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  1. The dream of a young skydiver  

    By fzsombor,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,498 views

  2. What would happen if a Solo jumper used a tandem canopy  

    By dogboybirdy,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,570 views

  3. The way NOT to exit an aircraft  

    By -ftp-,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,877 views

  4. DZ is turning into tandem factory!  

    By roostnureye,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,672 views

  5. Congratulations, theonlyski  

    By iopenhi,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,123 views

  6. aerodynamics and canopies  

    By hudsonderek,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,596 views

  7. Burnout  

    By RkyMtnHigh,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,785 views

  8. Rig stolen while checked in on flight.  

    By kentAllan,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,931 views

  9. How much can a packer make?  

    By dgskydive,
    • 21 replies
    • 20,656 views

  10. Youngest Swooper?  

    By gresende007,   
    • 21 replies
    • 6,750 views

  11. Old rigs  

    By wmw999,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,824 views

  12. Triathlon Hybrid  

    By blacklabjumper,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,390 views

  13. jump 23 malfuntion  

    By TSISK,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,090 views

  14. waiver in danger?  

    By ginger1236,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,873 views

  15. Did you jump the PAC at WFFC? Thoughts?  

    By kai2k1,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,430 views

  16. Exit order  

    By Superman32,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,302 views

  17. Intentional cutaway rigs. Where and how can I get this practice.  

    By jhh166,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,902 views

  18. When to call it quits?  

    By hawkeye007,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,862 views

  19. Benefit to the Airport for hosting DZs?  

    By TaeKwonDoDo,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,535 views

  20. France Féderal Parachutisme, new directive on canopy sizes.  

    By Chemtrail,
    • 21 replies
    • 15,752 views

  21. question on my level one AFF  

    By painter,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,561 views

  22. Unsafe things under canopy  

    By nitrox100,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,878 views

  23. legal age for starting skydiving in USA  

    By Unutsch,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,727 views

  24. Beginner fear and self doubt  

    By rocky-dives,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,801 views

  25. No age restriction  

    By Kirkf22,
    • 21 replies
    • 38,507 views

  26. Icing  

    By Oke,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,619 views

  27. Possible to Have Fast Yet Soft Openings?  

    By somethinelse,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,717 views

  28. Rigs & Motorcycles  

    By mr_music11,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,579 views

  29. Skydive/Paragliding Crossover- any interest?  

    By jnick1206,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,209 views

  30. Canopy size chart question  

    By Beachbum,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,750 views

  31. Downsizing from initial student canopy...  

    By SkydiveNFlorida,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,428 views

  32. Where did the phrase, "perfectly good airplane" originate?  

    By Austintxflight,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,420 views

  33. state records in general  

    By superstu,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,853 views

  34. Skydive Zephyrhills  

    By Vex,
    • 21 replies
    • 11,536 views

  35. Off DZ Jumps Legalities?  

    By kalaniwavo,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,382 views

  36. Confused.....  

    By Acoisa,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,336 views

  37. AFF hand signals  

    By Smeger,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,359 views

  38. Farmer McFriendly  

    By CanuckInUSA,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,981 views

  39. 300-way Day 2  

    By diverdriver,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,429 views

  40. Perceived Risk with Freefall vs. Canopy Flight  

    By Gato,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,087 views

  41. Skydive Flagstaff  

    By bbarnhouse,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,665 views

  42. Full Contact Skydiving  

    By bdhead,
    • 21 replies
    • 11,620 views

  43. Night Jumps in Florida  

    By adventurechick,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,402 views

