General Skydiving Discussions

7 7

20,757 topics in this forum

1. How many days are okay for the canopy to lay out on the field??  

   By stayhigh, March 16, 2012
   • 12 replies
   • 3,370 views
   • 
   • mjosparky
   • March 18, 2012

2. Red Bull Stratos project pics up  

   By crotalus01, March 16, 2012
   • 12 replies
   • 2,872 views
   • 
   • Toasted_Cracker
   • March 17, 2012

3. chances of malfunction  

   By DroptheMan04, October 3, 2006
   • 12 replies
   • 4,045 views
   • 
   • AFFI
   • October 5, 2006

4. Skydiving addict - Please help!  

   By Kdeliass, June 11, 2007
   • 12 replies
   • 2,783 views
   • 
   • quade
   • June 13, 2007

5. Went to Eloy  

   By millertime24, November 27, 2007
   • 12 replies
   • 1,675 views
   • 
   • keka
   • November 28, 2007

6. Safire 2 vs Safire 3 vs Sabre 2  

   By StoppieJoe, May 6, 2018
   • 12 replies
   • 12,898 views
   • 
   • Maddingo
   • May 14, 2018

7. Stretching  

   By incode, September 8, 2005
   • 12 replies
   • 1,961 views
   • 
   • airborne_gary
   • September 9, 2005

8. damn winter  

   By dkf1979, November 10, 2003
   • 12 replies
   • 1,661 views
   • 
   • riddler
   • November 10, 2003

9. New to the world of Sky Diving  

   By woodencyclone, October 21, 2005
   • 11 replies
   • 2,010 views
   • 
   • azureriders
   • October 22, 2005

10. Failing to jump AFF 1  

    By Chris__, May 29, 2021
    • 11 replies
    • 5,254 views
    • 
    • riggerrob
    • November 19, 2022

11. Skydive Jump Statistics North America  

    By sim37, March 21, 2013
    • 11 replies
    • 4,502 views
    • 
    • StreetScooby
    • March 22, 2013

12. Manifest Software for Mac  

    By fog52, November 23, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 5,014 views
    • 
    • tkhayes
    • June 16, 2018

13. 1st Balloon Jump. . .  

    By Carrapeta, November 24, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 2,180 views
    • 
    • Boeris
    • December 1, 2008

14. Skydive Atlanta  

    By ianmdrennan, January 16, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 1,935 views
    • 
    • jessd
    • January 19, 2004

15. Nice tandem story  

    By skybytch, April 18, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 2,310 views
    • 
    • NWFlyer
    • April 20, 2009

16. Couch Freaks  

    By Tuna-Salad, August 20, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 3,038 views
    • 
    • pirana
    • August 21, 2009

17. Yet another Space Halo Con artist? Steve Truglia  

    By Flying_Penguin, March 14, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 4,190 views
    • 
    • Andy_Copland
    • April 7, 2008

18. Old Skydivers  

    By crewdog2, December 30, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 3,901 views
    • 
    • crewdog2
    • January 14, 2006

19. GEAR RENTAL IN ORLANDO JANUARY 06  

    By DZ_EPHESUS_TR, December 1, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,420 views
    • 
    • popsjumper
    • December 5, 2005

20. Thoughts on tunnel training for a new skydiver?  

    By hexadecimal, December 22, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 1,103 views
    • 
    • rehmwa
    • December 23, 2004

21. Downhill skiing with a rig. (anyone try this?)  

    By Sinkster, August 4, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 2,138 views
    • 
    • hookitt
    • August 6, 2004

22. Tears of the Sun  

    By Shark, January 22, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 2,782 views
    • 
    • hobbes4star
    • January 26, 2003

23. good DZ tent?  

    By heavision, April 28, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 4,262 views
    • 
    • wolfriverjoe
    • May 1, 2018

24. Required Tracking skills  

    By d123, June 8, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 2,013 views
    • 
    • Butters
    • June 17, 2010

25. Bob Buquor Star Crest challenges fading?  

    By GLIDEANGLE, April 13, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 3,857 views
    • 
    • fastphil
    • April 17, 2009

26. Huge Skymama article in the June 08 Parachutist  

    By ZigZagMarquis, June 6, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 1,592 views
    • 
    • lippy
    • June 7, 2008

27. Best DZs to visit in winter?  

    By npgraphicdesign, June 17, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 3,632 views
    • 
    • npgraphicdesign
    • June 17, 2010

28. Encouragement  

    By bigfall, September 23, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 2,075 views
    • 
    • airathanas
    • September 24, 2007

29. Adjustable Harness  

    By airtwardo, May 17, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,563 views
    • 
    • airtwardo
    • May 19, 2005

30. Las Vegas DZ's????????  

    By SSkydiver, March 7, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 1,498 views
    • 
    • INSANEDADDY
    • March 11, 2004

31. straight legs  

    By michelle22, October 25, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 2,551 views
    • 
    • michelle22
    • October 26, 2009

32. Birthday Jump, ideas??  

    By everymansaved, August 16, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 1,421 views
    • 
    • sd-slider
    • August 18, 2006

