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19,234 topics in this forum

1. Tonfly Speed Helmet  

   By dmcculloch, January 7, 2013
   • 10 replies
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   • Eddie5000
   • March 15, 2018

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

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

3. Packing Racer Reserves   1 2 3 4 5

   By HPC, November 11, 2017
   • 109 replies
   • 10,592 views
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   • mark
   • November 14, 2017

4. Low bulk canopies - whats best - your help needed  

   By nobucket, August 2, 2017
   • 16 replies
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   • Bluhdow
   • August 14, 2017

5. Semi stowless bags  

   By Sky_doggy, February 23, 2013
   • 18 replies
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   • GooniesKid
   • April 7, 2014

6. The Parachute Manual  

   By rendezvous, March 28, 2002
   • 6 replies
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   • alan
   • March 29, 2002

7. Parachute packing  

   By Andybilly, January 30, 2006
   • 20 replies
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   • Liemberg
   • January 31, 2006

8. Para-commander packing   1 2

   By skybeergodd, December 19, 2004
   • 31 replies
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   • JerryBaumchen
   • June 28, 2014

9. Vector meshless pilot chute  

   By gunsmokex, March 31, 2017
   • 13 replies
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   • Anachronist
   • April 6, 2017

10. opt for B12 snaps?  

    By djro, April 2, 2011
    • 16 replies
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    • firemedic
    • April 4, 2011

11. Wing Color UV Life  

    By xsynergist, August 27, 2004
    • 17 replies
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    • nitrochute
    • August 29, 2004

12. Packing questions   1 2

    By pertierr, June 29, 2013
    • 25 replies
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    • pertierr
    • July 19, 2013

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

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

14. XL Cloud  

    By Blahr, July 31, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 2, 2003

15. Letter from John Sherman (Jumpshack)   1 2 3 4

    By Unstable, March 25, 2011
    • 75 replies
    • 10,531 views
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    • BigMark
    • May 2, 2013

16. Vector micron V306 or V319? Opinions on same main but bigger reserves.  

    By Kiwiskydiving, October 10, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • Jon26
    • October 20, 2016

17. Night Jump Gear - Strobe   1 2

    By AdamWirtz2001, May 29, 2012
    • 40 replies
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    • kirj0012
    • July 6, 2012

18. Anyone jumping an S-Fire   1 2

    By Hunterbeav, January 10, 2018
    • 34 replies
    • 10,518 views
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    • shadeland
    • February 19, 2018

19. Expiry date for reserves   1 2

    By steellex, April 11, 2002
    • 42 replies
    • 10,507 views
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    • brits17
    • April 14, 2004

20. Cuben Fiber  

    By base428, February 7, 2005
    • 20 replies
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    • STARA
    • November 1, 2005

21. hard housings or not.   1 2

    By traker, May 8, 2005
    • 41 replies
    • 10,486 views
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    • fcajump
    • October 5, 2020

22. Painting Helmet - Good or Bad Idea?   1 2

    By sunnydee123, December 8, 2003
    • 35 replies
    • 10,482 views
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    • adamjenner
    • December 19, 2003

23. Volt Main Canopy?  

    By ClayHart28, March 23, 2015
    • 6 replies
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    • NV1
    • March 26, 2015

24. Clearing lines and material inside canopy while packing   1 2

    By TheDoctor2608, January 15, 2013
    • 35 replies
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    • mark
    • October 21, 2013

25. Vector new options  

    By OG-Tahiti, March 27, 2010
    • 24 replies
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    • OG-Tahiti
    • April 6, 2010

26. Tetrahedron  

    By pkasdorf, February 11, 2003
    • 13 replies
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    • eames
    • February 13, 2003

27. Voodoo Curv Vc1 with a PD Pulse 150  

    By Darth_Vader, February 26, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • strife
    • November 23, 2014

28. Canopies with similar pack volume to Pulse.   1 2

    By jurajpetrik, December 20, 2015
    • 25 replies
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    • Anachronist
    • December 25, 2015

29. Smallest Canopy ever seen?   1 2

    By RSG, October 24, 2002
    • 47 replies
    • 10,428 views
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    • cobaltdan
    • October 29, 2002

30. Skylark Equipment ?  

    By chris1269, May 16, 2007
    • 13 replies
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    • Maksimsf
    • November 29, 2012

31. Safire 1 vs Safire 2  

    By SRI85, November 9, 2010
    • 24 replies
    • 10,421 views
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    • aliencico
    • November 17, 2010

32. Vector and Sigma Retrofit   1 2 3

    By 3331, January 17, 2009
    • 56 replies
    • 10,418 views
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    • prodiver913
    • February 12, 2009

33. Head down fatal risk ?   1 2

    By erdnarob, May 15, 2011
    • 46 replies
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    • mototryph1
    • October 22, 2011

34. Hackysacks - Pilot Chute Malfunction   1 2

    By Skydog0223, June 10, 2008
    • 47 replies
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    • AlRedler
    • June 17, 2008

