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1. 2 health related questions  

   By Malta_Dog, October 12, 2004
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   • kelpdiver
   • October 13, 2004

2. IMPACT OF CABIN PRESSURISATION ABOVE ARMING ALTITUDE ON FUNCTIONALITY OF AADs  

   By randhawa922, January 8, 2023   

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   • January 10, 2023

3. Sizing and wingloading question  

   By Cinders, August 21, 2013
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   • ChrisD
   • August 23, 2013

4. Who knows Charlie Mark alias Don stutts ?  

   By chris74, June 25, 2008
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   • chris74
   • July 13, 2008

5. Gus Wing bio?  

   By jonstark, April 25, 2005
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   • slotperfect
   • April 25, 2005

6. Terrified  

   By Scottyb, March 25, 2003
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   • Scottyb
   • March 27, 2003

7. What do you say?  

   By skybytch, September 3, 2003
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   • rehmwa
   • September 4, 2003

8. Parasail Skydiving Training (Military)?  

   By Elisha, August 22, 2005
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   • napaguy99
   • August 22, 2005

9. One less for Skyride   1 2

   By lisamariewillbe, July 7, 2005
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   • SkymonkeyONE
   • July 7, 2005

10. A lot of "firsts" today.  

    By PeregrineFalcon, October 6, 2008
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    • PeregrineFalcon
    • October 8, 2008

11. Austrailian jumpers! do you know this canopy?  

    By teason, November 3, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • November 10, 2006

12. Am I worthlest?  

    By jkotch, June 2, 2004
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    • rickjump1
    • June 6, 2004

13. Accuracy Tuffets  

    By AggieDave, April 9, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • April 11, 2003

14. Pilot chute caught underneath main  

    By nael, May 31, 2004
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    • JonBonGraham
    • June 1, 2004

15. Mr. Bill Guys  

    By Kynan1, June 1, 2007
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    • weegegirl
    • June 12, 2007

16. snowy clouds?  

    By bloody_trauma, May 6, 2006
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    • ScottyInAus
    • May 13, 2006

17. Started AFF - not sure if skydiving is for me?  

    By Jinisha, July 18, 2021
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    • GeorgiaDon
    • July 18, 2021

18. Send My KING AIR home!!  

    By white_falcon, August 21, 2007
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    • riddler
    • August 27, 2007

19. Your performance in my music video  

    By Esther Filly, October 10, 2021   

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    • Baksteen
    • October 29, 2021

20. Another noob question. Downsizing..  

    By Prodigus, April 24, 2010
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    • mrbiceps
    • April 29, 2010

21. What is your favourite part of skydiving?   1 2

    By Orange1, June 30, 2005
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    • DanglesOZQld
    • July 3, 2005

22. my 1st mr.bill  

    By roostnureye, August 3, 2010
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    • turtlespeed
    • August 10, 2010

23. Scott Doyle BASE injury  

    By peregrinerose, May 19, 2009
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    • peregrinerose
    • May 26, 2009

24. Dicussion on a new small DZ plane (206 or simliar)  

    By wadebaird, November 9, 2012
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    • daytripper419
    • November 11, 2012

25. Elsinore Beginner CRW Team  

    By snwboardforlif, February 6, 2013
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    • monkycndo
    • February 7, 2013

26. getting back into jumping  

    By Jimson45, March 6, 2015
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    • mattjw916
    • March 9, 2015

27. question on my level one AFF  

    By painter, April 26, 2011
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    • jmar595
    • May 3, 2011

28. Is it ok to jump if I had a past back injury?  

    By pertierr, April 30, 2004
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    • 2wheeljunkie
    • May 24, 2004

29. Pulling high  

    By FreeDiver, September 9, 2003
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    • FreeDiver
    • September 10, 2003

30. TWO YEARS... I DIDN'T GET HERE ALONE!!!  

    By GLIDEANGLE, January 29, 2009
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    • GLIDEANGLE
    • January 31, 2009

31. Yikes!  

    By TravisR, November 24, 2013
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    • DrDom
    • November 25, 2013

32. Long Spots   1 2

    By lisamariewillbe, December 31, 2005
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    • upndownshop
    • January 3, 2006

33. Dealing with mistakes  

    By unkulunkulu, May 6, 2013
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    • IJskonijn
    • May 7, 2013