  44. Would this be a good jump plane?  

    By kevin922,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,673 views

  45. Is a windtunnel worth it for AFF?  

    By flytodeath,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,933 views

  46. When can I start learning to fly with a camera?  

    By Petrovich,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,620 views

  47. First Time Traveling with Rig !!!??  

    By skygypsea,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,299 views

  48. Tunnel tricks  

    By billvon,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,402 views

  49. New & Multiple Questions  

    By Catz,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,560 views

  50. PD on TV  

    By kkeenan,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,732 views

  51. What happened at 1:51???  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,394 views

  52. DZ Altitude Effects on landing  

    By melch,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,801 views

  53. Would you jump at a DZ with a wingloading rule?  

    By outlawphx,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,037 views

  54. Used gear at dz.com  

    By AMax,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,596 views

  55. 300 way - day 2  

    By billvon,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,480 views

  56. cutaway or not to cutaway  

    By pojj,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,093 views

  57. Pressures to downsize  

    By timbarrett,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,065 views

  58. Worried about the frequency of jumps...  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,521 views

  59. Please comment on this months Parachutist profile  

    By ChrisL,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,301 views

  60. New jumper he be ge bees  

    By Freefallwizard,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,321 views

  61. cargo chutes for tsunami relief?  

    By riggerrob,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,075 views

  62. Perris Wind Tunnel -- Press Clips  

    By quade,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,695 views

  63. eDo Onward = tauromachy  

    By Slyde,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,129 views

  64. How hard is jumping when snow is on the ground?  

    By mnskydiver688,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,776 views

  65. downsize or not?  

    By siujumper,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,289 views

  66. FAI Sequential world record rules  

    By mirage62,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,625 views

  67. Had my first ever cut away this past weekend  

    By regulator,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,045 views

  68. RSL on high performance canopies  

    By Fast1,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,552 views

  69. Middle ear pressure, failed eusachian tube  

    By Confuzed,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,032 views

  70. Question about distance from airports for skydiving  

    By mysky,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,149 views

  71. Horny Guerilla on Non-Freefly gear  

    By Fireflyer,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,875 views

  72. examples of log book entries  

    By Jackpunx,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,398 views

  73. Safire 2 for low jumper?  

    By blue24,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,165 views

  74. How long does AFF take (aggressive)?  

    By corpkid,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,770 views

  75. Watch your stuff at the boogies!  

    By skydiverek,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,868 views

  76. AFF level 2 gone wrong...but worked out beautifully!  

    By floridadiver81,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,111 views

  77. Wearing gloves and finding the pud  

    By fmmobley,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,778 views

  78. Most jumps in a year - who?  

    By skydiverek,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,958 views

  79. What legal liability does an organizer have?  

    By mirage62,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,182 views

  80. BillVon  

    By mjosparky,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,280 views

  81. Newbie DZ/Instructor questions?  

    By doubleplay,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,173 views

  82. what are some of the pros and cons of aad? new to the sport  

    By treeman,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,091 views

  83. What happen to Packing Cathy @ z-hills?  

    By mirage62,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,957 views

  84. Evaluating Personal Ability  

    By Gators1240,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,146 views

  85. Outrage Over Skydiving Cat Video  

    By Deisel,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,358 views

  86. buying new h/c. RI or UPT, can't decide.  

    By heavision,   
    • 21 replies
    • 4,163 views

  87. Decided factor  

    By hangingon,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,664 views

  88. first ever skydive - my story  

    By alp27,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,982 views

  89. WARNING noob question  

    By Fallosophy,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,502 views

  90. Criminal Liability for Skydiving Accident (Hypothetical Situation)  

    By lawrocket,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,624 views

  91. please give me a thoughhful answer  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,011 views

  92. Why no club for 50+  

    By steveorino,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,256 views

  93. cessna 182 modification  

    By skykank,
    • 21 replies
    • 13,710 views

  94. Dropzones with diverse customer base  

    By Unstable,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,759 views

  95. C-182 Non-Fatal Zephyrhills, FL 11-25-2012  

    By diverdriver,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,531 views

  96. questions about dust devils  

    By heidihagen,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,351 views

  97. Wings Vision  

    By Rhino4406,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,308 views

  98. Icarus Customer (no)Service?  

    By AggieDave,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,798 views

  99. Wind, fear and poised exits  

    By apixel,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,562 views

  100. BFR's  

    By yeyo,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,933 views
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