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1. What does your chest strap look like after opening?  

   By rocketfeuille, December 6, 2003
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   • December 9, 2003

2. When did you move to throwout deployment?   1 2 3

   By DrStrangelove, July 9, 2004
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   • skygod7777
   • July 14, 2004

3. physics spinoff - why do big ways fall slower?   1 2

   By The111, February 10, 2004
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   • Pendragon
   • February 12, 2004

4. DZ in FL with a place to land a sea/float plane near by  

   By sinjin, January 3, 2016
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   • roostnureye
   • January 6, 2016

5. So then...What's your jump average per year???   1 2

   By Vertifly, July 31, 2003
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   • airtwardo
   • August 9, 2003

6. UK -- Crimewatch to feature skydive murder -- Press Clips  

   By quade, July 22, 2003
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   • cpoxon
   • July 25, 2003

7. First Solo   1 2

   By HorrorWriter, June 20, 2005
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   • HardCorr
   • June 28, 2005

8. lower back: busted   1 2

   By dontlikemustard, May 16, 2012
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   • dontlikemustard
   • May 19, 2012

9. RSL  

   By pa2themd, July 9, 2003
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   • NoShitThereIWas
   • July 11, 2003

10. Looking Before Turning / Canopy Pattern   1 2

    By jumpgod, July 8, 2003
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    • freakydiver
    • July 10, 2003

11. vasectomy & jumping.....he he he  

    By linestretch, May 3, 2004
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    • crwmike
    • May 4, 2004

12. VERY intersting thought   1 2

    By lexusone, September 5, 2005
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    • Suavel
    • September 6, 2005

13. Slower in track?  

    By rocketfeuille, February 16, 2003
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    • mjosparky
    • May 26, 2003

14. Got my A licence and first chop!   1 2

    By BannanaGirl, May 10, 2006
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    • miss3sixty
    • May 27, 2006

15. Skydive Temple had LOTS of gear stolen  

    By faulknerwn, December 7, 2004
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    • JoeyRamone
    • December 24, 2004

16. Gear fear?   1 2

    By funks, July 15, 2004
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    • chopchop
    • July 23, 2004

17. Conditions at Perris???  

    By ShivaDas, December 25, 2002
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    • freakyrat
    • December 29, 2002

18. Laughlin boogie question  

    By dunesurfer, November 6, 2002
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    • jtval
    • November 7, 2002

19. Should moderators be allowed to do anything they want on the jump plane   1 2 3

    By CanuckInUSA, January 5, 2004
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    • LivingInClip
    • January 8, 2004

20. C-182 Jump Door latch STC?  

    By tandemking, August 21, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • August 24, 2004

21. Is a stiletto 150 right for me?   1 2

    By dldproductions, March 19, 2009
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    • kallend
    • March 22, 2009

22. first time skydiver going tomorow static line very nervous  

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

23. World CRW Team in China  

    By kkeenan, June 4, 2012
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    • obelixtim
    • June 11, 2012

24. What's your favorite Exit?  

    By Floats18, August 28, 2005
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    • Kris
    • August 31, 2005

25. Newbie question - free fall time  

    By antibac, June 20, 2011
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    • JohnRich
    • June 20, 2011

26. The nerves will go away again right?   1 2

    By Punky_Monkey, March 17, 2005
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    • Alanaos
    • April 1, 2005

27. Anvils Unite   1 2

    By freakflyer9999, September 11, 2004
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    • bodypilot90
    • September 18, 2004

28. USPA membership renewal.......  

    By mwabd1, May 15, 2009
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    • JohnDeere
    • May 19, 2009

29. Smoke Jumpers!!  

    By NegroKarlezi, May 22, 2018
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    • jackwallace
    • May 25, 2018

30. Fledgling AFF grad  

    By majormajors, June 9, 2013
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    • devildog
    • June 15, 2013

31. AFF Level 1 Malfuction? Advice Please  

    By Thirstyknave, November 22, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • November 23, 2012

32. sky surfing  

    By pojj, May 21, 2008
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    • pchapman
    • May 23, 2008

