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1. New Dutch Canopy Regulation, Opinions?   1 2 3 4 6

   By USPA, March 5, 2003
   • 129 replies
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   • dragon2
   • October 19, 2005

2. Canopy control classes..  

   By jasonRose, October 17, 2005
   • 17 replies
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   • Remster
   • October 19, 2005

3. I found out that its not safe to 'bury the toggle' and do more than one 360° spiral...   1 2

   By lintern, October 10, 2005
   • 40 replies
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   • phoenixlpr
   • October 19, 2005

4. Starting out question..  

   By ShadowPenguin, October 4, 2005
   • 18 replies
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   • Silverchic
   • October 17, 2005

5. Altitude Awareness   1 2

   By Andy_Copland, October 7, 2005
   • 33 replies
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   • Andy_Copland
   • October 17, 2005

6. Newbie Training, Regulations, etc.  

   By Bill_K, October 16, 2005
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   • Bill_K
   • October 16, 2005

7. Deland Accident - Use this as an example   1 2

   By Scottjk, October 3, 2005
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   • Capt36
   • October 16, 2005

8. What Has Skylord Been Up To?  

   By skylord, October 6, 2005
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   • skylord
   • October 14, 2005

9. Exit order   1 2

   By lisamariewillbe, October 11, 2005
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   • perse
   • October 13, 2005

10. Hybrid Breakoffs & Tracking  

    By tbrown, October 11, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • livenletfly
    • October 13, 2005

11. hooking it in...   1 2

    By sgt_ludy, October 10, 2005
    • 25 replies
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    • Trae
    • October 12, 2005

12. 2005 Fatality trends as of 10/3/05  

    By PhreeZone, October 4, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • livendive
    • October 12, 2005

13. Scary almost mal  

    By jsaxton, October 10, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • bwilling
    • October 12, 2005

14. Scary Skyvan exit video   1 2 3

    By piisfish, October 6, 2005
    • 69 replies
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    • nate_1979
    • October 11, 2005

15. Cool Mal Video  

    By WeakMindedFool, October 10, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • bob.dino
    • October 11, 2005

16. Wind speed & safety question   1 2

    By stillalive, October 6, 2005
    • 25 replies
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    • Squeak
    • October 10, 2005

17. Hey...it might happen?   1 2 3

    By Zoter, February 10, 2004
    • 53 replies
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    • Kris
    • October 9, 2005

18. Inappropriate student canopies for lightweight people.   1 2 3

    By Trae, September 25, 2005
    • 71 replies
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    • divegoddess
    • October 8, 2005

19. so i had the spins..... ?  

    By alanab, October 3, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • beezyshaw
    • October 8, 2005

20. study of risk preferences  

    By nathaniel, September 19, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • chuteless
    • October 8, 2005

21. New USPA Canopy Guidelines  

    By MakeItHappen, October 8, 2005
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    • MakeItHappen
    • October 8, 2005

22. reserve opening on exit question  

    By chutem, October 6, 2005
    • 13 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • October 7, 2005

23. Increasing flare strength  

    By rsmn17, October 3, 2005
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    • AFFI
    • October 7, 2005

24. Bird Accident?  

    By Jeff.Donohue, October 5, 2005
    • 16 replies
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    • tso-d_chris
    • October 7, 2005

25. Newbie question  

    By 1969912, October 6, 2005
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    • 1969912
    • October 7, 2005

26. What's it going to take to slow down canopy landing death and injury rates.   1 2

    By Trae, October 4, 2005
    • 41 replies
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    • nicknitro71
    • October 6, 2005

27. Re: [cheneyneel] Cypres Investigations???   1 2 3

    By cheneyneel, September 20, 2005
    • 59 replies
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    • dorbie
    • October 5, 2005

28. Low Pull: 480m - Student   1 2

    By ciscobiz, September 29, 2005
    • 34 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • October 5, 2005

29. pilots license  

    By firstime, October 4, 2005
    • 12 replies
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    • outlawphx
    • October 5, 2005

30. Sabre 2 - Wing Loading  

    By dekac99, October 4, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • Freeflysmiley
    • October 5, 2005

31. Had my first "Mal"  

    By ScottyInAus, October 3, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • Tyrion
    • October 5, 2005

32. line twist on a sharp turn  

    By freeryde13, October 3, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • freeryde13
    • October 4, 2005

33. One of my fears  

    By Smokis, September 30, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • thegreekone
    • October 4, 2005

