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  1. Landing Patterns - altitude to begin each leg   1 2 3 4 5

    By vanessalh,
    • 100 replies
    • 15,444 views

  2. Favorite jump plane?   1 2 3 4 5

    By meridianjumper,
    • 100 replies
    • 9,467 views

  3. How did you're first Hop & Pop go?   1 2 3 4

    By Sletzer,
    • 99 replies
    • 7,037 views

  4. Supervan 900 - Caravan engine mod   1 2 3 4

    By pilotdave,
    • 99 replies
    • 25,033 views

  5. A Lot Of Whuffos Around Here...   1 2 3 4

    By Andy_Copland,
    • 99 replies
    • 4,013 views

  6. ASSHOLES   1 2 3 4

    By BBowden85,
    • 99 replies
    • 10,192 views

  7. Why Do You Skydive? (Psychology)   1 2 3 4

    By DHolland,
    • 99 replies
    • 7,536 views

  8. Perfectly Good Airplane Crap   1 2 3 4

    By Shadowplay,
    • 98 replies
    • 6,952 views

  9. how do you NOT hurt yourself if you flare too early on landing...   1 2 3 4

    By guineapiggie101,
    • 98 replies
    • 7,416 views

  10. Short Term Skydivers   1 2 3 4

    By Avikus,
    • 98 replies
    • 12,710 views

  11. Beware of Kenny Ruetsch selling a Sabre 107   1 2 3 4

    By JumpHog,
    • 98 replies
    • 7,723 views

  12. reserve pillow handle sayings   1 2 3 4

    By GaryRay,
    • 98 replies
    • 15,898 views

  13. Spotting calculator   1 2 3 4

    By chuckakers,
    • 98 replies
    • 20,257 views

  14. Should 6 Year Olds Do Tandems? (Was: 15-year-old needs tandem)   1 2 3 4

    By chrismgtis,
    • 98 replies
    • 4,592 views

  15. Tennesse Skydiving Center -- Aircraft   1 2 3 4

    By quade,
    • 97 replies
    • 7,669 views

  16. Sprialing under canopy - Was: Fatality - Clewiston Fl - 18 July 2008   1 2 3 4

    By LongWayToFall,
    • 97 replies
    • 4,960 views

  17. So how do I convince my irrational wife to let me skydive?   1 2 3 4

    By Scythe,
    • 97 replies
    • 8,739 views

  18. Why did you start skydiving?   1 2 3 4

    By Chris-Ottawa,
    • 97 replies
    • 6,212 views

  19. Random Advice Givers...   1 2 3 4

    By Kynan1,
    • 97 replies
    • 6,163 views

  20. What do you say when people ask about death in this sport?   1 2 3 4

    By JohnGraham,
    • 97 replies
    • 5,440 views

  21. Smoke ?   1 2 3 4

    By ihavearrived,
    • 97 replies
    • 12,657 views

  22. N00B On a long spot! What to do what to do!   1 2 3 4

    By shah269,
    • 96 replies
    • 6,476 views

  23. GoPro rules and why.   1 2 3 4

    By hech117,
    • 96 replies
    • 20,575 views

  24. Does your DZ try to guilt you if you have a cutaway?   1 2 3 4

    By -SK-,
    • 96 replies
    • 20,141 views

  25. I have answers to ALL your ASC/SKYRIDE ??'s   1 2 3 4

    By 1SMART1,
    • 96 replies
    • 8,898 views

