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1. Sport Suicide - Discussion   1 2 3

   By kelpdiver, May 2, 2006
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   • steve1
   • May 8, 2006

2. Do you wear your helmet during take off and landing?   1 2 3

   By dgskydive, October 29, 2003
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   • Shadowplay
   • October 30, 2003

3. Is static line any fun?   1 2 3

   By NoWorriesNIkky, September 9, 2006
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   • pilatus_p
   • October 30, 2006

4. how far do you live from the DZ?   1 2 3

   By bunge, May 15, 2003
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   • oldnewbie
   • May 20, 2003

5. Jumping through clouds   1 2 3

   By lisamariewillbe, August 1, 2006
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   • JohanW
   • September 4, 2006

6. A letter to the editor of Parachutist   1 2 3

   By diverdriver, August 26, 2003
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   • kallend
   • August 28, 2003

7. A deal   1 2 3

   By David Wang, June 25, 2021
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   • SethInMI
   • January 7, 2023

8. Why do you skydive?   1 2 3

   By Bear, April 6, 2013
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   • airtwardo
   • April 20, 2013

9. rec.skydiving vs. dropzone.com Forums   1 2 3

   By slotperfect, January 2, 2003
   • 71 replies
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   • Gravitymaster
   • February 13, 2003

10. A packers tip question   1 2 3

    By Whamie, June 25, 2013
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    • cavscout73
    • July 4, 2013

11. Cutaway   1 2 3

    By stylin, April 1, 2003
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    • mikeat10500
    • April 3, 2003

12. Cessna Caravan   1 2 3

    By Unstable, August 7, 2007
    • 71 replies
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    • rushmc
    • August 16, 2007

13. Unsupportive wife   1 2 3

    By gravitywhore, September 9, 2007
    • 71 replies
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    • Sangi
    • July 3, 2009

14. Groupon   1 2 3

    By howardwhite, November 26, 2010
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • September 26, 2013

15. What makes you a freeflyer?   1 2 3

    By dgskydive, January 15, 2004
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    • dgskydive
    • January 22, 2004

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

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

17. DZO's: Lower limit on canopy size?   1 2 3

    By -Joey-, November 13, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • December 4, 2012

18. Luigi Cani attepmting the World Record with a VX37   1 2 3

    By Flyfast, January 20, 2008
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    • pirana
    • February 5, 2008

19. Are sexual relations inappropriate between a skydiver and their paying student?   1 2 3

    By Chelseaflies, May 3, 2014
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    • chemist
    • May 12, 2014

20. ever jumped a round ??   1 2 3

    By lazyfrog, October 29, 2003
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    • smit705
    • January 14, 2004

21. 182 flipped over at skydive las vegas   1 2 3

    By freeflychris, August 17, 2006
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    • bozo
    • November 19, 2008

22. Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?   1 2 3

    By xtheowl, October 20, 2011
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    • normiss
    • November 14, 2011

23. Have you ever done a naked Jump?   1 2 3

    By Bolas, August 20, 2003
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    • houstontx
    • September 9, 2003

24. How high would the price of packing have to go until you would pack your own main?   1 2 3

    By Gravitymaster, April 2, 2004
    • 70 replies
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    • andygregory
    • April 5, 2004

25. Skydiving Quotes   1 2 3

    By slotperfect, October 19, 2003
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    • slotperfect
    • November 1, 2003

26. Who Will Get USPA D-30000?   1 2 3

    By NWFlyer, June 30, 2009
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    • SansSuit
    • July 30, 2009

27. who should pay for cutaway costs   1 2 3

    By tws3998, October 23, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • October 26, 2011

28. Why haven't you gotten your B license?   1 2 3

    By peek, January 10, 2006
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    • winsor
    • February 8, 2006

29. What's Jeb Corliss doing?   1 2 3

    By skydiverkeith, June 22, 2010
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    • Abedy
    • January 18, 2012

30. Older Jumpers At The DZ   1 2 3

    By rickfri59, December 16, 2003
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    • lowie
    • December 27, 2003

31. Does your DZ have a drug testing policy for Staff members?   1 2 3

    By WFFC, April 6, 2003
    • 70 replies
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    • SkySlut
    • April 9, 2003

32. Help!! I screwed up my level 1 AFF..   1 2 3

    By cassieaf, May 28, 2015
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    • Prolly_Nervous
    • August 13, 2015

33. ZHILLS 2 point 140 WAY   1 2 3

    By schwede, April 5, 2004
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    • ChasingBlueSky
    • April 22, 2004

34. 2 people have been arrested   1 2 3

    By mich, October 22, 2003
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    • kallend
    • November 18, 2003

