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1. Thailand update #3  

   By billvon, January 29, 2004
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   • Remster
   • January 30, 2004

2. UPT on the television show "Life"  

   By klingeme, February 5, 2009
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   • DrewEckhardt
   • February 17, 2009

3. Medical Insurance Suggestions  

   By love2drop, May 21, 2014
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   • Krip
   • June 2, 2014

4. Indiana Skydiving Bill Dies in Committee  

   By 3331, March 3, 2011
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   • longtall
   • March 10, 2011

5. 8 point hybrid video  

   By thrillstalker, May 2, 2011
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   • thrillstalker
   • May 24, 2011

6. Why do I have to make "FUN" jumps?   1 2

   By OnYourBack, September 14, 2004
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   • OnYourBack
   • September 17, 2004

7. Ad lib... If the (temperature on ground) <= ___, then (NO jump).   1 2

   By Vertifly, January 11, 2004
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   • BlindBrick
   • January 25, 2004

8. I love skydiving A LOT, how much do you love it?   1 2

   By daniel52587, December 28, 2006
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   • kallend
   • January 18, 2007

9. Low pulls and the rules  

   By JaapSuter, April 10, 2005
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   • skybill
   • April 18, 2005

10. Pressures to downsize  

    By timbarrett, July 3, 2005
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    • HSPScott
    • July 5, 2005

11. TSA says that all rigs must be unpacked/inspected - main & reserve (Columbus, OH)   1 2

    By sundevil777, February 18, 2004
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    • LoudDan
    • February 24, 2004

12. tandem instructor course  

    By Josef97, March 23, 2019
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    • DJL
    • April 1, 2019

13. Hackey of puff  

    By shodan75, April 15, 2004
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    • shodan75
    • April 16, 2004

14. Contact Congress to Oppose User Fees for General Aviation  

    By Communications, July 23, 2011
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    • Southern_Man
    • February 2, 2012

15. resource for DMO jumps  

    By steveorino, February 7, 2016
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    • dpreguy
    • February 24, 2016

16. skydiving physics quiz  

    By mr2mk1g, January 6, 2006
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    • Katherine
    • January 13, 2006

17. Sonic at the Ranch Pro Shop rocks!!  

    By Brian425, July 29, 2005
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • August 1, 2005

18. "CoolMax" lining in Bev Suits  

    By Scrumpot, September 23, 2010
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    • pinkfairy
    • September 25, 2010

19. When to buy and when to rent?   1 2

    By Kritterchef, December 8, 2005
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    • apollard24
    • December 10, 2005

20. After 56 Jumps.. Finally Got My A License!  

    By MagicGuy, October 24, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • October 26, 2006

21. Tips to plan skydiving holidays?  

    By wykazox, September 1, 2013
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    • vincenzo57
    • September 3, 2013

22. 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

23. Billy Vance  

    By larrypen, November 29, 2011
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    • BillyVance
    • November 30, 2011

24. Who sold me sabre 190 all red  

    By buzi, November 6, 2007
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    • buzi
    • November 9, 2007

25. Jumping After Shoulder Replacement Surgery  

    By kkeenan, January 21, 2019
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    • BillyVance
    • March 27, 2019

26. What causes orbiting  

    By Broke, April 27, 2008
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    • jsaxton
    • April 29, 2008

27. A license  

    By Ezskysufer, January 13, 2010
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    • Ezskysufer
    • January 14, 2010

28. Starting AFF !  

    By LivingInClip, December 3, 2003
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    • Phillbo
    • December 3, 2003

29. Jumps per day in Eloy  

    By Hawkins121, November 28, 2005
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    • dharma1976
    • November 29, 2005

30. Parachutes as Government Symbols  

    By JohnRich, June 1, 2010
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    • theonlyski
    • June 3, 2010

31. Skydiving with a cold  

    By MelodyDelpino, September 19, 2015
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    • dragon2
    • September 20, 2015

32. Newbie w/ Injury  

    By gijosephine, July 13, 2013
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    • bigorangemd
    • July 15, 2013

33. Fat lip  

    By flyingmontana, July 2, 2010
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    • skyflower_bloom
    • July 5, 2010

34. Question about log book and A lic  

    By THier220, August 21, 2017
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    • husslr187
    • August 22, 2017

35. I'm a complete ASSHOLE.  

    By Jessica, June 1, 2003
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    • Slowfaller
    • June 3, 2003

36. OOgh...AHRGGGG!  

    By Casch, January 6, 2003
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    • Beppo
    • January 7, 2003

37. Glider jumps?  

    By SansSuit, January 27, 2010
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    • Jbag
    • February 9, 2010

38. graduated AFF!  

