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1. First Reserve Ride  

   By slcooper, March 1, 2010
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   • slcooper
   • March 3, 2010

2. Best Sunset Jumps  

   By BigMikeH77, June 13, 2016
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   • DBCOOPER
   • June 16, 2016

3. Don't Let the CZ's Back In  

   By Slyde, May 21, 2009
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   • jammindave
   • May 23, 2009

4. Post your malfunction pics  

   By freeflychris, June 26, 2007
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   • firstime
   • July 7, 2007

5. What is Flack packing? (edit: Flake)  

   By AEsco48, April 29, 2006
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   • ChrisL
   • May 2, 2006

6. My first pitfall in Skydiving  

   By MrJones, January 27, 2004
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   • rendezvous
   • January 30, 2004

7. Mister Bill  

   By RkyMtnHigh, December 21, 2005
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   • packerboy
   • December 22, 2005

8. Air Force Academy skydiving  

   By flashvortx, November 28, 2010
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   • Andy9o8
   • December 3, 2010

9. Flag Jump with a Bird  

   By JohnRich, July 12, 2005
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   • tdog
   • July 18, 2005

10. Sore neck - how to make it better?  

    By el_chester, November 15, 2004
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    • ergirl
    • November 21, 2004

11. Does your DZ  

    By Michele, May 31, 2003
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    • Andy9o8
    • April 29, 2013

12. Health Insurance ANYONE???  

    By NoShitThereIWas, April 25, 2004
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    • dbattman
    • April 27, 2004

13. What is it exactly that makes a parachute to...  

    By autoset, January 29, 2007
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    • popsjumper
    • January 30, 2007

14. Wind tunnel 10hrs  

    By Scarebus380, June 9, 2016
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    • Joellercoaster
    • June 12, 2016

15. Do tandems count?  

    By JasonMax, October 11, 2011
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    • Ron
    • October 14, 2011

16. Shipping from USPA  

    By rehmwa, May 19, 2009
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    • rehmwa
    • May 21, 2009

17. new North Pole expedition  

    By MalcolmR, December 11, 2006
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    • Eule
    • December 14, 2006

18. Do you 'quarter' your slider?  

    By ridestrong, July 20, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • July 21, 2010

19. Skydiving Essay Draft  

    By Suavel, October 22, 2006
    • 17 replies
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    • StreetScooby
    • October 24, 2006

20. Is it OK/allowed to do an aff level at a different dropzone?  

    By Muenkel, July 1, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • July 2, 2003

21. Big Weight Difference  

    By Avikus, January 27, 2015
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • January 30, 2015

22. Verification signatures in logbooks  

    By AndrewKarnowski, September 14, 2009
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    • adamx
    • September 18, 2009

23. Post-Jumping Depression  

    By MarkTL, March 9, 2009
    • 17 replies
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    • LuckyMcSwervy
    • March 10, 2009

24. UK Skydiving plane in mid air collision  

    By Peterkn, December 17, 2007
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    • hudsonderek
    • December 23, 2007

25. Who inspired you?  

    By mofo554, May 30, 2004
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    • cmchristian
    • June 2, 2004

26. Emotions Behind Your First Cutaway  

    By AviationTD, April 5, 2017
    • 17 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • April 18, 2017

27. Safety First TV Free Video: Loosening the Chest Strap  

    By BrianSGermain, January 14, 2013
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    • BrianSGermain
    • January 17, 2013

28. Newbie wants to know what to log?  

    By fmmobley, May 27, 2005
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    • popsjumper
    • June 3, 2005

29. Landing in strong wind  

    By 77r, July 2, 2007
    • 17 replies
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    • 77r
    • July 4, 2007

30. The worst-case scenario survival handbook  

    By elfanie, December 23, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • flyangel2
    • December 26, 2003

31. Two newbie-type questions . . .  

    By kpipes, August 27, 2003
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    • webracer
    • August 28, 2003

32. Creepers  

    By Mad47, February 18, 2003
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    • TitaniumLegs
    • February 19, 2003

33. small AFF I  

    By lvflyfast, February 8, 2011
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    • stayhigh
    • February 21, 2011

34. Katana Opening  

    By matt6242, May 5, 2008
    • 17 replies
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    • grimmie
    • May 11, 2010

35. How to get 300% more value for money out of an expensive jump ticket!  

    By andyturner, July 7, 2009
    • 17 replies
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    • shropshire
    • July 15, 2009

36. What makes a good skydiver?  

    By NWFlyer, July 12, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • Orange1
    • July 14, 2005

37. how often do you do in air handle check?  

