General Skydiving Discussions

7 7

20,757 topics in this forum

1. Crosswind landings   1 2 3

   By reyno_gr, April 4, 2005
   • 50 replies
   • 11,774 views
   • 
   • billvon
   • April 5, 2005

2. wisdom teeth removal   1 2

   By GaryRay, September 24, 2007
   • 29 replies
   • 11,750 views
   • 
   • Shark
   • October 10, 2007

3. Must read for every skydiver......  

   By obelixtim, March 16, 2016
   • 18 replies
   • 11,745 views
   • 
   • wolfriverjoe
   • July 7, 2016

4. Freefly Bungee: is it really necessary?  

   By E.Byrd, June 24, 2014
   • 13 replies
   • 11,729 views
   • 
   • JohnMitchell
   • June 25, 2014

5. Favorite Skydiving Youtube   1 2 3

   By Monko760, August 10, 2012
   • 72 replies
   • 11,722 views
   • 
   • FlyingRhenquest
   • November 4, 2012

6. FAA Regulations on Recording Your Own Video   1 2 3

   By fade1800, February 16, 2013
   • 64 replies
   • 11,722 views
   • 
   • slotperfect
   • February 17, 2013

7. static line jump question   1 2

   By freemis, May 15, 2006
   • 34 replies
   • 11,720 views
   • 
   • astor
   • June 12, 2006

8. My neighbor's tandem accident   1 2

   By kanyewest, June 24, 2015
   • 45 replies
   • 11,719 views
   • 
   • megamalfunction
   • July 5, 2015

9. Most effective way to make 200-300 jumps in short time   1 2 3

   By SPAWNmaster, November 9, 2013
   • 51 replies
   • 11,717 views
   • 
   • DougH
   • November 21, 2013

10. Pilatus PC12, future jump A/C?  

    By AggieDave, July 27, 2004
    • 18 replies
    • 11,709 views
    • 
    • diablopilot
    • July 28, 2004

11. Jump on Kauai?  

    By HoldtheIce, April 9, 2010
    • 19 replies
    • 11,700 views
    • 
    • Martini
    • November 10, 2010

12. Can't keep stable in freefall   1 2

    By kram88, November 4, 2013
    • 34 replies
    • 11,696 views
    • 
    • DrDom
    • November 6, 2013

13. Paintball Dogfighting???   1 2

    By Skysurfer_Rob, December 28, 2006
    • 35 replies
    • 11,690 views
    • 
    • Eule
    • January 12, 2007

14. Can you freefly in a track suit?  

    By mrkthmn, April 13, 2013
    • 23 replies
    • 11,688 views
    • 
    • Shredex
    • April 16, 2013

15. Full Contact Skydiving  

    By bdhead, June 16, 2014
    • 21 replies
    • 11,686 views
    • 
    • grimmie
    • June 30, 2014

16. Should I carry a Hook Knife?  

    By TXBLKBEAR, April 7, 2004
    • 24 replies
    • 11,683 views
    • 
    • packerboy
    • April 8, 2004

17. Responces to a troll.   1 2 3

    By mjosparky, January 3, 2014
    • 67 replies
    • 11,673 views
    • 
    • potatoman
    • January 13, 2014

18. Do you tip?   1 2

    By LivingInClip, November 12, 2003
    • 29 replies
    • 11,672 views
    • 
    • akarunway
    • November 13, 2003

19. Did you do night jump? If so, any advise?   1 2

    By SFBayArea, June 3, 2014
    • 37 replies
    • 11,668 views
    • 
    • craddock
    • June 14, 2014

20. GPS tracking/location for cutaways   1 2

    By clustermagnet, May 8, 2012
    • 36 replies
    • 11,664 views
    • 
    • Alexg3265
    • April 16, 2014

21. What not to do (how the Aggie almost died)   1 2 3 4 6

    By AggieDave, March 24, 2003
    • 146 replies
    • 11,640 views
    • 
    • sducoach
    • May 1, 2003

22. Anyone else ever have an issue with their ears after freefall?   1 2

    By GAjumper84, December 28, 2013
    • 27 replies
    • 11,640 views
    • 
    • DrDom
    • March 10, 2014

23. Hand slap tradition?   1 2 3

    By Pilotkev33, June 6, 2013
    • 50 replies
    • 11,639 views
    • 
    • airtwardo
    • June 8, 2013

24. Greg, inventor of the slider  

    By katzurki, December 8, 2004
    • 23 replies
    • 11,638 views
    • 
    • PiLFy
    • February 1, 2011

25. Student Retention post A license   1 2

    By milehigheric, June 4, 2013
    • 29 replies
    • 11,625 views
    • 
    • hoboknife
    • June 18, 2013