  26. should dz make tandem mandatory first jump?   1 2 3 4

    By freeryde13,
    • 96 replies
    • 3,644 views

  27. tandems / HIV   1 2 3 4

    By deadboy2004,
    • 96 replies
    • 5,090 views

  28. Christian Ministry to Skydivers   1 2 3 4

    By StevePhelps,
    • 96 replies
    • 6,120 views

  29. If you have ever rode the plane down...   1 2 3 4

    By gatorbait,
    • 96 replies
    • 6,155 views

  30. Screaming GO!   1 2 3 4

    By JeffSkydiver,
    • 95 replies
    • 9,286 views

  31. Spaceland - This CAN'T be true...can it?   1 2 3 4

    By popsjumper,
    • 95 replies
    • 8,063 views

  32. Should this packer be paid?   1 2 3 4

    By ltdiver,
    • 95 replies
    • 7,416 views

  33. outside tandem video VS handicam   1 2 3 4

    By tsalnukt,
    • 95 replies
    • 4,689 views

  34. USPA-1000 jumps wings?   1 2 3 4

    By yeyo,
    • 94 replies
    • 12,066 views

  35. Anyone know how to rescend a Regional Director?   1 2 3 4

    By mikieB,
    • 94 replies
    • 5,539 views

  36. hop and pop incidents   1 2 3 4

    By gregpso,
    • 94 replies
    • 17,526 views

  37. Bored after 20 years   1 2 3 4

    By scrublink,
    • 94 replies
    • 5,274 views

  38. terminal speed impact ??   1 2 3 4

    By sorc,
    • 93 replies
    • 8,555 views

  39. Hard Openings Suck   1 2 3 4

    By valcore,
    • 93 replies
    • 7,160 views

  40. USPA Board Appeal   1 2 3 4

    By Slyde,
    • 93 replies
    • 9,561 views

  41. Changing the culture   1 2 3 4

    By nigel99,
    • 93 replies
    • 3,945 views

  42. Have you ever been on a jump ship when something went wrong?   1 2 3 4

    By Tuna-Salad,
    • 93 replies
    • 8,378 views

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

    By 460,
    • 93 replies
    • 12,397 views

  44. Skydiving without AAD's   1 2 3 4

    By Trae,
    • 93 replies
    • 11,641 views

  45. Newbies: Do you pack your own rig?   1 2 3 4

    By flyinghonu,
    • 93 replies
    • 7,737 views

  46. My first 2 jumps with a camera.   1 2 3 4

    By Tuna-Salad,
    • 93 replies
    • 5,258 views

  47. Newbie jumping elliptical   1 2 3 4

    By Tigrikit,
    • 93 replies
    • 5,337 views

  48. Drop Zone Ethics - 101 (In Kansas City)   1 2 3 4

    By jumper410,
    • 92 replies
    • 11,423 views

  49. D jump requirements - USPA   1 2 3 4

    By nigel99,
    • 92 replies
    • 8,590 views

  50. Your most memorable instructor   1 2 3 4

    By zulu,
    • 92 replies
    • 11,025 views

  51. should it be required to jump without an AAD?   1 2 3 4

    By shermanator,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,365 views

  52. What's your favorite plane?   1 2 3 4

    By jumpjunkie2004,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,544 views