33. Rig Registration process  

    By melushell, May 18, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,213 views
    • 
    • skyblu3
    • May 19, 2005

34. Google helps make skydiving away from home safer!  

    By jdfreefly, April 5, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,239 views
    • 
    • AndyMan
    • April 6, 2005

35. Help!  

    By bdurham, April 5, 2011
    • 11 replies
    • 2,022 views
    • 
    • mjosparky
    • April 7, 2011

36. How much is your membership this year?  

    By bigway, February 19, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 1,666 views
    • 
    • skypimp.gzo
    • February 26, 2007

37. flat packing zp  

    By ffp1974, January 13, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 1,894 views
    • 
    • karenmeal
    • January 13, 2006

38. Making a Malfunction Simulator  

    By lilryno, March 9, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 2,476 views
    • 
    • lilryno
    • March 11, 2004

39. Where's the tunnel time? (sorta like waldo?)  

    By Bignugget, September 4, 2013
    • 11 replies
    • 3,639 views
    • 
    • Bignugget
    • September 5, 2013

40. 2003 Nationals Video?  

    By kmfreefly, March 4, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 1,361 views
    • 
    • daveb
    • March 11, 2004

41. Will there ever be another World Freefall Convention?  

    By FallsFast, September 13, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 3,951 views
    • 
    • Ron
    • September 17, 2018

42. sort of odd mal the other day  

    By chifly1234, May 19, 2015
    • 11 replies
    • 4,289 views
    • 
    • stayhigh
    • May 21, 2015

43. should I feel guilty  

    By jimmytavino, February 20, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,663 views
    • 
    • cloudseeker2001
    • February 22, 2005

44. being interviewed, need help  

    By Dougiefresh, April 2, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 1,544 views
    • 
    • tombuch
    • April 3, 2008

45. How many jumps in 1 day optimum for a student?  

    By cmnt, September 22, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 4,247 views
    • 
    • Andrewwhyte
    • September 23, 2007

46. Container PICS  

    By frankiebrina, January 10, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 2,618 views
    • 
    • sundevil777
    • January 18, 2004

47. Spaceballs  

    By NoShitThereIWas, April 30, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 2,348 views
    • 
    • Tonto
    • May 1, 2003

48. AFF Advice  

    By MomDaBomb, November 21, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 1,582 views
    • 
    • MomDaBomb
    • November 22, 2007

49. Current delivery time for Mirage...  

    By Nealeod, February 4, 2012
    • 11 replies
    • 2,362 views
    • 
    • RMK
    • September 3, 2012

50. GoPro Hero Camera  

    By f1racer696, August 17, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 11,040 views
    • 
    • f1racer696
    • August 19, 2009

51. SKYDIVING  

    By jump_or_die, December 19, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 2,240 views
    • 
    • jumperconway
    • December 21, 2004

52. Are you ready to skydive  

    By heartdonor, June 19, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 2,066 views
    • 
    • lowie
    • June 21, 2004

53. Felix Baumgartner in South Africa  

    By metalslug, February 9, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 1,328 views
    • 
    • BBKid
    • February 11, 2004

54. Tony Pukes on You Tube  

    By TomSpoon, March 24, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 2,803 views
    • 
    • TomSpoon
    • April 8, 2010

55. Life after AFF  

    By CrazyIvan, November 21, 2002
    • 11 replies
    • 4,428 views
    • 
    • Nick
    • November 22, 2002

56. Optima II Audible Skydiving Altimeter Resolution?  

    By shah269, April 7, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 3,763 views
    • 
    • shah269
    • April 8, 2010

57. Dave DeWolf hits 12,000  

    By chuckbrown, November 7, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 4,791 views
    • 
    • brokenwing
    • November 17, 2006

58. General Questions  

    By nelocalboyz1, June 17, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 1,434 views
    • 
    • JohnMitchell
    • June 18, 2009

59. Skydiving Article - Interview Questions  

    By poesiekatje, April 16, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 3,899 views
    • 
    • jtval
    • April 18, 2007

60. Rent a Cypres?  

    By grue, October 19, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 3,277 views
    • 
    • bob.dino
    • October 20, 2005

61. Can you log tandem jumps as an experienced skydiver?  

    By winston_06, March 31, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 2,544 views
    • 
    • jeremy_o
    • April 2, 2008

62. My favorite word: solo.  

    By Vapor, January 15, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 1,375 views
    • 
    • skylord
    • January 16, 2004

63. Why modern canopies respond with delay?  

    By format, March 4, 2012
    • 11 replies
    • 2,624 views
    • 
    • in2jumping
    • March 6, 2012

64. More male skydivers then women?  

    By GypsySkyy, November 10, 2011
    • 11 replies
    • 2,499 views
    • 
    • popsjumper
    • November 27, 2011

65. Whats next for me?  

    By ttoy, July 29, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 1,311 views
    • 
    • CanuckInUSA
    • July 30, 2007

66. Look out I passed the AFF  

    By SSGJOHNSON, April 9, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 1,299 views
    • 
    • DottieBear
    • April 11, 2006