35. Sigma - closing loop wear from Skyhook bungee washer  

    By pchapman, August 24, 2009
    • 21 replies
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    • RIGGER
    • January 26, 2013

36. Flotation device?!?!  

    By mysky, April 22, 2006
    • 16 replies
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    • flylikeahandbag
    • April 26, 2006

37. PDR vs PDO performance   1 2

    By SkydiverNigel, October 6, 2016
    • 41 replies
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    • pchapman
    • October 13, 2016

38. hard opening help   1 2 3

    By mcordell, November 14, 2013
    • 68 replies
    • 10,393 views
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    • DcloudZ
    • December 17, 2013

39. Vigil misfire   1 2

    By SpeedyBee, July 28, 2006
    • 27 replies
    • 10,389 views
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    • dorbie
    • August 7, 2006

40. JVX delivery times????   1 2 3

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

41. hand sewing a bar tack for toggle loop  

    By Couloirman, June 4, 2012
    • 17 replies
    • 10,387 views
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    • base283
    • June 8, 2012

42. Pilot 188 in Infinity I45 container  

    By randyb, July 24, 2014
    • 11 replies
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    • ljwobker
    • March 5, 2017

43. cleaning dirt off your rig  

    By dontlikemustard, January 10, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • jonathan.newman
    • January 14, 2013

44. Swollen fingers from packing  

    By hajnalka, April 13, 2010
    • 24 replies
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    • hajnalka
    • April 25, 2010

45. wolmari packing   1 2

    By slave2ink68, January 22, 2015
    • 32 replies
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    • Cambalectri
    • February 4, 2015

46. Adidas goggles suitable for skydiving ?   1 2

    By RandomLemming, February 22, 2006
    • 26 replies
    • 10,369 views
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    • RandomLemming
    • February 23, 2006

47. How does an altimeter exactly work?  

    By autoset, May 1, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • billvon
    • May 2, 2007

48. XFire vs Crossfire 3... Any comments on which is best?  

    By kgroves233, October 27, 2017
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    • Jaysus
    • November 28, 2017

49. Automatic GoPro Remote  

    By ppolstra, April 24, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • evh
    • April 26, 2017

50. Double stowing suspension lines   1 2 3 4

    By brettpobastad, July 17, 2005
    • 96 replies
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    • brettpobastad
    • July 23, 2005

51. banner / "eel"-jumps and setups  

    By virgin-burner, February 14, 2012
    • 22 replies
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    • Jordan82
    • May 28, 2017

52. packing a "full fitting" dbag?  

    By RyanFYF, March 27, 2013
    • 20 replies
    • 10,318 views
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    • RyanFYF
    • April 29, 2013

53. End Cell Closure   1 2

    By freebird, September 5, 2002
    • 43 replies
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    • JohnDeere
    • January 30, 2008

54. Skyhook RSL Pictures   1 2 3 4

    By billbooth, February 5, 2003
    • 75 replies
    • 10,299 views
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    • Praetorian
    • March 1, 2004

55. Sewing machine controllability at slow speeds   1 2

    By IJskonijn, August 21, 2017
    • 27 replies
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    • Veis
    • January 24, 2021

56. Got a sewing machine   1 2 3 4

    By theonlyski, February 22, 2011
    • 93 replies
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    • masterrig
    • March 13, 2012

57. Atom legend R Sizes  

    By Boris73, July 28, 2009
    • 12 replies
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    • Floflo
    • July 30, 2009

58. Vector 3 or Mirage G3?  

    By BFK, April 19, 2001
    • 20 replies
    • 10,282 views
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    • Donna
    • April 21, 2001

59. cordura or spandex BOC pouch?  

    By JustRelax, January 4, 2004
    • 17 replies
    • 10,247 views
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    • matthewcline
    • August 28, 2004

60. interesting hand tacking  

    By irishrigger, October 30, 2006
    • 17 replies
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    • PeteS
    • November 2, 2006

61. DOM of you container? Main? Reserve?   1 2

    By mattmais, December 26, 2005
    • 38 replies
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    • mattmais
    • January 3, 2006

62. Dacron line strech?   1 2

    By skydiverek, January 21, 2003
    • 26 replies
    • 10,199 views
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    • masterrigger1
    • June 5, 2005

63. Container Comparison  

    By DonScott, November 9, 2016
    • 23 replies
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    • flyngrudy18
    • November 29, 2016

64. javelin vs mirage g4   1 2

    By Bobbytransue, February 9, 2011
    • 29 replies
    • 10,189 views
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    • baign32
    • February 10, 2011

65. Post your custom altimeter   1 2

    By katzurki, December 1, 2004
    • 42 replies
    • 10,187 views
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    • pilotdave
    • March 9, 2010

66. Scary reserve Dbag hand extraction   1 2 3

    By erdnarob, July 6, 2012
    • 61 replies
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    • RiggerLee
    • September 3, 2012

67. PIA Symposium 2015: what's new?  

    By skydiverek, April 1, 2015
    • 20 replies
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    • councilman24
    • April 5, 2015

