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1. Swoop training with the OPTIMA  

   By bdrake529, September 12, 2006
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   • CrazyL
   • September 13, 2006

2. Total mal, reserve ride, landed off, hit a tree...  

   By labrys, May 4, 2005
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   • jbartlett
   • September 11, 2006

3. Statement concerning summer Vigil AAD usage   1 2 3

   By billvon, September 1, 2006
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   • Fast
   • September 11, 2006

4. Possible dodgy alti - advice?  

   By bfar, September 6, 2006
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   • mjosparky
   • September 10, 2006

5. Low Altitude - High Speed Pass ???  

   By WLDMAN, September 5, 2006
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   • XXXMAVXXX
   • September 9, 2006

6. Wet canopy -- landing incident  

   By katzurki, September 4, 2006
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   • riggerrob
   • September 8, 2006

7. shoulder dislocation in freefall   1 2

   By itsdave, March 9, 2005
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   • phoenixlpr
   • September 8, 2006

8. Dave Dewolfe Course  

   By KillerKimmy, September 5, 2006
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   • freakflyer9999
   • September 6, 2006

9. 90 or 180 on opening...  

   By hongkongluna, September 5, 2006
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   • Reginald
   • September 6, 2006

10. exit  

    By -freedom-, September 3, 2006
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    • Babi
    • September 6, 2006

11. No lift  

    By AMax, September 3, 2006
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    • AMax
    • September 3, 2006

12. Pressure knot  

    By xwind, August 29, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • September 3, 2006

13. Fear   1 2

    By btwitche1975, June 19, 2006
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    • ryan188
    • September 2, 2006

14. Advice - to jump or not to jump (with whiplash)  

    By berec1, August 17, 2006
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    • jumpdr
    • September 1, 2006

15. Fatality with parachute.   1 2

    By speedy, August 18, 2006
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    • ernguru
    • September 1, 2006

16. low turn to make the lz  

    By azdiver, July 11, 2006
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    • ernguru
    • September 1, 2006

17. USPA licence valid in EU?  

    By bitmonkey, August 18, 2006
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    • wonder2006
    • August 31, 2006

18. First Cut-away, what I learned from what I have learned  

    By Feeblemind, August 30, 2006
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    • tr027
    • August 31, 2006

19. Hook knives  

    By astleysean, August 18, 2006
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    • damion75
    • August 30, 2006

20. D license  

    By droquette, August 28, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • August 29, 2006

21. Troubles with docks  

    By mnskydiver688, August 29, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • August 29, 2006

22. new things for AFF Training  

    By DJmikeD, August 18, 2006
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    • popsjumper
    • August 29, 2006

23. Vigil setup   1 2

    By Carver, August 22, 2006
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    • ScottyE
    • August 28, 2006

24. Seat-belt usage?   1 2 3

    By divnswoop, July 24, 2006
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    • GreenLight
    • August 28, 2006

25. freefly training  

    By DroptheMan04, August 14, 2006
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    • DSE
    • August 25, 2006

26. Parachute Man. #1 to learn about parachute systems as a student?  

    By Dustino, August 25, 2006
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    • Dustino
    • August 25, 2006

27. What if... premature reserve deployment, blown up cells... cut it off???  

    By DougH, August 22, 2006
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    • catfishhunter
    • August 24, 2006

28. feeling faint while skydiving  

    By lespaul980, August 15, 2006
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    • Brumby
    • August 24, 2006

29. New, need some wisdom  

    By miniabbot, August 22, 2006
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    • Sockpuppet
    • August 23, 2006

30. extended bridal  

    By pierre3636, August 21, 2006
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    • BenediktDE
    • August 22, 2006

31. AFF levels 2-4, weeks away!  

    By DustyP, August 20, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • August 22, 2006

32. Cutaway  

    By Stevehend15, August 18, 2006
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    • Stevehend15
    • August 18, 2006

33. tandem jump if you have shoulder problems  

    By azdiver, August 18, 2006
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    • fugozzie
    • August 18, 2006

