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1. Skydiving boring with time?   1 2 3

   By MrX323, August 30, 2012
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   • gregpso
   • September 4, 2012

2. No more cramming in "aging otters"   1 2

   By tdog, October 25, 2013
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   • chemist
   • November 4, 2013

3. Wind and Landing Direction   1 2

   By Joeburnie, October 1, 2012
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   • popsjumper
   • October 4, 2012

4. Sierra Thomas   1 2 3

   By Sierrasmom22, April 10, 2010
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   • Opie
   • April 16, 2010

5. Is Sherry Butcher in the same boat as Rich Winstock??   1 2

   By stayhigh, July 3, 2014
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   • chuckakers
   • July 17, 2014

6. PD ad in Parachutist  

   By dqpacker, October 1, 2014
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   • Absolut
   • October 30, 2014

7. Cessna 182 back board  

   By gowlerk, October 17, 2017
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   • rmarshall234
   • November 2, 2017

8. Chance of Main and Reserve both malfunctioning  

   By SkyDiveCoastie, September 11, 2005
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   • Tonto
   • September 23, 2005

9. Leonardo DiCaprio skydived?   1 2

   By Douggarr, February 13, 2010
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   • hwt
   • March 21, 2010

10. Skydiving and Concussions  

    By Muenkel, June 4, 2004
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    • steve1
    • June 8, 2004

11. Closing Pin Necklace, bought or earned?   1 2 3

    By ReluctantStool, October 30, 2012
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    • Zenister
    • November 7, 2012

12. Newbies and choking   1 2

    By darrenspooner, August 10, 2004
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    • piisfish
    • August 11, 2004

13. Fatality - Skydive Chicago - 1 August 2013   1 2

    By ChrisD, August 3, 2013
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    • ChrisD
    • August 12, 2013

14. newbie really struggling with fear/terror   1 2 3

    By Marc_B, August 6, 2018
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    • ChrisD2.0
    • November 8, 2018

15. Start Skydiving???   1 2 3 4

    By Driver1, June 22, 2010
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    • JohnHartFelon
    • May 9, 2012

16. PD Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert   1 2 3

    By nigel99, July 5, 2011
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    • Jumpah
    • July 13, 2011

17. A first look at a no pull cypres save   1 2 3 4 5

    By strop45, May 8, 2013
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    • popsjumper
    • May 27, 2013

18. Requirements for a "C" License  

    By Mostly_Harmless, July 10, 2006
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    • Mostly_Harmless
    • July 12, 2006

19. Letter from the Head of the FAA (May Parachutist)   1 2 3 4 11

    By catfishhunter, May 3, 2011
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    • theonlyski
    • December 5, 2011

20. Seems like so many jumpers these days have a couple hundred jumps and have done nothing but zoo dives and campfires since they got their license.   1 2

    By VTmotoMike08, August 24, 2017
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    • tikl68
    • September 4, 2017

21. How do you find your cut away canopy   1 2

    By Safelandings, December 11, 2014
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    • DougH
    • December 17, 2014

22. Best exercises for skydiving?  

    By Southern_Man, May 18, 2010
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    • Ironmanjay
    • May 24, 2010

23. Non USPA rated TI taking out students   1 2 3 4

    By skygypsie, September 26, 2013
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    • Ron
    • November 3, 2013

24. New Lawsuit that may actually stop the fake website scam  

    By Jumpdude, August 23, 2017
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    • Confucious12
    • January 3, 2019

25. Perris gets a Porter   1 2 3 4 5

    By ltdiver, September 27, 2007
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    • rhys
    • October 22, 2010

26. Red Bull Stratos - Space Dive   1 2 3 4

    By 460, October 12, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • October 9, 2012

27. Performance Designs Bad Attitude   1 2 3 4 9

    By binkster, April 5, 2005
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    • slotperfect
    • April 13, 2005

28. Is this jumpsuit too tight? (pics)  

    By camaroluvr447, March 5, 2015
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    • camaroluvr447
    • March 9, 2015

29. Would you mention that you are a skydiver?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Superman32, December 3, 2005
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    • JohanW
    • January 6, 2009

30. Mandatory AAD's 2 (was: Franklin County fatality)   1 2

    By flyboy6554, August 14, 2014
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    • rmarshall234
    • August 30, 2014

31. Beech 18 and Turboliner   1 2

    By extremeshannon, July 30, 2014
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    • totter
    • August 11, 2014

32. Refunds   1 2 3

    By michaelmullins, December 27, 2017
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    • Dutchboy
    • January 15, 2018

33. USPA-1000 jumps wings?   1 2 3 4

    By yeyo, October 9, 2011
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    • rehmwa
    • February 21, 2012

