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19,237 topics in this forum

1. Cypress II  

   By chiquita24, December 27, 2012
   • 17 replies
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   • woppyvac
   • January 2, 2013

2. new record   1 2 3

   By cobaltdan, June 13, 2002
   • 62 replies
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   • VectorBoy
   • June 22, 2002

3. Problem with Pilot canopies??????   1 2

   By mjosparky, May 8, 2008
   • 47 replies
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   • DBCOOPER
   • November 15, 2008

4. First Rig, What options are best...  

   By AlanS, April 13, 2015
   • 23 replies
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   • masterrigger1
   • April 20, 2015

5. Brake coming off on opening   1 2

   By captain1976, September 5, 2009
   • 26 replies
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   • mjosparky
   • September 10, 2009

6. Micron, Wings or Mirage?....who to pick....?   1 2

   By jbane3, July 21, 2011
   • 34 replies
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   • champu
   • July 29, 2011

7. Pics of my vintage gear!   1 2

   By Viking, May 1, 2003
   • 46 replies
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   • steve1
   • May 14, 2003

8. Gatorz  

   By spindlee, January 5, 2009
   • 11 replies
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   • keithbar
   • January 7, 2009

9. Original Dytter Manual  

   By joemami, May 14, 2011
   • 6 replies
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   • skydiverek
   • May 15, 2011

10. Parachute Labs BoGo  

    By timrf79, November 1, 2016
    • 16 replies
    • 7,090 views
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    • riggerrob
    • November 7, 2016

11. Slider options for brisk openings   1 2

    By Anvilbrother, September 20, 2010
    • 29 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • September 23, 2010

12. Wearing glasses in a ful face  

    By Nick, February 28, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • timbarrett
    • June 14, 2004

13. Teardrop container  

    By andybr6, February 10, 2003
    • 10 replies
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    • andybr6
    • February 14, 2003

14. Gath Gedi helmet  

    By Nicodemus, June 2, 2007
    • 11 replies
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    • rhys
    • June 18, 2007

15. Trulock toggles problem   1 2

    By Couloirman, October 3, 2007
    • 30 replies
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    • chutingstar
    • October 15, 2007

16. Used Cypres calculator  

    By aphid, May 26, 2015
    • 3 replies
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    • JohanW
    • July 18, 2016

17. Anyone hear of a PISA SR-71 canopy?  

    By meltdown, December 18, 2003
    • 16 replies
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    • DougH
    • May 14, 2013

18. Why Don't Skydiving Pilot Chutes Have Vented Apexes?   1 2

    By tso-d_chris, January 18, 2006
    • 40 replies
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    • 980
    • January 25, 2006

19. ATOM Container from parachutes-de-france and Reserve  

    By CaptnCrunch, May 18, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • CaptnCrunch
    • May 21, 2014

20. Large amount of twists on a skyhook deployment?   1 2

    By iwasinkheson68, November 17, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • hackish
    • November 24, 2015

21. Cutting Dacron  

    By SPAWNmaster, April 26, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • RiggerLee
    • May 1, 2014

22. Bungee cord on leg straps for FF  

    By andybr6, May 29, 2005
    • 5 replies
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    • Ncrowe
    • May 30, 2005

23. rig size  

    By tjsurerus, March 17, 2005
    • 6 replies
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    • likestojump
    • November 3, 2012

24. glide path  

    By fktifino, June 28, 2001
    • 7 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • July 3, 2001

25. Vigil or Cypress 2  

    By vortexcj, May 6, 2004
    • 19 replies
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    • Ron
    • May 8, 2004

26. Best jumpsuit to help slow fall rate.  

    By garymccutchen, November 19, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • garymccutchen
    • November 20, 2007

27. 50 Rigs Stolen in Italy  

    By NealFitz, October 8, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • obelixtim
    • October 10, 2012

28. Skyhook Test Jumps online NOW!!!  

    By egons, July 21, 2005
    • 17 replies
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    • billbooth
    • July 22, 2005

29. Pelican Gear Case Suggestions?  

    By Synapse, December 28, 2009
    • 6 replies
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    • Synapse
    • December 28, 2009

30. Class 7, who did the yellow parts?  

    By councilman24, January 1, 2015
    • 15 replies
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    • masterrig
    • January 8, 2015

31. Choice of Handle - The Facts (Plastic vs. Freefly vs. Hackey)   1 2

    By kellja2001, July 1, 2010
    • 36 replies
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    • rehmwa
    • July 9, 2010

32. Help a newbie with a new wings container.  

    By Brethalamue, March 13, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • palejo
    • March 19, 2014

33. Lifetime of a canopy?  

    By aeroflyer, May 7, 2010
    • 13 replies
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    • Bip
    • May 11, 2010

34. Higher reserve pull force on dirty rig (& reserve loop)?   1 2

    By pchapman, January 24, 2014
    • 27 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • January 31, 2014

35. Has anyone jumped the Fluid Wings Nexus?  

    By tsf, January 7, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • flyingwallop
    • June 29, 2018