35. Blacklisting skydivers [was: hard impact at nationals]   1 2 3

    By RichLees, September 18, 2011
    • 70 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • September 29, 2011

36. Is our sport dying? What would make you goto the DZ more often??   1 2 3

    By Feeblemind, November 11, 2008
    • 70 replies
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    • cosmo22
    • December 12, 2008

37. PIA 2013 Videos   1 2 3

    By DSE, March 26, 2013
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    • jumpwally
    • April 4, 2013

38. Military skydivers   1 2 3

    By clintonradloff, August 25, 2003
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    • hungjumper
    • June 22, 2013

39. Is There Any One Out There Who Has Not Been Hurt Sky Diving?   1 2 3

    By Muppetdog, September 5, 2004
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    • blueshrew
    • September 27, 2004

40. Quitters!   1 2 3

    By jumperconway, September 2, 2005
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    • grue
    • September 9, 2005

41. save Canadian Skydivers...   1 2 3

    By smiles, March 8, 2008
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    • SivaGanesha
    • April 7, 2008

42. Should you be charged for making a saftey call, and not jumping?   1 2 3

    By allisongandy, August 16, 2010
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    • Joellercoaster
    • August 24, 2010

43. Refused tandem because of waiver   1 2 3

    By skinnyshrek, August 7, 2006
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    • Andy9o8
    • August 17, 2006

44. Dropzone Morals   1 2 3

    By Grips, November 29, 2005
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    • diverdriver
    • December 1, 2005

45. Group Member Program Pros/Cons   1 2 3

    By skydived19006, January 24, 2008
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    • chriswelker
    • January 28, 2008

46. How far will DZO go in insulting you?   1 2 3

    By matereti, April 7, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • April 9, 2006

47. Thailand update #11 (the big one)   1 2 3

    By billvon, February 6, 2004
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    • daveom
    • February 10, 2004

48. Darwin award candidate...brain switched off...   1 2 3

    By obelixtim, September 4, 2016
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    • EnricoPalazzo
    • September 26, 2016

49. USPA BOD meeting changes   1 2 3

    By kawisixer01, March 29, 2015
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    • peek
    • April 23, 2015

50. "seller" does not want to refund my money   1 2 3

    By jkdrummerboyee, May 7, 2013
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    • catfishhunter
    • May 12, 2013

51. Pressuring people to jump   1 2 3

    By Nightingale, March 9, 2004
    • 69 replies
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    • billvon
    • March 14, 2010

52. USPA Collegiate Nationals is no longer allowing grad students to compete   1 2 3

    By kwoody, July 14, 2009
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    • Jcoff89
    • July 27, 2009

53. Unsupportive spouse???   1 2 3

    By peanutgallery, July 26, 2007
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    • riggerquo
    • March 8, 2010

54. Do you pack your own rig?   1 2 3

    By Keith, May 12, 2003
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    • dreamsville
    • May 20, 2003

55. Favorite one-liners or routine for tandem interviews.   1 2 3

    By weegegirl, October 17, 2005
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    • D.B.Cooper
    • June 8, 2006

56. How much do you pay to get full altltude   1 2 3

    By CanuckInUSA, April 22, 2004
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    • Speer
    • April 24, 2004

57. cutaway/ reserve pillow sayings   1 2 3

    By tattoojeff, April 24, 2004
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    • Fierce4Life
    • November 20, 2009

58. Who's saving up for New gear this spring!?!?   1 2 3

    By Unstable, January 21, 2008
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    • Unstable
    • February 22, 2008

59. Spotting   1 2 3

    By propblast, March 31, 2003
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    • wmw999
    • April 5, 2003

60. My first AFF skydive this Saturday.   1 2 3

    By npgraphicdesign, April 7, 2008
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    • VincentVL.
    • April 21, 2008

61. Perris big-ways   1 2 3

    By cpoxon, May 14, 2005
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    • billvon
    • May 23, 2005

62. Lowest altitude you've pulled at?   1 2 3

    By blue24, June 23, 2011
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    • Calvin19
    • July 1, 2011

63. AFF student on Anti depresants?   1 2 3

    By Tonto, May 10, 2004
    • 69 replies
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    • darrenspooner
    • May 18, 2004

64. What Should I Know About a Cross Country?   1 2 3

    By JENNR8R, August 15, 2006
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    • Airman1270
    • August 18, 2006

65. How much did you spend in 2004 on skydiving   1 2 3

    By reddevil1, January 4, 2005
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    • mdrejhon
    • May 19, 2005

66. What jump # did you first land standing up?   1 2 3

    By Nickkk, May 13, 2005
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    • sclosoma
    • May 18, 2005

67. Cutaway Handle Text Ideas   1 2 3

    By ChadF, June 23, 2013
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    • HSPScott
    • January 8, 2014

