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- PD Factory Team Sweeps the Extreme Week Event - by Shannon Pilcher
In late June the PD Factory Team set off on a two-week, action-packed adventure to the Scandanavian wonderland called Norway. The primary objective was to compete in the European Swooping Tour (EST), one of the many sports being showcased on the Extreme Week billet.
(Rating: 6.93 Votes: 35 Viewed: 6667 Posted: Wed Aug 01 2007)
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- New German National Big Way Formation Record Set - by Andreas Szerbakowski
From November 2-11, 2006, I gathered with German jumpers at Skydive Arizona in Eloy to build a new German Record. Main
organizer, Dieter Kirsch, planned a 150 (156) big way formation with the goal to beat the previous 122-way German
performance in 2004 over Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
(Rating: 7.90 Votes: 39 Viewed: 6127 Posted: Thu Nov 30 2006)
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- Airdrop Assist and You - by Karen Hawes
Looking for a way to put your skydiving skills to use, in a hands-on humanitarian way? There are plenty of nonprofit organizations out there, and many ways in which to help others - now you can join one which uses skydiving, to bring care directly to people.
(Rating: 8.86 Votes: 39 Viewed: 6069 Posted: Sun Nov 05 2006)
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- Parachuting for Progeria - by Max Cohn
September 18th, 2006 marked the first annual Parachuting for Progeria charity event at The Blue Sky Ranch in Gardiner, NY. The event was spearheaded by NYC fireman and Ranch local jumper Michael Brody.
(Rating: 8.69 Votes: 26 Viewed: 4923 Posted: Fri Oct 06 2006)
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- Pro Swooping Tour Kicks off 2006 Season - by Stuart Schoenfeld
On April 28th some of the best canopy pilots in the world kicked off the 4th year of the Pro Swooping Tour in Lake Wales, FL. Seasoned veterans of the PST such as Ian Bobo, Luke Aikens, and Kaz Sheekey were also joined by some of the newest pro pilots straight from the CPC championships like Ian Drennan, Brian McNenney, and Stuart Schoenfeld.
(Rating: 6.84 Votes: 19 Viewed: 5337 Posted: Sun Jul 02 2006)
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- The 4th Annual Freefly Money Meet at Skydive Arizona - by Amy Chmelecki
This very unique style competition takes place February 24-26 and is a great way meet new
people, jump with them as well as compete against them. In each of five rounds
you will be randomly matched with a different partner of similar flying
ability.
(Rating: 6.47 Votes: 19 Viewed: 6706 Posted: Mon Feb 13 2006)
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- 85 Way CRW World Record Set - by Wendy Faulkner
A view like no other - until you have flown up next to 81 multi-colored parachutes, all hooked into formation, flying briskly through the sky, its hard to explain the sheer beauty of it all. A diamond of parachutes, more than 250 feet tall, weighing in at over 8 tons, yet flying quickly and effortlessly through the sky.
(Rating: 9.49 Votes: 199 Viewed: 29234 Posted: Mon Dec 05 2005)
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- The Kenya Safari Beach Boogie - by Max Cohn
The 17th annual Kenya Beach Safari Boogie was held October 29th - November 12th, 2005 in Diani Beach, Kenya, Africa. The event used a super otter to fly 205 loads to 13,500ft during the two-week event.
(Rating: 8.67 Votes: 15 Viewed: 4600 Posted: Wed Nov 23 2005)
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- From Russia With Love - by Jonathan Tagle
After a short break from the swoop competition schedule, the Performance Designs Factory Team met up in Kolomna, Russia for the fifth stop of the European Swoop Tour. Meet Director and DZO, Roman Lednev, organized an outstanding event with a $15,000 prize purse and a brand new, diamond shaped pond to showcase.
(Rating: 7.01 Votes: 21 Viewed: 7850 Posted: Sun Aug 28 2005)
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- M.O.A.B.
Are you ready?! Once again, Skydive Moab is teaming up with Skydive Arizona to host the 2nd Annual "Mother of All Boogies"! Moab, Utah, renowned for its awesome landscapes and countless, beautiful and legal BASE jumping sites, is opening its doors to skydivers for another memorable boogie, with all the ingredients for fun in all disciplines.
(Rating: 8.42 Votes: 17 Viewed: 7179 Posted: Sun Aug 28 2005)
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- Spanish Bird-Man Team crosses the Strait of Gibraltar - by Jari Kuosma
Three Spanish parachutists crossed the strait of Gibraltar in freefall, breaking two world records. Santi Corella, 33, Tonuses López, 31, and Alvaro Bultó, 33, had prepared for the jump for three years with the help of the Air Force.
(Rating: 8.51 Votes: 118 Viewed: 18988 Posted: Thu Jul 07 2005)
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- Project Horizon IV Builds Never-Before-Seen Formations - by Chris Salcone
What started as an idea at the World Freefall Convention in 2000 has now proven itself to be one of the world's premiere freeflying events. March 26th-29th marked the fourth Project Horizon event and the largest turnout to date.
