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1. OLD LOGBOOKS  

   By OATSF14, January 22, 2006
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   • mjosparky
   • February 3, 2006

2. Helicopter  

   By heliops, March 5, 2009
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   • shropshire
   • March 8, 2009

3. Just plain unlucky??? You decide.  

   By csc, April 29, 2008
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   • stitch
   • May 1, 2008

4. UK Airlines and Rigs  

   By BannanaGirl, July 14, 2006
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   • Mark4
   • July 25, 2006

5. DZ poster -- any thoughts  

   By StevePhelps, October 5, 2004
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   • bdbrown
   • October 6, 2004

6. Packing First Rig  

   By MJH, August 13, 2004
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   • skr
   • August 24, 2004

7. EG Suits  

   By motomike, June 9, 2010
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   • Unstable
   • November 29, 2010

8. Reasons for wearing altimeter on leg strap?  

   By freeflyfree, April 21, 2005
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   • spidermonky
   • April 22, 2005

9. What are some good videos?  

   By lukepinion, December 16, 2002
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   • LoneRanger
   • April 26, 2013

10. Doe's anybody remember Bob Neely?  

    By skydiver_33460, January 28, 2004
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    • kkeenan
    • May 25, 2016

11. the worst spot i have ever had.  

    By skydiverjerry, February 1, 2006
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    • BMFin
    • February 1, 2006

12. Newbie FAST faller slow-down suggestions  

    By sd-slider, July 12, 2005
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    • BlindBrick
    • July 13, 2005

13. Radio with throat mics in freefall  

    By Darminion, January 11, 2005
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    • Avion
    • January 16, 2005

14. Shortest time between reserve repack and cutaway?  

    By beth0b, July 14, 2012
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    • Para5-0
    • July 18, 2012

15. Pregnant women and skydiving?  

    By adrenalinejunki, April 13, 2005
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    • adrenalinejunki
    • April 21, 2005

16. Demo team flies into Broncos, Tebow controversy  

    By robinheid, January 10, 2012
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    • Remster
    • January 12, 2012

17. should I or shouldn't I have?  

    By Punky_Monkey, January 14, 2005
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    • gordy
    • January 15, 2005

18. Return from "winter breaks" - do you get the shakes?  

    By xavenger, January 27, 2004
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    • dgskydive
    • January 28, 2004

19. Golden Knights  

    By dzjmg, November 14, 2003
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    • armydiver21
    • February 1, 2006

20. ELOY - 300-way record attempts - Press Clips  

    By quade, December 4, 2002
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    • quade
    • December 14, 2002

21. motorcycle + rig???  

    By jf951, May 13, 2009
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    • BlueSBDeath
    • May 16, 2009

22. Four digit "D" numbers  

    By dzolloyd, January 23, 2007
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    • airtwardo
    • January 26, 2007

23. Actions in the Aircraft  

    By SSGJOHNSON, March 11, 2006
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    • matthewcline
    • March 13, 2006

24. Calling Cut  

    By skydivingwill, November 11, 2004
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    • RogerRamjet
    • November 15, 2004

25. two out cutaway-rsl side riser release  

    By ridebmxbikes, July 8, 2014
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    • johnfallo
    • July 10, 2014

26. Judges!  

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

27. So what happens after AFF course HELP!  

    By chalko, February 26, 2009
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • February 27, 2009

28. Fatality Statistics: Skydiving vs. other activities  

    By NewGuy, June 26, 2003
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    • sarge
    • June 28, 2003

29. skyventure under construction  

    By cgross, February 12, 2003
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    • weid14
    • February 14, 2003

30. Physics Class and Skydiving  

    By Hazarrd, January 24, 2004
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    • dgskydive
    • January 27, 2004

31. some advice?  