33. Ear Canal Obstructions Can Cause Barotrauma  

    By chrismgtis, September 18, 2006
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    • chrismgtis
    • September 19, 2006

34. Anyone Know Leo/Ray Barnes  

    By crazydiver, August 28, 2015
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    • gregosebba
    • September 11, 2015

35. What if? (Toggle torn off)   1 2

    By Sabre2th, November 19, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • November 20, 2004

36. What do you guys pay to jump at your DZ?   1 2

    By Philly215, August 16, 2007
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    • white_falcon
    • August 21, 2007

37. Stupid Newbie Question   1 2

    By Amyr, November 18, 2011
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    • pchapman
    • November 20, 2011

38. Did you demo before you bought?   1 2

    By jumper03, September 2, 2004
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    • Reginald
    • September 8, 2004

39. Shoulder injury  

    By Skydivingmanda, December 3, 2017
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    • bgrozev
    • December 13, 2017

40. Most rentals for newbies   1 2

    By Lawdog1, September 22, 2007
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    • Blink
    • October 12, 2007

41. USPA rule applicability  

    By billvon, March 24, 2019
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    • pchapman
    • March 27, 2019

42. Space ball that comes apart/   1 2

    By Hvance, November 9, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • November 15, 2010

43. choosing a DZ  

    By LVjayhawk15, December 1, 2012
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    • Andy9o8
    • December 2, 2012

44. to downsize or not to downsize   1 2

    By Freeflaw, August 5, 2010
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    • stitch
    • August 8, 2010

45. jumping in the rain   1 2

    By rave4funn, June 12, 2007
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    • bch7773
    • June 22, 2007

46. Weather assessments  

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

47. Most Jumps in a Day  

    By Reginald, February 28, 2005
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    • daveb
    • March 2, 2005

48. ground altitudes of different dropzones  

    By chadski, October 23, 2007
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    • kelpdiver
    • October 26, 2007

49. Skydive Costa-Rica  

    By mindcool, November 14, 2002
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    • chadair
    • November 28, 2002

50. 90 Year Old Student   1 2

    By nightjumps, November 21, 2003
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    • DeNReN
    • November 22, 2003

51. Stolen Gear  

    By pimpD, December 2, 2004
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    • Dumpster
    • December 18, 2004

52. which is better windtunnel or jumping ?   1 2 3

    By DOCsa, September 27, 2004
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    • craig_b
    • September 30, 2004

53. Naked at Eloy   1 2

    By swoosh, April 22, 2004
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    • Remster
    • April 25, 2004

54. Flare for the trees or head down into the parking lot  

    By Whysojumpy, June 28, 2019
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    • Baksteen
    • August 23, 2019

55. Skydive Dallas under new management  

    By floormonkey, August 21, 2008
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    • jumpwally
    • October 8, 2008

56. When not jumping...what do you do?   1 2

    By Ron, March 20, 2003
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    • Iflyme
    • March 22, 2003

57. Cessna 205 nose wheel?  

    By riggerrob, August 4, 2016
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    • Skydive2
    • August 15, 2016

58. How do I become a tunnel instructor/ progress  

    By NicolaM, March 11, 2016
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    • mr2mk1g
    • March 11, 2016

59. Is N4807F Cessna 206 still a jump plane at Buckeye?  

    By diverdriver, October 20, 2008
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    • diverdriver
    • October 22, 2008

60. What's YOUR hard deck??   1 2

    By benpat, August 16, 2009
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    • KermieCorleone
    • August 20, 2009

61. Whistle While You Fall?  

    By pirana, June 12, 2009
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    • SansSuit
    • June 17, 2009

62. Skyhook and Freebag  

    By auburnguy, March 30, 2008
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    • Squeak
    • April 1, 2008

63. BIG DZ AND BIG PLANES  

    By MexPilot, October 4, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • October 7, 2004

64. Shattered Dream!! - Static Line only.  

    By dguy, May 23, 2005
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    • steve1
    • May 27, 2005

65. Downwind landings  

    By virulindex, March 25, 2008
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    • shropshire
    • March 26, 2008

