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1. I buy you case of beer, you loan me body-flite cd/dvd . . .  

   By kpipes, October 11, 2003
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2. Worst injury after an OPENING?   1 2

   By DanglesOZQld, August 21, 2005
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   • bmcd308
   • August 24, 2005

3. Real F-111?  

   By hagar, December 16, 2002
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   • riggerrob
   • December 20, 2002

4. TSA fun  

   By billvon, June 20, 2003
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   • flyangel2
   • June 22, 2003

5. Javelin harness size question  

   By sinker, January 8, 2003
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   • Hooknswoop
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6. Bat Hang from a Cessna  

   By Elisha, March 12, 2007
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7. What have you learned?   1 2

   By Klassen, January 18, 2011
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   • JohnMitchell
   • January 21, 2011

8. Solo jumps: who needs em ?   1 2

   By cocheese, February 27, 2004
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   • sdgregory
   • February 29, 2004

9. WFFC 23,000 ft jumps  

   By ChrisL, May 26, 2005
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   • May 30, 2005

10. Proper Etiquette  

    By peachsouthern, September 30, 2003
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    • McG
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11. Any Black Friday deals on gear?  

    By theplummeter, November 27, 2010
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    • Reginald
    • November 27, 2010

12. Being able to think during freefall   1 2

    By Mockingbird, June 30, 2005
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    • marv0723
    • July 6, 2005

13. Helicopter Jump Question  

    By raider24, July 2, 2008
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    • mircan
    • July 10, 2008

14. Cessna 182 interior re-do  

    By baronn, March 21, 2017
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    • rmarshall234
    • March 27, 2017

15. Never nervous jumpng, but real nervous after I read stuff here.   1 2

    By jclalor, September 8, 2008
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    • KathleenL
    • September 15, 2008

16. WHEN SHOULD I PULL?   1 2

    By martimarr, December 7, 2005
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    • Richards
    • December 30, 2005

17. not gunna make it  

    By pojj, December 24, 2008
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    • LaRusic
    • December 27, 2008

18. overawed by all the cuteness   1 2 3

    By guineapiggie101, February 14, 2011
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    • KevinP
    • February 19, 2011

19. Coffin Skydive at 14,500 Feet  

    By Deisel, August 6, 2013
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    • chemist
    • August 11, 2013

20. skydive las vegas  

    By oozzee, September 13, 2009
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    • bfilarsky
    • September 16, 2009

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

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

22. Seeking close call video  

    By WV177RG, July 24, 2016
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    • Joellercoaster
    • July 26, 2016

23. The USPA should raise membership prices (read post first)  

    By Mr17Hz, February 26, 2007
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    • thedarkside
    • February 27, 2007

24. How's this for advertising?   1 2 3

    By Hooknswoop, January 18, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • January 25, 2003

25. 357 FAI Record set in Thailand  

    By cpoxon, February 6, 2004
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    • ltdiver
    • February 7, 2004

26. East Coast trouble makers - Skydive Cape Cod  

    By stratostar, October 31, 2012
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    • stratostar
    • November 4, 2012

27. WorldMeet2006 Germany - results  

    By keka, August 9, 2006
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    • piisfish
    • August 10, 2006

28. up-jumper reservations???????   1 2

    By mikeee, April 26, 2008
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    • happythoughts
    • April 30, 2008

29. When you are feeling discouraged and heavily scrutinized.... maybe time for a break!   1 2 3

    By SkydiveNFlorida, February 25, 2004
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    • ffp1974
    • February 26, 2004

30. skydiving fear  

    By Icefalcon5, April 28, 2008
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    • Tuna-Salad
    • April 29, 2008

31. Rig for sale - ebay scam?  

    By docjohn, November 21, 2009
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    • kuai43
    • November 23, 2009

32. Drop zone with Pole Dancing facility  

    By verticalflyer, October 22, 2012
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    • verticalflyer
    • November 6, 2012

33. Skydiving and Chronic Pain  

    By bkoch, May 25, 2005
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    • sundevil777
    • June 9, 2005

34. New Chat Room!  

    By Skylark, May 15, 2003
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    • Iflyme
    • May 18, 2003

