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1. wagging the dog, similarities in paragliding and skydiving  

   By LouDiamond, July 16, 2011
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2. Yo Gabba Gabba  

   By blkhwk91b, July 18, 2011
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   • stratostar
   • July 18, 2011

3. Skydive Chicago  

   By nzdan, July 18, 2011
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   • nzdan
   • July 18, 2011

4. The Transformers Effect  

   By NWFlyer, June 30, 2011
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   • Dave-Dornan
   • July 17, 2011

5. Canopy GPS / Tracking  

   By kyleh762, July 17, 2011
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   • mjosparky
   • July 17, 2011

6. Snivvle Snivvle...what to do while waiting?   1 2

   By shah269, July 12, 2011
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   • shah269
   • July 16, 2011

7. Army T-11 Grounded Following Fatality  

   By kkeenan, July 13, 2011
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   • theonlyski
   • July 16, 2011

8. AAD...same price no matter what?  

   By shah269, July 14, 2011
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   • DrewEckhardt
   • July 16, 2011

9. Self Induced Malfunction (video)   1 2

   By rhanold, July 12, 2011
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   • Calvin19
   • July 15, 2011

10. Got my a license but uspa returned it  

    By jgilbs06, July 14, 2011
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    • djmarvin
    • July 15, 2011

11. TV segment about 81 year old skydiver.  

    By wayneflorida, July 13, 2011
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    • Abedy
    • July 14, 2011

12. Skydiving Music Video  

    By JoeJ, July 11, 2011
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    • rastapara
    • July 14, 2011

13. Airchway Skydiving Sued   1 2 3 4 14

    By lopullterri, June 20, 2011
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    • lopullterri
    • July 13, 2011

14. right bicep bruise WTF  

    By gundoc7519, July 11, 2011
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    • wildcard451
    • July 13, 2011

15. Skydive Radio #151 - Nate Roth from SVCO is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, July 13, 2011
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    • diverds
    • July 13, 2011

16. PD Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert   1 2 3

    By nigel99, July 5, 2011
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    • Jumpah
    • July 13, 2011

17. downsizing lesson learned...   1 2

    By blue24, July 8, 2011
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    • Waldschrat
    • July 12, 2011

18. Dropzone Politics   1 2 3 4 6

    By scratch69, October 31, 2005
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    • jumpwally
    • July 12, 2011

19. Ankle Braces & injury recovery??   1 2 3

    By Dumpster, December 18, 2004
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    • coltleader
    • July 12, 2011

20. Dump for Jumps??  

    By NinerThreeKilo, July 8, 2011
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    • NinerThreeKilo
    • July 12, 2011

21. How many jumps in a day?   1 2 3

    By blue24, June 16, 2011
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    • Krip
    • July 12, 2011

22. Skydiving after a tatto   1 2

    By jrmrangers, April 29, 2011
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    • freefallfrom10k
    • July 12, 2011

23. Orgin/history of “skydiving has no social value” statement in waivers?  

    By rj2163, June 24, 2011
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    • Krip
    • July 12, 2011

24. AAD?   1 2

    By gauleyguide, May 23, 2007
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    • dks13827
    • July 12, 2011

25. Just did my AFF level one 2 wks ago doing #2 tomorrow  

    By Hkfanatic, July 9, 2011
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    • Hkfanatic
    • July 11, 2011

26. Skydiving at Rochester NY, know any places?  

    By nsaquib, July 10, 2011
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    • nsaquib
    • July 10, 2011

27. Life is good :)   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, June 20, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 10, 2011

28. Poor Tracking Skills in Europe ??   1 2 3 4

    By kkeenan, June 8, 2010
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    • aeroflyer
    • July 9, 2011

29. "Drugs and alcohol", letter in June 2011 Parachutist   1 2

    By peek, June 1, 2011
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    • dogpatch
    • July 9, 2011

30. Finished AFF  

    By bunkerup, July 9, 2011
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    • bunkerup
    • July 9, 2011

31. Dark Knight skydiving mishap~  

    By airtwardo, July 8, 2011
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    • airtwardo
    • July 9, 2011

32. Airborne CRW Wrap  

    By kkeenan, July 8, 2011
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    • lucky508
    • July 9, 2011

33. Skydiving in Texas  

    By cstaffa, July 8, 2011
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    • cstaffa
    • July 8, 2011

