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1. the scariest thing i've ever done  

   By mellow, July 12, 2009
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   • mellow
   • July 15, 2009

2. I finally own a rig...  

   By npgraphicdesign, July 12, 2009
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   • councilman24
   • July 12, 2009

3. My NZ jump  

   By Distabled, July 12, 2009
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   • Rover
   • July 12, 2009

4. Container help!  

   By Phil123, July 12, 2009
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   • Phil123
   • July 12, 2009

5. Level I & II completed  

   By bocabruce1, July 12, 2009
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   • mellow
   • July 12, 2009

6. Neck pain from opening?  

   By MomDaBomb, July 12, 2009
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   • MomDaBomb
   • July 14, 2009

7. Getting A liscense after MFFPC  

   By DZero, July 12, 2009
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   • LouDiamond
   • July 12, 2009

8. 1rst reserve ride  

   By BLKandGLD, July 12, 2009
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   • piahenzi
   • July 15, 2009

9. My Staff Rocks.....  

   By tkhayes, July 12, 2009
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   • kallend
   • July 13, 2009

10. buying first rig. any suggestions?  

    By ua45free, July 11, 2009
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    • OSOK
    • July 11, 2009

11. 12 Way Tube  

    By dan7the1man1, July 11, 2009
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    • pirana
    • July 29, 2009

12. Question about FAI licenses.  

    By diablopilot, July 10, 2009
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    • councilman24
    • July 12, 2009

13. How soon is too soon to start freeflying?   1 2

    By Rstanley0312, July 10, 2009
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    • outski
    • July 19, 2009

14. So what did this cartoon get right?   1 2

    By ntrprnr, July 10, 2009
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    • popsjumper
    • July 13, 2009

15. Needing help with ideas  

    By lillaunch, July 10, 2009
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    • Matitemel
    • July 17, 2009

16. vertical suit in review section??  

    By Snypam118, July 10, 2009
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    • linestretch
    • July 10, 2009

17. AFF First jump advice  

    By rivetgeek, July 9, 2009
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    • humbled1
    • July 10, 2009

18. Brian Germain Canopy Course  

    By waterboy3412, July 9, 2009
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    • BrianSGermain
    • November 25, 2013

19. got face dumped  

    By docjohn, July 9, 2009
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    • Fast
    • July 10, 2009

20. Canopy size chart question  

    By Beachbum, July 8, 2009
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    • mrbiceps
    • July 11, 2009

21. track dive tips  

    By larskjargaard, July 8, 2009
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    • Butters
    • July 10, 2009

22. Skydive Chicago or Chicagoland Skydive  

    By bigpapasmurf01, July 8, 2009
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    • bigpapasmurf01
    • July 8, 2009

23. General Aviation Security Issues Addressed by TSA  

    By 3331, July 7, 2009
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    • 3331
    • July 7, 2009

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

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

25. Just started skydiving what kind of canopy should i start with??????  

    By falljunky, July 6, 2009
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    • wildcard451
    • July 9, 2009

26. pressure???  

    By thrillstalker, July 6, 2009
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    • BobbyR1990
    • July 10, 2009

27. my nightmare level 4 jump  

    By mellow, July 6, 2009
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    • mellow
    • July 8, 2009

28. Aerodyne Research Corporation VISION- opinions  

    By Steve-in-VA, July 6, 2009
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    • surfbum5412
    • July 22, 2009

29. OK I fall like a brick! I need a suit   1 2

    By shah269, July 6, 2009
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    • Nutz
    • July 7, 2009

30. Exhibition jump gone good  

    By peek, July 6, 2009
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    • JohnRich
    • July 8, 2009

31. I got my "wings" back!!!  

    By OlympiaStoica, July 6, 2009
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    • OlympiaStoica
    • July 7, 2009

32. "The Gypsy Moths"  

    By Sangi, July 5, 2009
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • July 11, 2009

33. Got it Done  

    By IMALSUTIGERFAN, July 4, 2009
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    • twodarhythm
    • July 7, 2009

34. Why do you jump?   1 2

    By half-a-greek, July 4, 2009
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    • JohanW
    • July 9, 2009

35. What's the smallest container (reasonably) for a 150?  

    By Steve-in-VA, July 4, 2009
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    • captain_stan
    • July 6, 2009

