General Skydiving Discussions

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1. Ever jumped in a foreign country ??   1 2 3 4

   By lazyfrog, July 25, 2003
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   • feuergnom
   • October 29, 2003

2. pulled cutaway handle on exit   1 2 3 4

   By docjohn, April 14, 2010
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   • dogboybirdy
   • June 15, 2016

3. How often do you get scared skydiving?   1 2 3 4

   By drakeshelby, February 19, 2004
   • 77 replies
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   • Tinkerbelle
   • February 24, 2004

4. New to Skydiving   1 2 3 4

   By cardwell2002, September 18, 2007
   • 77 replies
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   • kelpdiver
   • October 3, 2007

5. Jumping at a DZ that requires an AAD   1 2 3 4

   By Gravitymaster, August 11, 2005
   • 76 replies
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   • jonstark
   • October 12, 2005

6. Exit Order, Who goes First?   1 2 3 4

   By Ron, December 31, 2002
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   • diverdriver
   • January 10, 2003

7. 400 foot demos   1 2 3 4

   By billvon, November 11, 2008
   • 76 replies
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   • DougH
   • November 15, 2008

8. 7-cell vs 9-cell   1 2 3 4

   By diveforfun97, September 22, 2009
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   • Baksteen
   • October 9, 2009

9. You've been a skydiver for a while if...   1 2 3 4

   By chuckakers, November 6, 2008
   • 76 replies
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   • Jayruss
   • November 12, 2008

10. would you Sue the canopy manufacturer   1 2 3 4

    By Tinkerbelle, February 22, 2004
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    • peacefuljeffrey
    • February 27, 2004

11. 400-way   1 2 3 4

    By skydiverek, February 25, 2005
    • 76 replies
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    • NWFlyer
    • February 2, 2006

12. Tell me non UK skydiving isn't like this   1 2 3 4

    By Tatetatetate, October 4, 2011
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    • mik
    • October 10, 2011

13. Pilot chute tangled around leg   1 2 3 4

    By tumbleroll, February 8, 2010
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    • emmiwy
    • February 20, 2010

14. How old were you when you did your first jump?   1 2 3 4

    By Orange1, May 26, 2005
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    • rav101
    • May 28, 2005

15. Advice on DZ.com   1 2 3 4

    By nigel99, April 12, 2011
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    • danielcroft
    • April 28, 2011

16. Funny Skydiving Nicknames   1 2 3 4

    By BleuCiel, February 4, 2015
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    • FlyLikeARaven
    • March 4, 2016

17. Are you "This Guy" at the DZ?   1 2 3 4

    By chutem, September 20, 2006
    • 75 replies
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    • Richards
    • January 11, 2007

18. Is it possible?   1 2 3 4

    By MarkTL, November 28, 2008
    • 75 replies
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    • skittles_of_SDC
    • December 1, 2008

19. It doesn't matter if you have 1 or 1000....   1 2 3 4

    By MilliniaS, March 14, 2008
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    • gravitysucks
    • April 2, 2008

20. Stolen/missing?   1 2 3 4

    By bigbearfng, December 17, 2013
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    • johnyn505
    • May 15, 2014

21. What is a H&P to you?   1 2 3 4

    By hackish, September 12, 2007
    • 75 replies
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    • pinkfairy
    • September 19, 2007

22. Is Skydiving an extreme sport?   1 2 3 4

    By aguila, February 15, 2007
    • 75 replies
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    • gofast_ER
    • February 19, 2007

23. Significant others   1 2 3 4

    By Nowjamessays, November 7, 2015
    • 75 replies
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    • radical_flyer
    • December 2, 2015

24. Bought a bad canopy? I DID!   1 2 3 4

    By Dreadswooper, April 2, 2009
    • 75 replies
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    • billvon
    • June 12, 2009

25. Alternate Solution(s)   1 2 3 4

    By Hooknswoop, February 4, 2004
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    • Hooknswoop
    • February 6, 2004

26. SAVE THE POND   1 2 3 4

    By adamqbishop, April 5, 2012
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    • jacketsdb23
    • May 10, 2012

27. WFFC safety   1 2 3 4

    By bigway, August 2, 2006
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    • bigway
    • August 5, 2006

28. Good skydiving songs   1 2 3 4

    By nanobyte, August 26, 2007
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    • dudeman17
    • September 7, 2022

29. FAA Decision   1 2 3 4

    By Safteyjest, April 25, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 6, 2006

30. Fall rate...any suggestions?   1 2 3 4

    By TiaDanger, February 17, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • March 14, 2010

31. How many jumps do you consider as "experienced" in this sport?   1 2 3 4

    By RkyMtnHigh, June 15, 2006
    • 75 replies
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    • Ron
    • June 17, 2006

32. green light does not mean GO!   1 2 3 4

    By dreamtoy, October 13, 2012
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    • kallend
    • October 22, 2012

33. Failing AFF?   1 2 3 4

    By astro556, September 4, 2008
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    • skybill
    • September 5, 2008