    By Nasemann, June 27, 2007
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    • Krip
    • June 29, 2007

32. # of hobbies VS staying current  

    By jumpslo, September 28, 2012
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    • Whamie
    • October 2, 2012

33. Katana VS Crossfire  

    By ktmlouie47, May 1, 2011
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    • trigger
    • May 2, 2011

34. Lost Our Jump Plane (not an accident)  

    By rushmc, November 13, 2004
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • November 14, 2004

35. Sabre 2 vs. other canopies?  

    By wicodefly, August 9, 2015
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    • wicodefly
    • August 13, 2015

36. "Think too much"  

    By Icon134, May 27, 2005
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    • Icon134
    • May 31, 2005

37. Physics Presentation on Skydiving  

    By NoShitThereIWas, April 3, 2003
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    • kallend
    • April 5, 2003

38. Skydiving in UK..any good?  

    By Olmed, March 1, 2012
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    • Tatetatetate
    • April 7, 2012

39. Home dropzone  

    By loch1957, October 2, 2011
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    • holie
    • October 4, 2011

40. USPA Puts Swoop Nationals on TV  

    By FFAdventures, August 26, 2006
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    • dreamsville
    • September 1, 2006

41. Questions AFF vs SL  

    By Adriaan22, May 6, 2012
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    • Anonthemouse
    • July 11, 2012

42. President Bush's Skydive, 1999  

    By JohnRich, February 3, 2010
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    • QTPi
    • February 15, 2010

43. Coming off large doses of adrenaline  

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

44. Flying into Perris  

    By Mattbs4e, March 20, 2004
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    • ericber
    • March 23, 2004

45. worth the hassle?  

    By bluewaterstream, March 4, 2004
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    • bluewaterstream
    • March 23, 2004

46. Recruiting at other dropzones?  

    By Gary73, February 9, 2011
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • February 10, 2011

47. Javelin Factory tour??  

    By excel485, December 8, 2007
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    • kylethomas
    • December 11, 2007

48. And we have a new rigger in the house, too  

    By billvon, March 26, 2003
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    • bbarnhouse
    • April 4, 2003

49. Skydive food/fuel  

    By bluepill, May 2, 2009
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    • mnealtx
    • May 7, 2009

50. Blowup your reserve....  

    By potatoman, December 27, 2012
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    • JohnSherman
    • January 1, 2013

51. Canopy flying downwind after opening - Was: Fatality Elsinore 11/11/2009  

    By LongWayToFall, November 13, 2009
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    • Tolgak
    • November 13, 2009

52. Graduated AFF Today & Jumped Solo  

    By chrismgtis, December 2, 2006
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    • StreetScooby
    • December 4, 2006

53. wing loading of 2.45 at 145 jumps  

    By Flacid_Monk, December 7, 2007
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    • ladydyver
    • December 11, 2007

54. The Anti-Thesis Approach To Mediocre Competition 4Way  

    By jumperconway, February 17, 2004
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    • ZoneRat
    • February 19, 2004

55. Problems with SkywardBoundSkydiving Reno  

    By psychoswooper, November 15, 2010
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    • Throttlebender
    • November 16, 2010

56. # of jumps to become a paratrooper?  

    By Eagleeye, November 10, 2009
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    • riggerrob
    • November 12, 2009

57. Red Face For Red Devils  

    By davidlayne, August 16, 2008
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    • airtwardo
    • August 19, 2008

58. Javelin RSL Issue  

    By John4455, March 12, 2007
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    • billvon
    • March 13, 2007

59. Skydiving Maneuver How-Tos?  

    By bigfritz, August 21, 2003
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    • bigfritz
    • August 23, 2003

60. What Should Be In The New SIM?  

    By timmymiller, March 12, 2022
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    • lyosha
    • March 26, 2022

61. Pull Hand Signal  

    By Ani, September 26, 2012
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    • Ani
    • September 27, 2012

62. New, fun, weird, different Exits.  

    By ridestrong, November 8, 2010
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    • Dr_Tuls
    • November 15, 2010

63. Survey regarding skydiving, mental health and addiction  

    By lozz, March 25, 2016
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    • lozz
    • April 1, 2016

64. Nice 4-Way iPhone App  

    By ministef, January 8, 2012
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    • tevch
    • June 25, 2014

65. PAC 750XL PROBLEM  

    By SkydiveJack, December 31, 2005
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • January 25, 2006

66. You have got to be kidding!!  

    By LeapingGnome, August 15, 2008
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    • DescensionX
    • August 17, 2008

67. Bush (41) to Make Skydive on His 80th Birthday, June 14, 2004 -- Press Clips  

    By quade, March 20, 2004
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    • tbrown
    • March 22, 2004

68. ~Now THAT's a Dust Devil!  