34. Landing Patterns in Variable Light Winds  

    By GoalSkorar, October 3, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 3, 2005

35. Twisted control lines  

    By hongkongluna, October 3, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • dragon2
    • October 3, 2005

36. Backsliding up-wind/down the Jump path.....  

    By sd-slider, October 3, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 3, 2005

37. Possible to kick out of twists AS they're happening?  

    By Tyrion, September 23, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • Jeff.Donohue
    • October 3, 2005

38. Which is the greater killer, skydiving or base jumping   1 2 3

    By LilZilla, September 18, 2005
    • 51 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • October 3, 2005

39. Wind limits for students  

    By riggerrob, September 27, 2005
    • 19 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 3, 2005

40. Hole in canopy question...  

    By Jeff.Donohue, September 28, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 2, 2005

41. Pilote chute in Tow   1 2 3

    By ikebonamin, August 29, 2005
    • 58 replies
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    • RogerRamjet
    • September 30, 2005

42. Grabbing the BOC pouch with the hackey  

    By ACMESkydiver, September 27, 2005
    • 12 replies
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    • rushmc
    • September 30, 2005

43. Things to Keep In Mind Regarding a Cutaway   1 2

    By Bandanarama, September 20, 2005
    • 39 replies
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    • kallend
    • September 29, 2005

44. tunnel work  

    By schon267, September 28, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • September 28, 2005

45. did level 3 and 4 this weekend  

    By Jackpunx, September 26, 2005
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    • Jackpunx
    • September 27, 2005

46. AFF Course Nov. 7-13  

    By Mixoligist, September 27, 2005
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    • Mixoligist
    • September 27, 2005

47. horseshoe -> baglock = 1st cutaway   1 2 3

    By Jeth, September 6, 2005
    • 61 replies
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    • Hooknswoop
    • September 27, 2005

48. 1st AFF  

    By divegoddess, September 22, 2005
    • 13 replies
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    • Ragnarok
    • September 27, 2005

49. collision accident in York, WA?  

    By margo81, September 24, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • Squeak
    • September 26, 2005

50. AFF into woods!  

    By rsmn17, September 8, 2005
    • 20 replies
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    • Witelli
    • September 26, 2005

51. Ever catch something during a pin check That could not have been caught by the jumper?  

    By Hooknswoop, September 20, 2005
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    • Hooknswoop
    • September 26, 2005

52. Cypres firing during high speed landings?  

    By Para5-0, September 24, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • September 24, 2005

53. Winter Jumps  

    By hongkongluna, September 16, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • ntrprnr
    • September 20, 2005

54. My major run of mistakes - I'd like to share...  

    By Ragnarok, September 20, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • hexadecimal
    • September 20, 2005

55. Ever catch something during a pin check?   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, September 18, 2005
    • 30 replies
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    • AndyMan
    • September 20, 2005

56. ststic line levels  

    By brnnncrzy77, September 19, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 20, 2005

57. Got my A!!  

    By airricks, September 7, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • dorbie
    • September 20, 2005

58. Contact with jump plane after exit  

    By packaho, September 14, 2005
    • 23 replies
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    • BillyVance
    • September 20, 2005

59. Hula hoop  

    By pkasdorf, September 19, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • pkasdorf
    • September 19, 2005

60. Canopy Malfunction: Two Canopies Out, Biplane (with photos)   1 2

    By SudsyFist, September 14, 2005
    • 32 replies
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    • jbrasher
    • September 19, 2005

61. AFF/AFP Training and repeating levels   1 2 3

    By jigneshsoni, July 13, 2005
    • 53 replies
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    • psipike02
    • September 18, 2005

62. One-man downplane landing on Fort Bragg   1 2

    By SkymonkeyONE, August 18, 2005
    • 33 replies
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    • Witelli
    • September 17, 2005

63. Need DZ advice for training?!?!?!?  

    By glyrenden, September 16, 2005
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    • gemini
    • September 17, 2005

64. canopy collapse  

    By happythoughts, September 11, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • jsaxton
    • September 16, 2005

65. Water Training at Perris Sat  

    By unfeomateo, September 15, 2005
    • 6 replies
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    • unfeomateo
    • September 16, 2005

66. what is a backloop?  

