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1. "The Gypsy Moths"  

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

2. "The Jaws Paradigm"  

   By JohnRich, January 24, 2007
   • 6 replies
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   • iamsam
   • January 26, 2007

3. "The Right Wally" Video  

   By HPC, January 13, 2018
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   • HPC
   • January 19, 2018

4. "The Shadow Knows" - picture in Skydiving, January 2007  

   By cpoxon, January 14, 2007
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   • Suavel
   • January 22, 2007

5. "the Skyball"  

   By racer42, April 12, 2003
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   • Casch
   • April 12, 2003

6. "The Skydivers" movie from the 60's  

   By Jeth, January 14, 2007
   • 15 replies
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   • lekstrom10k
   • January 17, 2007

7. "The Works" Staring Cal City's ol' Otter and C206  

   By ZigZagMarquis, September 16, 2008
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   • Skwrl
   • September 16, 2008

8. "Think too much"  

   By Icon134, May 27, 2005
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   • Icon134
   • May 31, 2005

9. "Thrill seekers need insurance"  

   By JohnRich, May 19, 2008
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   • rehmwa
   • May 23, 2008

10. "To be a Vectorman"  

    By Halcyon, June 9, 2010
    • 16 replies
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    • ChrisL
    • June 11, 2010

11. "too cold" to jump??   1 2

    By Hazarrd, November 23, 2003
    • 26 replies
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    • Kris
    • November 30, 2003

12. "Top 10" DZ's...   1 2 3

    By Kimblair13, December 30, 2007
    • 58 replies
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    • upndownshop
    • January 6, 2008

13. "Top 10" Landing Areas...   1 2

    By Kimblair13, January 6, 2008
    • 29 replies
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    • efs4ever
    • January 12, 2008

14. "Under Canopy" A checklist / information sheet  

    By altichick, January 4, 2006
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    • altichick
    • January 4, 2006

15. "Up Jumper"  

    By mjosparky, August 8, 2006
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    • SWATcop
    • August 10, 2006

16. "WHY WE JUMP" - nice video!  

    By virgin-burner, June 14, 2012
    • 11 replies
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    • Shredex
    • June 27, 2012

17. "Wingboarding"? For Real?? - Coming to a DZ near you???   1 2

    By Scrumpot, October 8, 2014
    • 45 replies
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    • verticalflyer
    • November 25, 2014

18. "Worlds Smallest Parachute"  

    By Phillbo, May 18, 2004
    • 1 reply
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    • Staso
    • May 21, 2004

19. "WTC jumpers still facing burglary charges"  

    By peek, June 26, 2014
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    • peek
    • June 26, 2014

20. "You can do everything right and still die in this sport".   1 2 3

    By Spatula, September 15, 2004
    • 55 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • September 28, 2004

21. "You're playing with fire." whuffo parent vent   1 2

    By Sky15, July 19, 2006
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    • bojana
    • September 4, 2006

22. "Your Weight With Gear" ??  

    By JeffSkydiver, February 6, 2005
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    • bobsled92
    • February 12, 2005

23. “Count the cells, and then stuff them between your legs”  

    By sheeks, February 5, 2020
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • February 15, 2020

24. “Guts and Bolts”, History Channel, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. MST -- USAF Press Release  

    By quade, October 10, 2003
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    • hooked
    • October 16, 2003

25. “Talk to your instructors”   1 2

    By AFFI, August 29, 2007
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    • denete
    • September 1, 2007

26. (?) Dropzone Drop Zone Databank Reviews  

    By WoodlandWookiee, June 26, 2012
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    • WoodlandWookiee
    • June 27, 2012

27. (((( Whats-App##+1(403)814-1154 ))))BUY HIGH QUALITY FAKE MONEY ONLINE GBP,DOLLAR,EUROS  

    By hachjvchsb, March 31, 2018
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    • hachjvchsb
    • March 31, 2018

28. (Former) Tandem Students who got Video:  

    By AFFI, August 31, 2007
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    • psipike02
    • August 31, 2007

29. (French) wind tunnel advice  

    By JoHawley, April 22, 2003
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    • JoHawley
    • April 22, 2003

30. (How) I did it - report for newbies  

    By Groundbound, April 12, 2005
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    • Avion
    • April 14, 2005

31. (lowtimer)Big Way Altitude Question  

    By dropdeded, November 22, 2002
    • 2 replies
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    • quade
    • November 22, 2002

32. (Student post) 3rd Jump: Ying and Yang - My lesson!  