68. Skydiving age/weight restrictions   1 2 3

    By Snoa, January 13, 2013
    • 68 replies
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    • mr.walczak
    • March 12, 2013

69. When did you go over 1.4 W/L??   1 2 3

    By frankiebrina, February 15, 2004
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    • rhino
    • March 4, 2004

70. Am I being selfish   1 2 3

    By Placcypaddy, January 5, 2018
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    • Placcypaddy
    • February 22, 2018

71. Benefits of a low wingloading   1 2 3

    By nigel99, August 1, 2011
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    • BlindBrick
    • August 17, 2011

72. 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

73. do you flat pack or pro pack and why ??   1 2 3

    By gravitywhore, March 22, 2007
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    • 2shay
    • March 29, 2007

74. Tipping...   1 2 3

    By Just4me, August 5, 2009
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    • oozzee
    • September 18, 2009

75. I'm tired of hearing complaints about USPA   1 2 3

    By Auryn, December 12, 2007
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    • Krip
    • December 19, 2007

76. Can anything be learned from this video?   1 2 3

    By -ftp-, March 30, 2012
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    • BIGUN
    • April 5, 2012

77. USPA Group Membership   1 2 3

    By tdog, December 6, 2007
    • 68 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • December 10, 2007

78. Out of date reserves...?   1 2 3

    By TitaniumLegs, April 3, 2003
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    • Fireflyer
    • March 22, 2004

79. What's the worst malfunction?   1 2 3

    By kelel01, April 6, 2005
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    • airdweller
    • April 15, 2005

80. The 45 Degree Rule… IS DEAD.   1 2 3

    By BrianSGermain, March 28, 2012
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    • demoknite
    • March 29, 2012

81. Canopy issue. Wich will pack smallest?   1 2 3

    By kentAllan, December 9, 2011
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • December 11, 2011

82. Why is this NOOB PMing me?   1 2 3

    By HookItLow, January 12, 2007
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    • jarrodh
    • January 12, 2007

83. Did my first hop n' pop.   1 2 3

    By tmarine253, December 22, 2010
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    • theonlyski
    • January 20, 2011

84. unsafe Camera man at Nationals   1 2 3

    By lowpull, October 19, 2009
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    • chuckakers
    • October 27, 2009

85. "Do a Search" is BULLSHIT   1 2 3

    By tbrown, February 1, 2009
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    • DARK
    • February 3, 2009

86. First really bad experience   1 2 3

    By JayCam, June 22, 2005
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    • popsjumper
    • June 27, 2005

87. Responces to a troll.   1 2 3

    By mjosparky, January 3, 2014
    • 67 replies
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    • potatoman
    • January 13, 2014

88. Mandatory AAD in the US ?   1 2 3

    By piisfish, May 19, 2011
    • 67 replies
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    • df8m1
    • March 15, 2013

89. Helping low jump number skydivers   1 2 3

    By TribalTalon, May 10, 2004
    • 67 replies
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    • WILDBILLAQR
    • May 13, 2004

90. 007 - DIE ANOTHER DAY - Switchblade - Press Clips   1 2 3

    By quade, December 2, 2002
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    • JackMcCornack
    • April 3, 2005

91. Have your relatives come to see you skydive?   1 2 3

    By Vertifly, March 15, 2004
    • 67 replies
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    • Dougiefresh
    • June 17, 2004

92. Jumping Restrictions near Denver   1 2 3

    By DickMcMahon, September 21, 2005
    • 67 replies
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    • scdrnr
    • October 15, 2005

93. Logbook: Digital vs Paper   1 2 3

    By edisoncruz, January 28, 2013
    • 67 replies
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    • Fearjoburg
    • February 27, 2013

94. 6 month plus reserve repack cycles   1 2 3

    By bodypilot90, June 8, 2004
    • 67 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • June 16, 2004

95. Getting people to jump with you   1 2 3

    By Namowal, May 19, 2012
    • 67 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • May 22, 2012

96. Is Skydiving Risky?   1 2 3

    By extremesport, September 27, 2003
    • 67 replies
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    • BoostedXT
    • October 7, 2003

97. More, what would you do if's?   1 2 3

    By Hooknswoop, January 7, 2003
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    • skypuppy
    • January 9, 2003

98. OK, so who knows this clown   1 2 3

    By chuckakers, January 12, 2009
    • 67 replies
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    • ravenhk
    • January 17, 2009

99. Skydiving Tattoo   1 2 3

    By Pitbull83, November 20, 2005
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    • upndownshop
    • November 7, 2008

100. Would you pay to watch a Swoop Competition?   1 2 3

     By dsbbreck, March 24, 2006
     • 67 replies
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     • hottamaly
     • March 29, 2006