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1. Traveling with 2 rigs...?  

   By LloydDobbler, July 6, 2007
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   • LloydDobbler
   • July 11, 2007

2. USPA License Questions  

   By freakydiver, June 5, 2003
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   • CanuckInUSA
   • June 11, 2003

3. Tension knots and stuck riser in reserve.  

   By Bluejules8000, June 10, 2022
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   • gowlerk
   • September 22, 2022

4. What percentage of your salary do you spend on skydiving?  

   By potatoman, January 11, 2013
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   • Shredex
   • January 12, 2013

5. Night jumps without a full moon  

   By DJL, December 29, 2016
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   • JayFitz164
   • January 9, 2017

6. How important is looking cool in my gear.   1 2

   By Bosveld, April 8, 2004
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   • raftman
   • April 13, 2004

7. Perris Dust Devil video  

   By yoink, April 24, 2007
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   • azdiver
   • April 28, 2007

8. Lasik and contacts  

   By Iceburner, April 11, 2010
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   • jim_32766
   • April 15, 2010

9. DZ loyalty  

   By skybytch, December 2, 2009
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   • airtwardo
   • December 5, 2009

10. Gas prices and Jump Ticket Prices   1 2

    By Feeblemind, April 8, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • September 14, 2012

11. Nose Bleeds  

    By Ryno118, December 5, 2008
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    • skybill
    • February 10, 2009

12. Packing time   1 2

    By shermanator, April 7, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • May 5, 2006

13. Does anyone have hyperthyroidism?  

    By chrismgtis, August 27, 2008
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    • chrismgtis
    • August 29, 2008

14. Test Jumpers  

    By popsjumper, October 31, 2007
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    • jimjumper
    • November 6, 2007

15. Skydiving with hip replacement  

    By marksaadet27, July 22, 2010
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    • jaffo
    • July 23, 2010

16. What are you doing with your argus?   1 2 3

    By Jbag, March 22, 2011
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    • DiverMike
    • April 8, 2011

17. Skydive Deland questions  

    By corpkid, November 15, 2013
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    • ChrisD
    • November 21, 2013

18. How time FLIES...  

    By vortexr1, December 8, 2010
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    • vortexr1
    • May 15, 2011

19. Scott Miller's Canopy Control Course  

    By jblooming, July 2, 2004
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    • Designer
    • November 16, 2004

20. College Entrance Essay: Skydiving?  

    By Suavel, October 6, 2006
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    • Hazarrd
    • October 7, 2006

21. Hard openings and your neck !!!!!  

    By skydiver51, January 28, 2004
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    • skydiver51
    • January 30, 2004

22. Low Birdman Pullk Vid   1 2

    By sdctlc, June 22, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • June 24, 2004

23. D license able to jump with students?  

    By jeffrey27rj, April 9, 2018
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    • kuai43
    • April 16, 2018

24. Column A or Column B  

    By Notarock, August 22, 2013
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    • dwhenline
    • August 23, 2013

25. Rather more excitement than I'd planned this weekend!  

    By PixieUK, November 11, 2013
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    • nigel99
    • November 13, 2013

26. Skyride could learn a thing or two......  

    By tkhayes, December 16, 2008
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    • Jumpdude
    • December 21, 2008

27. Somebody talk me out of this!   1 2

    By beezyshaw, March 9, 2005
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    • skinnyshrek
    • March 12, 2005

28. jumprun - any alternatives for dz operations software?  

    By freeflight, April 12, 2012
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    • Mr17Hz
    • January 22, 2013

29. Benefit to the Airport for hosting DZs?  

    By TaeKwonDoDo, February 22, 2009
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    • mnealtx
    • February 27, 2009

30. Hearing Impairement Question  

    By dontbounce, February 27, 2006
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    • DanglesOZQld
    • March 2, 2006

31. Packing as a Job  

    By Akey, May 23, 2006
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    • Broke
    • May 25, 2006

32. Has anyone seen this before?   1 2

    By davelepka, August 11, 2003
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    • bkdice
    • August 13, 2003

