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19,237 topics in this forum

1. are hip rings worth the money?   1 2

   By timherman, December 22, 2008
   • 26 replies
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   • pms07
   • December 31, 2008

2. Potential total mal?   1 2

   By Diezel, November 29, 2017
   • 28 replies
   • 11,330 views
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   • gb1
   • December 6, 2017

3. New PD reserve questions and hopefully answers thread. READ THIS THREAD!   1 2 3

   By Spizzzarko, November 30, 2006
   • 61 replies
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   • superhina
   • July 8, 2007

4. plastic hook knife   1 2

   By firstime, April 29, 2009
   • 28 replies
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   • topdocker
   • May 26, 2009

5. Quasar II's with steel flap springs grounded   1 2 3 4

   By councilman24, April 18, 2007
   • 89 replies
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   • DualHawk
   • May 9, 2007

6. Icon I5/I6 and 190-200 canopies  

   By fcpk, October 11, 2012
   • 21 replies
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   • ELLIOTT
   • October 15, 2012

7. Best Sewing machine?  

   By melushell, August 5, 2004
   • 15 replies
   • 11,284 views
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • November 30, 2022

8. Raider Canopies  

   By AggieDave, April 9, 2002
   • 14 replies
   • 11,278 views
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   • slotperfect
   • April 19, 2002

9. Painting a container   1 2

   By devarona, August 23, 2010
   • 46 replies
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   • johnmatrix
   • September 1, 2010

10. Airtec announces WINGSUIT CYPRES   1 2

    By Fall0ut, June 4, 2016
    • 31 replies
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    • Akegata
    • July 10, 2016

11. Garmin Fenix 3 as an altimeter???  

    By gilead1, October 30, 2015
    • 3 replies
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    • peter.draper
    • November 17, 2015

12. Container Lock/PC in Tow - Malfunction (pic)   1 2

    By jmfreefly, August 25, 2003
    • 32 replies
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    • Rainmagnet
    • September 24, 2003

13. Light Weight Container / Harness System   1 2

    By ScottGray, October 24, 2013
    • 26 replies
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • October 25, 2013

14. Is parachutemanuals.com gone?  

    By councilman24, April 23, 2017
    • 15 replies
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    • dgw
    • May 28, 2017

15. Singer 20U vs Consew CN2053R-1  

    By IHazySky, October 18, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • Beatnik
    • October 26, 2014

16. Vigil fire   1 2

    By Rdutch, May 14, 2011
    • 41 replies
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    • angryelf
    • May 26, 2011

17. Portable sewing machine advice   1 2

    By mxk, February 3, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • mcordell
    • February 6, 2015

18. OTG goggles  

    By yamtx73, December 24, 2005
    • 9 replies
    • 11,167 views
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    • Andy9o8
    • December 27, 2005

19. Why I jumped a whole Season with a BASE rig from 13K ft...   1 2 3 4 5

    By badlock, April 8, 2008
    • 105 replies
    • 11,150 views
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    • livendive
    • September 3, 2008

20. Riser Type  

    By mjrod, October 28, 2004
    • 12 replies
    • 11,147 views
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    • mjosparky
    • December 17, 2004

21. Vector 3 closing sequence  

    By VTskydiver, August 27, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • meatbomb
    • September 2, 2004

22. Closing pins piercing bridles - Total Malfunction   1 2

    By Skydivesg, September 2, 2014
    • 29 replies
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    • Meresa
    • September 6, 2014

23. UPT pull-up cords  

    By skyange1, May 23, 2010
    • 15 replies
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    • klingeme
    • June 1, 2010

24. First Fullface (/w mirror lens)  

    By protech33, October 29, 2012
    • 17 replies
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    • NeonLights
    • October 30, 2012

25. Poron XRD / Sky Systems helmets  

    By AttmfC, November 9, 2011
    • 5 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • December 6, 2011

26. Beginner skydiver needs results   1 2

    By Brodi3687, December 17, 2011
    • 25 replies
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    • Brodi3687
    • December 23, 2011

27. Quality patches   1 2

    By likestojump, May 26, 2013
    • 28 replies
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    • likestojump
    • May 19, 2014

28. 170 Canopy in Icon I4 ??????  

    By jonorato, October 18, 2013
    • 9 replies
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    • Alexg3265
    • December 1, 2013

29. CYPRES cuts steel wire (ripcord cable)   1 2

    By Abedy, November 11, 2012
    • 30 replies
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    • nigel99
    • November 22, 2012

30. Pegasus and X210   1 2

    By Quagmirian, June 17, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • Quagmirian
    • September 23, 2016

31. Alternative bridle routing/closing method   1 2

    By Southern_Man, July 20, 2011
    • 29 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 10, 2011

32. RIGGERS: Suggested training for Vigil customers   1 2 3

    By tdog, May 6, 2009
    • 56 replies
    • 11,078 views
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    • Jenn83
    • January 18, 2011

33. Ops-Core Base Jump Sport Helmet  

    By Chris-Ottawa, January 23, 2012
    • 4 replies
    • 11,076 views
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    • punkd
    • January 26, 2012