66. Student Navigator 300 to pilot 230 or another Manufacturer  

    By Rhino4406, July 5, 2018
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    • OldGregg
    • July 7, 2018

67. Skydiving from a different altitude above sea level?  

    By Jkralovec, October 9, 2009
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    • LloydDobbler
    • October 15, 2009

68. The questions you are asked....   1 2 3

    By jumper03, November 22, 2004
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    • christelsabine
    • November 28, 2004

69. Crazy flyer, crazy pilot?  

    By tommylemo, November 23, 2010
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    • marcoT
    • July 4, 2011

70. Skydiving book  

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    • riggerrob
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71. heaviest tandem passenger?   1 2

    By avocadojoshua, September 21, 2005
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    • billbooth
    • September 21, 2005

72. Lonely Feelings in Skydiving   1 2

    By darkwing, February 21, 2005
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    • nael
    • February 24, 2005

73. Missing Rental Wingsuit - $100 Reward!!!!  

    By WickedWingsuits, November 16, 2011
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    • normiss
    • November 19, 2011

74. USPA Schedules General Membership Meeting  

    By 3331, December 20, 2014
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75. Time out for injury  

    By Harris, December 5, 2008
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    • nomal2day
    • January 2, 2009

76. Has skydiving made you safer?   1 2

    By jrcolo, October 4, 2008
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    • jsaxton
    • October 8, 2008

77. Vegas Insurance  

    By ex4ll, February 20, 2013
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    • LVjayhawk15
    • March 4, 2013

78. Weight of a rig  

    By CrazyIvan, December 7, 2002
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    • CrazyIvan
    • December 11, 2002

79. Stolen skydiving rigs and Base Rigs  

    By aidclimber, December 19, 2009
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    • SStewart
    • January 4, 2010

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

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

81. New Poster, New to the sport...   1 2

    By Cojimar, January 9, 2004
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    • Kramer
    • January 12, 2004

82. What is an Expert Skydiver?  

    By fasted3, May 23, 2009
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    • JPWoerner
    • May 29, 2009

83. Accuracy Logging Question for C License  

    By wicodefly, July 3, 2014
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • July 4, 2014

84. Interesting color designs for seven-cells?  

    By ScratchTX, July 21, 2003
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    • ScratchTX
    • July 22, 2003

85. Which weather website for Skydiving?  

    By aceofd1amonds, April 4, 2009
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    • skydived19006
    • April 10, 2009

86. New FAI Medal  

    By ltdiver, November 8, 2002
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    • ltdiver
    • November 8, 2002

87. Freefall University  

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

88. best books on skydiving  

    By seadream91, November 13, 2008
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • November 16, 2008

89. Swimmers Ear  

    By adventurechick, July 9, 2006
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    • mangledspoon
    • July 15, 2006

90. Telling your family   1 2

    By Akey, April 30, 2006
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    • peckerhead
    • May 4, 2006

91. ~Now THAT's a Dust Devil!  

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

92. Any news on the Perris POPS jumps?   1 2

    By kallend, September 10, 2004
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    • ssmi
    • September 13, 2004

93. Bill Murray to jump with Golden Knights  

    By smooth, July 21, 2008
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    • LloydDobbler
    • July 24, 2008

94. Where do yall get your weather info?  

    By Starx, October 31, 2015
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    • Starx
    • November 3, 2015

95. Getting started and turning it into a career  

    By skydive1234, February 14, 2013
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    • GLIDEANGLE
    • February 14, 2013

96. Decelerating before pull  

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

97. I hate the a**holes at Real TV  

    By larry, November 2, 2003
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    • mccordia
    • November 5, 2003

98. Trip to Skydive Perris..need help!  

    By npng, January 18, 2013
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    • npng
    • January 19, 2013

99. Discovery Chanel: Andrew Carter Thornton.  

    By AndyMan, December 18, 2004
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    • bclark
    • December 19, 2004

100. Anyone know of a 337 for single seat belts for a cessna?  

     By bfelt, September 28, 2015
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     • totter
     • October 3, 2015