34. WFFC-Its going good!   1 2 3 4

    By upndownshop, June 28, 2006
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    • lewmonst
    • July 29, 2006

35. Is this a good idea?   1 2 3 4

    By Ifearheights, January 15, 2012
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    • Squeak
    • January 27, 2012

36. Being a Responsible Seller   1 2 3 4

    By karenmeal, April 20, 2005
    • 75 replies
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • April 28, 2005

37. Your choice canopy   1 2 3 4

    By mchamp, August 24, 2010
    • 75 replies
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    • linebckr83
    • September 6, 2010

38. Unfriendly UK dropzones   1 2 3 4

    By Skylark, August 28, 2003
    • 75 replies
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    • jakee
    • April 19, 2008

39. What makes someone pick the place to make thier first jump?   1 2 3 4

    By Fast, March 7, 2007
    • 75 replies
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    • mvietori
    • May 1, 2007

40. It's a quick death...isn't it?   1 2 3 4

    By b_dog, October 1, 2006
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    • champu
    • October 9, 2006

41. Scared myself bad yesterday   1 2 3 4

    By tmarine253, October 28, 2010
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    • skydivr
    • November 2, 2010

42. When you were (or are) a student......   1 2 3

    By Mike111, August 28, 2005
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    • lexusone
    • September 5, 2005

43. The Canopy You Fly   1 2 3

    By katzurki, May 31, 2005
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    • popsjumper
    • June 16, 2005

44. With how many jumps is it ok to follow out tandems?   1 2 3

    By fizzbuzz99, March 27, 2010
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    • JohnMitchell
    • March 16, 2011

45. Reserve Rides   1 2 3

    By tomvailco, February 2, 2006
    • 74 replies
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    • brianfry713
    • February 14, 2006

46. Freeflying too early?   1 2 3

    By I3uller, November 1, 2008
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    • I3uller
    • November 6, 2008

47. USPA State Records   1 2 3

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

48. Percieved little risk?   1 2 3

    By swoopfly, September 19, 2009
    • 74 replies
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    • nigel99
    • September 23, 2009

49. At what jump was your first cutaway?   1 2 3

    By justaflygirl, October 3, 2004
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    • Evelyn
    • October 11, 2004

50. Time to do away with the "coach" rating   1 2 3

    By Airman1270, August 22, 2007
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    • low_pull1
    • August 29, 2007

51. Which part of the dive do you enjoy more?   1 2 3

    By SkydiveMonkey, March 15, 2003
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    • Jockeyshifter63
    • December 22, 2011

52. Is skydiving dangerous? (Was - Fatality Perris 18 Mar 2019)   1 2 3

    By MIKELOCK34, March 28, 2019
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    • David Wang
    • November 30, 2019

53. Why Canopy collisions happen   1 2 3

    By Rdutch, August 2, 2007
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    • Rdutch
    • August 10, 2007

54. Should reserves (2-parachute system) be mandatory in skydiving?   1 2 3

    By JeffCa, May 28, 2015
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    • Bluhdow
    • June 4, 2015

55. B12 snaps   1 2 3

    By hymandd732, January 4, 2010
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    • jumpwally
    • January 22, 2010

56. I need Some good Questions to ask!!   1 2 3

    By Da_SKiES_R_BLu, November 19, 2008
    • 73 replies
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • November 24, 2008

57. Why The Clarksville and ASC DZ's are such Happy places to Skydive   1 2 3

    By Jumpdude, January 15, 2009
    • 73 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • January 17, 2009

58. Wing tunnels, The BPA = Goodbye 2 skydiving   1 2 3

    By crashtested, December 3, 2007
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    • crashtested
    • January 13, 2008

59. Your AAD is broken...   1 2 3

    By airdvr, March 28, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • February 16, 2013

60. Should moderators be allowed to do anything they want on the jump plane   1 2 3

    By CanuckInUSA, January 5, 2004
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    • LivingInClip
    • January 8, 2004

61. Closing of the Green Beret/82nd(aka Fort Bragg) sports parachute club   1 2 3

    By leroydb, January 16, 2007
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    • megamalfunction
    • March 6, 2015

62. Skydiving safer then driving?   1 2 3

    By AndyMan, July 25, 2003
    • 73 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • May 9, 2007

63. Candidate for the USPA BOD   1 2 3

    By fencebuster, August 5, 2015
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    • fencebuster
    • August 18, 2015

64. Landing out... A Farmer McUpset story   1 2 3

    By BigMikeH77, May 28, 2013
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    • ChrisD
    • July 4, 2013

65. How old is too old?   1 2 3

    By Divinfool, August 14, 2011
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    • Divinfool
    • September 30, 2011

66. Does your DZ have a prejudice towards low-passes (2500-5000) ??   1 2 3

    By stitch, April 19, 2007
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    • stitch
    • May 3, 2007