34. Full-face helmets   1 2 3

    By yobnoc, July 17, 2019
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    • Zahnrad Kopf
    • October 7, 2020

35. SWIFT PLUS - what size is mine?  

    By skydiverek, March 28, 2012
    • 20 replies
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    • hackish
    • June 10, 2014

36. Cookie GAS Full Face  

    By Travman, March 27, 2009
    • 24 replies
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    • CazmoDee
    • January 28, 2010

37. HMA lines- history of snapping without warning?   1 2

    By dbattman, January 30, 2003
    • 31 replies
    • 11,039 views
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    • crazy
    • February 2, 2003

38. Rigger Seal Symbol   1 2

    By Kimblair13, August 3, 2007
    • 49 replies
    • 11,039 views
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    • masterrig
    • August 13, 2010

39. kill-line pilot chutes for first jump students?  

    By riggerrob, April 8, 2010
    • 19 replies
    • 11,033 views
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 9, 2010

40. Weight belt  

    By Para-cutie, April 25, 2013
    • 16 replies
    • 11,031 views
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    • CygnusX-1
    • May 9, 2013

41. Vector 3 container sizes  

    By antonija, August 26, 2009
    • 8 replies
    • 11,028 views
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    • Bip
    • August 31, 2009

42. Rubber bands vs.....   1 2

    By coho21, October 14, 2002
    • 46 replies
    • 11,019 views
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    • alan
    • October 23, 2002

43. Parachute Rigger Handbook   1 2 3 4 6

    By skybytch, January 29, 2011
    • 139 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • February 27, 2011

44. sabre2 150 vs safire2 149  

    By alygator, November 10, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • waveoff5500
    • November 11, 2011

45. CURV vs Vector 3   1 2

    By Jleon, January 7, 2018
    • 38 replies
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    • alexey
    • January 12, 2018

46. Need good cushion/support boots for jumping   1 2

    By darkwing, September 28, 2005
    • 26 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • October 1, 2005

47. Elastic Wrist / forearm mount for N3 Neptune  

    By wadebaird, December 9, 2012
    • 11 replies
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    • bigeyesky
    • May 31, 2015

48. Free Stowed D Bag   1 2

    By Mac, August 24, 2010
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    • Hellis
    • August 27, 2010

49. Jav, harness C17 , 6ft tall ??  

    By spencer, April 17, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • berchtoldaj
    • April 19, 2011

50. Packing Racer Reserves   1 2 3 4 5

    By HPC, November 11, 2017
    • 109 replies
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    • mark
    • November 14, 2017

51. Brand new Vector 3s for 200! Get them while they last!  

    By tdog, February 12, 2015
    • 20 replies
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    • BIGUN
    • February 18, 2015

52. Thoughts on LPV reserves?  

    By PXSS, August 21, 2015
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    • PXSS
    • September 17, 2015

53. Jumping with earphones  

    By Jon26, November 12, 2007
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    • Jon26
    • November 13, 2007

54. Rigger Seal Presses   1 2

    By kharkness, October 15, 2007
    • 40 replies
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    • councilman24
    • January 10, 2011

55. Another spectra vs. dacron thred  

    By antonija, October 1, 2009
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    • Di0
    • May 29, 2014

56. Crossfire II (189) vs Sabre II (190)  

    By 1001001sos, June 2, 2014
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    • 1001001sos
    • June 2, 2014

57. PROTEC helmets  

    By RSG, March 28, 2007
    • 22 replies
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    • dorbie
    • March 29, 2007

58. rubber bands? size? tube stows?  

    By Creep0321, February 20, 2012
    • 22 replies
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    • JohnSherman
    • February 21, 2012

59. Helmet Advice - Visor Helmet Users?   1 2

    By sdigital, December 3, 2013
    • 34 replies
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    • DivingWombat
    • January 28, 2014

60. I wear glasses - full face or not?  

    By corpkid, December 5, 2013
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    • corpkid
    • December 12, 2013

61. JVX delivery times????   1 2 3

    By jumpkid, May 22, 2008
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    • superstu
    • August 11, 2008

62. Newbie Altimeter Watch Question  

    By AdrenalineLover, January 31, 2017
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • February 10, 2017

63. Cadmium VS SS  

    By bbrodes, January 9, 2014
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    • cjdskydiver
    • January 15, 2014

64. Javelin Odyssey v/s vector 3 pros & cons  

    By NegroKarlezi, March 5, 2014
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    • skez
    • January 22, 2015

65. Best AAD???  

    By scottd818, February 24, 2012
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    • sundevil777
    • January 31, 2013

66. are reverse risers safe  

    By syntax, February 3, 2005
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    • xpug
    • February 4, 2005

67. Sabre 2 vs. Spectre ??  

    By Hazarrd, June 30, 2003
    • 7 replies
    • 10,875 views
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    • skybytch
    • June 30, 2003

68. Brake line length question   1 2

    By TracyS, March 29, 2013
    • 25 replies
    • 10,874 views
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    • TracyS
    • April 15, 2013

69. Do MARD Components require TSO Certification?   1 2 3 4 5

    By JohnSherman, December 2, 2011
    • 100 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • December 22, 2011

70. Universal, snag resistant GoPro mount.   1 2

    By LeeroyJenkins, December 3, 2015
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    • LeeroyJenkins
    • December 7, 2015

71. sabre 2 Pack Vloume, where to be found?  

