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1. Warning on advice given here  

   By billvon, January 24, 2005
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   • DoubleSigma
   • December 30, 2019

2. Stupid things I have done   1 2 3 4 27

   By Ron, June 25, 2004
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   • maxhogg
   • March 11, 2017

3. Maximum Wind Gust   1 2 3

   By Megatron, February 26, 2009
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   • PixieUK
   • December 23, 2014

4. Hop n pop malfunction video   1 2

   By Quagmirian, March 25, 2014
   • 28 replies
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   • Hellis
   • April 2, 2014

5. A license jumping camera....   1 2 3 4 8

   By Tigerfly, April 20, 2017
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   • tikl68
   • February 12, 2018

6. POV cameras and Jump number.   1 2 3 4 20

   By JWest, October 13, 2014
   • 483 replies
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   • billvon
   • October 11, 2015

7. The "45 degree rule" for exit separation DOES NOT WORK   1 2 3 4 19

   By kallend, December 11, 2005
   • 458 replies
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   • jumpsalot-2
   • March 6, 2017

8. Skyhook   1 2 3 4 6

   By base698, May 27, 2014
   • 140 replies
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   • Westerly
   • December 13, 2018

9. Falling out of a Harness   1 2 3 4 6

   By migliore, November 3, 2005
   • 129 replies
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   • drdm
   • May 25, 2018

10. Watching out for newbies [was - hard impact at Nats]   1 2 3 4 11

    By virgin-burner, September 23, 2011
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    • yoink
    • August 21, 2018

11. most common injuries?  

    By nansaidh, May 14, 2003
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    • DJL
    • May 16, 2003

12. Eye problems?  

    By Brisco, October 25, 2002
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    • jraf
    • October 29, 2002

13. Jumping with Piercings   1 2

    By hcsvader, October 16, 2009
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • November 23, 2009

14. Urgent question - Lasik Eye Surgery & skydiving  

    By hayinseattle, August 20, 2009
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    • MikeJD
    • September 9, 2009

15. Skydiving safe landing speed?  

    By PhantomNinja, May 12, 2008
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    • chrismgtis
    • June 6, 2008

16. Does wind speed and gusts affect descent rate?   1 2 3 4 6

    By k_marr08, April 13, 2014
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    • uhuru10
    • May 16, 2014

17. Earplugs? Personal preference or a real reason?   1 2 3

    By 3mpire, August 2, 2010
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    • sfgroschwitz
    • September 7, 2010

18. stupidest student ever?   1 2 3 4 13

    By tattoojeff, September 10, 2003
    • 307 replies
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    • stayhigh
    • April 13, 2012

19. How many skydives is too much in 1 day?  

    By shibu, August 28, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 27, 2012

20. Flare turns and flat turns   1 2

    By billvon, March 10, 2006
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    • thetreehugger
    • October 10, 2017

21. Learning to Swoop...A YouTube Saga   1 2 3 4 5

    By SEREJumper, January 22, 2013
    • 124 replies
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    • gearless_chris
    • November 21, 2013

22. USPA B license practice quiz?  

    By Namowal, June 22, 2012
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    • rjblake
    • May 20, 2014

23. Earliest age to start skydiving in all states   1 2

    By accel, May 20, 2009
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    • shibu
    • March 19, 2013

24. Reckless TM   1 2 3 4 8

    By theforkguy, May 5, 2014
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    • Baksteen
    • May 26, 2014

25. Why is static line a dying discipline?   1 2 3 4 6

    By kmills0705, March 23, 2009
    • 125 replies
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    • EOCS
    • October 4, 2012

26. Cheapest place to skydive in america.   1 2

    By DZRman, November 25, 2011
    • 30 replies
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    • theonlyski
    • December 10, 2011

27. IS this safe/legal ??   1 2 3 4 6

    By weaverd, September 24, 2013
    • 140 replies
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    • Liemberg
    • March 30, 2014

28. Spinning in freefall   1 2

    By Emmie, December 15, 2001
    • 34 replies
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    • chuteless
    • October 9, 2008

29. Three fatal accidents in a week   1 2 3 4 5

    By kallend, March 8, 2011
    • 124 replies
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    • fcajump
    • April 22, 2015

30. Have hooded sweatshirts ever caused a malfunction or incident?   1 2 3 4 6

    By cocheese, October 6, 2012
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    • sundevil777
    • November 12, 2012

31. Diploma in Commercial Skydiving, NZ   1 2

    By cphelan, August 26, 2008
    • 47 replies
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    • Shoebomb
    • May 2, 2013

32. To RSL or not to RSL   1 2 3 4 6

    By vanessalh, December 15, 2012
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    • Phil1111
    • July 1, 2016

33. herniated discs in neck/lower back  

    By Spooky26x, December 21, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • February 4, 2016

34. student accident   1 2 3 4 9

    By jdthomas, November 29, 2005
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    • freeflyflunky
    • January 13, 2006

35. PRO Pack Vs Flat Pack   1 2

    By rendezvous, August 28, 2001
    • 30 replies
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    • pchapman
    • August 17, 2011