    By chris_uk, September 23, 2006
    • 10 replies
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    • NWFlyer
    • September 24, 2006

33. (was archway fatal) Posting at your own risk of well being   1 2 3

    By stratostar, December 12, 2010
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    • AndyMan
    • April 17, 2011

34. [300 way] Art Bori (Base Red) Injury Update  

    By debonair, December 18, 2002
    • 6 replies
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    • sdctlc
    • December 25, 2002

35. [Billvon] Static line - student in tow.  

    By Erroll, September 8, 2004
    • 23 replies
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    • SlyFox
    • September 9, 2004

36. [Brasil]looking for a Cessna 182  

    By GussoneR, December 9, 2008
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    • GussoneR
    • December 9, 2008

37. [crazy]  

    By screwbag, June 7, 2003
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    • jumpy
    • June 9, 2003

38. [In Reply to] feature!  

    By glgflyer, October 17, 2009
    • 3 replies
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    • Beachbum
    • October 18, 2009

39. [Italy] Where to jump in Sienna [/Italy]  

    By Jkralovec, September 28, 2009
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    • muz
    • September 30, 2009

40. [N] is it possible to pack your chute backwards?   1 2

    By superman0710, March 24, 2005
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    • BillyVance
    • March 28, 2005

41. [N][N][N][N]Newbie Forum![N][N][N][N]  

    By Groundbound, March 27, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • March 29, 2005

42. [Read post first] Should I...  

    By KollegeKay, December 12, 2011
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    • KollegeKay
    • December 14, 2011

43. [Student] I owe beer, because...  

    By mdrejhon, May 16, 2005
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    • Dougiefresh
    • May 16, 2005

44. * Wingsuit flight, 7 feet above the ground!!! (video attached) *   1 2

    By skydiverek, June 12, 2003
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    • cpoxon
    • June 16, 2003

45. *** Z Hills ***  

    By rocketdog, February 3, 2003
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    • rocketdog
    • February 3, 2003

46. ***USPA ELECTION VOTING OPENS TOMORROW**  

    By MT_Reg_Dir, September 30, 2015
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    • 3331
    • October 1, 2015

47. **Total $$$$**   1 2

    By shaneken, June 12, 2008
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    • ryan_d_sucks
    • June 14, 2008

48. *In pensacola need a closing loop before airline trip tomorrow.*   1 2

    By 190jumper, April 11, 2006
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    • Martini
    • April 14, 2006

49. *new* Annual Skydiving Survey (your help is requested!)   1 2

    By Mr17Hz, August 25, 2006
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    • Plover
    • May 27, 2013

50. *NEW*Australian Head Down Record Documentary.  

    By chwyte, February 2, 2012
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    • billeisele
    • February 2, 2012

51. *sigh*  

    By Cepheus, May 31, 2003
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    • Joellercoaster
    • June 2, 2003

52. # of hobbies VS staying current  

    By jumpslo, September 28, 2012
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    • Whamie
    • October 2, 2012

53. # of jumps between chops  

    By packerboy, July 27, 2004
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    • packerboy
    • July 27, 2004

54. # of jumps to become a paratrooper?  

    By Eagleeye, November 10, 2009
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    • riggerrob
    • November 12, 2009

55. #100  

    By HydroGuy, July 23, 2005
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    • Peej
    • July 25, 2005

56. #2  

    By justaflygirl, April 18, 2005
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    • bodypilot1
    • April 19, 2005

57. #25 - A - SkyMama - Normiss: Whoohoo!  

    By jim_32766, April 25, 2010
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    • jim_32766
    • April 26, 2010

58. % of tandem to AFF?  

    By Toddnkaya1, June 29, 2013
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    • demoknite
    • June 29, 2013

59. +1 For TI  

    By blkhwk91b, February 22, 2010
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    • velocityphoto
    • March 28, 2010

60. = New Skydiving Gear =   1 2 3

    By miraclecreator, March 3, 2010
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    • excaza
    • July 13, 2012

61. >_< Dagnabbit...  

    By schattenjaeger, September 16, 2003
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    • schattenjaeger
    • September 16, 2003

62. >Flock, do you really know what used to stand for?   1 2

    By TETI, December 23, 2004
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    • BillyVance
    • December 28, 2004

63. ~10 percent acceptable?  

    By format, October 28, 2010
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    • format
    • October 29, 2010

64. ~Now THAT's a Dust Devil!  

    By airtwardo, September 25, 2012
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    • FlyingPortagee
    • September 26, 2012

65. $ 2250 for a 7-level AFF course, Too expensive or ok?   1 2

    By cmnt, August 14, 2007
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    • jtval
    • August 19, 2007

66. $$ DONATIONS $$ Skydivers effected by Florida storms  

    By SkyChimp, February 3, 2007
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    • skymama
    • February 3, 2007

67. $$$$$ days in Iowa  

    By groovychic, July 6, 2003
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    • Unstable
    • July 8, 2003

68. $10 jump tickets  

    By jessanufrom, July 17, 2004
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    • jessanufrom
    • July 17, 2004

69. $100 weekend before Christmas!  

