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1. I've kinda decided that......  

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

2. Benefits of a low wingloading   1 2 3

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

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

   By Mothra, August 11, 2011
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   • popsjumper
   • August 17, 2011

4. I'm still learning...  

   By ruleofpull, August 17, 2011
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   • Muffie
   • August 17, 2011

5. Need help with arch.  

   By john101090, August 4, 2011
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   • low_pull1
   • August 17, 2011

6. Skydive Radio #153 - with Eli Thompson is now available. Enjoy.  

   By diverds, August 10, 2011
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   • kkeenan
   • August 16, 2011

7. I am back, again!!!  

   By jigneshsoni, August 15, 2011
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   • jrjny
   • August 15, 2011

8. Had my first taste of baglock today...   1 2

   By Chris-Ottawa, August 6, 2011
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   • popsjumper
   • August 15, 2011

9. Looking For Best No Dogs, No Kids DZ   1 2

   By popsjumper, June 26, 2011
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   • SkyPiggie
   • August 14, 2011

10. Picking a place to earn my solo license  

    By firematic47, August 9, 2011
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    • bodypilot90
    • August 12, 2011

11. non-uspa dropzones   1 2

    By Roderick, August 9, 2011
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    • DrizZ
    • August 11, 2011

12. Ears and skydiving  

    By ducpilot1, August 1, 2011
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    • paulca
    • August 11, 2011

13. Questions about Skydive Santa Barbara  

    By TKoontz, August 11, 2011
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    • TKoontz
    • August 11, 2011

14. Bonehead Mamba owners watch out!  

    By kawisixer01, August 2, 2011
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    • The_Don
    • August 11, 2011

15. Feedback on video?  

    By IronEddie42, August 10, 2011
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    • IronEddie42
    • August 10, 2011

16. PD113R in RSK1  

    By Bryan2, August 10, 2011
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    • Bryan2
    • August 10, 2011

17. Hand-Jive   1 2

    By Mothra, August 9, 2011
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    • Mothra
    • August 10, 2011

18. cool Vegas Jumping  

    By jake95, June 25, 2011
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    • gundoc7519
    • August 10, 2011

19. The New Skyride??????   1 2 3 4 11

    By douwanto, September 22, 2009
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    • Jumpdude
    • August 9, 2011

20. Startskydiving Middletown Ohio., Taking pics   1 2

    By michaelknote, August 7, 2011
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • August 9, 2011

21. Static line exits  

    By Quagmirian, August 9, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • August 9, 2011

22. Deaths since I quit.   1 2

    By mjosparky, August 6, 2011
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    • airtwardo
    • August 9, 2011

23. non-uspa dz for minors  

    By Roderick, August 9, 2011
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    • Roderick
    • August 9, 2011

24. Break off signal?   1 2

    By jrmrangers, August 6, 2011
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    • jrmrangers
    • August 8, 2011

25. Anyone have any cool videos?  

    By lightout, August 7, 2011
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    • quade
    • August 7, 2011

26. Startskydiving in Middletown Ohio  

    By michaelknote, August 7, 2011
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    • billvon
    • August 7, 2011

27. Foreigner jumping in the USA without insurance..  

    By GussoneR, August 5, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • August 7, 2011

28. do you kow a DZ who had a ambulance   1 2

    By lucianaofly, July 25, 2011
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    • 1888
    • August 6, 2011

29. stretches  

    By able2roll3, August 5, 2011
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    • oldwomanc6
    • August 6, 2011

30. F-111, 9 Cell Canopies?  

    By jcolborn48, August 1, 2011
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    • jcolborn48
    • August 6, 2011

31. Wikipedia editors: I need some help....  

    By bluetwo, August 5, 2011
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    • bluetwo
    • August 5, 2011

32. World Cup online  

    By clustermagnet, August 2, 2011
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    • piisfish
    • August 5, 2011

33. Jumping after a tooth out  

    By imfromwales, August 3, 2011
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    • fasted3
    • August 5, 2011

34. Lower back fracture, fusion- will it ever be safe to skydive again?  

    By brokemyback, August 1, 2011
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    • philly51
    • August 4, 2011

