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1. interesting sutiation - try'n'buy + cutaway.   1 2 3

   By likestojump, September 30, 2008
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   • Genn
   • October 5, 2008

2. So what do you think???   1 2 3

   By MakeItHappen, December 2, 2006
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   • docjohn
   • December 8, 2006

3. Awesome Mr. Bill  

   By poindej, December 5, 2012
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   • ridebmxbikes
   • December 5, 2012

4. Gear help for Ukrainian instructors!!  

   By chuckakers, March 16, 2022
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   • wmw999
   • May 1, 2022

5. What's in a skydiver's future?  

   By long6oarder, March 26, 2007
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   • Spizzzarko
   • March 27, 2007

6. LOL - Mr Chows rig from Hangover 3  

   By sdigital, October 18, 2013
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   • chemist
   • October 20, 2013

7. Looking for a place to jump in the Bahamas  

   By Rstanley0312, February 18, 2010
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   • blkhwk91b
   • February 23, 2010

8. how many people passed there AFF course in 8 jumps with instructor   1 2

   By boris_73, October 18, 2004
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   • dtpilot
   • November 1, 2004

9. Solstice   1 2

   By billvon, June 23, 2004
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   • icemaker
   • June 26, 2004

10. Funny/stupid/embarrasing jump mishaps  

    By shoeless_wonder, December 2, 2013
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    • airtwardo
    • December 3, 2013

11. Manta 290 how many cells?   1 2

    By shah269, October 3, 2010
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    • Eddles
    • November 17, 2010

12. What's wrong in this photo?   1 2

    By JohnRich, September 22, 2011
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    • cocheese
    • September 24, 2011

13. can't renew USPA membership - foreign address  

    By eaglex, September 13, 2017
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    • DanG
    • September 15, 2017

14. skydiver statistics on using  

    By eyeinthesky, January 17, 2003
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    • lukepinion
    • January 23, 2003

15. who else raised their prices?   1 2

    By shermanator, January 19, 2008
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    • popsjumper
    • January 23, 2008

16. Listening to music when you jump? would it work?   1 2

    By FlyingJarhead, July 26, 2006
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    • stoneycase
    • July 29, 2006

17. Optima II Audible Skydiving Altimeter Resolution?  

    By shah269, April 7, 2010
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    • shah269
    • April 8, 2010

18. Would you buy from...   1 2

    By skybytch, February 10, 2010
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    • jumpwally
    • February 18, 2010

19. From 23 Grand   1 2

    By dropdeded, February 25, 2005
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    • diverdriver
    • March 11, 2005

20. Frustration......   1 2

    By FTP_07, November 2, 2009
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    • jbh186
    • November 12, 2009

21. How many jumps before using a camera?  

    By DON321, September 1, 2008
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    • AggieDave
    • October 3, 2008

22. From Business to Club  

    By peregrinerose, August 27, 2012
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    • peregrinerose
    • September 11, 2012

23. Jumper with cancer  

    By chuteless, September 12, 2009
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    • purehoney
    • September 28, 2009

24. PD on TV  

    By kkeenan, December 16, 2004
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    • Squeak
    • January 6, 2005

25. skydiving going downhill..  

    By sarahh, April 20, 2011
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    • sarahh
    • April 25, 2011

26. Having problems with line twists on deployment  

    By SICness, October 10, 2016
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    • Joellercoaster
    • October 11, 2016

27. Where can I go with a Solo Certificate from CSPA  

    By pakamon, December 5, 2017
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    • riggerrob
    • December 10, 2017

28. why not dump reserve   1 2

    By groundpounder, October 31, 2004
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    • billvon
    • November 4, 2004

29. mr bill and sluggo..  

    By sundancekid, March 14, 2003
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    • Seagull
    • March 16, 2003

30. bring a tandem..get a jump ticket..does your dz do this?  

