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1. Vectran on Icarus canopies  

   By gus, January 18, 2004
   • 10 replies
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   • skymedic
   • January 20, 2004

2. Skyhelmet Fujin worth it?  

   By crllarena, April 29, 2020
   • 12 replies
   • 6,412 views
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   • k11stan
   • December 19, 2020

3. Packer quality control?   1 2 3

   By councilman24, April 19, 2007
   • 73 replies
   • 6,410 views
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • May 3, 2007

4. soft links  

   By dpreguy, November 16, 2011
   • 15 replies
   • 6,408 views
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   • riggerrob
   • November 22, 2011

5. Deet and Nylon  

   By teason, August 30, 2005
   • 13 replies
   • 6,407 views
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   • mjosparky
   • August 31, 2005

6. Reserve recommendations  

   By sedsquare, April 21, 2018
   • 20 replies
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   • safetyjim
   • April 25, 2018

7. Dytter in a Protec helmet?   1 2

   By fmmobley, August 3, 2005
   • 27 replies
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   • ripcord4
   • August 12, 2005

8. New helmet tech  

   By RiggerLee, August 11, 2017
   • 12 replies
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   • ChrisD2.0
   • October 19, 2018

9. new Vigil Service Bulletins, SB 9 and 10  

   By juggalo17, June 14, 2013
   • 6 replies
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   • ChrisD
   • June 24, 2013

10. Why Cross-Braced only for high performance canopies?  

    By mbohu, March 15, 2018
    • 20 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • March 20, 2018

11. post your icon   1 2

    By acrojunky, August 1, 2004
    • 32 replies
    • 6,390 views
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    • RyanofOZ
    • September 13, 2004

12. Rolling the nose and other such voodoo   1 2

    By johnny1488, February 10, 2004
    • 40 replies
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    • hookitt
    • February 16, 2004

13. New Rigs vs. Used Rigs For Newbies   1 2

    By bryjobe, March 27, 2006
    • 29 replies
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    • mattyblast
    • April 10, 2006

14. Lineset for Icarus canopies - where to buy?  

    By dima39, August 11, 2015
    • 16 replies
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    • Anna.hh
    • April 11

15. aad algorithms   1 2

    By nigel99, July 11, 2012
    • 32 replies
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    • pchapman
    • July 16, 2012

16. Sabre 2 or Crossfire 3?  

    By Croc, February 23, 2019
    • 18 replies
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    • Croc
    • February 26, 2019

17. Anyone know Luke Scaber?   1 2

    By freeatlast, October 23, 2009
    • 42 replies
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    • customkev
    • March 11, 2010

18. Stevens System   1 2

    By mazevedo, May 6, 2003
    • 28 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • May 9, 2003

19. Chest strap on new Javelin container. A question.  

    By T_P, June 2, 2009
    • 20 replies
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    • ChrisClark
    • June 10, 2009

20. RDS Lanyard  

    By richoH, May 26, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • richoH
    • February 12, 2018

21. Javelin, Mirage or Infinity??   1 2

    By rslavick, May 30, 2007
    • 40 replies
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    • diablopilot
    • June 9, 2007

22. worlds largest elliptical parachute  

    By cobaltdan, April 21, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • BlueEyedMonster
    • April 26, 2004

23. New Technology: Welded Seams  

    By JohnRich, June 9, 2006
    • 21 replies
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    • justinb138
    • June 16, 2006

24. "Grim Rigger" - Blue Skies Magazine   1 2

    By kkeenan, February 23, 2010
    • 31 replies
    • 6,373 views
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    • riggerrob
    • March 1, 2010

25. Can you psycho pack a Spectre?  

    By MathmatiC, June 9, 2001
    • 12 replies
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    • trmnljnky
    • June 13, 2001

26. Falcon Canopies  

    By JWVB, April 3, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • SkySlut
    • April 5, 2003

27. What to do with an expired AAD?  

    By DigitalDave, May 2, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • obatzda
    • May 7, 2013

28. NEXT: to buy or not to buy  

    By Rebecca-Berlin, April 4, 2008
    • 24 replies
    • 6,370 views
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    • BenediktDE
    • July 1, 2008

29. Aerodyne riser cable housing slipped out!   1 2

    By ernokaikkonen, January 3, 2005
    • 27 replies
    • 6,367 views
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    • Casurf1978
    • January 6, 2005

30. Mr. Booth, Mr. Galloway. Chris. Dan   1 2

    By diverds, March 20, 2002
    • 27 replies
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    • diverds
    • March 25, 2002

31. Opinion: Best Overall Container (Durability/Comfort/Dependablity, Overall Appearance, etc...)   1 2

    By taz9420, January 10, 2003
    • 43 replies
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    • rapper4mpi
    • January 15, 2003

32. qualifying new canopy designs   1 2

    By cobaltdan, May 31, 2002
    • 41 replies
    • 6,365 views
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    • rainman
    • June 5, 2002

33. How do I turn off my Protrack?  

    By scottjaco, September 16, 2003
    • 4 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • September 17, 2003

34. leg straps   1 2

    By jtval, October 23, 2002
    • 29 replies
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    • jtval
    • October 28, 2002

35. Paratec NRG "ENERGY" 160  

    By Flying_Squirrel, July 27, 2008
    • 5 replies
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    • DarkDesigner
    • June 11, 2010

36. Rigging Error  

    By JerryBaumchen, February 6, 2015
    • 12 replies
    • 6,363 views
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    • dpreguy
    • March 3, 2015

37. packing a PD Sabre1...   1 2 3

    By angryelf, January 10, 2006
    • 57 replies
    • 6,357 views
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    • davelepka
    • January 13, 2006

38. 45 degree line-twist?  

