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1. Interesting paper on risk association and open container fatilities  

   By PhreeZone, November 19, 2002
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   • pkasdorf
   • November 26, 2002

2. Interesting post from twelve years ago  

   By Quagmirian, June 15, 2013
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   • kingbunky
   • June 20, 2013

3. Interesting read (new dropzone issues)  

   By Rdutch, September 10, 2006
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   • ZigZagMarquis
   • September 11, 2006

4. Interesting stats .................   1 2

   By Juz, April 24, 2012
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   • Skyper
   • May 14, 2012

5. interesting sutiation - try'n'buy + cutaway.   1 2 3

   By likestojump, September 30, 2008
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   • Genn
   • October 5, 2008

6. Interesting technology, wonder if it could be applied to skydiving safety....  

   By textandstage, August 4, 2013
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   • DrDom
   • October 22, 2013

7. Interesting video of a small plane crash.  

   By Divalent, December 11, 2012
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   • theplummeter
   • December 12, 2012

8. interesting video with tandem headdown  

   By scdiver89, February 16, 2010
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   • bustednut
   • February 18, 2010

9. Interesting wartime story  

   By RobOC, October 29, 2006
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   • RobOC
   • October 29, 2006

10. intermediate to advanced canopy experience  

    By btvr, May 31, 2011
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    • ShayneH
    • June 1, 2011

11. Internal Clock  

    By robskydiv, July 15, 2003
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    • robskydiv
    • July 16, 2003

12. International 3rd party insurance and membership availability?  

    By Hosehead, February 25, 2008
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • February 25, 2008

13. International Gear Sales  

    By encreedy, August 15, 2009
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    • CarloC
    • August 18, 2009

14. International Jumping Drop Zones?  

    By adrenalineIV, August 3, 2004
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    • adrenalineIV
    • August 3, 2004

15. International license for instructors  

    By ralu, April 9, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • April 9, 2003

16. International Licensing question.  

    By Icyhot, November 20, 2006
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    • brettski74
    • November 21, 2006

17. international standard way of doin stuff.......   1 2 3

    By yvanpec, January 5, 2015
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    • riggerrob
    • January 22, 2015

18. Internet access metering?  

    By skydonkey, March 2, 2004
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    • skydonkey
    • March 2, 2004

19. Internet Advice   1 2

    By kkeenan, October 16, 2006
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    • Ron
    • October 17, 2006

20. Interpretation   1 2

    By theshortbus, March 12, 2007
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    • pchapman
    • March 16, 2007

21. Interstate Battery Commercial  

    By beowulf, August 22, 2013
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • September 5, 2013

22. Interview  

    By broncoty, November 13, 2008
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    • dragon2
    • November 14, 2008

23. Intrested in Skydiving  

    By MTC15, November 14, 2005
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    • TrickyDicky
    • November 16, 2005

24. Introducing Project Hercules: A research study into skydiving education  

    By cbuffalino, May 12, 2016
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    • jclalor
    • June 6, 2016

25. Introducing the Skyboard / skydiving glider  

    By britboynz, November 17, 2005
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    • Zenister
    • November 18, 2005

26. Introduction and some newbie questions  

    By EricGleason, June 8, 2006
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    • HPC
    • July 17, 2017

27. Invitation to Bosnia Banja Luka Boogie 2006.  

    By neles, March 1, 2006
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    • neles
    • March 1, 2006

28. Invite to Skydive cameras to join HD channel  

    By joaocorreia, September 29, 2008
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    • DSE
    • September 29, 2008

29. IPC Meeting - Swoop, Head down, CRW/FS large formations  

    By SHem, February 11, 2003
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    • SHem
    • February 11, 2003

30. IPC Meeting Adjourns in Montenegro  

    By 3331, January 31, 2011
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    • piisfish
    • February 1, 2011

31. IPC Mondial 2003  

    By smiles, November 29, 2002
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    • smiles
    • November 29, 2002

32. IPC New Competition Rules 2008  

    By ltdiver, March 3, 2008
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    • ltdiver
    • March 3, 2008

33. IPC rules Anyone?  

    By Rdutch, February 6, 2003
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    • SHem
    • February 6, 2003

34. IPC Technical Secretary resigns  

    By 3331, August 11, 2006
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    • 3331
    • August 11, 2006

35. iPhone 4 survives fall from skydiver's pocket  

    By kkeenan, July 18, 2011
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    • MikeJD
    • July 20, 2011

