GoPro Hero 3 - Firmware Update and Stability Issues - 2013-04-09 by admin

A series of bugs have forced GoPro to release firmware updates to solve the issues, but what about the exposure lock for the timelapse? An issue causing hassles with many skydivers.
Votes: 4 | Comments: 11 | Views: 11458

Replay XD: Is it the New Generation of Skydiving Camera - 2013-03-25 by DSE

In modern times, we’ve seen the camera shrink in size, and dramatically improve in image quality. In many cases, this size-shrink inspires kludgy form factors, and this is where the Replay XD camera...
Votes: 6 | Comments: 4 | Views: 5785

The Return of BIRDMAN - 2013-03-19 by admin

After halting production and sales on orders in 2010, Birdman has been revived, with a few changes. The reintroduction to the market comes with 3 new wingsuits, the Blade III, Samurai and the Ninja.
Votes: 7 | Comment: 1 | Views: 3492

Apache Wingsuit Modifications - 2013-02-04 by DSE

The Tonysuit Apache series of wingsuits has been the cause of controversy with regards to it being used in a skydiving environment. Find out more about modifying this wingsuit to make it skydive...
Votes: 6 | Comments: 12 | Views: 5556

Inside Squirrel Wingsuits - 2013-01-21 by admin

We had a chat with Matt from Squirrel Wingsuits, one of the new wingsuit manufacturer on the block. What inspired them and where they plan to go from here.
Votes: 5 | Comments: 0 | Views: 6198

Oregon Scientific ATC Chameleon Review - 2012-12-18 by Douglas Spotted Eagle

Oregon Scientific ATC Chameleon is unique in that it features dual lenses, shooting two views to a single stream that may be displayed either side by side or over/under.
Votes: 3 | Comments: 3 | Views: 4905

Drift Innovation Release Drift HD Ghost - 2012-11-14 by admin

Drift Innovation have released the new Drift HD Ghost which at $399 retail, falls into the market of the GoPro HD Hero 3 and the Sony AS15. Whether it's a contender is yet to be seen...
Votes: 1 | Comment: 1 | Views: 3215

Best POV Action Camera Shootout: 6 Challengers Reviewed - 2012-11-11 by Douglas Spotted Eagle popular

We set out with 6 of the most popular models of action cameras in an all-out camera review. The results were surprising... Could the GoPro be dethroned?
Votes: 18 | Comments: 27 | Views: 36982

GoPro HD Hero 3 Announced - 2012-10-17 by Bryn De Kocks

GoPro have unveiled their latest range in mounted cameras. The GoPro HD Hero 3 will feature 3 models of camera, the White Edition, Silver Edition and Black Edition. The Black Edition really looking...
Votes: 2 | Comments: 0 | Views: 9379

$400 Contour+2 HD Action Camera with Live Streaming Launched - 2012-09-14 by GearHead

This week Contour launched their new Contour+2. Like it's predecessors the Contour+2 is a light-weight versatile full HD action camera.
Votes: 2 | Comments: 0 | Views: 4001

Argus AAD Discontinued - 2011-09-27 by admin

"The recent bans from major manufacturers forced us to discontinue further production for the sport market, due to the impossibility to use our AAD in most rigs."
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Gear Database Updates - 2010-06-23 by admin

Details on a large gear database update which includes more than 100 new gear items, as well as item updates and manufacturer additions.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 406

Bonehead Composite Gear Update - 2010-06-17 by admin

We're happy to announce that we've updated the Bonehead Composite gear page with plenty of new items. Be sure to check them out...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 559

NeoXS from Parasport - Review - 2008-05-20 by Douglas Spotted Eagle

Powerful, small, and flexible, the new NeoXS from Parasport is the newest product in audible altimeters available to skydivers. If you’re a freeflyer, wingsuiter, speedskydiver, or a relative work...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 1085

Leadership change at Aerodyne - 2008-05-20 by Karl Meyer

Newarc AS announces the following changes to Aerodyne Research effective 12 May, 2008. Bill Legard has been appointed President and CEO of Aerodyne Research, manufacturer of the Icon container...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 300

Atair's EXO-Wing, the World's Smallest Human-Piloted Jet - 2008-05-19 by Dan Preston

Atair Aerospace (Atair) was chosen by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art to display two of its real-world innovations alongside high-profile superhero collections from Hollywood and the fashion...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 618

Strong Saves Small Irish Dropzone - 2008-04-23 by David Byrnes

Imagine as a Dropzone Operator waking up at 7:30am on a sunny summer morning to discover that the dropzone has been broken into by thieves in the middle of the night and that all your student...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 547

The Tonfly Camera Converter - 2008-02-10 by douglas spotted eagle

Action sports camera helmets are more than just protective gear that hold a camera, they're tools of the sports trade and action videographer. Just any old helmet can be used to hold a camera, and...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 436

NeoXs - The new audible altimeter by Parasport - 2008-01-11 by Silvia Marras

Introduced last February at the 2007 PIA Symposium in Reno, the NeoXs Audible Altimeter is finally available.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 496

Service Bulletin - Quasar II - 2007-04-19 by Tom Noonan

On April 18, 2007 Strong Enterprises released the following Service Bulletin, regarding the temporary immediate grounding of the Quasar II sport container.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 295

RSL Removal on the Javelin/Javelin Odyssey - 2007-03-06 by Dave Singer

This letter dated February 27, 2007 from Sun Path Products, Inc. addresses the issue of Reserve Static Line Removal on the Javelin/Javelin Odyssey.
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 385

Argus AAD - Mandatory cutter replacement - 2006-12-05 by Karel Goorts

Aviacom SA by Nobel Energetics issues the following product service bulletin for the Argus Cutter
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New ownership for Aerodyne Research - 2006-07-21 by Arnold Collenteur

As reported earlier our former owners eliminated the parachute business from their holdings. The factory in Durban, South Africa, was sold to the Zodiac group together with the military product...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 345

Mirage Ground Launch Systems - 2006-06-28 by Brandi Hough

Ground Launching is the newest and fastest growing sport in the swooping community! Foot launching parachutes is relatively easy but having the proper equipment and training will save you alot of...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 356

PD Announces Price Increase & New Pricing Policy - 2006-06-23 by Rob Wilson

In response to escalating costs in petroleum-based raw materials, as well as the impact of continual rising costs of other supplies and overhead expenses, Performance Designs, Inc. is implementing a...
Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 225