    By shermanator, February 23, 2008
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    • relyon
    • February 27, 2008

38. Hi Everyone! Looking for a fun skydiving family!  

    By mediahqs, October 19, 2007
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    • billvon
    • October 21, 2007

39. Life insurance before starting skydiving  

    By MarcoP, April 11, 2012
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    • Croc
    • April 13, 2012

40. Suggestions for having school pay for collegiates  

    By Hazarrd, October 2, 2004
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    • rehmwa
    • October 5, 2004

41. Audible altimeter?  

    By ifics, November 20, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • lazyfrog
    • November 21, 2003

42. As many as you can  

    By baronn, January 9, 2013
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    • baronn
    • January 13, 2013

43. Too Much Canopy for Me?  

    By FireMedicJumper, October 17, 2006
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    • freakyrat
    • October 22, 2006

44. flare too late - slide on the dirt -minor foot injuries  

    By David Wang, February 16, 2020
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    • David Wang
    • February 22, 2020

45. Mall Booth? -DZ Marketing ideas  

    By NSEMN8R, January 20, 2015
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    • DougH
    • January 23, 2015

46. Carry the Rig on international Flights  

    By fraja, March 11, 2007
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    • yoink
    • March 19, 2007

47. Do I study the entire SIM to get my A license?  

    By SkydiveNFlorida, August 27, 2003
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    • wrightskyguy
    • August 28, 2003

48. ASRS Report of jump plane running out of gas  

    By theonlyski, October 14, 2013
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    • jumpwally
    • October 17, 2013

49. After student status student???  

    By base698, February 21, 2004
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    • pccoder
    • February 22, 2004

50. Birds and Skydivers  

    By mrkeske, January 19, 2015
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    • riggerrob
    • January 21, 2015

51. Miniature cutaway canopies & my home-made 37 sq ft one  

    By pchapman, February 23, 2009
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    • GreenLight
    • February 28, 2009

52. Landing off?  

    By Griff69, August 14, 2005
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    • wmw999
    • August 16, 2005

53. Do you warm up before jumping?  

    By Scoop, November 3, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • November 3, 2005

54. SIM worth getting?  

    By noahgordon, March 10, 2005
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    • carbonezone
    • March 11, 2005

55. Vegas week of 7/14/14  

    By wicodefly, July 6, 2014
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    • wicodefly
    • July 8, 2014

56. Manifest Etiquette  

    By Boogers, February 24, 2014
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    • Boogers
    • February 25, 2014

57. What's a student?  

    By format, February 7, 2011
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    • skydived19006
    • February 14, 2011

58. Wuffo friend had a good question  

    By decompresion, September 23, 2011
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    • potatoman
    • October 5, 2011

59. Honest numbers  

    By Praetorian, August 17, 2004
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    • captain1
    • August 20, 2004

60. MEDICAL TESTS required in your country?  

    By skydiverek, March 8, 2006
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    • skydiverek
    • March 12, 2006

61. What are the factors that you pick a DZ?  

    By kyros1, June 25, 2003
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    • diverdriver
    • June 28, 2003

62. Which Military job does the most skydiving?  

    By jephprospect, October 1, 2011
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    • LDiCosimo
    • October 5, 2011

63. The Text Messaging Challenge  

    By howardwhite, December 19, 2008
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    • tommythevegan
    • December 24, 2008

64. IM FREE!  

    By Scoop, November 1, 2005
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    • Jackpunx
    • November 2, 2005

65. Pilots.....Runway lenghths????  

    By freeflir29, April 5, 2004
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    • calphoto
    • April 22, 2004

66. Friend of Bill's in Phoenix looking for activities (BASE, Skydiving, etc.)  

    By SuperdaveMpls, September 29, 2012
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    • CarpeDiem3
    • October 2, 2012