36. GI Bill  

    By silentscope12, September 28, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • December 22, 2013

37. Wingload BSR.   1 2 3 4 20

    By Ron, May 28, 2003
    • 491 replies
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    • Bolas
    • August 5, 2010

38. I almost died today.   1 2 3 4

    By vanessalh, July 10, 2013
    • 86 replies
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    • Di0
    • September 3, 2013

39. shoulder dislocation?   1 2

    By andy2, May 1, 2003
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    • nicoledc109
    • August 11, 2010

40. Model's Propeller Accident   1 2 3 4 7

    By Deisel, December 6, 2011
    • 166 replies
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    • DrDom
    • June 17, 2014

41. PAC barrel rolls   1 2

    By jclalor, November 14, 2014
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    • 3mpire
    • March 4, 2015

42. Skydiving Through Clouds   1 2

    By gale, June 24, 2002
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    • indyz
    • June 27, 2002

43. Passed out under canopy: watch those leg straps!   1 2 3

    By NWFlyer, August 14, 2005
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    • MinnieLitty
    • December 1, 2021

44. My 3rd cutaway went not ideal, thoughts?  

    By unkulunkulu, April 14, 2017
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    • unkulunkulu
    • June 7, 2017

45. Skyhook Video   1 2

    By Toolface180, June 19, 2014
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    • Martin86
    • October 2, 2014

46. wing loadings for jumpers with 50-100 jumps   1 2 3 4 7

    By teason, June 3, 2004
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    • fcajump
    • September 7, 2010

47. Double malfunction   1 2 3

    By oamador, January 25, 2005
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    • justinb138
    • February 21, 2005

48. Hard Deck for C's and D's   1 2 3 4 5

    By Douggarr, July 28, 2013
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    • nigel99
    • November 25, 2013

49. Student Jumpsuit Question   1 2

    By AndreLB3, April 15, 2011
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    • pyrotech
    • May 2, 2011

50. Why the 45 degree method does not work (long)   1 2 3 4

    By billvon, March 1, 2004
    • 85 replies
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    • rehmwa
    • March 2, 2015

51. AFF Student Wearing Full Face Helmet   1 2

    By justinbaker27, November 19, 2013
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    • JamMasterJay
    • November 21, 2013

52. Hypoxia at 21000 ft.   1 2 3 4 6

    By tvandijck, February 14, 2007
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    • kallend
    • October 12, 2009

53. Wind Tunnel vs Freefall  

    By EOCS, May 11, 2011
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    • davelepka
    • December 11, 2011

54. Any SAFE full-face helmets out there?   1 2 3

    By IamAdam, November 28, 2017
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    • Anachronist
    • June 27, 2018

55. Wind speed & safety question   1 2

    By stillalive, October 6, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • October 10, 2005

56. "Check out my GoPro footage of my first solo!"   1 2 3 4 7

    By ntrprnr, January 16, 2012
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    • gearless_chris
    • June 4, 2013

57. Brake fire on opening - what caused it and how to avoid ?   1 2

    By lintern, June 27, 2006
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    • tbrown
    • July 9, 2006

58. uncontrollable spin  

    By dkf1979, January 18, 2004
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    • peek
    • January 20, 2004

59. Lodi Aff   1 2 3 4

    By PolinaVin, March 9, 2013
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    • LyraM45
    • June 18, 2013

60. Hard Deck Altitude  

    By Hooknswoop, August 22, 2003
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    • jumpgod
    • September 3, 2003

61. Jumping with sprained ankle   1 2

    By FreefallSnoopy, March 22, 2013
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    • jumpwally
    • April 18, 2013

62. Parachute simulation for PC  

    By sjc, June 6, 2008
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    • ozzy13
    • January 3, 2009

63. Can I get fully certified (USPA "A" license) in one week and how much will it cost?   1 2

    By w-r-u, April 11, 2012
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    • cderham
    • April 23, 2012

64. Skydiver’s Near-Death Experience Points To Lax Industry Oversight   1 2 3 4 5

    By airdvr, February 11, 2013
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    • HomeyTheClown
    • April 5, 2013

65. Skydiving and Health   1 2

    By borimex, March 10, 2010
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    • gregpso
    • March 18, 2010

66. The Z-hills Double Fatal Speculation Thread   1 2 3 4 7

    By base283, March 27, 2013
    • 156 replies
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    • Rstanley0312
    • April 10, 2013

67. WARNING, Maximum exit weight. Is it really?   1 2 3

    By Reddog75, June 7, 2014
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    • Di0
    • June 23, 2014

68. Gloves?   1 2

    By pyrotech, May 2, 2011
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    • EtherPilot
    • November 8, 2012

69. Skydiving and Traumatic Brain Injury   1 2 3 4 5

    By lanceav8r, May 4, 2011
    • 116 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • May 21, 2011

70. Seat belts on jump planes   1 2 3

    By PixieUK, December 10, 2014
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    • dorbie
    • April 30, 2015

