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1. M2 vs vigil 2+   1 2

   By mcordell, November 15, 2014
   • 35 replies
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   • tsf
   • November 23, 2014

2. skydiving helmets....why so expensive?   1 2

   By Ion01, August 11, 2008
   • 47 replies
   • 14,596 views
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   • jumpflorida
   • August 22, 2008

3. Expired cypres in a riggers rig   1 2 3

   By NvyZero, October 14, 2017
   • 52 replies
   • 14,565 views
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   • pchapman
   • October 25, 2017

4. Squirrel Snatch pilot chute -- use in skydiving environment?  

   By evan85, October 14, 2014
   • 20 replies
   • 14,477 views
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   • Lethal1ty17
   • March 10, 2015

5. Pocket Slider vs Dome Slider  

   By 3mpire, June 13, 2013
   • 18 replies
   • 14,449 views
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   • RiggerLee
   • June 20, 2013

6. Easiest to land beginner canopy?   1 2

   By agaace, January 18, 2014
   • 40 replies
   • 14,446 views
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   • Joellercoaster
   • March 31, 2014

7. Gemsy sewing machines?  

   By Professor, November 6, 2006
   • 13 replies
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   • marinho
   • November 8, 2006

8. smoke bombs  

   By nitrochute, February 19, 2005
   • 16 replies
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   • airtwardo
   • February 11, 2015

9. Bonehead REvolve or Cookie G3  

   By Awdpsi, September 20, 2013
   • 22 replies
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   • aws140
   • October 4, 2013

10. scotchguard  

    By Squeak, June 11, 2005
    • 21 replies
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    • mcordell
    • February 27, 2015

11. Rent vs buy--another perspective  

    By katzas, March 27, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • skez
    • April 20, 2014

12. Really bad gear ideas   1 2 3

    By wmw999, September 19, 2002
    • 64 replies
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    • jumpwally
    • November 13, 2013

13. Removable Slider?  

    By EXTremeWade, July 26, 2011
    • 24 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • June 17, 2013

14. the Peregrine Glide container  

    By rjklein4470, October 18, 2017
    • 22 replies
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    • HPC
    • November 15, 2017

15. How long do container's last?   1 2

    By Shredex, February 13, 2013
    • 33 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • May 27, 2021

16. Reserve packing cycle per country   1 2

    By Pol, May 18, 2017
    • 35 replies
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    • ellena
    • January 4, 2018

17. MT 1-X  

    By metallica, June 17, 2002
    • 10 replies
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    • T-dive
    • May 20, 2019

18. MICRORAVEN 150 RESERVES   1 2

    By samm, July 5, 2005
    • 38 replies
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    • tso-d_chris
    • July 8, 2005

19. Optimum vs PDR reserve for a sub-par newbie   1 2 3

    By Apollo87, July 9, 2013
    • 72 replies
    • 14,147 views
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    • 3mpire
    • July 13, 2013

20. Demo Jump Flag Specifications?   1 2

    By JohnRich, April 27, 2007
    • 29 replies
    • 14,146 views
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    • airtwardo
    • June 20, 2013

21. Anyone jumping a newer vortex   1 2

    By Hunterbeav, January 28, 2018
    • 49 replies
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    • Maddingo
    • August 1, 2019

22. Why are canopies of 150 square feet considered high performance?   1 2

    By Sky_doggy, December 16, 2014
    • 49 replies
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    • BMAC615
    • October 17, 2021

23. FF/Swoop Pants  

    By Doug_Davis, March 17, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • Doug_Davis
    • March 24, 2014

24. EG Jumpsuits   1 2

    By jono, July 2, 2012
    • 33 replies
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    • sralston
    • May 7, 2014

25. Military NB8 Parachute  

    By apache1000, November 5, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • Krip
    • November 13, 2012

26. Atair WinX  

    By theplummeter, August 30, 2016
    • 11 replies
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    • lyosha
    • August 24, 2017

27. Gear Bag Options Carry-on Vs Checked  

    By Carbon8, July 27, 2014
    • 23 replies
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    • doorgirl
    • August 6, 2014

28. Cookie Fuel arrived today   1 2

    By -Joey-, July 9, 2013
    • 43 replies
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    • chemist
    • August 24, 2013

29. Making Closing Loops  

    By abyzet, September 15, 2009
    • 24 replies
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    • councilman24
    • February 4, 2015

30. Question about getting a used Juki DDL 5530  

    By FrogNog, December 20, 2005
    • 1 reply
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    • FrogNog
    • December 20, 2005