68. Cypres2 & Vigil 2 Maintenance Comparison Project  

    By Hooknswoop, December 2, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 10,182 views
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    • gowlerk
    • January 11, 2015

69. Using BDU pants as jump pants?   1 2

    By soignet, November 20, 2004
    • 26 replies
    • 10,181 views
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    • Spizzzarko
    • December 15, 2004

70. Tube Stows   1 2 3 4

    By glgflyer, September 22, 2009
    • 76 replies
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    • NWPoul
    • October 1, 2009

71. Photos - inside a Cypres 1   1 2

    By pchapman, January 20, 2010
    • 33 replies
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    • skydiverek
    • June 2, 2011

72. Jav C16 Harnes Size  

    By skip, June 12, 2002
    • 5 replies
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    • skip
    • June 17, 2002

73. Suunto vector compared to actual skydiving altimeters  

    By SkyDivinRyan, April 19, 2006
    • 10 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • April 24, 2006

74. Frexer Extreme Sports jumpsuits  

    By degeneration, October 2, 2008
    • 17 replies
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    • Waldschrat
    • February 18, 2016

75. What does "Aerospace Grade" really mean?  

    By hackish, May 27, 2008
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    • airtwardo
    • May 28, 2008

76. Got an Icon? Post pics...   1 2

    By Scoop, August 31, 2008
    • 35 replies
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    • degeneration
    • September 5, 2011

77. Good audible?  

    By Kalrigan, September 25, 2013
    • 23 replies
    • 10,153 views
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    • mattjw916
    • November 11, 2013

78. Mirage G4 or Infinity Rig  

    By elmono, September 4, 2011
    • 20 replies
    • 10,146 views
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    • Amazon
    • September 7, 2011

79. Is Psycho Pack the way to go???   1 2 3

    By flyer299, December 8, 2002
    • 60 replies
    • 10,141 views
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    • phoenixlpr
    • November 21, 2008

80. TSO C23 Series question  

    By stimpy4242, August 24, 2006
    • 18 replies
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    • riggermick
    • August 28, 2006

81. Racer Features   1 2

    By Deci, February 10, 2013
    • 30 replies
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    • dpreguy
    • July 25, 2013

82. Canopy questions - 7 cell and 9 cell  

    By HydroGuy, April 21, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • HydroGuy
    • April 26, 2005

83. altimeter watches  

    By fendereh, August 7, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • SkyDivinRyan
    • August 11, 2007

84. PD Pulse   1 2

    By Buffdiver, February 20, 2009
    • 39 replies
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    • angryelf
    • November 16, 2009

85. Binding around corners...   1 2

    By hackish, September 4, 2014
    • 35 replies
    • 10,125 views
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • November 12, 2014

86. Define hard opening?   1 2

    By bwilling, December 8, 2006
    • 39 replies
    • 10,116 views
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    • hjumper33
    • December 12, 2006

87. Hook Knife Location  

    By jfields, June 21, 2001
    • 23 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • July 13, 2014

88. Canopy wash?  

    By vibeke, November 22, 2004
    • 18 replies
    • 10,102 views
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 15, 2007

89. Chemsearch AR-19  

    By fudd, April 26, 2004
    • 6 replies
    • 10,100 views
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • April 27, 2004

90. Infinity container   1 2 3

    By dhammons, August 12, 2003
    • 59 replies
    • 10,079 views
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    • Shark
    • September 25, 2003

91. Semi-Stowless Bag for Javelin?  

    By Doug_Davis, April 16, 2014
    • 19 replies
    • 10,075 views
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • April 18, 2014

92. Relining your canopy?  

    By ltdiver, June 16, 2002
    • 14 replies
    • 10,073 views
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    • polarbear
    • June 18, 2002

93. TSO C-23f has been signed and issued  

    By GGGGIO, September 29, 2012
    • 8 replies
    • 10,070 views
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    • mjosparky
    • October 5, 2012

94. How long should my rig stay packed?  

    By PhippsAT, December 16, 2012
    • 17 replies
    • 10,057 views
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    • scoodenbuzz
    • December 20, 2012

95. Optima Batteries BR2325 Vs. CR2325  

    By fasterisbest, July 4, 2014
    • 2 replies
    • 10,057 views
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    • gowlerk
    • July 4, 2014

96. aad/cypress   1 2 3

    By Skyrose7, January 28, 2002
    • 61 replies
    • 10,051 views
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    • wildblue
    • February 1, 2002

97. closing loop material  

    By uberchris, January 23, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    • Beatnik
    • January 26, 2011

98. Best first sewing machine for a new rigger.  

    By Ktownbret, September 19, 2014
    • 9 replies
    • 10,031 views
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    • piisfish
    • May 27, 2015

99. One piece vs. two piece leg pads  

    By skydiverek, October 12, 2006
    • 12 replies
    • 10,019 views
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    • Attackforce
    • April 30, 2014

100. Does anyone in the US have a deepseed jumpsuit?   1 2

     By VTmotoMike08, May 27, 2007
     • 29 replies
     • 10,015 views
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     • debussyschild
     • November 8, 2008