General Skydiving Discussions
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  1. Parachute and Its Pilot: The Ultimate Guide for the Ram-Air Aviator  

    By ninjagogo12,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,899 views

  2. Cutaway Recovery talk  

    By Cutaway01,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,425 views

  3. Tandom baglock  

    By Cutaway01,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,706 views

  4. Can you post gofundme links for fellow skydivers?  

    By Cloudfly,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,154 views

  5. Video: Freak 2 unboxing.  

    By LeeroyJenkins,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,319 views

  6. Movie recommendations  

    By Hoffman7110,
    • 11 replies
    • 8,091 views

  7. Footware  

    By heavision,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,306 views

  8. Good hi-top jump shoes?  

    By heavision,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,429 views

  9. If you quit jumping, are you still a "skydiver"?  

    By Chowder,
    • 24 replies
    • 13,674 views

  10. Master Rigger: How Important?  

    By bamber,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,777 views

  11. Classified Scammers  

    By megamalfunction,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,323 views

  12. what kind (if any) of accident insurance do you have?  

    By jbelanger86,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,199 views

  13. Video: A Day at the Drop Zone  

    By mamallo,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,434 views

  14. Raw GoPro 6 footage.  

    By LeeroyJenkins,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,780 views

  15. Injury / Disability Insurance for Skydiving  

    By bamber,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,052 views

  16. need advice on what Size Rig to get. Or not get  

    By HammerinHank,
    • 20 replies
    • 7,221 views

  17. Dust devils are sketchy...  

    By LeeroyJenkins,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,135 views

  18. HI GUYS NEED AN OPINION !  

    By Tamas11,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,154 views

  19. Blue Skies - Documentary Trailer  

    By LeeroyJenkins,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,007 views

  20. DZ Culture   1 2

    By skyfox2007,
    • 40 replies
    • 12,364 views

  21. Returning after a neck injury  

    By Starx,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,227 views

  22. Superman Joins the Army and goes Skydiving  

    By Ehecatl,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,788 views

  23. continuing after a break  

    By alopatenko,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,772 views

  24. New UAV Jump Plane?  

    By alec86,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,660 views

  25. US DZ's still flying a Porter?  

    By angryelf,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,201 views

  26. New devices from the company Skylife  

    By Skylife-alt.com,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,984 views

  27. Return to sport?  

    By Eagle7222,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,647 views

  28. Diamond shaped window decal  

    By DerekGodsey12,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,534 views

  29. If you could name a skydiving documentary, what would you name it.  

    By LeeroyJenkins,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,450 views

  30. GPS Cutaway Tracking  

    By lightbug,
    • 14 replies
    • 9,547 views

  31. Winter Wear?  

    By brainpoo2002,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,257 views

  32. Cilliers Trial UK.   1 2 3 4 6

    By obelixtim,
    • 135 replies
    • 41,332 views

  33. Insurance Switzerland and EU  

    By NiroSwiss,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,469 views

  34. Cessna 182 back board  

    By gowlerk,
    • 16 replies
    • 13,185 views

  35. Bridge Day 2017  

    By baronn,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,412 views

  36. US Air Traffic Control Vote in Congress.  

    By 3331,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,264 views

  37. In order to get a canopy into horizontal flight at landing...  

    By mbohu,
    • 11 replies
    • 8,167 views

  38. Skydive Radio #233 10.11.17 - with Moe Viletto  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,268 views

  39. Robot Freefall Camera  

    By JumpSurfRepeat,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,036 views

  40. USPA and General Aviation United to Save Skydiving.  

    By 3331,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,525 views

  41. Looking for the best location for shooting a 3D 360 Vr movies  

    By eyalabra,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,247 views

  42. Can you see the Spot? (for fun)  

    By dthames,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,332 views

  43. Virtual Reality Jump Training   1 2

    By bamber,
    • 30 replies
    • 16,218 views

  44. Night Canopy Crest  

    By gravity13,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,618 views

  45. Amerian Made  

    By baronn,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,834 views

  46. world record for highest tandem jump?  