36. iPhone users wanted to test skydiving app  

    By 696GrocuttT, January 16, 2018
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    • 696GrocuttT
    • January 16, 2018

37. iPod Podcast has skydiver 1st person gibber  

    By patworks, January 20, 2006
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    • JohnRich
    • January 22, 2006

38. iPod's in Skydiving   1 2 3

    By killa_k, December 6, 2005
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    • Jethers203
    • December 13, 2005

39. iranian person  

    By iranianjumper, January 16, 2009
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    • Andy9o8
    • January 16, 2009

40. Iron Man suit  

    By nanobyte, June 12, 2008
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    • nanobyte
    • June 12, 2008

41. Iron-on or sewn-on patches?  

    By npgraphicdesign, June 1, 2009
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    • hillson
    • September 24, 2013

42. Ironing a jumpsuit  

    By sasteam, October 3, 2003
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    • softnotes
    • October 4, 2003

43. Is "blade running" still around... downhill skiing with chutes?  

    By EPX, April 2, 2007
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    • steve1
    • April 20, 2007

44. Is "RAM" an acronym?  

    By prcastro, September 11, 2006
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    • JohnRich
    • September 11, 2006

45. Is 1:1.8 wingload too high?  

    By Boris73, October 24, 2009
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    • Chubba
    • October 28, 2009

46. Is 4-way FS mis-named?  

    By GLIDEANGLE, October 18, 2009
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • October 28, 2009

47. Is 5'11 and 200 pounds (male) too "fat" for skydiving and an automatic disqualification?   1 2

    By Neely47, July 7, 2014
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    • Anachronist
    • August 3, 2014

48. is a 119er safire2..   1 2

    By virgin-burner, June 21, 2010
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    • dragon2
    • January 25, 2011

49. Is a 50 way 4 points equal to a 100 way 2 points  

    By erdnarob, August 22, 2014
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    • rehmwa
    • September 4, 2014

50. Is a Cobalt safer for big way jumps?   1 2

    By flyhi, November 17, 2002
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    • crazy
    • November 20, 2002

51. Is a license needed to jump in the USA?  

    By Raistlin, March 15, 2004
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    • Antithesis
    • March 15, 2004

52. Is a stiletto 150 right for me?   1 2

    By dldproductions, March 19, 2009
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    • kallend
    • March 22, 2009

53. Is a tandem really a $440 value?  

    By skymama, March 26, 2012
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • March 27, 2012

54. Is A Wave-Swoop Possible?  

    By BounceEasy, August 9, 2007
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    • diablopilot
    • August 14, 2007

55. Is a windtunnel worth it for AFF?  

    By flytodeath, September 25, 2012
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    • drdive
    • September 28, 2012

56. Is Adventure Sports a Skyride shell?  

    By diverds, September 13, 2005
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    • RSB
    • September 24, 2005

57. Is AerOhio out of business?  

    By MakeItHappen, January 25, 2009
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    • MakeItHappen
    • January 25, 2009

58. IS AIRCRAFT & JUMP PILOT INSURED FOR SKYDIVING?  

    By foreverfree, September 8, 2004
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    • drjump
    • September 9, 2004

59. Is anybody going be at...  

    By superstu, February 3, 2003
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    • superstu
    • February 3, 2003

60. is anyone jumpin in the uk ??????   1 2

    By sky-pimp, December 18, 2005
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    • sky-pimp
    • December 20, 2005

61. Is being a gymnast or competitive diver help while skydiving   1 2

    By OHCHUTE, December 9, 2012
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    • OHCHUTE
    • December 11, 2012

62. Is belly flying still viable?   1 2 3

    By Airviking, October 25, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • November 1, 2010

63. Is Bob Hail a myth?  

    By FrogNog, September 6, 2005
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    • FrogNog
    • September 6, 2005

64. Is Cabo still D license required?  

    By pajaritoprime, June 4, 2014
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    • grimmie
    • June 4, 2014

65. Is classic accuracy still alive anywhere in TX?  

    By GLIDEANGLE, September 12, 2008
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    • krabberkris
    • September 17, 2008

66. is cuba drop zone active 2004 september  

    By reddevil1, August 6, 2004
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    • reddevil1
    • August 6, 2004

67. Is death game legal?   1 2 3 4 13

    By veter_, August 1, 2005
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    • Mikki_ZH
    • September 4, 2006