    By Mike111, December 5, 2005
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    • Mike111
    • December 6, 2005

39. Large canopy in small container = total malf, What about the opposite?  

    By autoset, April 18, 2007
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    • teason
    • April 20, 2007

40. getting down the landings...  

    By aprincess365, May 13, 2009
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    • BrianSGermain
    • May 19, 2009

41. pd tents  

    By aerialcameraman, April 17, 2011
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    • david3
    • April 19, 2011

42. What would make you read the parachutist again?   1 2

    By jtval, January 25, 2008
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    • riddler
    • February 2, 2008

43. easy jet, rigs  

    By spencer, January 1, 2006
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    • vt1977
    • January 8, 2006

44. 50 years  

    By chuteless, May 29, 2012
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    • jimmytavino
    • June 5, 2012

45. License requirements?  

    By scottbre, January 2, 2003
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    • councilman24
    • January 2, 2003

46. Accurate Jump Numbers!!!   1 2

    By WooHoo, March 9, 2006
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    • DanglesOZQld
    • March 20, 2006

47. no fear going tandem, but nervous for aff   1 2

    By mellow, May 21, 2009
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    • mellow
    • June 6, 2009

48. What to do with an old canopy?  

    By Broke, August 26, 2008
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    • wmw999
    • August 27, 2008

49. 120-way photos on-line now   1 2

    By tonyhathaway, April 23, 2003
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    • gjhdiver
    • April 29, 2003

50. Do skydiving skills also keep you safer on the ground?  

    By Namowal, July 18, 2011
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    • flyingmontana
    • July 23, 2011

51. Velstretch for wriststrap?  

    By Cinders, April 26, 2010
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    • dragon2
    • April 30, 2010

52. Kudos to Skydive Dallas  

    By Heatmiser, December 22, 2008
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    • tamumech87
    • December 29, 2008

53. Skydiving and BASE canopy packing, D-bag?  

    By autoset, February 19, 2007
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    • Thijs
    • February 20, 2007

54. News from Laughlin  

    By billvon, November 9, 2002
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    • ltdiver
    • November 9, 2002

55. All I have to say is "WOW!"  

    By loudawg, April 28, 2004
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    • loudawg
    • May 1, 2004

56. Descending in a 182  

    By NSEMN8R, May 20, 2014
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    • vanair
    • May 21, 2014

57. Butt to high  

    By edge04, May 23, 2011
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    • Plover
    • May 24, 2013

58. I did a bad bad thing  

    By jimmytavino, June 20, 2003
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    • jimmytavino
    • June 26, 2003

59. What happened to landing a wing suit?  

    By illusioneer, July 27, 2007
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    • AFFI
    • July 29, 2007

60. Canadian (CSPA) licensing question?  

    By Rayy, August 30, 2011
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    • CloudyHead
    • August 30, 2011

61. How to make an AFF instructor happy?  

    By sebinoslo, March 25, 2009
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    • sebinoslo
    • March 26, 2009

62. Information for Airlines on Cypres  

    By Longbow1415, January 30, 2013
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    • yoink
    • January 30, 2013

63. fuck ya im getting a great deal offerd help!!!  

    By SkyDivinRyan, February 4, 2006
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    • Remster
    • February 8, 2006

64. how many jumps makes you a "current" skydiver?  

    By Newbie, January 16, 2003
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    • diablopilot
    • January 18, 2003

65. Brian Germain on Skydive Radio next week  

    By diverds, November 1, 2005
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    • Falko
    • November 24, 2005

66. old time jumper wants to get back into it  

    By highspeeddirt, March 28, 2015
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    • skybill
    • March 30, 2015

67. how fit do i need to be???  