34. Safire 2 vs Safire 3 vs Sabre 2  

    By StoppieJoe, May 6, 2018
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    • Maddingo
    • May 14, 2018

35. How many dont bother to get a license?   1 2

    By wasatchrider, November 23, 2013
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    • hokierower
    • February 19, 2014

36. Jumping with dreadlocks   1 2

    By p1p3, April 23, 2009
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    • feuergnom
    • May 4, 2009

37. WHY do you swoop?  

    By melushell, April 14, 2017
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    • loudtom
    • April 29, 2017

38. Jumping at Lodi Parachute Center without much experience?   1 2

    By Chelseaflies, February 5, 2014
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    • Kurbe105
    • February 14, 2014

39. USPA BOD Cliff's Notes   1 2 3

    By skydived19006, March 3, 2014
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    • Fast
    • March 18, 2014

40. Jumping after hernia surgery  

    By Lastchance, January 23, 2008
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    • Lastchance
    • January 26, 2008

41. CUTAWAY THE MOVIE   1 2

    By SKYWHUFFO, October 4, 2003
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    • Hairy_Haggis
    • September 6, 2006

42. What is the business case for fun jumpers?   1 2 3

    By 3mpire, June 24, 2013
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • July 15, 2013

43. What if you fell out of an airplane without a parachute?   1 2 3 4

    By Vertifly, August 24, 2006
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    • jannas
    • May 5, 2007

44. Did Bill Dause really say . . . ?  

    By megamalfunction, April 20, 2017
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    • OzzieDave
    • June 5, 2017

45. How to prepare for a hot air ballon jump   1 2

    By artemis, August 18, 2008
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    • freakflyer9999
    • October 23, 2013

46. Sabre 2 150  

    By tmarine253, January 15, 2011
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    • Eddie5000
    • March 12, 2018

47. Backpacks  

    By Jumpsat14k, October 9, 2003
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    • CrazyDave
    • October 31, 2003

48. Skydive Radio #193 08.21.13 with Melissa Nelson on Sugar Alpha is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, August 21, 2013
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    • Danger
    • August 21, 2013

49. Ski goggles?  

    By schuey, April 11, 2005
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    • cocheese
    • April 14, 2005

50. USPA State Records   1 2 3

    By Boogers, March 14, 2014
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    • NWFlyer
    • April 1, 2014

51. Giving Blood  

    By hiccabuffy, April 15, 2004
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    • LGreg34
    • April 16, 2004

52. Buying my own rig for AFF   1 2 3

    By promise5, October 9, 2013
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    • DrDom
    • October 17, 2013

53. Shoes  

    By Justincase289, May 4, 2017
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    • FlyLikeARaven
    • May 12, 2017

54. I'm about to sign up for an AFF course. Beginner questions.   1 2

    By Kirkk0herra, February 17, 2014
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    • wasatchrider
    • March 12, 2014

55. Sore after 1st IAF  

    By flyinchic, November 20, 2006
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    • chaosreins
    • November 29, 2006

56. Lodi: Parachute Center Fined....Again  

    By brofromanomo, October 4, 2011
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    • cpoxon
    • October 4, 2011

57. Gloves or no Gloves?   1 2

    By k2everest, June 6, 2011
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    • hookitt
    • June 16, 2011

58. "That Guy"   1 2 3

    By Drago, January 5, 2015
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    • Slater
    • January 10, 2015

59. Threw up on first dive, should I call it quits  

    By BooTheGhost, April 26, 2009
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    • seadream91
    • April 29, 2009

60. Unconcious or uncontrolled reserve landing   1 2

    By gowlerk, January 24, 2018
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    • skyfox2007
    • July 5, 2018

61. Dropzones that allow 16 year olds   1 2 3

    By salami88, January 25, 2007
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    • Deuce
    • January 30, 2007

62. LET 410 aircraft   1 2 3

    By rickjump1, April 3, 2004
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    • lazy
    • April 8, 2004

63. Sky truck   1 2

    By freefalle, February 16, 2005
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    • micro
    • July 20, 2006

64. Jump / Cutaway Ratio Poll   1 2 3 4 5

    By Vertifly, December 18, 2009
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    • Decodiver
    • May 9, 2010

65. Aggieland closing......Damn   1 2

    By pilot-one, November 5, 2010
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    • Beachbum
    • January 31, 2012

66. Twin Otter production restarted!   1 2 3 4 5

    By sundevil777, April 11, 2007
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    • lilchief
    • August 11, 2009