    By Designer, December 22, 2003
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    • Designer
    • December 22, 2003

70. $200 to 6000agl   1 2

    By jtval, July 26, 2006
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    • jtval
    • July 28, 2006

71. $25,000.........  

    By flr169, June 23, 2005
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    • Zenister
    • June 25, 2005

72. $345 for a cypres 4 year   1 2

    By mouth, December 13, 2004
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    • Kbone
    • December 20, 2004

73. $50 per day  

    By MakeItHappen, May 4, 2005
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    • MakeItHappen
    • May 5, 2005

74. £ Vs $  

    By fungi3001, May 7, 2003
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    • skytash
    • May 8, 2003

75. 0 G's in the plane   1 2

    By Evelyn, June 7, 2005
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    • drakeshelby
    • June 9, 2005

76. 007 - DIE ANOTHER DAY - Switchblade - Press Clips   1 2 3

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

77. 0800Skydive in Wellington, anyone use them?  

    By sjaudio, June 24, 2009
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    • strop45
    • June 26, 2009

78. 09 Skydive Calendar  

    By Boeris, November 24, 2008
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    • voodew1
    • December 9, 2008

79. 1 800 skyride RACING  

    By Jumpdude, July 19, 2008
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    • Jumpdude
    • July 19, 2008

80. 1 Friggin AMAZING year!!!  

    By Carrapeta, August 31, 2009
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    • mdrejhon
    • September 3, 2009

81. 1 joint = 7 weeks grounded!!   1 2 3 4 5

    By F364, April 4, 2012
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    • kallend
    • April 11, 2012

82. 1 jump so far, Loved it.  

    By AWL71, August 22, 2007
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    • airathanas
    • August 23, 2007

83. 1 Month Skydive Trip to FL...where?  

    By propilot, February 4, 2012
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    • propilot
    • February 4, 2012

84. 1 Tandem...time for AFF!!  

    By FlySky7, April 2, 2012
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    • FlySky7
    • April 4, 2012

85. 1 YEAR OFF  

    By JOHNBSKI, December 30, 2007
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    • A1CSpooky
    • December 31, 2007

86. 1 Year Skydiving Anniversary  

    By FlyingRhenquest, July 8, 2013
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    • unkulunkulu
    • July 9, 2013

87. 1-800 SKY RIDE STILL SCAMMING PEOPLE   1 2

    By Lazycreation, November 18, 2005
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    • skybill
    • November 27, 2005

88. 1-800-skydive, what is it!?  

    By virgin-burner, May 14, 2010
    • 12 replies
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    • hchunter614
    • May 26, 2010

89. 1-800skyride advertising on DZ.com   1 2 3 4

    By wildWilly, July 5, 2010
    • 89 replies
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    • Jumpdude
    • January 14, 2011

90. 1,000 - 1,200 Standard Military Exit Altitude?  

    By shibu, August 7, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • Doug_Davis
    • August 18, 2014

91. 1:1 really that stupid for first gear?  

    By Kolizion, November 8, 2015
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    • Scubadivemaster
    • November 16, 2015

92. 1.07 to 1.19 WL  

    By woodpecker, April 14, 2008
    • 8 replies
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    • Broke
    • April 19, 2008

93. 1.333 Wingloading with 160 jumps....   1 2 3 4 14

    By markovwgti, February 12, 2008
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    • wmw999
    • February 26, 2009

94. 1.6 WL on xbrace canopy.  

    By daleskydive, April 24, 2012
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    • DaVinciflies
    • April 30, 2012

95. 10 jumps + training in 3 days?  

    By wisdom62, February 6, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • PiLFy
    • February 6, 2012

96. 10 things that make a great dz   1 2

    By mirage62, December 4, 2007
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    • skydiver88
    • December 6, 2007

97. 10 Way Speed  

    By Evelyn, January 19, 2006
    • 16 replies
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    • tigra
    • January 22, 2006

98. 10 way Teams  

    By loudtom, October 17, 2003
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    • ZoneRat
    • October 18, 2003

99. 10 years old Solo II audible intermittent power off  

    By e.a.hernandez, September 25, 2020
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    • e.a.hernandez
    • September 28, 2020

100. 10 years since I jumped. What would you do?   1 2

     By Bip, August 19, 2005
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     • DanglesOZQld
     • August 21, 2005