34. One fast bird  

    By jclalor, May 2, 2009
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    • shropshire
    • May 7, 2009

35. AFF 6,7,8 Jumplog  

    By Nightingale, November 8, 2003
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    • Tilion
    • November 12, 2003

36. Who jumped Cesna-206?  

    By ekezick, September 6, 2004
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    • Merkur
    • September 7, 2004

37. How much do AFF instructors get paid?  

    By Hazarrd, December 4, 2003
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    • Kramer
    • December 5, 2003

38. Thank you Randy Ottinger and USPA!  

    By grimmie, June 27, 2012
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    • Krip
    • June 28, 2012

39. anyone tried invent 3 canopies in a rig?  

    By DroptheMan04, July 31, 2006
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    • murps2000
    • August 3, 2006

40. Is the Nationals something to go and watch?   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, October 20, 2011
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    • guineapiggie101
    • October 27, 2011

41. INDIA - North Pole Static Line First Jump -- Press Clips  

    By quade, March 28, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • November 27, 2004

42. Winter (Non-Jumping) Blues   1 2

    By jlyons, January 21, 2004
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    • josebaumanndez
    • January 27, 2004

43. Bob Rawlins' Private Pilot's License -- Spinoff From Duanesburg Incident  

    By ZigZagMarquis, June 12, 2008
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    • mjosparky
    • June 12, 2008

44. Damn I love this sport!  

    By PeteW, September 4, 2016
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    • PeteW
    • September 6, 2016

45. DZs open 7 days a week?  

    By chrissarine, March 17, 2010
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    • chrissarine
    • March 22, 2010

46. LA Area  

    By jkotch, February 15, 2004
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    • VectorBoy
    • February 22, 2004

47. Huge mistakes and near misses  

    By crashtested, June 18, 2014
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    • feuergnom
    • June 21, 2014

48. Earplugs  

    By bshl, November 9, 2003
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    • Rookie120
    • November 10, 2003

49. 129 in a vector 3 319  

    By daleskydive, June 7, 2013
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    • nigel99
    • June 11, 2013

50. How can i get into skydiving?  

    By judd, October 22, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • October 23, 2003

51. Rupert Jee Goes Skydiving (Skydiving on Letterman)  

    By JumpHog, June 29, 2005
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    • jtval
    • June 30, 2005

52. Personal Injury Insurance UK  

    By richardd, August 12, 2003
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    • mr2mk1g
    • August 14, 2003

53. Jumped Cat-C1 Today  

    By shoeless_wonder, October 4, 2013
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    • shoeless_wonder
    • October 6, 2013

54. dzDOTcom user stats  

    By potatoman, February 6, 2013
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    • Quaalude
    • February 7, 2013

55. My Skydiving Video  

    By JefferyHale, April 24, 2012
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    • skyturtle
    • April 25, 2012

56. Cool? VIDEO of trip to Perris Valley (funky shizel) whatever!  

    By aka47, January 5, 2004
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    • atsaubrey
    • January 7, 2004

57. Chutingstar  

    By Croc, July 20, 2012
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    • Hjeada
    • July 24, 2012

58. Some analysis on fatalities data  

    By Muffie, May 4, 2011
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    • Muffie
    • May 10, 2011

59. Choose The Correct Forum For Your Post!  

    By slotperfect, May 28, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • October 24, 2008

60. Health Insurance ANYONE???  

    By NoShitThereIWas, April 25, 2004
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    • dbattman
    • April 27, 2004

61. Is it....  

    By LilSal, March 1, 2004
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    • aykay
    • March 8, 2004

62. lessons from this weekend  

    By keithbar, October 27, 2008
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    • I3uller
    • November 2, 2008

63. Hi Everyone! Looking for a fun skydiving family!  

    By mediahqs, October 19, 2007
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    • billvon
    • October 21, 2007

64. Shoulder Dislocations while Skydiving  

    By Beverly, May 5, 2010
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    • JohnRich
    • May 5, 2010

65. AFF Course in New Zealand  

    By Jordy, November 13, 2008
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    • Jordy
    • November 18, 2008

66. Traveling with rig through Reykjavik Iceland Airport?  

    By Naimanator, June 20, 2018
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    • colognebilly
    • June 21, 2018