36. Argus fire and Racer Reserve PC in tow  

    By divnswoop, December 13, 2012
    • 24 replies
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    • TrojanHorse
    • December 17, 2012

37. Buying a helmet: with or without chincup?  

    By danielskydiver, March 1, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • Remster
    • March 7, 2012

38. Which container do you jump   1 2 3

    By packing_jarrett, October 7, 2006
    • 54 replies
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    • skydivex3m
    • October 15, 2006

39. Opinions on Javelin, Wings, and Infinity   1 2

    By ECVZZ, April 10, 2002
    • 30 replies
    • 7,031 views
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    • slug
    • May 26, 2004

40. Rigger Tattoo  

    By dorbie, February 10, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • theonlyski
    • November 29, 2012

41. what ya jump?   1 2 3

    By 2shay, April 30, 2007
    • 72 replies
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    • teason
    • May 8, 2007

42. Optimum Reserve for Main  

    By RustyOats, October 1, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • ljwobker
    • October 18, 2011

43. Learn Swoops: Sabre 2 x Safire 2  

    By passaroc, January 6, 2011
    • 7 replies
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    • petejones45
    • January 8, 2011

44. m2 AAD? Worth it, or go with a different brand?   1 2

    By 20_kN, January 16, 2018
    • 46 replies
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    • Unstable
    • February 12, 2018

45. I have a HUGE head   1 2

    By psipike02, June 14, 2006
    • 29 replies
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    • Lokhmaty
    • January 10, 2007

46. Sonic Flywear  

    By LukeCrouch, February 27, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • jurgencamps
    • March 3, 2014

47. MIRAGE G4 and skyhook w/ cypress2?  

    By a63jmt300, May 23, 2009
    • 16 replies
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    • klingeme
    • May 27, 2009

48. Canopy Colors and wear??   1 2

    By freeflir29, January 14, 2002
    • 32 replies
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    • stayhigh
    • November 5, 2014

49. Better first canopy spectre or saber2?   1 2

    By SFJason., December 4, 2010
    • 32 replies
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    • ryan_d_sucks
    • December 7, 2010

50. reline?  

    By atsaubrey, October 21, 2003
    • 14 replies
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    • atsaubrey
    • October 23, 2003

51. Salt water damage to gear  

    By NOeXit, July 5, 2008
    • 11 replies
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    • mdrejhon
    • July 11, 2008

52. Wingsuit odor  

    By Mentosfresh, October 3, 2013
    • 17 replies
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    • LouDiamond
    • October 24, 2013

53. Hornet ZP fabric   1 2

    By Nomad, October 11, 2007
    • 44 replies
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    • labrys
    • September 11, 2013

54. Downsize From 170 To 150 Advice!!!   1 2

    By chriscchristoph, May 28, 2014
    • 27 replies
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    • FB1609
    • May 31, 2014

55. Brand X FX composite Freefly Helmet from Square One  

    By freakyrat, April 4, 2011
    • 5 replies
    • 6,993 views
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    • Ticklish
    • March 14, 2012

56. Jumpsuit is faded  

    By PCEHmember, May 19, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • piisfish
    • May 21, 2017

57. helmet theory  

    By AttmfC, October 6, 2011
    • 20 replies
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    • Mickochet
    • October 12, 2011

58. M2 AAD  

    By skycop, March 6, 2015
    • 11 replies
    • 6,987 views
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    • GAjumper84
    • March 10, 2015

59. DIY Jumpsuits  

    By Demian, June 24, 2003
    • 6 replies
    • 6,984 views
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    • Joellercoaster
    • June 27, 2003

60. We are the inventors of the Get It Back, the GPS tracking device for your cut-away canopy. Ask us anything about our device!  

    By findmycanopy, August 16, 2015
    • 24 replies
    • 6,981 views
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    • findmycanopy
    • August 18, 2015

61. Opinions on Audibles  

    By DecoJumper, December 1, 2016
    • 21 replies
    • 6,980 views
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    • danornan
    • December 14, 2016

62. Kitesurfer seeking skydivers advice   1 2

    By Researcher1, November 11, 2013
    • 32 replies
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    • shropshire
    • November 12, 2013

63. WHERE ARE THE DPREs?  

    By GLIDEANGLE, June 30, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • masterrig
    • July 4, 2011

64. bag lock or strip due to safety stow  

    By darnknit, March 3, 2006
    • 24 replies
    • 6,976 views
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    • riggerrob
    • March 6, 2006

65. Lap Rating Lives!   1 2

    By councilman24, March 2, 2011
    • 38 replies
    • 6,975 views
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    • Unstable
    • October 7, 2011

66. PD Optimum or Paratec Speed 2000, which Pack Small!???  

    By skydivewings, January 10, 2012
    • 10 replies
    • 6,971 views
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    • Deyan
    • January 15, 2012

67. 1978 GQ security 250 pilot rigs  

    By Ron, August 29, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • September 3, 2013