36. Zepplin Skydive   1 2

    By DSE, July 3, 2009
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    • pirana
    • July 6, 2009

37. Holiday + AFF 1 - 7!  

    By MAsi, July 3, 2009
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    • timbarrett
    • July 6, 2009

38. Have you ever spat under canopy?   1 2

    By KermieCorleone, July 1, 2009
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    • darrenspooner
    • July 8, 2009

39. Sky's the Limit, Beeville, TX  

    By buddagod, July 1, 2009
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    • skydemon2
    • July 3, 2009

40. USPA Pacific Regional Director to Resign  

    By Communications, July 1, 2009
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    • Communications
    • July 1, 2009

41. Non-USPA Group Member DZ  

    By jumpwally, July 1, 2009
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    • hungry
    • July 9, 2009

42. Sinking: Z-Po vs. Lo-Po (F-111)  

    By stitch, July 1, 2009
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    • davelepka
    • July 1, 2009

43. Who Will Get USPA D-30000?   1 2 3

    By NWFlyer, June 30, 2009
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    • SansSuit
    • July 30, 2009

44. Nationals/Bridge Day Conflicts  

    By base428, June 30, 2009
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    • peek
    • June 30, 2009

45. Should a USPA member who is suing to shutdown a USPA Group Member Drop Zone be allowed to jump at any USPA Group Member Drop Zone?   1 2 3 4 8

    By Luminous, June 30, 2009
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    • Andy9o8
    • February 6, 2010

46. Bill Booth Documentary   1 2

    By slotperfect, June 30, 2009
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    • baronn
    • July 6, 2009

47. broken teeth  

    By gravityBad, June 30, 2009
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    • gravityBad
    • June 30, 2009

48. It feels good when...  

    By OSOK, June 30, 2009
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    • OSOK
    • June 30, 2009

49. Is it taking away from the jump?  

    By bbs3232, June 30, 2009
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    • bbs3232
    • July 6, 2009

50. Helicopter jumps  

    By npgraphicdesign, June 30, 2009
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    • virgin-burner
    • July 13, 2009

51. Can you upsize just like that?  

    By format, June 29, 2009
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • June 30, 2009

52. High Deductible Health Insurance Policies - Skydiver Frieldly...  

    By Unstable, June 29, 2009
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    • peek
    • June 30, 2009

53. Jump Anywhere?  

    By tasmanianjumper, June 29, 2009
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    • Parafoil27
    • July 4, 2009

54. Tunnel Time before AFF ???  

    By bocabruce1, June 29, 2009
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    • stratostar
    • June 30, 2009

55. Blue Skies Mag Is In  

    By NovaTTT, June 29, 2009
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    • rlucus
    • June 29, 2009

56. "Family oriented" drop zone   1 2 3 4 5

    By peek, June 29, 2009
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    • rehmwa
    • July 14, 2009

57. Which are you, Parachutist or Skydiver?  

    By Tuna-Salad, June 28, 2009
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    • JohanW
    • July 10, 2009

58. 5sqft? is that a huge difference?   1 2

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

59. Repeat jumps during AFF  

    By philmo, June 28, 2009
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    • popsjumper
    • August 10, 2009

60. Skydive Tahoe  

    By nshaver2, June 27, 2009
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    • TiaDanger
    • July 11, 2009

61. Contact info for Blue Skies Mag?  

    By jephprospect, June 27, 2009
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    • NWFlyer
    • June 29, 2009

62. Where Do Big People Go  

    By rickjump1, June 27, 2009
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    • rickjump1
    • June 30, 2009

63. Life Insurance.  

    By R1DOC, June 27, 2009
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    • sxc
    • June 29, 2009

64. Skydiving: Sport or hobby?   1 2

    By npgraphicdesign, June 27, 2009
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    • heavydude
    • June 30, 2009

65. Bat Wing Jumper  

    By kkeenan, June 26, 2009
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    • JohnRich
    • June 29, 2009

66. Skydiving competition held in China  

    By PhreeZone, June 25, 2009
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    • piisfish
    • June 27, 2009

67. Is this the right form to fill and pay for?  

    By shah269, June 25, 2009
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    • MakeItHappen
    • June 26, 2009

68. Pull up cord alternates?  

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

69. static line two years ago..tandem next week....  