67. TITAN heads up display altimeter  

    By voodew1, December 25, 2004
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    • LouDiamond
    • May 6, 2007

68. Shakey Level 1, Do i continue? Advice please  

    By FlyMeTooTheMoon?, May 24, 2021
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    • charlie_mmm
    • June 30, 2021

69. Freefall University  

    By ShoaibK, July 9, 2005
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    • Acmeff
    • November 2, 2005

70. WFFC 23,000 ft jumps  

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

71. Last of the Dambusters  

    By Rover, April 21, 2008
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    • Rover
    • April 26, 2008

72. What to do on my 200th jump any idea's???  

    By reddevil1, May 25, 2005
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    • darrenspooner
    • May 30, 2005

73. Have you accepted the risks posed by Skydiving/BASE? (Kinda long)  

    By Peej, October 12, 2004
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    • bmoore21184
    • November 14, 2004

74. Skydive New England's Mentor Program!!!  

    By SkySlut, February 17, 2004
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    • Antithesis
    • February 20, 2004

75. FIRST NAKED JUMP  

    By selbbub78, September 21, 2003
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    • lazyfrog
    • September 25, 2003

76. Low opening  

    By Squeak, August 31, 2010
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    • Mobascheri
    • September 6, 2010

77. May Parachutists  

    By 3331, May 3, 2010
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    • Halfpastniner
    • May 4, 2010

78. Article on AOL about landing wingsuits  

    By BillyVance, December 10, 2007
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    • DeadHead881
    • December 14, 2007

79. How long before you knew what gear you liked?  

    By pyrotech, April 28, 2011
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    • mchamp
    • April 29, 2011

80. need help with my suit  

    By thatguythedj, January 7, 2015
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    • AdrenalineGear
    • January 10, 2015

81. Did my first hop & pop today from 5000.  

    By dweeb, December 3, 2006
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    • wildfan75
    • December 5, 2006

82. How often do you jump  

    By lazyfrog, August 22, 2003
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    • Conquest150
    • August 25, 2003

83. Most Skydives  

    By freefaller76, January 14, 2004
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    • Travman
    • January 10, 2005

84. New Safety First Video now on Youtube: Rear Riser Landings  

    By BrianSGermain, April 13, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 18, 2016

85. Wing Loading Saber 2 170  

    By jayrech, January 3, 2012
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • January 3, 2012

86. Female Tandem Master Needed for Commercial  

    By birdtrick, April 22, 2008
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    • JohnRich
    • April 24, 2008

87. Balloon exits?  

    By jzzsxm, June 27, 2013
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    • Stumpy
    • July 3, 2013

88. chute-n-shoot  

    By michaeljanzen, February 27, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • theshortbus
    • March 15, 2007

89. More dangerous, tandem or sport jumping?  

    By RTB, June 1, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • June 3, 2006

90. First Hop n’ Pop – Not so good …  

    By Reginald, December 15, 2003
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    • vonSanta
    • December 20, 2003

91. Decelerating before pull  

    By BenediktDE, May 28, 2006
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    • ove
    • June 3, 2006

92. "The Shadow Knows" - picture in Skydiving, January 2007  

    By cpoxon, January 14, 2007
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    • Suavel
    • January 22, 2007

93. Skybadivin'  

    By kschilk, January 25, 2006
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    • Trae
    • January 29, 2006

94. anyone here fly ultralites of any kind?  

    By dkf1979, December 10, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • Rhonda66
    • December 20, 2003

95. Help me choose a vector 3  

    By pilotdave, September 23, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • freakydiver
    • September 24, 2003

96. Newbie question, wages.  

    By Lostinspace, July 7, 2003
    • 17 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • July 25, 2003

97. King Air 90 for skydiving  

    By asphaltpussy, February 6, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • chuckakers
    • February 8, 2011

98. How Pulling At End Of A Track Can Lead To Softer NOT Harder Openings; If Timed Right.  

    By mdrejhon, February 20, 2009
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    • davelepka
    • February 21, 2009

99. Scared of Heights?!?  

    By XOsunnydaysXO, November 10, 2004
    • 17 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • November 12, 2004

100. First self induced line twists....  

     By mitsuman, December 16, 2008
     • 17 replies
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     • ghost47
     • December 17, 2008