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1. Sky Surfing - the future  

   By PLF, November 7, 2014
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   • Andy9o8
   • November 7, 2014

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

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

3. looking at my A card...   1 2

   By lisamariewillbe, June 27, 2005
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   • lisamariewillbe
   • July 19, 2005

4. Karnage Krew - Gary Lucas  

   By RUN_FMX, September 4, 2018
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   • hobie331
   • September 14, 2018

5. FREDDIE...SET...GO!  

   By RkyMtnHigh, May 9, 2005
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   • RkyMtnHigh
   • May 9, 2005

6. Pay attention to the wind.  

   By Royd, July 8, 2007
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   • virgin-burner
   • July 10, 2007

7. "The Gypsy Moths"  

   By Sangi, July 5, 2009
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • July 11, 2009

8. Packing Rates  

   By BirdWoman, January 12, 2004
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   • Reginald
   • January 23, 2004

9. Belgium Dropzones  

   By Emu, May 31, 2014
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   • Lukske
   • June 1, 2014

10. best boogie shirts  

    By cmnorris, December 8, 2002
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    • skybytch
    • December 10, 2002

11. So how much DOES skydiving cost? (further analysis)  

    By champu, February 10, 2004
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    • riddler
    • February 11, 2004

12. Opinions on my future rig colors?   1 2

    By silent_pumpkin, March 31, 2010
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    • tetra316
    • April 1, 2010

13. Full time opportunities at Skydive Hibaldstow in 2013  

    By Mrskiprat, November 15, 2012
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    • Krip
    • November 16, 2012

14. Skydiving Tips/Sugesstions for First Jump  

    By Will1995, October 10, 2019
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    • kuai43
    • October 16, 2019

15. Pull up cord alternates?  

    By half-a-greek, June 25, 2009
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    • MikeJD
    • June 29, 2009

16. Coaches @ The Farm?  

    By bqmassey, April 10, 2011
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    • labrys
    • April 14, 2011

17. Working abroad + skydiving  

    By jrh, June 16, 2011
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    • jrh
    • June 17, 2011

18. Super Bowl Jump  

    By Pubwoof, February 2, 2004
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    • Binary93
    • January 16, 2021

19. Let's talk about decision making...  

    By davelepka, May 2, 2013
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    • DocPop
    • May 3, 2013

20. Reserve re-pack in Z-Hills?  

    By el_chester, March 6, 2005
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    • carbonezone
    • March 9, 2005

21. Scary movies (attached)...  

    By skydiverek, September 5, 2003
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    • shunkka
    • September 7, 2003

22. Georgia State POPS Record Today!   1 2

    By BigM, September 5, 2004
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    • popsjumper
    • October 7, 2004

23. what canopy do you use for demos   1 2

    By aerialcameraman, September 14, 2009
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    • airtwardo
    • September 17, 2009

24. Chuck Akers for Gulf Conference Director  

    By wmw999, September 16, 2015
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    • MT_Reg_Dir
    • September 24, 2015

25. Nice CNN video of a demo  

    By SoCalJumper, February 10, 2014
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    • SoCalJumper
    • February 11, 2014

26. San diego DZ's  

    By stuffit, March 16, 2004
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    • Speer
    • March 31, 2004

27. Fire destroys skydiving center  

    By PhreeZone, November 13, 2008
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    • Tuna-Salad
    • November 14, 2008

28. Dropzones  

    By Hooknswoop, March 23, 2003
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • March 24, 2003

29. The best what to get a sponsor ?¿? what the on earth would that be ?¿?  

    By DOCsa, January 13, 2004
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    • JoeyRamone
    • January 16, 2004

30. Setting the brakes  

    By carpenter, August 28, 2006
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    • jurgencamps
    • August 29, 2006

31. Jump Pilots Behaving Badly.  

    By FixFly, June 2, 2020   

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    • davenuk
    • June 3, 2020

32. Another question....  

    By Muenkel, July 2, 2003
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    • kyros1
    • July 3, 2003

33. Flights booked. FFadventures here I come  

    By DOA, May 18, 2005
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    • FFAddict
    • May 21, 2005