34. Exits and the Relative Wind  

    By kirrz, August 9, 2006
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    • DJmikeD
    • August 18, 2006

35. Advice from instructors  

    By drae, August 9, 2006
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    • livendive
    • August 17, 2006

36. My first cutaway.  

    By Royd, August 9, 2006
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    • Meux
    • August 17, 2006

37. Sigma Harness Diagonal Slippage Issues  

    By nicknitro71, August 14, 2006
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    • AggieDave
    • August 16, 2006

38. Is going from a WL of 0.8 to 1.1 too much too soon?  

    By ikebonamin, August 11, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • August 16, 2006

39. S&Twhat?  

    By WhuffoNoMo, August 12, 2006
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    • jgarango
    • August 15, 2006

40. Scary Opening  

    By adventurechick, August 14, 2006
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    • phoenixlpr
    • August 15, 2006

41. B License study tips??  

    By Cornholio, August 22, 2002
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    • popsjumper
    • August 15, 2006

42. 2nd Chop  

    By catfishhunter, April 10, 2006
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    • GreenMachine
    • August 14, 2006

43. Opinions wanted - hole in canopy   1 2

    By pinkyfloyd, August 4, 2006
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    • teason
    • August 14, 2006

44. 2-Out cutaway  

    By Zoter, August 9, 2006
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    • CornishChris
    • August 14, 2006

45. Knot on a brake excess. What to do?  

    By phoenixlpr, August 11, 2006
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    • ad151
    • August 13, 2006

46. Drills before Downsizing  

    By EricaH, August 10, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • August 12, 2006

47. Aircraft Safety  

    By ltdiver, July 30, 2006
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    • brianfry713
    • August 11, 2006

48. Swooping Same As Low Pulls   1 2 3

    By GreenLight, August 3, 2006
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    • CrazyL
    • August 11, 2006

49. Seeking DZ help!  

    By SubtleGuy, August 11, 2006
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    • SubtleGuy
    • August 11, 2006

50. Is going from a WL of 1.1 to 1.4 too much too soon?   1 2

    By Newbie, August 10, 2006
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • August 10, 2006

51. What are the 6 p's?  

    By chris_uk, August 10, 2006
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    • chris_uk
    • August 10, 2006

52. Wanted: Rigging course in Texas  

    By ad151, August 10, 2006
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    • ad151
    • August 10, 2006

53. Re: [Tonto] Fatality x 6 - Plane Crash - MO - 29 July 2006   1 2

    By Mike111, August 1, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 10, 2006

54. Beginner Swooping  

    By TheFousts, August 8, 2006
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    • kelpdiver
    • August 9, 2006

55. cypres  

    By diverup13k, August 8, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • August 9, 2006

56. Returning to Training  

    By timmeh, August 4, 2006
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    • Katzeye
    • August 8, 2006

57. First Cutaway Today  

    By napalmboy, August 7, 2006
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    • napalmboy
    • August 8, 2006

58. broken A-lines  

    By skyflychris, August 3, 2006
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    • rscott
    • August 8, 2006

59. OK now what do I do?  

    By DJmikeD, August 3, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • August 7, 2006

60. Chewing gum during skydiving?  

    By DroptheMan04, August 3, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • August 7, 2006

61. Static Line?   1 2

    By gpflyer, July 24, 2006
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    • Kimblair13
    • August 7, 2006

62. First Cutaway - Help understanding please!   1 2

    By Chris-Ottawa, July 30, 2006
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    • georgerussia
    • August 7, 2006

63. Jumped Aerohio Aug5  

    By DustyP, August 6, 2006
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    • DustyP
    • August 6, 2006

64. Re: [nicknitro71] Fatality - IL - 26 July 2006   1 2 3

    By anita, August 2, 2006
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    • billvon
    • August 5, 2006

65. Walking through the swooping area  

    By SkyDane, July 29, 2006
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    • rehmwa
    • August 4, 2006

66. Swooping limitations (was: IL fatality)  

    By Scrumpot, August 3, 2006
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    • homer
    • August 4, 2006