26. Mondial 2012 in Dubai   1 2

    By piisfish, November 29, 2012
    • 45 replies
    • 11,622 views
    • 
    • Squeak
    • December 6, 2012

27. Flaring   1 2 3

    By loch1957, March 23, 2012
    • 58 replies
    • 11,620 views
    • 
    • dmaline
    • August 20, 2013

28. USPA changes lifetime membership to $2,500 for domestic member, $4,000 for international   1 2 3 4

    By grue, March 2, 2014
    • 83 replies
    • 11,618 views
    • 
    • Doug_Davis
    • March 8, 2014

29. Australia Skydiving  

    By DemolitionDarby, January 28, 2017
    • 16 replies
    • 11,616 views
    • 
    • GD64
    • February 4, 2017

30. Dirty Laundry aired in z-hills   1 2 3 4 5

    By AndyMan, June 1, 2010
    • 107 replies
    • 11,610 views
    • 
    • jumpwally
    • June 11, 2010

31. Jumping In Street Clothes   1 2

    By dropdeded, August 30, 2003
    • 25 replies
    • 11,591 views
    • 
    • dropdeded
    • September 3, 2003

32. skydiving in SNOW   1 2

    By Stuntman1, February 26, 2013
    • 32 replies
    • 11,580 views
    • 
    • BrianSGermain
    • March 2, 2013

33. Article online about Skydive Arizona's issue with the city of Eloy   1 2 3 4

    By BillyVance, October 19, 2006
    • 87 replies
    • 11,566 views
    • 
    • rehmwa
    • March 16, 2007

34. Leg strap bungee warning  

    By JBR, June 7, 2014
    • 20 replies
    • 11,555 views
    • 
    • JeffCa
    • June 15, 2014

35. 17 Years Old - Tandem   1 2

    By BigM, November 9, 2011
    • 29 replies
    • 11,553 views
    • 
    • leandercool
    • November 15, 2011

36. Line Twists  

    By GentleTiger, September 11, 2004
    • 6 replies
    • 11,548 views
    • 
    • Reginald
    • September 13, 2004

37. Skydive Zephyrhills  

    By Vex, February 7, 2014
    • 21 replies
    • 11,548 views
    • 
    • RMK
    • February 20, 2014

38. skydive soundtrack  

    By gerv, August 5, 2003
    • 22 replies
    • 11,546 views
    • 
    • gerv
    • August 7, 2003

39. FAA Proposal on Landing Area Requirements (USPA Call to Action)   1 2 3

    By NWFlyer, July 3, 2012
    • 50 replies
    • 11,544 views
    • 
    • ParaHog
    • July 10, 2012

40. Whuffos / How would you describe skydiving?   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, April 12, 2009
    • 42 replies
    • 11,543 views
    • 
    • Sletzer
    • April 16, 2009

41. Glad i left Eloy when team qatar showed up....   1 2

    By girthy, February 7, 2013
    • 40 replies
    • 11,522 views
    • 
    • Zlew
    • February 8, 2013

42. 200 Jumps Later   1 2

    By FlyingRhenquest, November 4, 2013
    • 38 replies
    • 11,506 views
    • 
    • GooniesKid
    • December 19, 2013

43. Why are so few?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Pokemon, May 25, 2005
    • 106 replies
    • 11,495 views
    • 
    • Trae
    • August 29, 2005

44. Nashville TV News story on Skyride   1 2 3 4 6

    By BillyVance, October 19, 2009
    • 133 replies
    • 11,487 views
    • 
    • BillyVance
    • December 23, 2009

45. Undie hundie!   1 2 3

    By alexafox, October 1, 2012
    • 58 replies
    • 11,484 views
    • 
    • Remster
    • October 8, 2012

46. How to respond to a very serious incident at the DZ as a non medic ?   1 2

    By shorehambeach, January 13, 2014
    • 38 replies
    • 11,474 views
    • 
    • DrDom
    • January 25, 2014

47. Jay Stokes - 640 Jumps In 24 Hrs (Was: 600 Jumps)   1 2 3 4

    By DSE, September 8, 2006
    • 85 replies
    • 11,470 views
    • 
    • Cloudi
    • September 14, 2006

48. Cloud Cover   1 2

    By Mike111, May 31, 2006
    • 30 replies
    • 11,466 views
    • 
    • meatbomb
    • July 21, 2006

49. Mom won't let me go, how can I convince her?   1 2 3

    By AlexEvanczuk, January 27, 2008
    • 62 replies
    • 11,465 views
    • 
    • pinkfairy
    • February 2, 2008