    By mellow, May 22, 2009
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    • shah269
    • May 26, 2009

68. Can anyone identify this Jumpsuit?  

    By socalfusions, March 8, 2017
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    • CrashProne
    • March 9, 2017

69. Pilot Question  

    By Jethers203, March 11, 2004
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    • michaelmullins
    • March 16, 2004

70. What's the name of that crazy guy...?  

    By autoset, January 7, 2007
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    • Elisha
    • January 8, 2007

71. Wind Direction Changes  

    By ghost47, July 15, 2008
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    • brianfry713
    • July 28, 2008

72. Bad spot = go around   1 2

    By EricaH, June 2, 2004
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    • rocketdog
    • June 16, 2004

73. anon poll - HIV+ jumpers  

    By BASE813, June 4, 2004
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    • freethefly
    • June 5, 2004

74. Has basic skydiving become an obstacle?   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, August 27, 2009
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    • SKYgoonie
    • September 1, 2009

75. Shit!! How do I get the damn thing in the bag!?!?   1 2

    By Jeth, January 29, 2005
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    • Designer
    • February 4, 2005

76. Your opinions please  

    By NightJumper, March 16, 2003
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    • AndyMan
    • March 18, 2003

77. is it common for a dropzone to pay employees with jump tickets?  

    By CloudyHead, August 24, 2011
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • August 31, 2011

78. Static Line or AFF?  

    By bamber, September 1, 2017
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 2, 2017

79. clive parry scammer buyer (emails attached)  

    By Zydrius, February 28, 2014
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    • cpoxon
    • February 28, 2014

80. Leo da Vinci or someone else?  

    By fruitmedley, July 12, 2006
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    • airtimebabe24
    • July 13, 2006

81. winter sucks   1 2

    By Levin, November 12, 2004
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    • Levin
    • November 16, 2004

82. Your first "fun jump"   1 2

    By MrDree, September 11, 2009
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    • packerboy
    • September 16, 2009

83. Wil they let me ?  

    By AustinPerkins, May 12, 2011
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • May 14, 2011

84. slowing fall rate  

    By tred, April 15, 2015
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    • tred
    • April 16, 2015

85. Green Jumping  

    By Jumpalot, March 8, 2006
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    • Jumpalot
    • March 14, 2006

86. Whats with this year?  

    By Hawkins121, July 24, 2006
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    • chaoskitty
    • July 25, 2006

87. Advice needed: Jumping two rigs with different canopy sizes...  

    By chalko, March 7, 2014
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    • Fast
    • March 12, 2014

88. When to advise SL to an AFF student?  

    By poohbeer, July 16, 2003
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    • Tailgate
    • August 29, 2003

89. Artist from the 1980's  

    By jrutt, October 19, 2022
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    • normiss
    • December 13, 2022

90. Any DZ.comers at Perris Valley today?  

    By JGarcia, November 5, 2002
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    • JGarcia
    • November 5, 2002

91. Performance Designs status after Hurricane Frances  

    By sky1flygirl, September 9, 2004
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    • kimgriffin
    • September 10, 2004

92. Return student aff after broken arm but....  

    By rogerpidactor, August 30, 2014
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    • potatoman
    • September 4, 2014

93. Parachutes de France Ad  

    By geezer7127, August 6, 2004
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    • syntax
    • August 26, 2004

94. Posting about skydiving to social media could affect insurance premiums  

    By rohicks, March 18, 2019
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    • Croc
    • March 23, 2019

95. Fall rate  

    By loch1957, September 25, 2012
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    • kallend
    • September 26, 2012

96. Full face vs. open face  

    By skyflychris, August 4, 2005
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    • nael
    • August 7, 2005

97. AFF 4, main deploys reserve?  

    By Cloudfly, November 27, 2013
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    • Di0
    • November 28, 2013

98. Do you recognize this jumper?  

    By ChangoLanzao, November 25, 2007
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    • JohnMitchell
    • December 21, 2007

99. USPA Leadership Feedback  

    By bnacrazywoman, October 5, 2010
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    • Wenger
    • October 8, 2010

100. New with a ton of Questions[cool]   1 2

     By srsand1960, December 24, 2005
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     • steveorino
     • December 28, 2005