    By Jackpunx, September 16, 2005
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    • Jackpunx
    • September 16, 2005

67. Where do I go?  

    By Airbender, September 14, 2005
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    • sundevil777
    • September 15, 2005

68. Big canopies/high jump #`s   1 2 3

    By Steeler, September 10, 2005
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    • slug
    • September 14, 2005

69. Exit protocol   1 2

    By Witelli, August 31, 2005
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    • Witelli
    • September 14, 2005

70. Your reserve ride..... Who Packed it??  

    By jasonRose, September 6, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • nicknitro71
    • September 13, 2005

71. hard opening, cutaway...what causes them?  

    By windcatcher, September 12, 2005
    • 12 replies
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    • Hooknswoop
    • September 13, 2005

72. My height and Flaring  

    By jigneshsoni, August 1, 2005
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    • AlexCrowley
    • September 11, 2005

73. I passed? Cool! Now what?   1 2

    By AlexCrowley, September 6, 2005
    • 32 replies
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    • Mike111
    • September 10, 2005

74. Gear Fear vs. Valid Gear issues  

    By BlindBrick, September 8, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • BlindBrick
    • September 10, 2005

75. All I want is the chance  

    By Ruskin, August 28, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • Ruskin
    • September 10, 2005

76. Slider Collapse Line Caught Between Fingers on Final  

    By Lostinspace, September 6, 2005
    • 18 replies
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    • goose491
    • September 9, 2005

77. IAF lvl 4 failure... with a twist!  

    By OSOK, September 4, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • Iceburner
    • September 9, 2005

78. what injurys have u had?...what did u learn?   1 2

    By joebud321, September 5, 2005
    • 47 replies
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    • bert_man
    • September 8, 2005

79. Low-timer&Out of Curriency...What to Jump?  

    By somethinelse, September 7, 2005
    • 2 replies
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    • AndyMan
    • September 8, 2005

80. The danger element  

    By b_dog, September 3, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • September 8, 2005

81. Bad+ good decisions and bruises to prove it  

    By Superman32, September 7, 2005
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    • StephZ
    • September 7, 2005

82. Wing loading and canopy performance  

    By Witelli, September 2, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • skr
    • September 7, 2005

83. PLF techniques?   1 2

    By AlexCrowley, August 14, 2005
    • 45 replies
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    • bob.dino
    • September 7, 2005

84. ANOTHER canopy collision  

    By shunkka, September 4, 2005
    • 1 reply
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 4, 2005

85. My first 3 AFF jumps were flawless but...  

    By Plokkum, August 17, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • PutaDC
    • September 3, 2005

86. Both on Red or One on Each?   1 2 3

    By Andy_Copland, August 3, 2005
    • 69 replies
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    • goose491
    • September 2, 2005

87. Your rig have an RSL?   1 2

    By kelpdiver, August 23, 2005
    • 28 replies
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    • bob.dino
    • September 2, 2005

88. when is it ok to talk?  

    By The111, August 25, 2005
    • 22 replies
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    • bob.dino
    • September 2, 2005

89. Have you ever?  

    By Ruskin, August 29, 2005
    • 3 replies
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    • mikeat10500
    • August 31, 2005

90. Graduated AFF!  

    By airricks, August 22, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • airricks
    • August 31, 2005

91. Horse Shoe - once again.  

    By ikebonamin, August 29, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • August 30, 2005

92. Way of researching DZs?  

    By rocketdog, August 26, 2005
    • 7 replies
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    • PhreeZone
    • August 30, 2005

93. The Psychology of "I can handle it"   1 2

    By LawnDart21, August 24, 2005
    • 43 replies
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    • wgrayw
    • August 30, 2005

94. What size and type of canopy should be my next one?  

    By Newbie, August 23, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • linc_harris
    • August 30, 2005

95. Do not rush packing!!!!!   1 2

    By bseriesboosted, August 24, 2005
    • 30 replies
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    • linc_harris
    • August 30, 2005

96. Downsizing - Canopy Question  

    By judedude, August 27, 2005
    • 15 replies
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    • linc_harris
    • August 30, 2005

97. Safety notes from the WFFC   1 2 3

    By billvon, August 10, 2005
    • 55 replies
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    • Elisha
    • August 29, 2005

98. saved my ankles  

    By Dougiefresh, August 22, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • Jeth
    • August 29, 2005

99. RSL's-Again   1 2 3 4 8

    By Hooknswoop, August 22, 2005
    • 181 replies
    • 9,162 views
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    • billvon
    • August 29, 2005

100. AFF #1 Incident - UK 21/08/2005  

     By RossDagley, August 22, 2005
     • 19 replies
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     • nessvegas
     • August 28, 2005