50. Help!! I screwed up my level 1 AFF..   1 2 3

    By cassieaf, May 28, 2015
    • 70 replies
    • 11,432 views
    • 
    • Prolly_Nervous
    • August 13, 2015

51. To anyone considering donating money to the museum......   1 2 3

    By baronn, December 20, 2018
    • 55 replies
    • 11,426 views
    • 
    • 3331
    • January 23, 2019

52. Emotions Behind Your First Cutaway  

    By AviationTD, April 5, 2017
    • 17 replies
    • 11,411 views
    • 
    • gowlerk
    • April 18, 2017

53. Bail out, or land with the plane?   1 2 3 4 5

    By JohnRich, May 25, 2011
    • 123 replies
    • 11,410 views
    • 
    • normiss
    • June 9, 2013

54. pro pack or psycho pack?  

    By jumper74, September 23, 2007
    • 9 replies
    • 11,396 views
    • 
    • dharma1976
    • September 25, 2007

55. should i continue aff?  

    By treehugger1978, February 9, 2014
    • 15 replies
    • 11,389 views
    • 
    • tristansdad
    • March 4, 2014

56. John Desantis/Michael Hawkes lawsuit   1 2 3

    By peek, December 7, 2004
    • 52 replies
    • 11,384 views
    • 
    • docjohn
    • December 9, 2004

57. Do you wear your wedding ring when you jump?   1 2 3

    By Jeth, July 24, 2006
    • 52 replies
    • 11,384 views
    • 
    • freelyflyn71
    • August 8, 2006

58. Fun Skydiving videos   1 2

    By dsemac91, November 5, 2012
    • 30 replies
    • 11,379 views
    • 
    • NeonLights
    • November 24, 2012

59. Skydiving pregnant...?   1 2

    By Hezza, April 21, 2013
    • 32 replies
    • 11,370 views
    • 
    • FataMorgana
    • April 24, 2013

60. Skydiving….Why keep doing it?   1 2 3 4

    By baRRRpirate, December 18, 2013
    • 81 replies
    • 11,366 views
    • 
    • PixieUK
    • January 14, 2014

61. Balloon Jumps @Eloy  

    By jtanderson, February 3, 2017
    • 14 replies
    • 11,350 views
    • 
    • Remster
    • August 13, 2018

62. How old were you when you started skydiving?   1 2 3 4 5

    By pkasdorf, July 16, 2007
    • 110 replies
    • 11,333 views
    • 
    • cocik
    • September 7, 2007

63. Significant others   1 2 3 4

    By Nowjamessays, November 7, 2015
    • 75 replies
    • 11,332 views
    • 
    • radical_flyer
    • December 2, 2015

64. My breathing problems in detail  

    By stellvertreter, October 15, 2009
    • 23 replies
    • 11,319 views
    • 
    • Bertt
    • December 2, 2011

65. stuck in a updraft  

    By HeatherObscura, August 14, 2008
    • 23 replies
    • 11,313 views
    • 
    • kimemerson
    • November 20, 2010

66. vector v348 sizing question  

    By sim117, December 19, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 11,311 views
    • 
    • theonlyski
    • December 23, 2010

67. Social media and fatalities- WAS Fatality - Toronto July 5th  

    By gowlerk, July 6, 2014
    • 12 replies
    • 11,311 views
    • 
    • hcsvader
    • July 10, 2014

68. USPA Licenses in Germany  

    By prashvv, February 25, 2014
    • 13 replies
    • 11,310 views
    • 
    • michaelmullins
    • February 28, 2019

69. Goodbye... I am quitting skydiving   1 2

    By fmmobley, July 6, 2010
    • 31 replies
    • 11,306 views
    • 
    • JohnMitchell
    • July 16, 2010

70. Skydiver suing jump outfit - News story   1 2 3

    By PhreeZone, June 11, 2007
    • 63 replies
    • 11,299 views
    • 
    • Krip
    • June 16, 2007

71. Pilot rigs on pilots   1 2 3

    By baronn, August 28, 2016
    • 57 replies
    • 11,298 views
    • 
    • DBCOOPER
    • October 20, 2016

72. Anyone broken their pelvis and continued jumping?  

    By mr.walczak, February 26, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 11,278 views
    • 
    • ffsofaking
    • March 26, 2015

73. Scott Lutz Email   1 2

    By Prior23, March 19, 2010
    • 39 replies
    • 11,268 views
    • 
    • pashakiev
    • March 31, 2010

74. Skydiving After Knee Replacement  

    By gweeks, August 22, 2006
    • 4 replies
    • 11,265 views
    • 
    • BounceEasy
    • August 23, 2006

75. Pilot Job?   1 2

    By dluv16, March 31, 2004
    • 49 replies
    • 11,264 views
    • 
    • Zing
    • September 7, 2007