71. Do AFF jumps count towards your A License?  

    By AStack75, December 16, 2009
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    • crazycableguy
    • January 7, 2010

72. motion sickness  

    By zelmo, June 24, 2001
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    • Grogs
    • June 26, 2001

73. How often do you have to jump for the A license to be worth it?  

    By skamunista, June 15, 2012
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    • mjosparky
    • June 17, 2012

74. AFF Vs IAD  

    By freefallfrank, November 3, 2004
    • 23 replies
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    • 1naFLYhi
    • November 19, 2004

75. After AFF ???  

    By BigDreams32, June 29, 2012
    • 19 replies
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    • nigel99
    • July 5, 2012

76. USPA and FAA reg violations   1 2 3 4 6

    By exnavykds, October 10, 2005
    • 139 replies
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    • CJosJumper
    • April 29, 2014

77. Too old for Skydiving?   1 2

    By davyvfr, May 14, 2013
    • 29 replies
    • 17,105 views
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    • chuteless
    • May 17, 2013

78. Two canopy out.. to release or not release?   1 2 3 4

    By CloudyHead, August 1, 2011
    • 76 replies
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    • RMURRAY
    • March 10, 2018

79. Barrel roll during track?   1 2 3 4 9

    By Andy9o8, February 15, 2007
    • 201 replies
    • 16,879 views
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    • Shyandinnocent
    • March 6, 2007

80. Pilot Chute in Tow Procedure   1 2 3

    By kkeenan, October 14, 2009
    • 72 replies
    • 16,762 views
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    • popsjumper
    • December 12, 2011

81. Seat-belt hang-up?   1 2 3

    By riggerrob, September 30, 2014
    • 52 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • November 5, 2014

82. B-License Canopy Control Proficency Card   1 2

    By theonlyski, December 2, 2011
    • 39 replies
    • 16,626 views
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    • popsjumper
    • January 27, 2012

83. Preventing Hard Openings   1 2 3

    By skydivingmonk, October 7, 2018
    • 70 replies
    • 16,625 views
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    • 20kN
    • April 19, 2019

84. Australian Parachute Federation - "Cutaway"   1 2

    By Quagmirian, June 18, 2013
    • 32 replies
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    • nigel99
    • August 23, 2013

85. Pac 750 stalls on jump run   1 2 3 4 5

    By skyjumpenfool, June 15, 2009
    • 108 replies
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • August 10, 2009

86. Mr. Bill Dive   1 2

    By raiderscott, July 15, 2001
    • 32 replies
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    • Casch
    • December 3, 2003

87. Should I worry about this...   1 2 3

    By spacetrance, August 14, 2016
    • 60 replies
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    • ufk22
    • October 6, 2016

88. Pranks on jumps - what is acceptable nowadays?   1 2 3 4

    By pchapman, November 21, 2013
    • 99 replies
    • 16,444 views
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    • Squeak
    • December 16, 2013

89. USPA and the canopy issue   1 2 3 4 12

    By chuckakers, October 3, 2010
    • 283 replies
    • 16,341 views
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    • dorbie
    • November 1, 2010

90. Private Pilot Flying Jump Plane?   1 2 3

    By Iamthebest_391, April 25, 2004
    • 60 replies
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    • EDYDO
    • May 8, 2004

91. Need advice quickly: sharp pain in ear and now it feels muffled   1 2

    By Kirkk0herra, June 11, 2014
    • 26 replies
    • 16,240 views
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    • PiLFy
    • June 21, 2014

92. Exit Separation Chart   1 2

    By jumplongisland, January 17, 2015
    • 37 replies
    • 16,126 views
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    • Remster
    • February 12, 2015

93. Drugs and heavy alcohol use   1 2

    By IAMBuddha, August 13, 2009
    • 36 replies
    • 16,069 views
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    • lpdwntnd
    • August 31, 2009

94. Skydiving is inherently dangerous   1 2

    By wmw999, June 7, 2013
    • 49 replies
    • 16,058 views
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    • wmw999
    • August 5, 2013

95. GoPros right off of student status?   1 2 3 4 12

    By Tetrahedron, May 29, 2013
    • 295 replies
    • 16,010 views
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    • DexterBase
    • June 17, 2013

96. Re: USPA responsibility for suicides [was: tandem incident]   1 2 3 4

    By Ron, October 4, 2018
    • 89 replies
    • 15,977 views
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    • 20kN
    • February 14, 2019

97. hard deck   1 2 3

    By tred, November 26, 2014
    • 54 replies
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • December 21, 2014

98. Check your pins before every jump!   1 2

    By jacketsdb23, July 30, 2014
    • 36 replies
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    • danielcroft
    • October 29, 2014

99. Summary of 2013 US sport skydiving fatalities   1 2 3 4 6

    By Divalent, January 7, 2014
    • 140 replies
    • 15,693 views
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    • PhreeZone
    • January 27, 2014

100. Diploma in Commercial Skydiving, NZ, skydivingnz   1 2 3

     By Bennef, October 9, 2009
     • 52 replies
     • 15,641 views
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     • Ron
     • February 21, 2011