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1. ratio of cutaways to fatals  

   By rocketfeuille, March 13, 2003
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   • kallend
   • March 16, 2003

2. 20 jumps in, and I have a couple of questions.  

   By DeltaKiloWhisky, September 20, 2016
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   • DHemer
   • October 5, 2016

3. Cloverdale City Council Votes to Close Airport  

   By Elisha, December 9, 2015
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   • AndyBoyd
   • December 15, 2015

4. Freefly after A' license?  

   By saxboy, April 6, 2009
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   • BDashe
   • April 9, 2009

5. Kemble named Skydiving Museum Administrator  

   By PhreeZone, January 21, 2009
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   • Krip
   • January 24, 2009

6. Hey, Im new here and have ALOT of questions. Plz help.  

   By Rachelnjeff, December 9, 2003
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   • rendezvous
   • December 10, 2003

7. question  

   By loch1957, November 10, 2012
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   • fastphil
   • November 12, 2012

8. Live news feed of skydiving record  

   By goobersnuftda, May 26, 2008
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   • slotperfect
   • May 26, 2008

9. That is what I call a Happy Easter!  

   By Marios, April 10, 2007
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   • bob.dino
   • April 13, 2007

10. T-shirt prices for tandem students  

    By clint, May 15, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 17, 2006

11. what units do Europe/others use for canopy size/wingloading?  

    By mixedup, December 14, 2013
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    • Bufobufo
    • December 16, 2013

12. I think I've hit my plateau  

    By JustPlainChic, September 10, 2003
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    • jsaxton
    • September 12, 2003

13. [crazy]  

    By screwbag, June 7, 2003
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    • jumpy
    • June 9, 2003

14. GPS tracks and trails Spaceland Apr 6 2007  

    By efs4ever, April 7, 2007
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    • Eule
    • April 12, 2007

15. Shoulder Problems  

    By apollard24, February 16, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • February 23, 2006

16. Skyduck needs your help - looking for a data from digital altimeters!  

    By Igor Kamenev, March 6, 2020   

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    • pasiorha
    • August 19, 2020

17. Floating Exit Help  

    By rookiepamela, June 28, 2006
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    • rookiepamela
    • June 29, 2006

18. headed out to eloy today for my first visit  

    By agent_lead, February 19, 2006
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    • Peej
    • February 23, 2006

19. California Law--Risk and Liability in Amusement Park Accidents  

    By tombuch, June 18, 2005
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    • sweep
    • June 21, 2005

20. is there More then 1 reserve chute?  

    By YOUCEF, March 5, 2018
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    • JohnMitchell
    • March 7, 2018

21. Paypal Scam?  

    By EOCS, November 25, 2015
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    • EOCS
    • December 3, 2015

22. Calculating exit weight  

    By rifleman, February 26, 2012
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    • Joellercoaster
    • February 27, 2012

23. Contacts  

    By nbblood, April 2, 2009
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    • peanutgallery
    • April 7, 2009

24. Well... AFF here I come..  

    By chasitie, February 20, 2018
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    • raff
    • March 7, 2018

25. How To Progress The Most With The Savings I Have?  

    By chalko, May 26, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 27, 2012

26. Number of jumpers in a 206  

    By scantech, August 12, 2010
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • August 14, 2010

27. Altitude awareness!!!!  

    By bigfall, June 20, 2005
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    • Icon134
    • June 21, 2005

28. YAY! Got my A!  

    By Distabled, June 11, 2009
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    • Distabled
    • June 12, 2009

29. Adrenalin junkies in this sport  

    By Baksteen, April 2, 2009
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    • Sletzer
    • April 6, 2009

30. Insurance Switzerland and EU  

    By NiroSwiss, October 19, 2017
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    • Bokdrol
    • February 28, 2018

31. Working Hard (for no money!)  

    By WorldWarIII, April 25, 2015
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    • wmw999
    • April 28, 2015

32. Help! School Project on Skydiving  

    By Phil5656, April 25, 2009
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    • Plover
    • May 27, 2013

33. main vs reserve sizing?  