    By agent_lead, May 21, 2007
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    • pditto
    • May 25, 2007

31. Who makes the most comfortable suit?  

    By Blumpkin, March 14, 2015
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    • FlyingRhenquest
    • March 17, 2015

32. Florida Skydiving   1 2 3

    By KollegeKay, December 4, 2011
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    • missbrz
    • December 13, 2011

33. gps and paralog software  

    By ffp1974, May 8, 2006
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    • sitflypat
    • May 11, 2006

34. Is this a sign?   1 2

    By Superman32, November 30, 2004
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    • DancingFlame
    • December 5, 2004

35. 2 health insurance plans for extra protection  

    By contract, May 2, 2012
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    • oldwomanc6
    • June 2, 2012

36. HOLY CRAP! Almost outed.....   1 2

    By SKIandSKY, October 13, 2010
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    • skyrider
    • October 19, 2010

37. Stolen rig-Talon 2 w/ Spectre 170  

    By skydude2000, September 23, 2017
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    • skydude2000
    • October 9, 2017

38. Which DZ for AFF?  

    By archetype, February 5, 2013
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    • Shredex
    • February 8, 2013

39. skydiverjersey.com - Is it real???  

    By base729, April 18, 2011
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    • Airviking
    • April 19, 2011

40. Dytter Dependency   1 2

    By vonSanta, March 10, 2004
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    • 2shay
    • November 1, 2007

41. Here we go again!!!  

    By alabamaskydiver, June 19, 2013
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    • Jumpdude
    • June 19, 2013

42. What's the deal with wearing ear plugs during free fall?   1 2

    By autoset, July 30, 2007
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43. Feeling at one with the canopy   1 2

    By lisamariewillbe, September 28, 2006
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    • lisamariewillbe
    • October 4, 2006

44. Cutaway cures spin?  

    By fonz, February 22, 2007
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    • D22369
    • February 23, 2007

45. update from the 124 ways  

    By billvon, September 26, 2003
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    • loudtom
    • October 1, 2003

46. Second Tandem or AFF?  

    By genericusername, September 12, 2012
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    • FlyingRhenquest
    • September 16, 2012

47. You know you're a skydiver when....  

    By Auryn, February 11, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • February 16, 2003

48. Getting curent  

    By skyjack2, March 19, 2013
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    • davelepka
    • March 25, 2013

49. Because Waiting is the hardest part   1 2

    By Broke, September 18, 2007
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    • keka
    • September 21, 2007

50. Stolen Gear: Farmers Branch, TX  

    By Bluhdow, February 20, 2018
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    • Bluhdow
    • February 24, 2018

51. What other countdowns are used in different countries, besides "Ready, Set, Go!"?   1 2

    By skydiverek, April 5, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • April 16, 2005

52. My new canopy!!!   1 2

    By millertime24, July 17, 2008
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    • stevesimms
    • July 21, 2008

53. HOLY CRAP!!!  

    By CazmoDee, January 2, 2015
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    • format
    • January 3, 2015

54. Talk to me about night jumps....   1 2

    By hawkflight, December 18, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • December 23, 2004

55. random weird thoughts in my mind (not specific skydiving question)  

    By David Wang, April 27, 2020
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    • ufk22
    • June 2, 2022

56. If skydiving became illegal   1 2

    By fpritchett64, January 4, 2008
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    • Andy_Copland
    • January 10, 2008

57. Wing loading question.  

    By flyer86, April 17, 2012
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    • bodypilot90
    • April 19, 2012

58. What are some good videos?  

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

59. How did you come up with the cashola?   1 2 3

    By Spatula, February 9, 2004
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    • vdschoor
    • February 12, 2004

60. Has anyone seen this video?   1 2

    By tmarine253, December 10, 2010
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    • skinnay
    • December 13, 2010

61. 2005 Nationals thoughts   1 2

    By billvon, September 19, 2005
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    • kleggo
    • September 26, 2005

62. Firsts Suck  

    By WhuffoNoMo, September 5, 2006
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • September 7, 2006

63. Funniest damn thing I have ever seen  

    By bclark, August 19, 2003
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    • slotperfect
    • August 27, 2003

64. 300-Way Photo catalogued with participant names  

    By mjasantos, December 20, 2002
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    • flyangel2
    • July 24, 2003

65. Risk, Skydiving & Fatalism   1 2

    By nigel99, November 13, 2007
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    • BIGUN
    • November 17, 2007

66. surviving freefall  

    By woodpecker, October 14, 2005
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    • katzurki
    • October 25, 2005

67. WL Question  

    By juanesky, July 23, 2003
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    • juanesky
    • July 23, 2003