68. Is Felix Baumgartner too good to be true?   1 2

    By mikkey, August 7, 2003
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    • billvon
    • August 15, 2003

69. Is full face helmet an option??   1 2

    By bigfall, August 2, 2005
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    • Joellercoaster
    • August 10, 2005

70. Is having two audibles vs. just one REALLY necessary?  

    By DJL, December 26, 2003
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    • nightjumps
    • December 27, 2003

71. Is he right?   1 2

    By matthewcline, October 22, 2012
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    • mjosparky
    • October 23, 2012

72. Is it a scam and what is my risk?   1 2

    By bsrodeo540, July 19, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • July 20, 2011

73. is it a worry having to land yourself on the 2nd jump of the course?  

    By mixedup, May 21, 2011
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    • mxaexm
    • May 23, 2011

74. Is it all for some booty?   1 2

    By el6uapo, December 22, 2008
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    • BIGUN
    • March 27, 2020

75. Is it cheaper once you get your own gear?   1 2

    By b_dog, August 30, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • August 31, 2005

76. is it common for a dropzone to pay employees with jump tickets?  

    By CloudyHead, August 24, 2011
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • August 31, 2011

77. Is it cool just to hang out?  

    By jumpinmunky, December 10, 2003
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    • testpilot
    • December 12, 2003

78. is it easier?  

    By shortyj, October 30, 2006
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    • shortyj
    • October 30, 2006

79. Is It Even Remotely Possible To Live...   1 2

    By Kramer, October 15, 2003
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    • CrazyDave
    • October 30, 2003

80. Is it hard to get to sleep the night after 1st jump  

    By zerojumps, April 23, 2003
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    • Magistr8
    • April 30, 2003

81. Is It Illegal?  

    By TrickyDicky, August 8, 2003
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    • BBKid
    • August 9, 2003

82. Is it lame to match your canopy to your container?  

    By HeatherObscura, March 24, 2009
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    • HeatherObscura
    • March 24, 2009

83. Is it legal  

    By Steveanders86, July 27, 2009
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    • Steveanders86
    • July 29, 2009

84. is it legal?  

    By FrEaK_aCcIdEnT, July 30, 2005
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    • FrEaK_aCcIdEnT
    • August 2, 2005

85. is it logical to do your first jump AFF?   1 2

    By CaneSpider, July 2, 2003
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    • AdrenalineBluez
    • May 31, 2005

86. Is it necessary to pull your reserve handle to "build muscle memory"?   1 2 3

    By ridestrong, September 16, 2010
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    • godfrog
    • September 20, 2010

87. Is It Necessary?  

    By amy1975, September 7, 2005
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    • Jump4Joy
    • September 10, 2005

88. is it normal   1 2

    By rockrookie, January 15, 2004
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    • jaybo
    • January 19, 2004

89. Is it normal to not sleep the night before AFF?  

    By floridadiver81, January 6, 2007
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    • floridadiver81
    • January 7, 2007

90. Is it normal to think about nothing but skydiving through AFF  

    By Amyr, November 4, 2011
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    • IanHarrop
    • November 4, 2011

91. 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

92. is it ok..time between jumps  

    By danny2485, August 2, 2008
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    • L.O.
    • August 3, 2008

93. Is it OK/allowed to do an aff level at a different dropzone?  

    By Muenkel, July 1, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • July 2, 2003

94. Is it painful to impact?   1 2

    By freeflyfree, September 5, 2013
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    • jumpwally
    • June 26, 2014

95. Is it possible ...?  

    By northcave, June 18, 2007
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    • jakee
    • June 19, 2007

96. Is it possible for a pro-skydiver with thousands of jumps...  

    By autoset, January 26, 2007
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    • jsaxton
    • January 29, 2007

97. Is it possible to create some kind of water modulation device for non parachute bridge jumps?   1 2

    By honeyjigga, May 13, 2010
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    • darkwing
    • May 15, 2010

98. Is it possible to fall out of your harness...  

    By npgraphicdesign, June 23, 2009
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 25, 2009

99. Is it possible to get slammed without realizing it?  

    By huka551, August 2, 2005
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    • DJL
    • August 2, 2005

100. Is it possible to skyjump from an airliner?   1 2 3

     By A-Train, January 27, 2007
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     • dorbie
     • February 13, 2007