    By ridebmxbikes, February 23, 2013
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    • IJskonijn
    • February 26, 2013

34. position in plane  

    By GANFAX, June 4, 2009
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    • format
    • June 12, 2009

35. Holy poop on a stick...it opened!  

    By HorrorWriter, July 31, 2005
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    • airtwardo
    • August 1, 2005

36. Mister Douglas  

    By Rustbucket350, November 17, 2022
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    • skyderrill66
    • February 22, 2023

37. First jumps off student status  

    By JoeG, August 7, 2006
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    • Stevetaylor
    • August 10, 2006

38. Phone for you?  

    By jumper03, September 10, 2003
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    • akarunway
    • September 11, 2003

39. Cat Pee?  

    By noctralucent, August 9, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • August 10, 2006

40. Ears  

    By psustang89, April 3, 2006
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    • Beerlight
    • April 5, 2006

41. first aff jump today!!  

    By aggie04, June 14, 2004
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    • aggie04
    • June 16, 2004

42. New Jumper - Need Opinion  

    By skygazer, August 15, 2003
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    • tjumper
    • October 9, 2003

43. advice please for newbie going to Spain on Monday for AFF!  

    By lolliUK, February 6, 2004
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    • Kramer
    • February 7, 2004

44. What to work on with personal trainer that's beneficial for jumping?  

    By KellySmiles, August 10, 2010
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    • riggerrob
    • August 11, 2010

45. pilot chutes  

    By sky_jumper22, April 8, 2004
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    • Cornholio
    • April 8, 2004

46. A concern - cost?  

    By guineapiggie101, December 29, 2010
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    • riggerrob
    • December 30, 2010

47. Skydive San Francisco Information  

    By skydivelaw, April 13, 2008
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    • av8rdav
    • May 23, 2008

48. AERODYNE  

    By taz9420, February 6, 2004
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    • riddler
    • February 7, 2004

49. Two Out - Downplane Scenario  

    By MakeItHappen, April 20, 2015
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • April 23, 2015

50. Strap on booties?  

    By xijonix, February 16, 2012
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    • Joellercoaster
    • February 21, 2012

51. I Was a Tandem Student!!  

    By scaryshari, April 3, 2006
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    • matthewcline
    • April 4, 2006

52. VIGIL AAD  

    By polaco62, October 10, 2005
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    • dragon2
    • October 12, 2005

53. Neck pain following first jump  

    By Mezzano, July 26, 2004
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    • Mezzano
    • July 27, 2004

54. Logging Your Tings  

    By FlyingRhenquest, August 18, 2013
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    • popsjumper
    • August 19, 2013

55. Australia: Today, Tonight tv show- Mikey Holmes  

    By bigway, February 10, 2007
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    • bigway
    • February 17, 2007

56. Interested in Opening a Drop Zone...Few Q's...  

    By phisheclover, May 3, 2004
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    • calphoto
    • May 8, 2004

57. New Rig!!!  

    By millertime24, June 8, 2011
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    • millertime24
    • June 9, 2011

58. College Football Chanmpionship Demo Jump!?!  

    By Will_Evo, January 8, 2010
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    • BillyVance
    • January 9, 2010

59. sky surfing  

    By pojj, May 21, 2008
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    • pchapman
    • May 23, 2008

60. AFF in Tri-State area  

    By papax17, February 17, 2006
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    • Pancake
    • February 21, 2006

61. Does becoming a professional jumper make it boring???  

    By WrongWay, September 9, 2003
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    • slotperfect
    • September 10, 2003

62. throat/sinus pain from freefall  

    By maestropaolo, October 18, 2004
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    • exwhuffo
    • October 20, 2004

63. 2011 Parachutist Secret Message  

    By artard, March 19, 2011
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    • artard
    • March 25, 2011

64. Encouraging people to skydive  

    By Antidote, March 28, 2005
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    • MarkM
    • March 29, 2005

65. an odd request -- GISHWHES 2012  

    By kartoonkrazy, November 1, 2012
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    • faulk04
    • November 5, 2012

66. where to do my AFF  

    By danny2485, January 15, 2009
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    • ozzy13
    • January 17, 2009

67. Who has to sign the waivers for under 18s?  

    By Daryl87, July 10, 2004
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    • jimbarry
    • July 26, 2004

68. Beginner's Nerves!!  

    By scientist_chick, June 11, 2004
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    • aquaflamz
    • June 14, 2004

69. Skydive Porn  

    By ecnuob, November 29, 2010
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    • freefalljason
    • December 27, 2010

70. so.. Skydive Temple?  