68. Your excuses are invalid.  

    By Remster, June 6, 2013
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • June 21, 2013

69. Injured on a night jump...Why?   1 2

    By blue24, June 21, 2011
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    • Prior23
    • June 28, 2011

70. What to do with an old PC   1 2

    By Broke, April 25, 2008
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    • Broke
    • April 27, 2008

71. PACKING COMPETITION   1 2 3

    By MotherGoose, July 12, 2006
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    • NWPoul
    • October 2, 2006

72. Insuring your rig??  

    By Sinead, August 24, 2005
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    • AlexCrowley
    • August 26, 2005

73. Its hard to open a new DZ  

    By RSG, December 1, 2008
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    • RSG
    • December 19, 2008

74. packing   1 2

    By crotalus01, March 31, 2005
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    • Zep
    • April 2, 2005

75. Motorcycle Helmets & AADs  

    By Woofie, August 15, 2014
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    • normiss
    • August 18, 2014

76. Pacific Region Director Candidate Questions and Answers  

    By TitaniumLegs, November 14, 2002
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    • diverdriver
    • November 14, 2002

77. Partial Baglock???  

    By Melissa126, October 11, 2011
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    • deltron80
    • October 13, 2011

78. Something to look at   1 2

    By Unstable, May 6, 2003
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    • Unstable
    • May 9, 2003

79. AFF at age 16 possible?   1 2

    By SwiftCurse, July 8, 2008
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    • swoopgaz
    • July 10, 2008

80. any really short skydivers out there???   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, June 16, 2011
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    • dzjunky77
    • July 19, 2011

81. As a student jumper what happens if I dont jump within 30 days?  

    By Surferd00d, August 5, 2007
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    • Broke
    • August 7, 2007

82. Altimeters and reaction times  

    By pincheck, February 16, 2006
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    • nate_1979
    • February 20, 2006

83. My new baby arrived!  

    By Chrisky, October 14, 2003
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    • softnotes
    • October 21, 2003

84. School Parachuting Research Survey  

    By HuronEDD, October 31, 2016
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    • Tigerfly
    • November 7, 2016

85. Is this normal for static line?   1 2

    By Neoslim22, March 5, 2010
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    • lippy
    • March 7, 2010

86. Poor pattern choices and pattern/other jumper awareness   1 2

    By npgraphicdesign, October 11, 2010
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    • Throttlebender
    • October 16, 2010

87. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Skydiving  

    By SoCalJumper, March 26, 2016
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    • chemist
    • March 28, 2016

88. Dislocated Shoulder during AFF  

    By Sophlil, September 28, 2017
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    • SmokeJumper
    • October 1, 2017

89. Beautiful Skydiving Photos  

    By voltage, January 29, 2007
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    • Scottyb
    • February 3, 2007

90. What would you do?  

    By floridadiver81, May 14, 2007
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    • floridadiver81
    • May 16, 2007

91. Regulations on opening a new drop zone (UK or USA)  

    By lewiskelly, March 9, 2014
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    • freekflyguy
    • March 13, 2014

92. Gay Way World Record Skydive in Huffington Post!!!  

    By mdrejhon, September 7, 2012
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    • jumporjerkoff
    • September 8, 2012

93. Motivation for First Jump   1 2

    By WhuffoNoMo, March 31, 2008
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    • IseeElvis
    • April 7, 2008

94. Who stole the cells?  

    By IMALSUTIGERFAN, July 16, 2009
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    • IMALSUTIGERFAN
    • October 20, 2009

95. Following the Pattern?   1 2

    By HoldtheIce, March 2, 2010
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    • popsjumper
    • March 6, 2010

96. New Zealand parachutist gets line twists shocker!  

    By cpoxon, March 3, 2008
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    • bigway
    • March 4, 2008

97. How do you decide which advice to listen to?   1 2

    By skybytch, August 1, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • June 4, 2012

98. jump money  

    By tearseyes, June 15, 2004
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    • fundgh
    • June 18, 2004

99. Sisters handicapped tandem @ Cross Keys   1 2

    By Scottyb, July 3, 2003
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    • sneaky
    • September 6, 2003

100. Observations of a newb   1 2

     By gravityBad, May 8, 2009
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     • apt3studiodiver
     • May 31, 2009