67. Reserve with a built in turn?  

    By maxdog, August 2, 2006
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    • fcajump
    • August 3, 2006

68. Greetings and a couple of questions  

    By bitmonkey, August 2, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • August 3, 2006

69. Visitng a new DZ or jumping a new type of plane  

    By Armour666, July 26, 2006
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    • cHoDaBoY
    • August 2, 2006

70. tandem safety and videographers  

    By sartre, August 1, 2006
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    • Jewels
    • August 2, 2006

71. opinions on doing a mr bill stunt   1 2 3

    By azdiver, July 17, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • August 2, 2006

72. Can't wait for AFF-1 ! ! !  

    By FlyinDawg, August 1, 2006
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    • pincheck
    • August 2, 2006

73. Performing High performance landings in the main landing area   1 2

    By vdschoor, July 28, 2006
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    • wildman2231
    • August 2, 2006

74. AFF vs S/L?   1 2 3 4

    By wildfan75, July 20, 2006
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    • kelpdiver
    • August 1, 2006

75. Downsizing too quickly?  

    By Ms.A, July 24, 2006
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    • Squeak
    • August 1, 2006

76. I am joining the club  

    By DJmikeD, July 31, 2006
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    • freeryde13
    • August 1, 2006

77. AAD for newbie?  

    By DroptheMan04, July 30, 2006
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    • Scrumpot
    • July 31, 2006

78. Most part of injury in skydiving?   1 2

    By DroptheMan04, July 28, 2006
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    • Orange1
    • July 31, 2006

79. my afp1= bad experience  

    By Mark24688m, July 28, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • July 30, 2006

80. tandem jump/ mental health question  

    By matthias, July 26, 2006
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    • matthias
    • July 29, 2006

81. tandem students and alcohol   1 2 3 4

    By fireballgrl, June 11, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • July 28, 2006

82. Got my A license Wednesday, then had my first incident the next jump  

    By xlh883, July 22, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • July 28, 2006

83. Hard openings  

    By Babi, July 25, 2006
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    • Babi
    • July 28, 2006

84. Should i get a hook knife?  

    By AEsco48, July 24, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • July 28, 2006

85. Downsizing on my first rig...  

    By SlashDog, July 27, 2006
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    • billvon
    • July 27, 2006

86. FATALITY DATABASE  

    By MotherGoose, July 24, 2006
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    • KNewman
    • July 26, 2006

87. Just An Idea   1 2

    By btwitche1975, July 17, 2006
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    • azdiver
    • July 26, 2006

88. Did my AFF-1 yesterday...went well*  

    By AEsco48, July 23, 2006
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    • LIIT
    • July 24, 2006

89. Stuck Slider Question  

    By btwitche1975, July 21, 2006
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    • bch7773
    • July 24, 2006

90. EP's   1 2

    By adventurechick, July 6, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 24, 2006

91. 3-way exits  

    By crazy8, July 8, 2006
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    • azdiver
    • July 23, 2006

92. how to fly and properly pilot a 7-cell canopy  

    By mostwanted, July 22, 2006
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    • PhreeZone
    • July 23, 2006

93. IADS vs Static line  

    By Trivial_Trekker, June 1, 2006
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    • billvon
    • July 21, 2006

94. Canopy in the Bag.....   1 2

    By adventurechick, July 11, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • July 21, 2006

95. How to read the SIM?  

    By AEsco48, July 15, 2006
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    • sd-slider
    • July 19, 2006

96. Cornfield, close to a street or opposed to the other jumpers  

    By jduebi, July 14, 2006
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    • docjohn
    • July 19, 2006

97. practice plf?  

    By freeryde13, July 14, 2006
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    • fugozzie
    • July 17, 2006

98. Spinning malfunction  

    By scooterskydives, July 5, 2006
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    • avocadojoshua
    • July 17, 2006

99. tracking dives  

    By skyjules, July 12, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • July 16, 2006

100. Hypoxia due to dehydration/heat   1 2

     By billvon, July 5, 2006
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     • Deuce
     • July 16, 2006