34. Skydive Orange, VA - Up Jumper reviews  

    By guppykf, June 25, 2011
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    • guppykf
    • July 8, 2011

35. best angle to jump out for stable freefall  

    By mixedup, July 2, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • July 7, 2011

36. Ideas for a seminar to wuffos  

    By mr2mk1g, July 5, 2011
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    • mghanco
    • July 7, 2011

37. New... Place to skydive in Michigan  

    By Mystearica, July 2, 2011
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    • cocheese
    • July 7, 2011

38. formula for height versus time? (for freefall)   1 2

    By mixedup, July 1, 2011
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    • PWScottIV
    • July 7, 2011

39. First Cutaway!!!  

    By Melissa126, July 3, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 7, 2011

40. Just another reserve ride  

    By piisfish, July 4, 2011
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    • dreaming13000
    • July 6, 2011

41. Any skydivers interested in getting inked on a tattoo show?  

    By Inkmaster, June 29, 2011
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    • fendor1369
    • July 6, 2011

42. Live webcast from Pimp my Fly -boogie!  

    By Jansku, July 6, 2011
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    • Jansku
    • July 6, 2011

43. Should I bring beer for my AFF instructors?  

    By charlie5, July 1, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 6, 2011

44. No A-license, haven't jumped in 4 months...  

    By Ryye, July 1, 2011
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    • travispainter
    • July 5, 2011

45. Recurrency and buying a rig.  

    By Gators1240, July 2, 2011
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    • Gators1240
    • July 5, 2011

46. Safire 2 for low jumper?  

    By blue24, June 20, 2011
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    • BMichaeli
    • July 5, 2011

47. Watch your stuff at the boogies!  

    By skydiverek, June 29, 2011
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    • NWFlyer
    • July 5, 2011

48. Currency advice needed?  

    By blue24, July 5, 2011
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    • NWFlyer
    • July 5, 2011

49. Anybody know what kind of parachute this is ?  

    By ibx, July 3, 2011
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    • LouDiamond
    • July 5, 2011

50. Heart problems  

    By tuffjump, May 26, 2011
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    • tuffjump
    • July 4, 2011

51. Crazy flyer, crazy pilot?  

    By tommylemo, November 23, 2010
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    • marcoT
    • July 4, 2011

52. Demo 'close call' ?  

    By airtwardo, July 3, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • July 4, 2011

53. Passed AFF levels 1, 2 and 3 today :)  

    By alp27, July 2, 2011
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    • alp27
    • July 3, 2011

54. Google Co-Founder AFF Jump  

    By jrjny, July 3, 2011
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    • jephprospect
    • July 3, 2011

55. AFF Passed first go! 12 jumps total so far  

    By EOCS, June 30, 2011
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    • skyflower_bloom
    • July 2, 2011

56. Noobie question regards the psychological effect of skydiving  

    By privera71, July 2, 2011
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    • nebug
    • July 2, 2011

57. Auto Gas in Skydiving Aircraft?  

    By Bandito, July 1, 2011
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • July 1, 2011

58. Lowest altitude you've pulled at?   1 2 3

    By blue24, June 23, 2011
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    • Calvin19
    • July 1, 2011

59. Insurance License  

    By Dewhast, July 1, 2011
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    • Dewhast
    • July 1, 2011

60. anyone going to Deland the next few days?  

    By jrmrangers, June 30, 2011
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    • jrmrangers
    • July 1, 2011

61. Finding a DZ for my daughter  

    By shannick08, June 30, 2011
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    • Ron
    • July 1, 2011

62. Thought we'd have a Casa, but it was not to be  

    By sundevil777, May 1, 2011
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    • mdrejhon
    • July 1, 2011

63. Lodi from SF this weekend?  

    By mitchs, June 30, 2011
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    • mitchs
    • June 30, 2011

64. Just saw new Transfomers in IMAX 3D - Wingsuits = :D  

    By alp27, June 30, 2011
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    • mrubin
    • June 30, 2011

65. Boogie or busy dropzone  

    By theplummeter, June 29, 2011
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    • Andy9o8
    • June 30, 2011

66. Skydive Radio #150 - Bryan Burke on canopy collisions and pattern safety is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, June 30, 2011
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    • diverds
    • June 30, 2011

67. how to maintain altitude awareness when someone flying in front of you making you feel like superman?  

