, 2011

83. Ear popping/pressure problem  

    By mynacat, February 11, 2009
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    • LyraM45
    • August 23, 2011

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

    By pchapman, August 22, 2011
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    • champu
    • August 22, 2011

85. Rig Problems in "Parachutist" Photo?  

    By SkyPiggie, August 22, 2011
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    • hookitt
    • August 22, 2011

86. Uncle harvey  

    By ruudwas, August 22, 2011
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    • ruudwas
    • August 22, 2011

87. Depth perception  

    By OhioDreamsChris, August 21, 2011
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    • Halfpastniner
    • August 22, 2011

88. Skydiving Fatalities  

    By jclalor, August 19, 2011
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    • winsor
    • August 20, 2011

89. start skydiving gear rental  

    By waveoff5500, August 16, 2011
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    • Rdutch
    • August 20, 2011

90. 5 new jump ships to my log book!!!  

    By thrillstalker, August 17, 2011
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    • thrillstalker
    • August 19, 2011

91. Post A more Intense video than   1 2 3 4

    By maxwellman23, August 6, 2011
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    • skyblu3
    • August 19, 2011

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

    By 8ypical, August 16, 2011
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    • ruleofpull
    • August 19, 2011

93. Season Starts and Stops?  

    By rcberryjr, August 12, 2011
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    • demoknite
    • August 18, 2011

94. Skydivers & Reality Shows  

    By ciscobird, August 18, 2011
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    • ciscobird
    • August 18, 2011

95. How long...Packing?   1 2

    By blue24, June 23, 2011
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    • Titanman2789
    • August 18, 2011

96. UK Skydiving Championships  

    By meekerboy, August 18, 2011
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    • meekerboy
    • August 18, 2011

97. Skydive Palm Beach?  

    By skydiver_33460, August 16, 2011
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    • champu
    • August 18, 2011

98. Thanks Alti-2....  

    By WatchYourStep, August 17, 2011
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    • theonlyski
    • August 17, 2011

99. I've kinda decided that......  

    By guineapiggie101, August 15, 2011
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    • DSE
    • August 17, 2011

100. Benefits of a low wingloading   1 2 3

     By nigel99, August 1, 2011
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     • BlindBrick
     • August 17, 2011