76. how many failed AFF jumps?   1 2

    By jellob, August 17, 2007
    • 44 replies
    • 11,259 views
    • 
    • Jazzthieve
    • August 23, 2007

77. Skydive shop in London?  

    By Markj, November 19, 2003
    • 22 replies
    • 11,256 views
    • 
    • Markj
    • November 23, 2003

78. Boyfriend's birthday present: did anyone NOT enjoy their first jump?   1 2 3

    By Paperweight, June 19, 2012
    • 56 replies
    • 11,253 views
    • 
    • Krip
    • July 4, 2012

79. Skydivers handshake?   1 2

    By spankee, February 18, 2011
    • 44 replies
    • 11,252 views
    • 
    • hookitt
    • March 4, 2011

80. Deland Police Change Story About Gus Wing   1 2 3 4

    By Guest, November 30, 2005
    • 81 replies
    • 11,246 views
    • 
    • RhondaLea
    • December 24, 2005

81. Support for the Skydiving Museum with USPA membership funds   1 2 3

    By DBCOOPER, November 6, 2018
    • 56 replies
    • 11,244 views
    • 
    • 3331
    • December 7, 2018

82. USPA's "Championship" Demo Team?   1 2 3 4 10

    By airtwardo, October 10, 2011
    • 236 replies
    • 11,243 views
    • 
    • davelepka
    • December 9, 2011

83. deep brakes vs rear risers   1 2

    By Royd, September 1, 2006
    • 27 replies
    • 11,239 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • February 24, 2008

84. Kids Go Skydiving   1 2

    By BlueSBDeath, October 25, 2005
    • 34 replies
    • 11,235 views
    • 
    • Lindsey
    • November 1, 2005

85. My new jumpsuit  

    By scroadload, March 23, 2008
    • 9 replies
    • 11,234 views
    • 
    • mccurley
    • April 5, 2008

86. Skyduck - new mobile app for skydivers   1 2

    By Igor Kamenev, May 20, 2019
    • 26 replies
    • 11,218 views
    • 
    • inertial
    • April 11, 2022

87. Parents With Young Children   1 2

    By Viper3197, November 12, 2012
    • 31 replies
    • 11,211 views
    • 
    • godfrog
    • November 16, 2012

88. pressure problems with ear 2 days after jumping  

    By poohbeer, June 3, 2003
    • 21 replies
    • 11,208 views
    • 
    • divingduck
    • June 4, 2003

89. Pulling low . . .   1 2 3 4 5

    By Bodhisattva420, December 13, 2011
    • 103 replies
    • 11,201 views
    • 
    • chuckakers
    • December 31, 2011

90. There he was, about to die.   1 2

    By Bignugget, November 7, 2013
    • 49 replies
    • 11,173 views
    • 
    • gianquittia
    • November 12, 2013

91. Everest Skydive  

    By burim88, January 10, 2016
    • 24 replies
    • 11,171 views
    • 
    • Elisha
    • January 14, 2016

92. Norwegian skydiver nearly struck by meteorite   1 2

    By Oyinko, April 3, 2014
    • 41 replies
    • 11,171 views
    • 
    • NWFlyer
    • April 9, 2014

93. ASSHOLES   1 2 3 4

    By BBowden85, January 16, 2011
    • 99 replies
    • 11,168 views
    • 
    • AllTheWay
    • February 17, 2011

94. Rob Stanley injured in Thailand.? - scam or real?  

    By Rainmagnet, February 16, 2013
    • 21 replies
    • 11,167 views
    • 
    • cloudtramp
    • February 27, 2013

95. chuting star rigging loft relocates   1 2 3

    By Hans, August 25, 2005
    • 67 replies
    • 11,149 views
    • 
    • LoudDan
    • October 28, 2005

96. How often do you "trash" pack?   1 2

    By Mad47, July 28, 2003
    • 32 replies
    • 11,144 views
    • 
    • lazerq3
    • August 1, 2003

97. Exiting a Piper Cherokee 140 (PA-28)  

    By flyusa, December 26, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 11,139 views
    • 
    • davelepka
    • December 30, 2005

98. Skydiving porn flick  

    By PalleNygren, December 4, 2008
    • 7 replies
    • 11,135 views
    • 
    • denete
    • December 5, 2008

99. Economics of buying NEW rig   1 2

    By proky100, October 5, 2013
    • 47 replies
    • 11,129 views
    • 
    • excaza
    • October 25, 2013

100. Do you loosen your chest strap after opening?   1 2 3 4

     By skymama, March 4, 2011
     • 87 replies
     • 11,127 views
     • 
     • turtlespeed
     • March 8, 2011