    By riggerrob, April 1, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 6,356 views
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    • riggerrob
    • April 5, 2014

39. Want to buy a Fullface Helmet, what is a good one?   1 2

    By Solan, June 19, 2008
    • 29 replies
    • 6,355 views
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    • denete
    • June 29, 2008

40. reserve pack job question?   1 2

    By skymedic, June 6, 2003
    • 34 replies
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    • mark
    • June 15, 2007

41. Audible altimeters and helmet mounting  

    By Speedy84, April 15, 2006
    • 9 replies
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    • Haskell
    • July 9, 2019

42. Using a flexible cable to close the container instead of a pin   1 2

    By autoset, May 4, 2007
    • 25 replies
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    • peek
    • May 9, 2007

43. Icon vs Atom Legend   1 2

    By skyblu3, September 29, 2005
    • 34 replies
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    • riggermick
    • October 4, 2005

44. Jumpsuit booties  

    By bdbrown, December 5, 2004
    • 10 replies
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    • bdbrown
    • December 10, 2004

45. Problem with Slinks   1 2

    By Gravitymaster, November 16, 2002
    • 32 replies
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    • sar911
    • November 18, 2002

46. AADless   1 2

    By swoopfly, February 25, 2011
    • 32 replies
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    • liftedtitan
    • March 2, 2011

47. Canopy for turbulence   1 2

    By udder, October 25, 2005
    • 47 replies
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    • crazydiver
    • November 11, 2005

48. Night jump light recommendations  

    By mxk, September 14, 2015
    • 16 replies
    • 6,338 views
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    • BrianM
    • September 18, 2015

49. Info on military container?  

    By upjeeper, May 22, 2011
    • 17 replies
    • 6,336 views
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    • mjosparky
    • June 13, 2011

50. PC for Mirage/Cobalt Combo?   1 2 3

    By JYorkster, December 19, 2003
    • 70 replies
    • 6,333 views
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    • VectorBoy
    • January 1, 2004

51. Tracking Pants  

    By caribadive, April 18, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • SlipstreamBRO
    • September 28, 2009

52. skydiving fashion refusal  

    By flyingwallop, January 28, 2016
    • 15 replies
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    • Joellercoaster
    • January 31, 2016

53. question on reserve seal   1 2

    By piisfish, February 18, 2004
    • 28 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • February 24, 2004

54. Raven reserve sizing  

    By keithbar, September 6, 2014
    • 7 replies
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    • Quagmirian
    • September 7, 2014

55. Scam artists?  

    By ericmillionaire, April 3, 2005
    • 23 replies
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    • AiRpollUtiOn
    • October 30, 2005

56. Consew 199 Zig-Zag  

    By masterrigger1, January 15, 2014
    • 11 replies
    • 6,319 views
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    • skytribe
    • July 11, 2014

57. Your non-US country's reserve cycle  

    By councilman24, October 28, 2003
    • 24 replies
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    • councilman24
    • November 6, 2003

58. Icarus NZ story (Icarus Project)...  

    By CanopyPiloting, January 24, 2005
    • 14 replies
    • 6,319 views
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    • diablopilot
    • January 31, 2005

59. last repack on expired cypres2 end of life?   1 2

    By ajs339, May 11, 2015
    • 30 replies
    • 6,317 views
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    • pchapman
    • May 14, 2015

60. Dolphin D3  

    By soignet, January 27, 2005
    • 14 replies
    • 6,317 views
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    • mhartboca
    • February 18, 2005

61. First impressions of the Spectre 135 - Interesting Openings   1 2 3 4

    By Chris-Ottawa, August 14, 2006
    • 88 replies
    • 6,316 views
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    • JohanW
    • August 20, 2006

62. Rigging horror   1 2

    By parafredo, October 12, 2010
    • 35 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • October 16, 2010

63. Pack volume of PD-9 cell vs Silhouette  

    By T_P, May 16, 2009
    • 8 replies
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    • Jcoff89
    • May 22, 2009

64. How to clean the rig?  

    By drenaline, July 6, 2002
    • 14 replies
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    • bodypilot90
    • July 21, 2002

65. french links   1 2

    By huckfinn, June 6, 2006
    • 45 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • June 19, 2006

66. Magic marker on my lines?  

    By Jessica, January 27, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • packman
    • February 3, 2002