    By mxaexm, June 25, 2009
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    • Andy9o8
    • June 26, 2009

70. 243279  

    By StevieBoy, June 24, 2009
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    • StevieBoy
    • June 24, 2009

71. Drop zone  

    By rakish2000, June 24, 2009
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    • GLIDEANGLE
    • June 25, 2009

72. 0800Skydive in Wellington, anyone use them?  

    By sjaudio, June 24, 2009
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    • strop45
    • June 26, 2009

73. Asking Tandems to come back for a second jump.  

    By Milo, June 24, 2009
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    • Milo
    • June 24, 2009

74. Wifi at skydance in davis?  

    By sagan, June 24, 2009
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    • sagan
    • June 24, 2009

75. Is it possible to fall out of your harness...  

    By npgraphicdesign, June 23, 2009
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 25, 2009

76. questions , planning 1st tandem jump  

    By georgiamomof3, June 23, 2009
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    • georgiamomof3
    • June 24, 2009

77. dropzone near augusta, 1st tandem, for 51 yr. old mom  

    By georgiamomof3, June 23, 2009
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    • The_Don
    • June 24, 2009

78. What happened to the sky surfers?   1 2

    By half-a-greek, June 23, 2009
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    • HALO1
    • June 27, 2009

79. Am I Too Young To Jump??  

    By bbs3232, June 23, 2009
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    • bbs3232
    • July 6, 2009

80. What does everyone think!?  

    By bbs3232, June 23, 2009
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    • virgin-burner
    • June 24, 2009

81. perris or elsinore to start over with half done certification  

    By triales13, June 22, 2009
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    • IEJuggalo
    • June 27, 2009

82. attn doctors and or people with appendix removed   1 2

    By mxcale, June 22, 2009
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    • mxcale
    • July 1, 2009

83. Am I too old to jump?   1 2

    By bocabruce1, June 22, 2009
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    • steve1
    • July 4, 2009

84. Firsts this weekend.  

    By Will_Evo, June 22, 2009
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    • NiteQwill
    • June 24, 2009

85. feeling deflated  

    By mellow, June 22, 2009
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    • ladydyver
    • June 25, 2009

86. OH MY GAWD  

    By IMALSUTIGERFAN, June 21, 2009
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    • IMALSUTIGERFAN
    • June 22, 2009

87. FJS WX hold time killer  

    By MakeItHappen, June 21, 2009
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    • brianfry713
    • July 1, 2009

88. the caravan is flying at STI  

    By skypuppy, June 21, 2009
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    • Chris_K
    • July 17, 2009

89. "Retiring" from the sport - Farewell and Thank You  

    By chrismgtis, June 21, 2009
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    • LloydDobbler
    • July 7, 2009

90. How do you replace a stolen logbook?   1 2

    By hackish, June 21, 2009
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    • brianfry713
    • July 1, 2009

91. Wind chill factor  

    By Rover, June 20, 2009
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    • pirana
    • June 25, 2009

92. whuffo???   1 2

    By thrillstalker, June 20, 2009
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    • Ryno118
    • June 25, 2009

93. Im such a dumbass!  

    By swoopfly, June 20, 2009
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    • swoopfly
    • June 24, 2009

94. Someone gotta help me understand  

    By bocabruce1, June 19, 2009
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    • headoverheels
    • June 22, 2009

95. Best DZ around Toronto  

    By sebinoslo, June 19, 2009
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    • sebinoslo
    • June 19, 2009

96. Dealing with frustration of not being able to jump...  

    By npgraphicdesign, June 19, 2009
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    • excel485
    • June 20, 2009

97. Who owns this Yahoo! canopy?  

    By oli18, June 19, 2009
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    • oli18
    • June 19, 2009

98. Not too shabby for a Thursday  

    By kmills0705, June 19, 2009
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    • anthonyfellows
    • June 19, 2009

99. Audible Alti settings  

    By Distabled, June 18, 2009
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    • rhys
    • January 3, 2010

100. Knee injury question  

     By surfbum5412, June 18, 2009
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     • pirana
     • August 17, 2009