68. A Cautionary Note about Velcro alignment  

    By peter.draper, November 11, 2014
    • 15 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 25, 2014

69. Holes cut into the ribs on my new Cobalt!   1 2 3 4 5

    By andrewstewart, April 24, 2003
    • 111 replies
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    • skybytch
    • April 29, 2003

70. What's this thing for in my slider?  

    By freeflyfree, October 18, 2002
    • 22 replies
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    • hookitt
    • October 25, 2010

71. Is this a Good Rig for a new jumper?  

    By BlueSkiesJT, November 17, 2011
    • 23 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • November 21, 2011

72. Weight / Rigging For 12' x 18' Flag   1 2

    By Jethers203, June 7, 2016
    • 26 replies
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    • ByMike
    • June 14, 2016

73. Avaicom stops production of Argus for sport market   1 2

    By PhreeZone, September 23, 2011
    • 31 replies
    • 6,955 views
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    • peter.draper
    • October 18, 2011

74. Jump Shack Safety Notice   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, February 3, 2005
    • 32 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • February 7, 2005

75. Relining a Spectre with dacron?  

    By vt1977, November 1, 2004
    • 11 replies
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    • Canuck
    • November 2, 2004

76. Rig cleaning  

    By jtval, May 3, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • davelepka
    • July 9, 2012

77. My cypres just expired, do I turn it on to jump ?   1 2

    By buzi, December 30, 2005
    • 37 replies
    • 6,947 views
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    • popsjumper
    • January 11, 2006

78. Jumping a low WL HP canopy   1 2

    By Elisha, November 17, 2005
    • 40 replies
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    • CygnusX-1
    • November 22, 2005

79. Wrinkles in Mirage reserve Pack job?   1 2

    By Tonto, January 26, 2005
    • 27 replies
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    • parafredo
    • February 3, 2005

80. PD Optimum. This year?   1 2

    By bigway, September 8, 2009
    • 49 replies
    • 6,940 views
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    • lilchief
    • May 20, 2010

81. Liquid Eyewear with an open face?  

    By jpell, August 14, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • theplummeter
    • August 16, 2014

82. Used Reserves   1 2

    By woodpecker, March 29, 2006
    • 44 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • April 6, 2006

83. Bev Suits   1 2

    By Faicon9493, July 12, 2005
    • 27 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • July 16, 2005

84. Questions on buying a helmet  

    By gunsmokex, December 31, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • gunsmokex
    • January 5, 2015

85. Pack Volumes  

    By webracer, March 14, 2001
    • 7 replies
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    • Alvitz
    • March 19, 2001

86. Effects of wing-loading on glide angles...?   1 2

    By LloydDobbler, April 24, 2007
    • 29 replies
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    • LloydDobbler
    • May 3, 2007

87. email from Karel Goorts re: Vigil AAD users please read  

    By Newbie, May 14, 2004
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    • Newbie
    • May 18, 2004

88. packing: bag into container  

    By sparkie, October 4, 2006
    • 22 replies
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    • fcajump
    • October 5, 2006

89. Ballon jump and digital altimeter... any issues?   1 2

    By AlanS, December 7, 2015
    • 32 replies
    • 6,917 views
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    • gunsmokex
    • December 15, 2015

90. Sabre 2 openings, again!   1 2

    By darrenspooner, January 24, 2005
    • 44 replies
    • 6,914 views
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    • Icon134
    • March 14, 2005

91. Precision Aerodynamics Fusion - Owners Manual  

    By micro, June 19, 2006
    • 24 replies
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    • micro
    • June 22, 2006

92. Vectran 550 vs 750  

    By tzaman, December 17, 2016
    • 16 replies
    • 6,912 views
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    • PeteS
    • December 21, 2016

93. Saber vs. Saber 2   1 2

    By Megatron, December 15, 2008
    • 47 replies
    • 6,911 views
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    • sovietskee
    • December 18, 2008

94. Dolphin D2 container  

    By PixieUK, September 5, 2013
    • 7 replies
    • 6,910 views
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    • captain1976
    • September 9, 2013

95. TSO  

    By parafredo, February 18, 2010
    • 17 replies
    • 6,909 views
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    • riggerrob
    • February 25, 2010

96. Kenmore sewing machine info  

    By cvfd1399, November 11, 2004
    • 12 replies
    • 6,899 views
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    • f1shlips
    • November 12, 2004

97. Vigil misfires this weekend?  

    By theonlyski, September 11, 2012
    • 23 replies
    • 6,897 views
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    • SEREJumper
    • September 14, 2012

98. Vectran Brake Line Replacement Tips   1 2

    By base363, April 27, 2006
    • 37 replies
    • 6,897 views
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    • hyper172
    • December 27, 2008

99. RSL   1 2

    By nigel99, September 13, 2011
    • 48 replies
    • 6,894 views
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    • Deyan
    • September 16, 2011

100. Tile App - Find Your Gear?  

     By Bluhdow, February 4, 2014
     • 19 replies
     • 6,885 views
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     • nigelh
     • January 27, 2015