    By airtwardo, September 25, 2012
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    • FlyingPortagee
    • September 26, 2012

69. Hypothetical emergency  

    By gus, February 5, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • February 5, 2003

70. Can a DZ be successful without tandems?  

    By NSEMN8R, June 24, 2013
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    • Fast
    • June 25, 2013

71. Is there an official number for Cypress fires/saves?  

    By Vertifly, August 11, 2004
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    • NickDG
    • August 13, 2004

72. Any pics of Fast Eddie  

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

73. Medic!!! Biff link (NSFW)  

    By base283, January 20, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • January 23, 2004

74. A little help?  

    By Tanvan, July 31, 2006
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    • theonlyski
    • July 5, 2010

75. Which skydiving discipline has the most hardcore following?  

    By lawrocket, January 3, 2005
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    • riggerrob
    • January 4, 2005

76. Rookie question about strange opening I experienced today.  

    By Danh124, November 28, 2014
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • December 3, 2014

77. first time skydiver going tomorow static line very nervous  

    By Amy-P, July 14, 2006
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    • Hawkins121
    • July 14, 2006

78. Posting in the incidents forum at WARP SPEED  

    By LawnDart21, May 23, 2005
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    • Erroll
    • May 24, 2005

79. Counting and awareness  

    By addicted4life, January 28, 2017
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    • sammielu
    • February 2, 2017

80. Question on chest strap for women  

    By Jeth, January 14, 2007
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    • Genn
    • January 16, 2007

81. Skydiving and hearing ability  

    By Kappa, October 22, 2005
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    • FFlyer
    • October 27, 2005

82. Washington State/Oregon  

    By flyright, September 21, 2011
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • September 22, 2011

83. Day Two of the USPA BOD meeting  

    By MikeTJumps, February 9, 2008
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    • airtwardo
    • February 12, 2008

84. fun tandem student answer ...  

    By kefran, September 8, 2007
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    • kefran
    • October 2, 2007

85. skydiving for a living?? surely a dream!  

    By buba07, August 10, 2007
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 11, 2007

86. Skydiving statistics: do they accurately represent the danger of skydiving?  

    By no_opinion, August 7, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • August 9, 2005

87. Tunnel time!  

    By waveoff5500, January 28, 2011
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    • Throttlebender
    • January 28, 2011

88. cypres or Vigil which one should I get?  

    By hootch, September 29, 2007
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    • Erwinjr
    • October 2, 2007

89. This is just plain CRAZY parachute on FIRE (short clip)  

    By FreeFallin247, November 30, 2007
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    • NickDG
    • December 3, 2007

90. Cellular/ GPS Tracker for Canopy?  

    By Westerly, July 4, 2018
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    • johnhking1
    • March 5, 2023

91. Reasons for downsizing  

    By Andybilly, August 9, 2007
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    • kelpdiver
    • August 10, 2007

92. New DEMON  

    By PVinfo, October 16, 2003
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    • Chrisky
    • October 18, 2003

93. Weather assessments  

    By rss_v, March 18, 2012
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    • wildfan75
    • March 24, 2012

94. dry rate for skydiving 182  

    By NSEMN8R, September 2, 2013
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    • DanG
    • September 18, 2013

95. General newbie skydiving questions  

    By critrgitr, August 5, 2007
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    • chuckakers
    • August 10, 2007

96. Pull up cord alternates?  

    By half-a-greek, June 25, 2009
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    • MikeJD
    • June 29, 2009

97. Dyeing My Container  

    By recondaddy, November 27, 2008
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    • skybill
    • December 6, 2008

98. First ER Visit...this ever happen to anyone else?  

    By hjumper33, August 21, 2006
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    • Majaman
    • August 23, 2006

99. My first really scary experience  

    By themitchyone, March 15, 2004
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    • skychic79
    • March 16, 2004

100. Static Line Jump  

     By Sheenster303, November 10, 2003
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     • steve1
     • November 11, 2003