35. 5sqft? is that a huge difference?   1 2

    By shah269, June 28, 2009
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    • Baksteen
    • July 2, 2009

36. What is the point of USPA?   1 2

    By YISkyDive, January 19, 2006
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    • MattFallsFast
    • January 29, 2006

37. All this talk of low pulls   1 2

    By Andy_Copland, December 17, 2006
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    • Zing
    • December 21, 2006

38. Sore as shit after Hanging Harness training?  

    By neue, August 17, 2009
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    • neue
    • August 21, 2009

39. What is it exactly that you love about the discipline you chose?  

    By Kalrigan, July 25, 2016
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    • Baksteen
    • August 1, 2016

40. Ya think they're nekkid?   1 2

    By airdvr, February 19, 2009
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    • piratemike
    • February 23, 2009

41. AFF RATING is it easy to get!!!!!   1 2 3

    By skinnyshrek, July 31, 2007
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    • denete
    • August 4, 2007

42. Don't underestimate your speed  

    By leandercool, February 23, 2012
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    • TampaPete
    • February 25, 2012

43. Beer??? Beer????  

    By MJJ, May 6, 2007
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    • popsjumper
    • May 10, 2007

44. Body Positioning  

    By DeeDee13, April 24, 2009
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    • regulator
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45. Skyride back in business?   1 2

    By RackJR, February 20, 2010
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    • jlmiracle
    • March 12, 2010

46. Can anyone Suggest Some good DVD's to Buy?  

    By jedisk8r, March 31, 2004
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    • masher
    • April 2, 2004

47. Looking for the Jet   1 2

    By donnac, January 21, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • January 25, 2004

48. Is there anything I should know before my class tomorow im very very nervous  

    By Amy-P, July 14, 2006
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    • Zipp0
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49. Reversal Theory & Skydiving   1 2

    By Mikhail, February 4, 2008
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    • Meux
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50. Tandem passanger's reaction?  

    By deaffreeflyer, January 13, 2003
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    • pilotdave
    • January 23, 2003

51. No opportunity to learn to pack  

    By Anonymous4697, June 5, 2019
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    • Di0
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52. Does it every get old or routine?   1 2

    By Kynan1, November 20, 2006
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    • popsjumper
    • November 24, 2006

53. Anyone choose demo program rather than buy used?  

    By FlowArtist, March 26, 2013
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    • Southern_Man
    • March 27, 2013

54. JUMPING WITHOUT ALTIMETER   1 2

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

55. AAD?   1 2

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

56. Upgrading to a C-206  

    By smears, December 10, 2012
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    • goobersnuftda
    • December 15, 2012

57. 80Kts plus top drift  

    By potatoman, November 15, 2013
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    • crotalus01
    • November 16, 2013

58. CSC Pro-Pass anywhere else in the states do it?  

    By gunneroy, March 12, 2015
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    • gunneroy
    • March 18, 2015

59. Forced perspective or new levels of stupidity?  

    By maggyrider, July 21, 2016
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    • Elisha
    • July 26, 2016

60. 550 jumps in 24 hours 11/11/03   1 2 3

    By dkf1979, November 10, 2003
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    • kai2k1
    • November 14, 2003

61. Any Back Problems In THis Sport??   1 2

    By partyboy, December 31, 2003
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    • partyboy
    • January 2, 2004

62. Hot air balloons stolen (austria)  

    By 84n4n4, November 15, 2010
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    • shropshire
    • December 13, 2010

63. Video of what appears to be bad EP's; You decide.   1 2

    By liftedtitan, December 16, 2010
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    • spootch
    • December 19, 2010

64. Helmet question?  

    By carparts4, October 18, 2007
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    • sundance
    • October 24, 2007

65. Just expressing about my 1st jump   1 2

    By GypsySkyy, November 3, 2011
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    • chemfx
    • December 1, 2011

66. Good hi-top jump shoes?  

    By heavision, November 14, 2017
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    • Justincblount
    • November 17, 2017

67. Skydive From Cessna 172 Reims Rocket  

    By Cessna172Rocket, March 1, 2013
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    • Cessna172Rocket
    • March 2, 2013

