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The The "D" Point by Brian S. Germain
By - 2009-11-01
Although there are many ways to improve one’s accuracy in parachuting, I have found no better way than flying a consistent pattern. By connecting a series of invisible points in the sky, “Altitude-Location-Checkpoints” as I call ...
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By Nikolay - 2009-10-01
Yes, I know who you're talking about. It is these crazy guys, who jump out of perfectly good aircraft with the bunch of ropes and fabric in their ...
 6.81 (Rating: 6.81 Votes: 125 Viewed: 5380)
Managing Media on the Dropzone
By Douglas Spotted Eagle - 2009-09-13
Whether for positive or negative reasons, every dropzone in the world should expect a visit from local news media at some point in time or another. This ...
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Great canopy for an intermediate-advanced wooper

Rating 5 Crossfire 2
Review by: teknik on 2009-11-04 07:57:34

Pros: Amazing openings, light riser pressure, good swoops and flare power
Cons: none - for now... (crosses fingers)

Bought a used Xfire2 109 (loaded at 1.7) after having read the DZ.com reviews and having heard ...

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