  53. Dying because of low turns   1 2 3 4

    By Michele,
    • 92 replies
    • 7,897 views

  54. What's difficult about skydiving   1 2 3 4

    By Sjaak,
    • 92 replies
    • 21,087 views

  55. RoamingDZ coming to Dublin, GA   1 2 3 4

    By mouth,
    • 92 replies
    • 7,479 views

  56. Poor Tracking Skills in Europe ??   1 2 3 4

    By kkeenan,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,308 views

  57. Hop n' Pops   1 2 3 4

    By flyinghonu,
    • 92 replies
    • 5,977 views

  58. horizontal speed on tracking   1 2 3 4

    By jbettingen,
    • 91 replies
    • 11,168 views

  59. USPA elections   1 2 3 4

    By normiss,
    • 91 replies
    • 16,232 views

  60. Worst/scariest "Holy shit" jump...   1 2 3 4

    By JerseyShawn,
    • 91 replies
    • 8,539 views

  61. Stileto????   1 2 3 4

    By saxboy,
    • 91 replies
    • 4,132 views

  62. How many jumps for skydiving respect?   1 2 3 4

    By llkenziell,
    • 91 replies
    • 6,301 views

  63. chest strap under canopy?   1 2 3 4

    By rocketscientist,
    • 91 replies
    • 7,448 views

  64. G-Force question   1 2 3 4

    By mailin,
    • 91 replies
    • 36,537 views

  65. Update from B Burke re: SDAZ landing policy   1 2 3 4

    By billvon,
    • 91 replies
    • 6,931 views

  66. Richmond Boogie   1 2 3 4

    By ChrisG,
    • 91 replies
    • 5,475 views

  67. Sleeping Over   1 2 3 4

    By stylin,
    • 91 replies
    • 6,209 views

  68. Best single-engined jump plane?   1 2 3 4

    By riggerrob,
    • 91 replies
    • 9,759 views

  69. You know you're an older jumper when...   1 2 3 4

    By Bob_Church,
    • 91 replies
    • 15,139 views

  70. How About Cutting SKYRIDE Some Slack?   1 2 3 4

    By skypapa,
    • 90 replies
    • 4,544 views

  71. Travelling With Your Rig   1 2 3 4

    By freakyrat,
    • 90 replies
    • 7,539 views

  72. Crown Prince Cheats Death over Dubai!!!   1 2 3 4

    By degeneration,
    • 90 replies
    • 13,530 views

  73. 1-800skyride advertising on DZ.com   1 2 3 4

    By wildWilly,
    • 89 replies
    • 7,766 views

  74. Fundraiser boogie a scam at Adventure Skydiving Tn."   1 2 3 4

    By Jumpdude,
    • 89 replies
    • 4,854 views

  75. Small or aggressive canopy, no experience, grounded.   1 2 3 4

    By Jimbo,
    • 89 replies
    • 3,593 views

  76. You learn something new everyday.   1 2 3 4

    By diablopilot,
    • 89 replies
    • 4,972 views

  77. Your lowest Hop & Pop   1 2 3 4

    By Darryn,
    • 89 replies
    • 4,639 views

  78. Round reserve?   1 2 3 4

    By Vallerina,
    • 89 replies
    • 7,092 views

  79. Are People Jumping Right Now?   1 2 3 4

    By PlaneFun,
    • 89 replies
    • 13,760 views

  80. 285 pound wanna be jumper   1 2 3 4

    By skyfreek,
    • 89 replies
    • 11,529 views

  81. Is someone who is selling a canopy responsible for who it is sold to?   1 2 3 4

    By funks,
    • 89 replies
    • 3,903 views

  82. Skydiving Magazine, How much does it cost to become Skydiver of the Year?   1 2 3 4

    By loudtom,
    • 89 replies
    • 5,491 views

  83. Nervous Husband - Wife jumping, please read   1 2 3 4

    By Gretsch,
    • 88 replies
    • 7,926 views

  84. Accidental night jump?   1 2 3 4

    By Ron,
    • 88 replies
    • 4,866 views

  85. rantoul lawsuit   1 2 3 4

    By brothermuff65,
    • 88 replies
    • 18,023 views

  86. How did YOU afford it?   1 2 3 4

    By Melissa126,
    • 88 replies
    • 19,262 views

  87. How far do YOU drive to get your skydiving fix?   1 2 3 4

    By schattenjaeger,
    • 87 replies
    • 5,218 views

  88. expensive day at the DZ...   1 2 3 4

    By ChrisL,
    • 87 replies
    • 7,367 views

  89. I am moving to the UK, need some advice   1 2 3 4

    By 64rky,
    • 87 replies
    • 9,022 views

  90. Do you loosen your chest strap after opening?   1 2 3 4

    By skymama,
    • 87 replies
    • 10,091 views

  91. This looks terrible...   1 2 3 4

    By chronistin,
    • 87 replies
    • 21,790 views

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

    By skygypsie,
    • 87 replies
    • 12,491 views

  93. Whats the #1 skydive of your life?   1 2 3 4

    By Caseadilla,
    • 87 replies
    • 6,446 views

  94. Article online about Skydive Arizona's issue with the city of Eloy   1 2 3 4

    By BillyVance,
    • 87 replies
    • 10,652 views

  95. What do you say to someone before a jump?   1 2 3 4

    By MartinRobichaud,
    • 87 replies
    • 36,681 views

  96. N00Bs here is a thought   1 2 3 4

    By shah269,
    • 87 replies
    • 3,688 views

  97. New "Gay Way" World Record with me as Load Organizer (Rainbow Boogie 2009)   1 2 3 4

    By mdrejhon,
    • 86 replies
    • 5,186 views

  98. The number of jumps required for jumping a camera in different countries   1 2 3 4

    By rhys,
    • 86 replies
    • 8,468 views

  99. why tandem before AFF ???   1 2 3 4

    By President,
    • 86 replies
    • 6,390 views

  100. free spectre canopy   1 2 3 4

    By Yoshi,
    • 86 replies
    • 6,207 views
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