34. Wingsuit Rental at Eloy?  

    By sk8er303, July 14, 2014
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    • DERPY
    • July 16, 2014

35. I'm Back  

    By Michele, March 22, 2004
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    • Decibel
    • March 23, 2004

36. Ari Perelman makes 1000th  

    By Mixoligist, April 29, 2004
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    • Paige
    • April 30, 2004

37. Am I getting complacent?  

    By Tuna-Salad, August 21, 2008
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    • Skyhighbird
    • August 28, 2008

38. Video contest : movie to be seen !  

    By xav, January 9, 2011
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    • kimemerson
    • January 11, 2011

39. AFF level 3 - borderline PASS (video)  

    By matthias, October 16, 2006
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    • matthias
    • October 17, 2006

40. Packing tandems  

    By GARYC24, August 12, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • August 23, 2003

41. question for packers  

    By aggie04, May 14, 2004
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    • DanG
    • May 26, 2004

42. Ash dive question  

    By ChrisL, December 28, 2004
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    • JohnMitchell
    • December 30, 2004

43. Mirage Product Service Bulletin  

    By Unisyn, April 29, 2003
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    • SkySlut
    • April 30, 2003

44. Skyproc beta is available  

    By nabil, November 13, 2012
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    • nabil
    • November 15, 2012

45. Total noob question here...  

    By sergeantpowers, August 10, 2009
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    • virgin-burner
    • August 12, 2009

46. car pushed out back of skyvan  

    By barnett, April 18, 2009
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    • barnett
    • April 30, 2009

47. what is the best position for canopy foward motion?  

    By andy2, April 9, 2003
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    • dreamsville
    • April 11, 2003

48. judging the cone to fly in  

    By pojj, December 26, 2008
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    • GLIDEANGLE
    • December 28, 2008

49. Rubber bands...and other  

    By shah269, January 6, 2012
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    • NovaTTT
    • January 7, 2012

50. AFF students and spotting  

    By rocketfeuille, February 7, 2003
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    • billvon
    • February 10, 2003

51. Back after 22 years!!!   1 2

    By Airviking, October 15, 2010
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • October 20, 2010

52. clipper  

    By dzjohn, May 6, 2005
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    • julesshrew
    • May 9, 2005

53. How much difference does DZ altitude make when it comes to landing your canopy?  

    By grue, May 2, 2005
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • May 4, 2005

54. For the cost of 39 cents you can help a DZ Wright a letter please   1 2

    By Broke, March 12, 2007
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    • pilotdave
    • March 15, 2007

55. just wanna share my fun  

    By flyingfrog, July 23, 2003
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    • fudd
    • July 24, 2003

56. What?! No Beer?!!  

    By Plukk, April 29, 2009
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 3, 2009

57. Keeping your A lisence  

    By huka551, March 29, 2005
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    • Airman1270
    • April 1, 2005

58. Olav Zipser accident?  

    By billvon, April 17
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    • BIGUN
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59. altimeters?  

    By SkyDivinRyan, February 7, 2006
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    • MrBounce
    • February 8, 2006

60. Getting back into it..?  

    By Coat., June 25, 2014
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    • FlyingRhenquest
    • June 29, 2014

61. Is it worth me flying to Florida this time of year?  

    By jonno, June 3, 2012
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • June 6, 2012

62. Skydiving Records  

    By ASullivan, February 3, 2005
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    • ltdiver
    • February 6, 2005

63. Alan Eustace talks about his jump  

    By jakebaustin, December 25, 2022
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    • jakebaustin
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64. The Skydiving Encyclopedia  

    By BigBearCards, February 21, 2015
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    • patworks
    • February 28, 2015

65. IT OPENED!!!!!!  

    By Nightingale, November 17, 2003
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    • Shawndiver
    • November 19, 2003

66. Demo Waiver  

    By mjosparky, January 5, 2005
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    • matthewcline
    • January 8, 2005

67. Night jump question  

    By Rstanley0312, June 1, 2012
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    • LouDiamond
    • June 2, 2012