68. 40+ What's the real risk?   1 2

    By Boddington, April 23, 2006
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    • cdragon
    • April 25, 2006

69. Deland airport control tower gets shelved  

    By skymama, May 27, 2010
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    • egloskerry
    • May 28, 2010

70. Student question: What to do when flying in clouds?  

    By Anonthemouse, July 17, 2012
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    • Lukske
    • December 31, 2013

71. Fun jumping with a tandem - requirements?  

    By alexafox, May 14, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 15, 2012

72. Tandem harness  

    By ifall, August 13, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • August 26, 2004

73. Would you be able to help?   1 2

    By jtval, October 15, 2007
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    • jtval
    • October 22, 2007

74. My up and coming 666 Devil jump   1 2

    By CanuckInUSA, April 19, 2004
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    • efs4ever
    • May 4, 2004

75. Pro Rating?   1 2 3

    By AggieDave, June 13, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • January 4, 2004

76. did Baumgartner just jump higher than Kittinger?  

    By Liemberg, October 14, 2012
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    • Liemberg
    • October 18, 2012

77. Turbulence question   1 2

    By Whamie, March 25, 2013
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    • JohnSherman
    • March 27, 2013

78. AFF level 1 - nightmare   1 2

    By nanobyte, August 19, 2007
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    • chrismgtis
    • August 21, 2007

79. Aerodyne Pilot  

    By apt3studiodiver, April 12, 2010
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    • apt3studiodiver
    • April 14, 2010

80. An interesting case is headed for the Florida Supreme Court  

    By JeepDiver, May 25, 2008
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    • eUrNiCc
    • May 30, 2008

81. Pro-Tec Helmet too tight  

    By NewGuy2005, October 21, 2005
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    • Chancho Slayor
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82. So I just did my 100th!!!  

    By millertime24, September 2, 2008
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    • npgraphicdesign
    • September 8, 2008

83. FL high court invalidates parents' release  

    By mdwhalen, December 17, 2008
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • December 30, 2008

84. 752 way   1 2

    By moth, February 26, 2005
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    • moth
    • March 5, 2005

85. would you Sue the canopy manufacturer   1 2 3 4

    By Tinkerbelle, February 22, 2004
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    • peacefuljeffrey
    • February 27, 2004

86. What falls closer: freebag or cutaway canopy?  

    By skydiverek, October 28, 2013
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • October 29, 2013

87. skysurfing   1 2

    By krayzskydiver, September 28, 2004
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    • happythoughts
    • October 6, 2004

88. AFF at the end of the month  

    By omrig102, March 6, 2017
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    • mickconn
    • March 10, 2017

89. All healed up   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, November 10, 2011
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    • guineapiggie101
    • January 20, 2012

90. Looking for a serious answer/advice  

    By jumpingjoe, March 1, 2004
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • March 3, 2004

91. Why do skydivers put gear on benches   1 2

    By sundevil777, February 14, 2011
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    • jtnesbitt
    • February 14, 2011

92. What is it called when...and is it legal?   1 2

    By zf15z, February 8, 2011
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    • pinkfairy
    • February 12, 2011

93. Skydiving to BASE jump? Read- The Great Book of B.A.S.E.  

    By Calvin19, November 28, 2010
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    • Grubber
    • November 30, 2010

94. Society and Skydiving Related Injuries   1 2

    By scaryshari, July 4, 2006
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    • cptchaos
    • July 7, 2006

95. Head down baby!   1 2

    By Andy_Copland, September 17, 2006
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    • jbrinkman
    • May 26, 2008

96. Are boogies safe for students?  

    By Inspired, July 22, 2009
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    • fasted3
    • August 1, 2009

97. What's the best year round dropzone weather wise?  

    By dsbbreck, January 26, 2004
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    • brothermuff65
    • January 28, 2004

98. What's the deal with the headaches?  

    By peanutgallery, August 8, 2007
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    • UDSkyJunkie
    • August 9, 2007

99. Why....   1 2

    By Tonto, June 1, 2005
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    • JohnRich
    • June 2, 2005

100. Oceanfront like DZs  

     By tdog, October 21, 2004
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     • Rottenmilk
     • October 25, 2004