67. Twin Turbine Aircraft and other Jump craft questions   1 2

    By Elisha, December 20, 2005
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    • Dilligas
    • October 26, 2014

68. Unexpected fear getting a hold of me before my AFF cat. B jump   1 2 3

    By glorious_alien, September 10, 2012
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    • DrDom
    • October 5, 2013

69. USPA pays for LB attorney's fees   1 2 3

    By MakeItHappen, February 22, 2010
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    • tonybrogdon
    • November 16, 2011

70. List of under 18 DZs   1 2

    By pjchis, November 15, 2005
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    • michaelmullins
    • November 21, 2005

71. Full face helmet   1 2 3

    By leandercool, October 29, 2011
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    • PiLFy
    • December 30, 2011

72. Does your jump pilot put down/extend flaps on jumprun?  

    By dorkitup, July 7, 2014
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    • julius
    • July 12, 2014

73. PAC 750 XL for Boogie?   1 2

    By Freefall365, January 9, 2008
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    • virgin-burner
    • January 21, 2008

74. Aerodyne/Icon Manufacturing Defects  

    By dcskydive, February 19, 2013
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    • hookitt
    • March 1, 2013

75. Manifest Software  

    By Para-cutie, March 31, 2010
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    • DBiggs
    • December 11, 2019

76. When doing head-down, why don't skydivers/tunnel fliers get the blood to rush to their heads?   1 2 3

    By el_chester, March 18, 2014
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    • potatoman
    • March 28, 2014

77. Cessna 182 vs. Cessna 206  

    By laudaksg, June 10, 2015
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    • riggerrob
    • June 11, 2015

78. college jumpers   1 2 3 4 5

    By justchrisdsp, October 13, 2004
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    • valcore
    • July 29, 2005

79. DZGone.com - The Lost Drop Zones Project   1 2

    By patmoore, September 29, 2014
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    • patmoore
    • November 5, 2014

80. First time at Deland... and I'm a little nervous   1 2

    By ShannonElise, October 31, 2014
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    • ShannonElise
    • December 5, 2014

81. Packer's Liability   1 2 3 4

    By travisprill, March 24, 2014
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    • Fast
    • March 28, 2014

82. Swoop Kerwin video?  

    By blakeman, August 1, 2010
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    • nigel99
    • December 31, 2011

83. Any Oman skydivers here?  

    By welshKat, September 1, 2003
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    • Musallam_Alkalbani
    • May 28, 2022

84. CYPRES saved my life!   1 2 3 4 7

    By bocabruce1, December 22, 2009
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    • tjm
    • January 8, 2010

85. Long term rig rentals?  

    By scottf1887, June 2, 2014
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    • 1001001sos
    • June 7, 2014

86. 100th jump tradition  

    By jumpingjoe, April 13, 2004
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    • Kris
    • April 14, 2004

87. weight bags for packing parachute   1 2

    By djta0707, June 9, 2008
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    • AggieDave
    • June 11, 2008

88. B-17 jump :)   1 2

    By ChrisL, October 9, 2012
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    • jzzsxm
    • October 18, 2012

89. Cool skydive tattoos!  

    By Skytrooper, October 26, 2013
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    • 3mpire
    • November 12, 2013

90. C-182G Jump Door STC needed  

    By back2earth, January 21, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • January 27, 2011

91. Archway Skydiving Sued   1 2 3 4 7

    By JohnRich, June 24, 2011
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    • NoShitThereIWas
    • June 5, 2012

92. Fear Abatement   1 2 3 4

    By BrianSGermain, November 3, 2004
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    • yjumpinoz
    • May 1, 2006

93. Casa Grande Part 16 formal complaint filed  

    By stratostar, September 2, 2014
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    • stratostar
    • September 12, 2014

94. Air Borne Systems  

    By mjosparky, March 2, 2014
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    • demoknite
    • March 12, 2014

95. Ear problem and ditter  

    By dancy, September 8, 2010
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    • airtwardo
    • January 24, 2013

96. what do owners think of their JFX   1 2 3

    By daleskydive, October 11, 2011
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    • Jvx
    • August 16, 2013

97. katana 120 VS crossfire 2 119 ??   1 2 3

    By hhhyyrt, March 6, 2012
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    • craigbey
    • June 5, 2012

98. how much would it cost to open a DZ?   1 2

    By bloody_trauma, October 20, 2006
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    • s10surfer
    • October 30, 2006

99. Hardcore accident video compilation   1 2

    By skydiverek, November 2, 2015
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    • tikl68
    • January 21, 2016

100. USPA National Directors Lying about jump numbers....   1 2

     By swooper71, March 20, 2015
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     • normiss
     • April 6, 2015