68. Just a ridiculously good time, and possibly a good tip for learners  

    By joelgibson, August 20, 2013
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    • joelgibson
    • August 21, 2013

69. First Cutaway - Story & Questions  

    By inzite, May 2, 2005
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    • murps2000
    • May 5, 2005

70. Manifest  

    By Thijs, February 3, 2007
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    • Spatula
    • February 5, 2007

71. Baumgartner's balloon  

    By kallend, October 3, 2012
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    • kallend
    • October 6, 2012

72. What to write in log book?  

    By Sabre2ooth, August 16, 2008
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    • squarecanopy
    • August 27, 2008

73. Local Rigger Search  

    By PilotMike, August 16, 2006
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    • brianfry713
    • March 25, 2008

74. Video: A Day at the Drop Zone  

    By mamallo, November 12, 2017
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    • Geist
    • November 15, 2017

75. skydiving for a living?? surely a dream!  

    By buba07, August 10, 2007
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 11, 2007

76. ARE CYPRES AND AAD'S COMPULSORY   1 2

    By clintonradloff, December 21, 2005
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    • kimemerson
    • April 16, 2006

77. Under canopy, looking behind  

    By dthames, January 8, 2013
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    • airtwardo
    • January 9, 2013

78. Fatality, wingsuit, Greece near Icaria, an island southwest of Samos  

    By decompresion, April 2, 2010
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    • skydiver30960
    • April 3, 2010

79. Rode the plane up with Lew Sanborn  

    By Bignugget, February 17, 2013
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    • jimp
    • February 19, 2013

80. learned to pack a canopy yesterday  

    By Ketia0, July 31, 2009
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    • nate25
    • August 1, 2009

81. I'll accept advice from skydivers who have (>) or (=) or (<)...your jump number  

    By Vertifly, June 1, 2004
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    • watchdog2
    • June 4, 2004

82. Skydiving without shoes....  

    By peckerhead, August 18, 2005
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    • Amazon
    • August 21, 2005

83. Big Guy AFF In Georgia (Was: What can we do about Skyride?)  

    By smayo76, June 14, 2007
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    • mpohl
    • June 16, 2007

84. Going to WFFC with Less than 50 Jumps?  

    By Thanatos340, July 6, 2004
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    • WFFC
    • July 9, 2004

85. Downsizing from initial student canopy...  

    By SkydiveNFlorida, August 22, 2003
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    • Fireflyer
    • August 26, 2003

86. 1st jump in awhile  

    By chuteless, May 7, 2004
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    • jumpinjackflash
    • May 9, 2004

87. Physics of turning?  

    By RippedCord, July 4, 2003
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    • kallend
    • July 6, 2003

88. Skydiving and Popular Mechanics  

    By AggieDave, July 9, 2010
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    • billvon
    • July 15, 2010

89. Your brain is different...  

    By Guru312, December 1, 2008
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    • antonija
    • December 5, 2008

90. Skydiving, beer and depression  

    By Melt16, September 18, 2008
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    • dreaming13000
    • September 19, 2008

91. Contacts and Flying  

    By OwenSearls, April 26, 2010
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    • christelsabine
    • May 11, 2010

92. Exersise  

    By CrazyDave, January 26, 2004
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    • Phillbo
    • January 27, 2004

93. CSPA solo jumper here -- thinking of making a trip to Perris  

    By CloudyHead, September 24, 2011
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    • doog
    • September 26, 2011

94. Personal Responsibility  

    By Jimbo, September 4, 2004
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    • airgord
    • September 10, 2004

95. Oohh yeah!  

    By thebeev, July 26, 2003
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • July 29, 2003

96. True story  

    By mdwhalen, February 15, 2004
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    • weegegirl
    • February 16, 2004

97. cross country trip  

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

98. whats vRW?  

    By Newbie, January 23, 2003
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    • skr
    • January 30, 2003

99. Sky gods are their attitude good for sport?  

    By paco1975, April 2, 2008
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    • Baksteen
    • April 3, 2008

100. Advice on buying a rig for a newbie  

     By Brian425, October 9, 2003
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     • trumpetfish
     • October 10, 2003