67. Students and injuries  

    By Thijs, October 18, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,685 views
    • 
    • flyangel2
    • October 19, 2005

68. Best open-faced helmet for mounting a contour?  

    By -Joey-, May 18, 2013
    • 11 replies
    • 6,426 views
    • 
    • rehmwa
    • June 3, 2013

69. scary openings  

    By yim666, August 14, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 2,048 views
    • 
    • yim666
    • August 15, 2006

70. Just the container  

    By Superman32, August 2, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,051 views
    • 
    • JohnMitchell
    • August 3, 2005

71. Anyone at Perris tomorrow?  

    By themitchyone, October 11, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 934 views
    • 
    • themitchyone
    • October 12, 2003

72. canopy views  

    By firstime, January 28, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 1,773 views
    • 
    • Butters
    • January 28, 2009

73. whats up  

    By freeryde13, June 23, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,140 views
    • 
    • daniel_owen_uk
    • June 24, 2005

74. BPA Prices  

    By bluegremlin, November 4, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 5,526 views
    • 
    • bluegremlin
    • November 7, 2003

75. Altimeter  

    By frankiebrina, December 9, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 2,086 views
    • 
    • jumperconway
    • December 11, 2003

76. Thanks Diablopilot  

    By Miami, June 17, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,931 views
    • 
    • Miami
    • June 23, 2005

77. Night Night Night Jumps!  

    By goose491, September 8, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 1,829 views
    • 
    • brycewitcher
    • September 14, 2003

78. Wingsuiters that freefly - help!  

    By bbrodes, October 5, 2014
    • 11 replies
    • 5,626 views
    • 
    • RMK
    • October 11, 2014

79. i WANT TO DOWNSIZE MY CANOPY ANY SUGGESTIONS?  

    By riddller21, February 21, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 4,821 views
    • 
    • billvon
    • February 21, 2007

80. Advice PRCP  

    By gunsmokex, September 19, 2014
    • 11 replies
    • 4,030 views
    • 
    • Krip
    • October 9, 2014

81. .....FEAR........ . . . . . .  

    By margo81, June 20, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 2,170 views
    • 
    • Avion
    • June 23, 2005

82. Books and videos  

    By CrazyIvan, November 14, 2002
    • 11 replies
    • 4,112 views
    • 
    • Iflyme
    • November 17, 2002

83. Municipal airport shuts down jumping  

    By steve1, April 8, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 2,150 views
    • 
    • kevin922
    • April 30, 2003

84. Where to make my first Jump?  

    By Singe, January 17, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 2,323 views
    • 
    • quade
    • January 18, 2003

85. Gonna try it ... all native Texan Texas Star!!  

    By Beachbum, March 28, 2011
    • 11 replies
    • 1,468 views
    • 
    • Beachbum
    • April 1, 2011

86. unsolicited 'fixing' of gear  

    By lippy, January 25, 2009
    • 11 replies
    • 2,022 views
    • 
    • rehmwa
    • January 26, 2009

87. just how bad is it?  

    By phildthedildo, November 21, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 1,716 views
    • 
    • JohnMitchell
    • November 22, 2008

88. Back in the saddle again  

    By JoeG, June 29, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 1,341 views
    • 
    • JoeG
    • July 3, 2006

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

    By Newbie, January 16, 2003
    • 11 replies
    • 3,078 views
    • 
    • diablopilot
    • January 18, 2003

90. I'm about to.......  

    By ToddEB, April 3, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 1,766 views
    • 
    • awagnon
    • April 4, 2010

91. suggestions for a good exit??  

    By jumpfa, May 16, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 1,027 views
    • 
    • jumpfa
    • May 18, 2006

92. Jumpships....  

    By RkyMtnHigh, May 14, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,031 views
    • 
    • skybill
    • May 15, 2005

93. New Rig...at last !!  

    By Zoter, February 10, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 1,560 views
    • 
    • Zoter
    • February 10, 2004

94. air trash  

    By skypuppy, October 16, 2010
    • 11 replies
    • 3,289 views
    • 
    • GreenLight
    • October 17, 2010

95. Has anyone else ever  

    By Leapinglizardto, July 28, 2008
    • 11 replies
    • 1,729 views
    • 
    • Leapinglizardto
    • July 29, 2008

96. First FreeFall  

    By sidewalk, May 13, 2005
    • 11 replies
    • 1,040 views
    • 
    • adamsr
    • May 15, 2005

97. High altitude jump!  

    By meursault, June 17, 2004
    • 11 replies
    • 3,623 views
    • 
    • Beerlight
    • June 17, 2004

98. Parachuting in the book "American Sniper"  

    By JohnRich, August 22, 2012
    • 11 replies
    • 4,339 views
    • 
    • Choppy
    • August 25, 2012

99. Channel 5 skydiving ident - "Rush"  

    By cpoxon, February 23, 2006
    • 11 replies
    • 4,867 views
    • 
    • nate_1979
    • February 24, 2006

100. Night SCR  

     By Reginald, October 25, 2004
     • 11 replies
     • 1,865 views
     • 
     • GodspeedsC5
     • October 26, 2004