33. It takes more balls...   1 2

    By husky, May 29, 2005
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    • Andy9o8
    • June 2, 2005

34. Skyride's Gay Skydiving Advert   1 2

    By NovaTTT, November 14, 2009
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    • captain1976
    • November 20, 2009

35. What do you have to deal with at your airport?   1 2

    By legalize1966, June 19, 2010
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    • alabamaskydiver
    • June 25, 2010

36. Really big boys.   1 2

    By atsaubrey, April 24, 2004
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    • beej
    • May 2, 2004

37. Pie Avoidance ..  

    By dmitri76, January 8, 2007
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    • sdctlc
    • January 11, 2007

38. USPA & Skyride  

    By chuckakers, February 11, 2008
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    • packerboy
    • March 6, 2008

39. The hidden [monetary] costs of skydiving.   1 2

    By gontleman, May 5, 2007
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • May 8, 2007

40. Any pics of Fast Eddie  

    By skydive4u2, August 23, 2006
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    • bozo
    • August 26, 2006

41. I would like to see a forum for....   1 2

    By sangiro, September 11, 2003
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    • metalslug
    • September 30, 2003

42. "One Last Hit" Article   1 2 3

    By MagicGuy, December 8, 2005
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    • RossDagley
    • December 15, 2005

43. If you could design the perfect rig...   1 2 3

    By ntrprnr, June 25, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • July 9, 2006

44. Skydiving X-games  

    By yoink, February 12, 2004
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    • JoeyRamone
    • February 12, 2004

45. Older Jump Planes in FAA’s Sights  

    By 3331, March 29, 2006
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    • TomSpoon
    • April 5, 2006

46. Deaths since I quit.   1 2

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

47. Have you ever cut away for an unstowed toggle?   1 2

    By cbain, December 22, 2005
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    • flynskydive
    • December 24, 2005

48. Tibia Hardware  

    By Mattbs4e, March 15, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • March 16, 2006

49. looking for statistics   1 2 3

    By ParagonUE, December 11, 2007
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    • BIGUN
    • December 19, 2007

50. manifest software  

    By apt3studiodiver, August 17, 2009
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    • coticj
    • April 11, 2021

51. Do you disconnect your RSL when shooting video?  

    By ridestrong, March 25, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • March 27, 2010

52. Amputee Skidivers  

    By andym148, April 29, 2014
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    • andym148
    • May 8, 2014

53. Personality traits?  

    By Liemberg, October 25, 2010
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    • Liemberg
    • October 31, 2010

54. Skysurfing Skyboards  

    By Batchelor412, September 23, 2017
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    • Batchelor412
    • October 6, 2017

55. Coming off large doses of adrenaline  

    By michaeldupreez, January 22, 2007
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    • aguila
    • January 24, 2007

56. Who's cooler looking - the freeflier or the formation skydiver?   1 2 3

    By Maggotry, March 15, 2005
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    • rehmwa
    • March 16, 2005

57. airport proposal  

    By jackwallace, April 14, 2010
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    • stratostar
    • October 31, 2014

58. Priceless  

    By DBCOOPER, September 23, 2003
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    • vonSanta
    • September 25, 2003

59. The Army Accident.. Why?   1 2

    By matttrudeau, February 24, 2003
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    • kallend
    • February 26, 2003

60. student FXC fire   1 2

    By adrenalinejunki, August 30, 2004
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 1, 2004

61. Canopy control DVD's  

    By AustinPerkins, March 31, 2011
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    • DSE
    • April 4, 2011

62. Tracking ...   1 2

    By OSOK, March 21, 2007
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    • penniless
    • March 23, 2007

63. Free packing  

    By airtwardo, April 12, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • April 14, 2010

64. Canopy manufacturers who market/sell to the the military   1 2

    By andrewstewart, September 13, 2003
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    • smiles
    • September 17, 2003

65. What is the scariest thing you ever saw a student do?   1 2

    By noluckned, November 10, 2005
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    • skytripper
    • November 12, 2005

66. Losing wedding ring in freefall?   1 2

    By Linas120, July 12, 2006
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    • freelyflyn71
    • July 16, 2006