67. Floor cushion in 182  

    By baronn, February 27, 2019
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    • baronn
    • March 13, 2019

68. A Workout for Skydiving  

    By WooHoo, June 22, 2006
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    • FrEaK_aCcIdEnT
    • June 22, 2006

69. Jump numbers vs. time in sport   1 2

    By AggieDave, July 4, 2005
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    • Designer
    • July 8, 2005

70. What is PD's mindset on their WL'ing charts?  

    By Psychonaut, April 12, 2010
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    • strop45
    • April 15, 2010

71. Had my First Cut-Away   1 2

    By shward, December 7, 2010
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    • ridestrong
    • December 9, 2010

72. Fastest time to D licence  

    By WooHoo, May 1, 2006
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    • FlyinseivLP2
    • May 3, 2006

73. Riser Slap  

    By dropdeded, December 29, 2003
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • December 30, 2003

74. Skyride Guys????  

    By grimmie, October 11, 2013
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    • Jumpdude
    • October 15, 2013

75. Health insurance question  

    By 12500ft, February 7, 2014
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    • DrDom
    • February 11, 2014

76. vintage parachute wedding dress  

    By Nemo, May 20, 2007
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    • airtwardo
    • May 21, 2007

77. joke study on parachute use  

    By Dougiefresh, February 20, 2008
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    • pontiacgtp00
    • February 22, 2008

78. Bad skydiving landing video  

    By Cornjumper, October 21, 2005
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    • phoenixlpr
    • October 28, 2005

79. First jump a buddy-buddy?  

    By aj4218, June 7, 2005
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    • beezyshaw
    • June 9, 2005

80. Hmmm - would make a nice jumpship..  

    By kallend, December 25, 2008
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    • Tuna-Salad
    • December 29, 2008

81. How Long Should a Jumpsuit Last  

    By FlyingRhenquest, July 13, 2014
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    • billvon
    • July 14, 2014

82. Ever had a problem with your rig at the airport?  

    By Hazarrd, October 20, 2003
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    • aneblett
    • November 10, 2003

83. How Does One Work??????  

    By Unstable, July 12, 2003
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    • feuergnom
    • July 16, 2003

84. First rig  

    By drewcarp, February 25, 2011
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    • theonlyski
    • February 28, 2011

85. Shin splints  

    By MomDaBomb, September 6, 2010
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    • MomDaBomb
    • September 8, 2010

86. USPA dropzones  

    By 3fLiEr, November 23, 2002
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    • kallend
    • November 25, 2002

87. What is your favorite skydiving web site?   1 2

    By Rdutch, March 31, 2004
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    • Paige
    • April 1, 2004

88. Seesaw out of an airplane  

    By faulknerwn, April 2, 2013
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    • DeeBeeGee
    • April 8, 2013

89. Balloon Jump  

    By west33freefall, June 14, 2008
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    • moto89
    • June 16, 2008

90. freefly question, need advise please...  

    By justhavingfun, June 18, 2003
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    • FlyinDesigns
    • June 20, 2003

91. How accurately do you record your freefall time?  

    By Orange1, May 16, 2005
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    • Andy9o8
    • May 21, 2005

92. Need info - Possible scam artist  

    By magnanp, July 25, 2006
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    • slug
    • July 31, 2006

93. Best Way To Ship a Rig  

    By rapper4mpi, February 19, 2003
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    • rapper4mpi
    • February 19, 2003

94. Sena Snowtalk Headset to communicate while jumping  

    By Monolithic, June 26, 2015
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    • Hellis
    • June 27, 2015

95. Keeping Solid Altitude Awareness?  

    By 20_kN, March 4, 2018
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • March 5, 2018

96. Why I asked the question  

    By dsbbreck, January 29, 2004
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    • dsbbreck
    • January 31, 2004

97. 120 Jumps in One Day  

    By RUN_FMX, February 15, 2021
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    • nwt
    • February 16, 2021

98. A team of skydiving Elvis impersonators?!  

    By Guru312, June 25, 2004
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    • Zenister
    • June 25, 2004

99. Crossroads?  

    By hungarianchick, July 28, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • July 29, 2003

100. How wide can a step on a 182 be?  

     By baronn, December 1, 2014
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     • jonstark
     • December 3, 2014