    By sdctlc, December 26, 2003
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    • srg
    • December 31, 2003

72. Opinions on stow bands.  

    By chriscchristoph, June 4, 2014
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    • sundevil777
    • June 5, 2014

73. Canopy destruction/safe landing with reserve - Ukraine, April, 29   1 2

    By Hagen, May 4, 2006
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    • AMax
    • May 12, 2006

74. Philosophy of banning the Argus   1 2 3 4 5

    By pchapman, March 23, 2011
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    • jerm
    • March 28, 2011

75. Is it time to work on 1 year repack cycles?   1 2 3

    By bodypilot90, August 22, 2013
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    • feuergnom
    • September 2, 2013

76. Pricing a used canopy  

    By RDG, March 31, 2004
    • 4 replies
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    • BadDog
    • April 1, 2004

77. GQ Security  

    By dumstuntzz, May 2, 2008
    • 16 replies
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    • Unstable
    • February 28, 2011

78. Was: Recommended specs on reserve exit weight, do you go over max?   1 2 3 4 6

    By phoenixlpr, July 11, 2006
    • 132 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 5, 2006

79. Worrying Safety Bulletin concerning the Vigil   1 2

    By skydivepete, April 25, 2008
    • 46 replies
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    • kylestarck
    • June 16, 2008

80. Infinity pack volume question  

    By Docspidey, May 2, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • srg
    • May 5, 2004

81. Any word when mirage drx is available   1 2

    By skydude89, July 22, 2008
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    • 10,796 views
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    • chutingstar
    • July 20, 2009

82. Racer main SpeedBag in Infinity container?  

    By skydiverek, September 9, 2013
    • 22 replies
    • 10,778 views
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    • Unstable
    • March 10, 2014

83. New multimode Cypres!   1 2

    By skydiverek, November 20, 2013
    • 38 replies
    • 10,777 views
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    • nigel99
    • December 23, 2013

84. Master or Serior ticket to make a repair?   1 2 3 4

    By hackish, February 5, 2015
    • 97 replies
    • 10,772 views
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    • hackish
    • February 12, 2015

85. Voodoo Curv Vc2 & Pilot 168 ZPX fit  

    By binaryfinary, July 2, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 10,771 views
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    • wstcstcmtr
    • July 9, 2014

86. warning don't buy used gear from this guy   1 2

    By azuleskies, October 4, 2009
    • 43 replies
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    • Squeak
    • June 20, 2011

87. New stuff at the PIA   1 2 3

    By flipper, January 18, 2005
    • 74 replies
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    • lilchief
    • June 15, 2009

88. CYPRES 2 announces selectable activation altitude   1 2

    By FlyingRadio, April 13, 2012
    • 31 replies
    • 10,751 views
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    • pchapman
    • February 5, 2013

89. 3rd Viso in 5 months. Guess I'm N3 bound.   1 2

    By jstratfan, September 29, 2015
    • 29 replies
    • 10,740 views
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    • jtiflyer
    • February 11, 2017

90. Canopy hanging rack - portable and cheap  

    By councilman24, January 7, 2005
    • 21 replies
    • 10,732 views
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    • mxk
    • September 8, 2015

91. "Pack Boy" or "Power Tool"  

    By Kimblair13, January 7, 2004
    • 15 replies
    • 10,727 views
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    • darkwing
    • November 24, 2004

92. Helmet Cutaway systems  

    By escott0699, October 28, 2013
    • 22 replies
    • 10,726 views
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    • nigel99
    • October 31, 2013

93. Props to both Chutingstar and Scootersv!  

    By millertime24, December 21, 2010
    • 21 replies
    • 10,723 views
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    • jumpwally
    • March 25, 2011

94. Shortening a Chest Strap   1 2 3

    By jws3, August 14, 2015
    • 55 replies
    • 10,719 views
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    • masterrigger1
    • August 25, 2015

95. Major PD price increase coming   1 2 3 4 5

    By billvon, June 23, 2006
    • 107 replies
    • 10,697 views
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    • livendive
    • July 10, 2006

96. Making Sigma closing loops  

    By freestyleleigh, August 20, 2011
    • 11 replies
    • 10,695 views
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    • jerolim
    • August 25, 2011

97. Vans (On Your Feet) - Why Do You Wear Them?   1 2

    By slotperfect, August 29, 2006
    • 45 replies
    • 10,694 views
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    • popsjumper
    • December 3, 2006

98. 7 vs 9 cell canopies for newer jumpers  

    By ILikePizza, July 7, 2010
    • 22 replies
    • 10,687 views
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    • adrenaline880
    • January 19, 2011

99. Aircraft recovery chute?   1 2

    By Fuppylodders, February 13, 2014
    • 49 replies
    • 10,683 views
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    • mjosparky
    • March 3, 2014

100. New Vigil Safety bulletin   1 2

     By skydivepete, April 19, 2006
     • 25 replies
     • 10,678 views
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     • wimdevos
     • May 22, 2006