(Rating: 6.64 Votes: 43 Viewed: 9150 Posted: Sat May 21 2005)
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- Ground Launch Camp III - by Jim Slaton
The Ground Launch Center in California is organizing ground launch camp III. The camp will offer pilots the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of launching and negotiate level I, II, III and IIII launch sites.
(Rating: 7.00 Votes: 8 Viewed: 5907 Posted: Tue Mar 29 2005)
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- Ground Launch Center qualifies more pilots - by Jim Slaton
The Ground Launch Center has just finished up GLC camp II which took place Feb 17-20, 2005. The camp included pilots from as far as Japan, UK and Australia to learn the basics of canopy piloting in the mountains.
(Rating: 7.96 Votes: 39 Viewed: 7325 Posted: Tue Mar 01 2005)
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- Project Horizon Stage IV - Fresh for 05 - by Dave Donnelly
The holidays are over, 2005 is here and we are gearing up to put on the most epic freefly event of all time. We could not wait until summer so here's the scoop. Project Horizon Stage IV will go down over Skydive Arizona March 26th - 29th.
(Rating: 6.35 Votes: 26 Viewed: 5406 Posted: Sun Jan 30 2005)
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- Bridge Day, 2004 - by Jason Bell
More than 390 BASE jumpers made 645 jumps from the 876’ tall New River Gorge Bridge during a rainy 25th annual Bridge Day celebration in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The October 16th silver celebration of Bridge Day allowed for legal BASE jumps for six hours from the world's second longest single arch bridge, although a mid-day storm halted jumping for approximately 25 minutes.
(Rating: 8.43 Votes: 29 Viewed: 6655 Posted: Sat Dec 04 2004)
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- 2nd Annual Royal Gorge Go Fast Games - by Heather Hill
The Royal Gorge Go Fast Games returned to the world’s highest suspension bridge in Canon City, Colorado October 8-10th, to showcase athletes in B.A.S.E. jumping, "highlining" and big wall speed climbing – the only event in the world that combines these breathtaking extreme sports. The invitation-only event drew athletes from around the world – including Germany, Switzerland, Brazil, Spain, Australia and the United States.
(Rating: 8.89 Votes: 33 Viewed: 11536 Posted: Mon Nov 15 2004)
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- Old Farts Reunion — Reports Success, Hangover - by Jerry Swovelin
On October 23-24, dozens of true pioneers from the early days of Sport Parachuting gathered with many younger friends at a private airport near Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California for the 6th bi-annual Old Farts Reunion.
(Rating: 9.40 Votes: 5 Viewed: 3171 Posted: Mon Nov 08 2004)
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- 2nd Women's Vertical World Record - by Missy Nelson
Missy Nelson and partner, Amy Chmelecki of the now Sugar Gliderz "Organizing Team" are organizing the 2nd Women's Vertical World Record at Skydive Chicago on June 24th - June 26th.
(Rating: 8.77 Votes: 22 Viewed: 3582 Posted: Mon Sep 13 2004)
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- Good Vibes 3 in Motueka - New Zealand - by Brett Parker
Despite a rotten weather forecast for the entire country over the boogie period, Motueka was - once more - sunny and settled, suitable for stacks of skydiving.
(Rating: 7.82 Votes: 17 Viewed: 2660 Posted: Thu Aug 19 2004)
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- NorCal Freefly Festival with Team Jank - by Bob Ash
This year's NorCal Freefly Festival will be held at Skydance Skydiving in Davis, CA on September 10-12. What will Team Jank have in store for the boogie this year? Well, you'll just have to come and find out!
(Rating: 8.75 Votes: 12 Viewed: 2930 Posted: Thu Aug 19 2004)
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- Bridge Day 2004 Registration Opens - by Jason Bell
"If I only had a dollar for every person that told me BASE jumpers are crazy, I would be rich” reports Jason Bell, Bridge Day 2004 BASE Jumping Co-Organizer. Over 450 BASE jumpers and up to 250,000 spectators are expected to attend this years Bridge Day on Saturday, October 16, 2004.
(Rating: 8.70 Votes: 17 Viewed: 5289 Posted: Sat Jul 03 2004)
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- Skydivers making a child's dream come true - by Renee Kostreva
Team Funnel is a loose organization of skydivers dedicated to the belief that no one should have to jump alone. We specialize in jumping with low-timers -- an informal mentoring program with an emphasis on safety -- but go out of our way to make visitors feel at home as well.
(Rating: 8.05 Votes: 37 Viewed: 6391 Posted: Mon May 24 2004)
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- 42-Way Vertical World Record - by Missy Nelson
It was the night before the record and all through the drop zone, not a creature was stirring not even Dan on the manifest microphone. It was a sleepless night for me as the anxiety rushed through my blood in anticipation of building a Vertical World Record - a feat never attempted.
(Rating: 9.03 Votes: 68 Viewed: 8862 Posted: Wed May 19 2004)
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