67. Canopy GPS / Tracking  

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

68. Freefly suit materials  

    By tetra316, June 16, 2003
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 17, 2003

69. How many jumps to grad AFF   1 2

    By Tiger6513, November 10, 2009
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    • regulator
    • March 22, 2010

70. Our new fraternity banner, with photo...   1 2 3

    By mdrejhon, May 5, 2010
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    • mdrejhon
    • May 12, 2010

71. If on the ballot how would you vote?  

    By stratostar, January 25, 2008
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • January 27, 2008

72. diving exits and hop&pop   1 2

    By jejejelle, February 4, 2004
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    • christelsabine
    • February 6, 2004

73. Adrenalin Rush, the science of risk.  

    By ypelchat, April 22, 2004
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    • samyueru
    • April 27, 2004

74. Outrageous Mal  

    By Freeflysmiley, January 30, 2006
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    • Suicidewall
    • February 1, 2006

75. Quick question about skydiving log book.  

    By sherwoodchris, June 5, 2012
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    • fastphil
    • June 8, 2012

76. back to skydiving   1 2

    By 460, January 8, 2011
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    • keithbar
    • January 10, 2011

77. How long?   1 2 3

    By Tonto, November 15, 2005
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    • phoenixlpr
    • November 23, 2005

78. Why is this NOOB PMing me?   1 2 3

    By HookItLow, January 12, 2007
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    • jarrodh
    • January 12, 2007

79. Canopy jumps #'s  

    By mchamp, February 17, 2011
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    • champu
    • February 21, 2011

80. How to extend or reduce your glide ratio if your landing pattern is off?  

    By 20_kN, January 14, 2018
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    • obelixtim
    • January 16, 2018

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

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

82. Thinking of cutting away.   1 2

    By Tink1717, February 15, 2011
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    • cocheese
    • February 21, 2011

83. stiletto or cobalt   1 2

    By sweeney, January 25, 2003
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    • ouroboros
    • January 28, 2003

84. How many DZ's in one day  

    By potatoman, November 17, 2010
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    • iopenhi
    • November 22, 2010

85. Who can sign my log book ???  

    By dropdeded, November 17, 2002
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    • popsjumper
    • April 27, 2006

86. Physical exercises for skydiving  

    By sundry, June 17, 2007
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    • DougH
    • June 28, 2007

87. Naked jump at Perris this Sun?  

    By mr_woosh, February 23, 2007
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    • mr_woosh
    • February 27, 2007

88. Make 'Em Feel Welcome   1 2

    By napaguy99, March 31, 2004
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    • lifewithoutanet
    • April 8, 2004

89. Fun Exits 2-way  

    By fundgh, September 24, 2003
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    • eWave
    • September 25, 2003

90. Crusty Demon Turned Skydiver...  

    By RUN_FMX, August 4, 2009
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    • mutumbo
    • September 24, 2009

91. First Cut Away Question  

    By DoubleDogDareMe, June 21, 2010
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    • stinkyho
    • June 27, 2010

92. What could cause a backward turn?   1 2

    By Bramble, September 14, 2010
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    • popsjumper
    • September 20, 2010

93. Jumping with tandems.  

    By wildernessmedic, May 18, 2015
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    • stayhigh
    • May 24, 2015

94. Judges!  

    By missbrz, September 26, 2012
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    • missbrz
    • October 3, 2012

95. Jumps per day?  

    By Maximo, May 24, 2008
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    • Broke
    • May 25, 2008

96. 1st Chop  

    By Spatula, April 3, 2006
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    • nerd137
    • April 4, 2006

97. should dz make tandem mandatory first jump?   1 2 3 4

    By freeryde13, May 14, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • May 26, 2004

98. Skydive Jump Statistics North America  

    By sim37, March 21, 2013
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    • StreetScooby
    • March 22, 2013

99. Gear Fear  

    By Olmed, June 1, 2012
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    • Erroll
    • June 2, 2012

100. compressed vertibrae,will it effect me in future skydives?   1 2

     By sistaluv, January 10, 2003
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     • migliore
     • April 12, 2004