    By freekflying04, February 18, 2006
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    • lowpole
    • February 19, 2006

71. What's tougher on the body?  

    By packerboy, June 15, 2005
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    • Angelfish
    • June 18, 2005

72. 4-Way launch from Skyvan  

    By achowe, May 6, 2005
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • May 9, 2005

73. Skydivers Retirement  

    By BETO74, December 7, 2004
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    • BETO74
    • December 8, 2004

74. Third Party Insurance  

    By UKKid35, May 22, 2013
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    • mr2mk1g
    • May 24, 2013

75. Buying from France  

    By skydive435, February 19, 2013
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    • colin
    • February 21, 2013

76. Strong pilot chute throws..  

    By EXTremeWade, November 13, 2008
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    • topper
    • November 14, 2008

77. glass bottom plane  

    By nakedfool, May 21, 2008
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    • brucet7
    • May 21, 2008

78. wot wouldnt u do for jump money?  

    By udder, June 11, 2004
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    • jose
    • June 14, 2004

79. Am I the only one?  

    By dkf1979, December 5, 2003
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    • Frodo
    • December 6, 2003

80. Problem with glasses!  

    By w4p2, July 11, 2003
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    • w4p2
    • July 12, 2003

81. Learning to swoop  

    By Blumpkin, September 10, 2014
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    • Blumpkin
    • September 12, 2014

82. vector v348 sizing question  

    By sim117, December 19, 2010
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    • theonlyski
    • December 23, 2010

83. DZ Tools JumpRun! Windows 7 Compatability  

    By IanRosenvinge, January 10, 2010
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    • IanHarrop
    • March 25, 2010

84. cross country trip  

    By cphelan518, May 11, 2012
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    • coconutmonkey
    • May 12, 2012

85. Stolen skydiving rigs and Base Rigs  

    By aidclimber, December 19, 2009
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    • SStewart
    • January 4, 2010

86. Line twists on Elliptical or High Performance Canopies  

    By RippedCord, September 23, 2003
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    • Garycal
    • October 7, 2003

87. WFFC C 130A Herc jumpship is up for sale  

    By 377, May 9, 2012
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    • muff528
    • May 11, 2012

88. I've been thinking  

    By mgregory, March 23, 2010
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    • emmiwy
    • March 24, 2010

89. I must have been a dreidel in a previous life.  

    By npgraphicdesign, November 9, 2008
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    • npgraphicdesign
    • November 13, 2008

90. need warm gloves for short fingers/small hands  

    By skycc, December 29, 2009
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    • trigger
    • January 2, 2010

91. First Chinese Wingsuit Flyer?  

    By peter.xu, February 2, 2013
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    • dontlikemustard
    • February 19, 2013

92. HALO Jumps and Jet rides  

    By huka551, November 20, 2005
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    • brianfry713
    • November 21, 2005

93. www.jimmyhalliday.com  

    By jimmyh, February 5, 2005
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    • BIGUN
    • February 7, 2005

94. Verizon Commercial??  

    By HALO1, November 1, 2011
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    • airtwardo
    • November 5, 2011

95. I hate waiting  

    By daniel52587, December 27, 2006
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    • joblades
    • December 30, 2006

96. Looking for Z-Hills Magic Carpet Ride videographer John O'Donnell  

    By jkbernstein, January 3, 2006
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    • jerm
    • January 4, 2006

97. Coffin Skydive at 14,500 Feet  

    By Deisel, August 6, 2013
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    • chemist
    • August 11, 2013

98. Need help with arch.  

    By john101090, August 4, 2011
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    • low_pull1
    • August 17, 2011

99. Quite a weekend  

    By billvon, May 3, 2004
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    • kingbunky
    • May 5, 2004

100. you guys FUCKIN' ROCK!!!  

     By virgin-burner, July 18, 2007
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     • teason
     • July 20, 2007