    By skydivex3m,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,930 views

  47. Students landing in water  

    By bamber,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,236 views

  48. GoPro 6 vs GoPro Fusion?  

    By Bye_gravity,
    • 0 replies
    • 420 views

  49. Dislocated Shoulder during AFF  

    By Sophlil,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,695 views

  50. Who can I talk to?  

    By Bth67,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,800 views

  51. Balloon Jump - East Coast?  

    By cebra,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,343 views

  52. MFS at US Nationals  

    By piisfish,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,626 views

  53. Most athletic skydiving discipline?  

    By i_like_ceviche,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,577 views

  54. Stuck at AFF Level 4?  

    By Bye_gravity,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,179 views

  55. Skysurfing Skyboards  

    By Batchelor412,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,531 views

  56. Stolen rig-Talon 2 w/ Spectre 170  

    By skydude2000,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,732 views

  57. Any reason to get coach rating if not going into a skydiving career?  

    By kcb203,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,002 views

  58. If you didn't come to the Alaska Summer Solstice Boogie you missed out.  

    By LeeroyJenkins,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,610 views

  59. My Rig is Airworthy! Back to the Skies! Need people to jump w/!  

    By HausKatze,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,246 views

  60. Fun edit of some jumps at Skydive Arizona.  

    By LeeroyJenkins,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,544 views

  61. a skydiving suit  

    By alopatenko,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,497 views

  62. Got A license 2 weeks ago & blogged the progression. Looking to connect with AFF students and recent/aspiring skydivers on your experience / challenges / questions.  

    By i_like_ceviche,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,759 views

  63. Parachute mishap at BYU vs Wisconsin game caught on camera; no injuries  

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 0 replies
    • 349 views

  64. can't renew USPA membership - foreign address  

    By eaglex,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,739 views

  65. How old were you when you made your first jump?   1 2

    By pterodactyl1986,
    • 26 replies
    • 10,306 views

  66. back pain  

    By alopatenko,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,207 views

  67. Skydivers yelling in the sky. Neighbors outraged.  

    By 377,
    • 6 replies
    • 6,067 views

  68. Silly question.. what is "RW training"  

    By thetreehugger,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,813 views

  69. Having Trouble with IAD progression... Thinking of Switching to AFF???  

    By lookatmeimchris,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,058 views

  70. Glueless Full Lace Human Hair Wigs  

    By rebecca02,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,368 views

  71. Jump Run Dilemma - What Would You Do?   1 2

    By Diogenes,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,634 views

  72. Skydive Radio #232 09.03.17 - with Travis Mickle and Moe Viletto  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,014 views

  73. Belgian military pilot falls from helicopter during airshow after skydivers exit.  

    By shorehambeach,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,465 views

  74. Manifest Dilemma - What would you do?  

    By Diogenes,
    • 23 replies
    • 7,999 views

  75. 8000 Ft Static Line Student Jump?   1 2

    By bamber,
    • 26 replies
    • 12,016 views

  76. Multiple Claims of Highest Tandem Jump  

    By bamber,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,821 views

  77. Body weight, frame size and skydiving  

    By pterodactyl1986,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,012 views

  78. Skyride?  

    By Spooky52,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,925 views

  79. How do I proceed after my AFF ?  

    By skydiverVik,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,320 views

  80. Static Line or AFF?  

    By bamber,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,071 views

  81. Static Line Automatic Activation Device (SLAAD)  

    By bamber,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,019 views

  82. Anywhere to do a Blimp jump?  

    By dogboybirdy,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,929 views

  83. Arthroscopic knee replacement surgery  

    By jamesannie,
    • 0 replies
    • 866 views

  84. Unsupportive people/downers/scare-bears  

    By thetreehugger,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,217 views

  85. Strato Star, here's your chance?  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,146 views

  86. What's difference between parasuit and gliding suit?  

    By TESTEX,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,851 views

  87. shipping insurance when sending a rig?  

    By heavision,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,564 views

  88. Fear of jumping again (AFF Done)  

    By Zakisjumping,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,707 views

  89. Getting your PRO rating tips.  

    By grimmie,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,791 views

  90. Pro Rating - 32 ft circle  

    By Zoso,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,328 views

  91. Schools with platforms like Ft Benning?  

    By bamber,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,242 views

  92. buying a rig out of state, help please  

    By heavision,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,025 views

  93. USA "3rd party insurance "  

    By THier220,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,149 views

  94. Moto Helmets  

    By Heavymessin,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,587 views

  95. How to push myself to register a slot in the plane..  

    By Pit76,
    • 5 replies
    • 9,709 views

  96. Seems like so many jumpers these days have a couple hundred jumps and have done nothing but zoo dives and campfires since they got their license.   1 2

    By VTmotoMike08,
    • 32 replies
    • 13,147 views

  97. New Lawsuit that may actually stop the fake website scam  

    By Jumpdude,
    • 22 replies
    • 13,092 views

  98. Question about log book and A lic  

    By THier220,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,088 views

  99. Completed AFF last weekend  

    By THier220,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,545 views

  100. St Louis MO  

    By heavision,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,058 views
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