67. Your first 2010 skydive was out/off of a....?   1 2 3

    By maxmadmax, January 7, 2010
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    • Squeak
    • February 9, 2010

68. Skyhook reserve deployment   1 2 3

    By HydroGuy, April 13, 2006
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    • 980
    • April 20, 2006

69. reserve out of date???   1 2 3

    By kevinwhelan, June 16, 2005
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    • jsaxton
    • June 30, 2005

70. Does the fear ever go away?   1 2 3

    By Hunt_Joshua_G, August 23, 2010
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    • dgskydive
    • November 1, 2010

71. New PD Website, PD Zone, pics and videos - sweet!   1 2 3

    By ianmdrennan, May 31, 2005
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    • rmsmith
    • June 28, 2005

72. Mistreatment of skydivers by EMTs   1 2 3

    By KillerKimmy, December 13, 2005
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    • MissyOutTheBox
    • January 13, 2006

73. WFFC Anvil Brothers List   1 2 3

    By BIGUN, June 6, 2005
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    • BIGUN
    • August 3, 2005

74. Shoul I jump again?   1 2 3

    By scott6363, February 4, 2004
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    • luckky
    • February 9, 2004

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

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

76. Who is negligent for poor gear rental?   1 2 3

    By justnalias, September 18, 2006
    • 72 replies
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    • mark
    • September 22, 2006

77. Favorite Skydiving Youtube   1 2 3

    By Monko760, August 10, 2012
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    • FlyingRhenquest
    • November 4, 2012

78. What was your most proud skydive day   1 2 3

    By cocheese, March 17, 2004
    • 72 replies
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    • MochaSkyChick
    • April 1, 2004

79. Considering the sport, but have concerns after reading 2004 ncident post   1 2 3

    By Feeblemind, January 12, 2005
    • 72 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • January 24, 2005

80. i want to do it all now   1 2 3

    By MADPROPS, August 14, 2008
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    • arcane
    • March 18, 2009

81. UK -- Skydiver sends text message suicide note -- Press Clips   1 2 3

    By quade, June 2, 2004
    • 72 replies
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    • Michele
    • June 4, 2004

82. The FAA grounded a skydive O2 system today   1 2 3

    By Zing, October 6, 2007
    • 72 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 15, 2007

83. Would you let a non jumper pack your reserve??   1 2 3

    By callmewhuffo, October 8, 2003
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    • rendezvous
    • October 20, 2003

84. What did you give up for skydiving   1 2 3

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, February 24, 2005
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    • bkoch
    • March 3, 2005

85. When traveling do you carry on loose or in a suitcase?   1 2 3

    By skittles_of_SDC, November 25, 2008
    • 72 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • December 10, 2008

86. Different Jumping Planes   1 2 3

    By nakedfool, October 15, 2007
    • 72 replies
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    • yoink
    • November 24, 2014

87. What Jump Did The Nerves Go Away   1 2 3

    By Kramer, October 21, 2003
    • 72 replies
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    • SkydiveNFlorida
    • November 11, 2003

88. If you could design the perfect rig...   1 2 3

    By ntrprnr, June 25, 2006
    • 71 replies
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    • diablopilot
    • July 9, 2006

89. Do you want to see video of skydivers burning in?   1 2 3

    By Vectracide, October 19, 2005
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    • goose491
    • October 21, 2005

90. HAY USPA....WHO'S YOUR DADDY????   1 2 3

    By UntamedDOG, January 13, 2006
    • 71 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • January 13, 2006

91. would you get out of the plane if?   1 2 3

    By bodypilot90, January 19, 2003
    • 71 replies
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    • bodypilot90
    • January 24, 2003

92. Actual hook Knife use stories.   1 2 3

    By Ron, January 18, 2005
    • 71 replies
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    • SWATcop
    • April 17, 2007

93. Physics/Canopy Question   1 2 3

    By kelel01, July 28, 2004
    • 71 replies
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    • billvon
    • August 2, 2004

94. Question for anyone with a license   1 2 3

    By lindseyxo, January 8, 2010
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    • ibx
    • January 14, 2010

95. What are your thoughts on Pilatus Porter aircraft?   1 2 3

    By McDirt, March 12, 2006
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    • smiles
    • May 4, 2014

96. TSA & traveling with rigs as carry on   1 2 3

    By rjackson, October 15, 2007
    • 71 replies
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    • billeisele
    • March 30, 2010

97. Doing tandems vs. NO skydives   1 2 3

    By ocb217, July 30, 2009
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    • jimmytavino
    • August 6, 2009

98. Downsizing - am i the only one?   1 2 3

    By RossDagley, June 15, 2005
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    • DJL
    • June 18, 2005

99. You're on a 4-way, and notice you're at 1200ft, do you:   1 2 3

    By fred, September 5, 2008
    • 71 replies
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • September 11, 2008

100. PULL OUT VS. THROW OUT   1 2 3

     By JACKO, March 1, 2001
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     • BlueSBDeath
     • April 4, 2007