35. Changing the culture   1 2 3 4

    By nigel99, August 1, 2011
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    • nigel99
    • August 4, 2011

36. Skydive Tahoe still open?  

    By kawisixer01, August 2, 2011
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    • dzjunky77
    • August 4, 2011

37. Michel Fournier to try again   1 2

    By IanHarrop, April 22, 2010
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    • piisfish
    • August 4, 2011

38. 5 Min silence  

    By MariusTer, August 3, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 3, 2011

39. flying circuit in 1/2 brakes  

    By mixedup, August 2, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • August 3, 2011

40. If you could buy a plane for your DZ......   1 2 3

    By weaverd, July 26, 2011
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • August 3, 2011

41. Looking for t-shirts  

    By d123, July 29, 2011
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    • guppykf
    • August 2, 2011

42. Just got a NEOXs Audible... anyone have one??  

    By ridestrong, May 21, 2010
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    • tactical
    • August 2, 2011

43. Any latebloomers to skydiving?  

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

44. Skydiving in Barbados  

    By weaverd, August 1, 2011
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    • weaverd
    • August 1, 2011

45. Can anyone recommend a tunnel coach..  

    By theplummeter, August 1, 2011
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    • theplummeter
    • August 1, 2011

46. Back brace for hard openings? Need advice  

    By keith82687, July 28, 2011
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    • tkhayes
    • August 1, 2011

47. NIGHT Helicopter Jumps - Have you done one? PLEASE VOTE!   1 2 3

    By PWScottIV, July 16, 2011
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    • oldwomanc6
    • August 1, 2011

48. iAlti.com - Online Logbook  

    By WickedWingsuits, June 17, 2011
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    • imfromwales
    • July 31, 2011

49. Groupon endorses Skyride!  

    By alabamaskydiver, July 29, 2011
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    • jshiloh
    • July 31, 2011

50. Most Exotic Place you've jumped?   1 2

    By TikiMan, July 26, 2011
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    • goobersnuftda
    • July 31, 2011

51. sky divers nominated to skydiving hall of fame  

    By captain1976, July 30, 2011
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    • muff528
    • July 31, 2011

52. Philippine Dropzone needs help  

    By sandman_surigao, July 26, 2011
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    • lurch
    • July 31, 2011

53. Twin Bonanza ???  

    By Skydive2, July 30, 2011
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    • davelepka
    • July 31, 2011

54. Finally doing first jump  

    By Fropa, July 6, 2011
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    • SansSuit
    • July 31, 2011

55. Back issues  

    By antibac, July 29, 2011
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    • antibac
    • July 30, 2011

56. Places to live near Raeford, NC?  

    By AndrewKarnowski, July 30, 2011
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    • AndrewKarnowski
    • July 30, 2011

57. question about uspa regulation to follow a tandem  

    By ofer4, July 28, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • July 30, 2011

58. My last jump  

    By nebug, July 29, 2011
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    • PiLFy
    • July 30, 2011

59. Epic tandem passenger quote  

    By 100LL, July 28, 2011
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    • 100LL
    • July 29, 2011

60. Best overall jumpsuit - Advice  

    By Rugby82, July 28, 2011
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    • Throttlebender
    • July 29, 2011

61. Videographer  

    By KollegeKay, July 27, 2011
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    • KollegeKay
    • July 28, 2011

62. Gippsland G8 Airvan  

    By stuartjl, November 3, 2005
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    • Joellercoaster
    • July 28, 2011

63. Skydiving Sayings  

    By EOCS, July 25, 2011
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    • LDiCosimo
    • July 28, 2011

64. 2 Dropzones in MO need your help!!!   1 2

    By Superfletch, July 19, 2011
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    • hallux
    • July 27, 2011

65. Infinity Rig circa 1996  

    By kentlik, July 23, 2011
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    • kentlik
    • July 27, 2011

66. Modern canopies  

    By FastRon, July 25, 2011
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    • Zlew
    • July 27, 2011

67. Skydive Radio #152 - with Jason Russell on Skydive Dubai is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, July 27, 2011
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    • diverds
    • July 27, 2011

68. NJ State POPS record  

    By ChrisL, July 24, 2011
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    • DBCOOPER
    • July 27, 2011