    By mixedup, June 20, 2011
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    • skr
    • June 30, 2011

68. I wish there was one specific way to learn sitfly  

    By Cinders, June 23, 2011
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    • ridestrong
    • June 30, 2011

69. Anyone a Cessna 172 Rocket (210hp) running as jumpship?  

    By holie, June 29, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • June 29, 2011

70. Interesting Dilemma this weekend   1 2

    By JohnRich, June 27, 2011
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    • JohnRich
    • June 29, 2011

71. Crowded skies, Landing...Safety?  

    By blue24, June 28, 2011
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    • shah269
    • June 29, 2011

72. Where is summary of how to do basic free fall moves?  

    By mixedup, June 3, 2011
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    • mixedup
    • June 29, 2011

73. Info about SDG incident?  

    By The_Don, June 28, 2011
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    • Squeak
    • June 29, 2011

74. Need a funny but clean Top 10  

    By Mirthrindr2, June 24, 2011
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    • kunosoura
    • June 28, 2011

75. Another KKrew Scam :)  

    By RUN_FMX, June 27, 2011
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    • NealFitz
    • June 28, 2011

76. Injured on a night jump...Why?   1 2

    By blue24, June 21, 2011
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    • Prior23
    • June 28, 2011

77. Best place to get a few turbines for a one week event?  

    By Chris_K, June 27, 2011
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    • Chris_K
    • June 28, 2011

78. Average wait time on a load before you call it quit for the day?  

    By Jumpmore, June 26, 2011
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    • piisfish
    • June 28, 2011

79. 2nd Annual "Rum Bum Boogie" in the Bahamas  

    By TikiMan, June 27, 2011
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    • TikiMan
    • June 27, 2011

80. AFF course  

    By titers, June 26, 2011
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    • motomike
    • June 27, 2011

81. Above the Poconos in PA.  

    By Skydivesg, June 27, 2011
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    • Skydivesg
    • June 27, 2011

82. The Future  

    By maxwellman23, June 24, 2011
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    • Southern_Man
    • June 27, 2011

83. Liquid sky?  

    By kawisixer01, June 12, 2011
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    • JarheadNYC
    • June 27, 2011

84. "Chute" animated short  

    By almeister112, June 26, 2011
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    • piisfish
    • June 27, 2011

85. Closed DZ  

    By mpkossl, June 23, 2011
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    • Andy9o8
    • June 26, 2011

86. Wind Tunnel/Bad Weather for Jump  

    By Bodhi1, June 26, 2011
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    • Bodhi1
    • June 26, 2011

87. NO WIND JUMPS- keeps hurting me   1 2 3

    By ravel, June 24, 2011
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    • Divalent
    • June 26, 2011

88. Benefits to being a bigger jumper?   1 2

    By charlie5, June 24, 2011
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    • Remster
    • June 26, 2011

89. Skydive Venezuela (Higuerote) No Docs  

    By cshieldsx, June 4, 2011
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    • cshieldsx
    • June 25, 2011

90. Jump Ship Feasibility Question   1 2

    By micro, December 31, 2005
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    • chuckakers
    • June 25, 2011

91. North Carolina fun jumper friendly?  

    By ThatAmy, June 24, 2011
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    • virgin-burner
    • June 25, 2011

92. The Meaning of Death  

    By JohnRich, June 22, 2011
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    • heavydude
    • June 24, 2011

93. What is your weak point?  

    By k2everest, June 23, 2011
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    • jlmiracle
    • June 24, 2011

94. Universal Signals between TIs & Camera Flyers  

    By jumprun1, May 21, 2011
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    • matthewcline
    • June 24, 2011

95. Requesting Skydiving tips for General Aviation Pilots  

    By garrywing, June 18, 2011
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • June 24, 2011

96. selling discount coupons   1 2

    By tsalnukt, June 17, 2011
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    • jakee
    • June 23, 2011

97. Topics for new skydivers  

    By bkeul, June 22, 2011
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    • theonlyski
    • June 23, 2011

98. should it require conscious effort to get a stable arch?  

    By mixedup, June 23, 2011
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    • AndyMan
    • June 23, 2011

99. Cirrus Cleared in Lidle Crash  

    By popsjumper, June 23, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • June 23, 2011

100. Determining wind direction under canopy  

     By nigel99, June 23, 2011
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     • nigel99
     • June 23, 2011