67. What are these? Canopy Warts?   1 2 3 4

    By JohnRich, November 29, 2004
    • 77 replies
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    • dorbie
    • December 11, 2004

68. Bonehead Gunner  

    By Scoby, July 4, 2003
    • 24 replies
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    • newshooter12
    • July 14, 2003

69. Best brand of gear?  

    By KurtS91, November 2, 2009
    • 13 replies
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    • darthur2000
    • November 3, 2009

70. Skyhook Equiped Containers ?  

    By NewClearSports, November 25, 2007
    • 20 replies
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    • mchamp
    • September 5, 2011

71. DaKine -Paid for a suit Sept 28, 05 still do not have it!   1 2

    By djurbanski, January 24, 2006
    • 31 replies
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    • Nightingale
    • January 28, 2006

72. Lazy Bag  

    By NeedToJump, June 5, 2003
    • 14 replies
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    • Davo
    • January 27, 2010

73. PD Removable Deployment System (R.D.S.)  

    By cpoxon, November 14, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • November 18, 2002

74. Best place to pick up an optimum 143  

    By texnavalaviator, October 9, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • ctrph8
    • October 14, 2012

75. What sort of eye-wear is acceptable?   1 2

    By rss_v, July 11, 2012
    • 32 replies
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    • excaza
    • August 14, 2012

76. How do I wash my container?  

    By JohnRich, March 14, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • stratostar
    • June 1, 2013

77. parchutes des france - wheres my bloody rig   1 2 3 4

    By crashtested, January 5, 2008
    • 76 replies
    • 6,300 views
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    • packing_jarrett
    • May 13, 2008

78. Racer   1 2 3 4

    By Megatron, February 12, 2009
    • 94 replies
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    • jcd11235
    • February 21, 2009

79. ripstop tape  

    By amy, November 24, 2004
    • 8 replies
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    • masterrig
    • November 26, 2004

80. 7 cell canopies - different flight characteristics?  

    By Genie, January 8, 2003
    • 2 replies
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    • skybytch
    • January 8, 2003

81. Does the harness fit? Hip rings in right spot?  

    By joewreilly, July 22, 2013
    • 9 replies
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    • joewreilly
    • July 23, 2013

82. Stolen Gear - Teardrop Viper  

    By Rebecca-Berlin, April 9, 2008
    • 11 replies
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    • Rebecca-Berlin
    • July 14, 2012

83. What makes AADs so expensive ?   1 2 3

    By J0nathan, March 18, 2012
    • 60 replies
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    • virgin-burner
    • March 24, 2012

84. Semi stowless dbag + Wings.  

    By woppyvac, November 8, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • November 10, 2012

85. Difference between Type 7 and Type 8 webbing?  

    By Tonto, January 20, 2004
    • 5 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • January 20, 2004

86. Price Question, 2003 Reserve Canopy  

    By Rebecca-Berlin, June 4, 2014
    • 20 replies
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    • Deyan
    • June 7, 2014

87. Cut-in Laterals?  

    By dzjmg, October 29, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • dgskydive
    • November 7, 2003

88. Experiment  

    By Hooknswoop, April 11, 2003
    • 22 replies
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    • billbooth
    • April 11, 2003

89. AAD Hidden functions  

    By ChrisD, April 9, 2013
    • 15 replies
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    • sundevil777
    • April 16, 2013

90. Cypres2, Vigil or Argus?   1 2

    By aguila, January 19, 2007
    • 31 replies
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    • aguila
    • January 23, 2007

91. 50% off wings certificates for sale.   1 2

    By bigway, August 17, 2007
    • 36 replies
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    • bigway
    • November 2, 2007

92. cutaway knife?  

    By bloody_trauma, June 7, 2006
    • 15 replies
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    • mnealtx
    • June 10, 2006

93. Argus 'Pin Check'   1 2

    By Bodhisattva420, March 28, 2011
    • 29 replies
    • 6,272 views
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    • billvon
    • March 31, 2011

94. Custom container and new reserve- comes packed- repack?   1 2

    By skyflower_bloom, January 2, 2011
    • 40 replies
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    • captain1976
    • January 19, 2011

95. Main Canopy was hard as a rock out of the d-bag.....   1 2

    By LawnDart21, April 5, 2004
    • 27 replies
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    • piisfish
    • April 7, 2004

96. Storing a rig  

    By Kui, October 15, 2014
    • 9 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 16, 2014

97. Need to buy my own rubber bands. Also, I need an easy "broken rubberband remover" technique.   1 2 3

    By mdrejhon, August 8, 2005
    • 52 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • August 11, 2005

98. Cost of gear has gone way up in 10 years.   1 2

    By BillyVance, December 23, 2007
    • 41 replies
    • 6,266 views
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    • Justpin
    • October 15, 2011

99. Spectre or Sabre2 for beginner   1 2

    By SlashDog, June 2, 2006
    • 34 replies
    • 6,265 views
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    • kallend
    • August 26, 2006

100. PC material - in or out of the spring?  

     By alexey, January 28, 2004
     • 20 replies
     • 6,265 views
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     • masterrig
     • February 4, 2004