69. Skydiving presentation - ideas needed!  

    By OwenB, July 25, 2011
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    • OwenB
    • July 26, 2011

70. Tandem Jump/Motion Sickness  

    By Irish_Spark, July 24, 2011
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    • Irish_Spark
    • July 26, 2011

71. stupid skydiving injury anyone else have some to share   1 2

    By gundoc7519, July 18, 2011
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    • Bushkey
    • July 25, 2011

72. My expereince at the Flying V Ranch  

    By millertime24, July 24, 2011
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    • Gato
    • July 25, 2011

73. How is Eloy in february?  

    By SpinxB, July 25, 2011
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    • playgroundguy
    • July 25, 2011

74. Safe Swooping  

    By kkeenan, July 25, 2011
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    • DaVinciflies
    • July 25, 2011

75. Jump from space  

    By Eagle9, May 10, 2011
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    • Eagle9
    • July 25, 2011

76. South Africa Margate SkyDive Boogie 2011  

    By fred1986, July 25, 2011
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    • Bushkey
    • July 25, 2011

77. Repeat last AFF-level  

    By antibac, July 25, 2011
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    • fencebuster
    • July 25, 2011

78. where and why..not  

    By mobbik, July 24, 2011
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    • pchapman
    • July 25, 2011

79. Very Important: Contour GPS photo function  

    By Wurstlsepp, July 24, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • July 25, 2011

80. Recurrency  

    By guineapiggie101, July 24, 2011
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    • Andy9o8
    • July 24, 2011

81. RW suit booties  

    By zackroch, July 23, 2011
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    • angryelf
    • July 24, 2011

82. Do skydiving skills also keep you safer on the ground?  

    By Namowal, July 18, 2011
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    • flyingmontana
    • July 23, 2011

83. 1st Jump, Minor Malfunction   1 2 3 4

    By Sgt.Sausage, July 7, 2011
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    • RufusW
    • July 23, 2011

84. Tandem Question  

    By rcberryjr, July 23, 2011
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • July 23, 2011

85. AFFíng in Oz - Recommendations?  

    By RufusW, July 23, 2011
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    • RufusW
    • July 23, 2011

86. Bad moment if you have a Go Pro!  

    By dzjunky77, July 22, 2011
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    • cpoxon
    • July 22, 2011

87. Health insurance coverage value  

    By dirtbox, July 22, 2011
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    • NWFlyer
    • July 22, 2011

88. Does watching youtube make you a better skydiver??   1 2

    By Stearny, July 20, 2011
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    • pinkfairy
    • July 22, 2011

89. JUMPING WITHOUT ALTIMETER   1 2

    By ravel, July 20, 2011
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    • kd5xb
    • July 22, 2011

90. New York: planning to attend a skydiving school, looking for a partner in crime  

    By vrogov, March 23, 2011
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    • jrjny
    • July 22, 2011

91. Zen Moment  

    By 3mpire, July 19, 2011
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    • shah269
    • July 21, 2011

92. Watch out Skydiving Community...   1 2

    By Jumpdude, May 27, 2010
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    • BillyVance
    • July 21, 2011

93. Is it a scam and what is my risk?   1 2

    By bsrodeo540, July 19, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • July 20, 2011

94. iPhone 4 survives fall from skydiver's pocket  

    By kkeenan, July 18, 2011
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    • MikeJD
    • July 20, 2011

95. How do you get the most "skill development" out of your freefall?  

    By CloudyHead, July 15, 2011
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    • Stearny
    • July 20, 2011

96. Whuffos selling gear  

    By monkycndo, July 10, 2011
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    • muff528
    • July 20, 2011

97. tracking jumps  

    By chipiematt, September 20, 2007
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    • marcoT
    • July 19, 2011

98. Great service from Larsen & Brusgaard !  

    By skydiverek, July 18, 2011
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    • Decodiver
    • July 19, 2011

99. any really short skydivers out there???   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, June 16, 2011
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    • dzjunky77
    • July 19, 2011

100. "Celebrity Close Calls"  

     By JohnRich, July 18, 2011
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     • normiss
     • July 19, 2011