31. ZPX Pilot owners   1 2

    By g3ninfinite, November 12, 2009
    • 32 replies
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    • forteenerdaddy
    • November 14, 2009

32. Inner thigh bruising  

    By Psychoz, January 30, 2007
    • 16 replies
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    • porpoishead
    • January 31, 2007

33. Falling out of a rig   1 2 3

    By PhreeZone, March 9, 2002
    • 63 replies
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    • alan
    • November 12, 2005

34. New skyball (deploys load if not caught)   1 2 3

    By SurfFlite, November 24, 2002
    • 73 replies
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    • bigway
    • October 25, 2008

35. NoStoBag by AeroSports  

    By NNault, December 16, 2012
    • 21 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • December 21, 2012

36. Open Face vs Full face helmet?  

    By Icemann, February 21, 2017
    • 21 replies
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    • dthames
    • March 15, 2017

37. PD Optimum Reserve - Opens softer. Is it slower?   1 2

    By pnuwin, February 16, 2011
    • 33 replies
    • 13,812 views
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    • mjosparky
    • April 2, 2011

38. Military Surplus Parachute Supply....  

    By Unstable, March 9, 2011
    • 14 replies
    • 13,805 views
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    • demoknite
    • March 14, 2011

39. Hi alt. O2 equip   1 2

    By garbageman, July 11, 2007
    • 37 replies
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    • garbageman
    • July 25, 2007

40. Single Side Racer RSL Pics.   1 2

    By TMPattersonJr, May 15, 2017
    • 48 replies
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    • hookitt
    • May 27, 2017

41. Canopy compatibility in a Talon 2  

    By remi.fackeure, July 31, 2007
    • 5 replies
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • August 2, 2007

42. Will this helmet work? Protec A-bravo  

    By TheRealOps7, August 2, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • airtwardo
    • August 3, 2012

43. Speed reserve in Vector  

    By Neoslim22, December 20, 2014
    • 21 replies
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    • theplummeter
    • January 6, 2018

44. Reserve repack question   1 2 3

    By Andybilly, April 8, 2006
    • 57 replies
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    • genitor
    • April 23, 2006

45. Anyone using air to air radios/Bluetooth setups?   1 2

    By tobyiscool1982, January 10, 2015
    • 30 replies
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    • Hopps
    • July 28, 2015

46. Main Lines Entangling With Flaps   1 2 3

    By billbooth, March 14, 2006
    • 74 replies
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    • darnknit
    • March 25, 2006

47. "E" Thread  

    By jonathan.newman, December 18, 2011
    • 21 replies
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    • gowlerk
    • February 4, 2012

48. ZLX lines from Aerodyne  

    By maxhogg, July 13, 2016
    • 20 replies
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    • Westerly
    • August 11, 2021

49. Chernis Collapsible Pilot Chutes  

    By mrfalconfixer, September 24, 2014
    • 23 replies
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    • Ronhend
    • January 6, 2015

50. PD Soft links on reserve   1 2 3

    By extreme, November 28, 2004
    • 64 replies
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    • RIGGER
    • December 10, 2004

51. Cowboy (Hightex) sewing machine experience?  

    By councilman24, January 4, 2015
    • 6 replies
    • 13,567 views
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    • jasminkim
    • August 19, 2017

52. cypres manufacturers sued   1 2 3 4

    By mrbiceps, September 1, 2010
    • 93 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • February 24, 2011

53. tangle-less parachute   1 2

    By jaredmt, August 12, 2012
    • 49 replies
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    • costanza
    • August 16, 2012

54. Icarus canopies  

    By ruffrider31, February 3, 2009
    • 9 replies
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    • SRI85
    • November 9, 2010

55. Harness failures   1 2 3

    By Deyan, June 19, 2012
    • 53 replies
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    • BlindBrick
    • July 4, 2012

56. Closing Sequence  

    By Smitty23, November 15, 2009
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    • timmyfitz
    • November 17, 2009

57. AAD Fatality Thought   1 2 3

    By df8m1, January 22, 2015
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    • df8m1
    • February 18, 2015

58. L-39 Ejection seat chutes   1 2

    By WGore, August 11, 2010
    • 25 replies
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    • NickDG
    • August 14, 2010

59. aad cutter differences   1 2

    By netslide, March 26, 2017
    • 43 replies
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    • gb1
    • April 6, 2017

60. Expected life of a canopy?  

    By davjohns, February 26, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    • davjohns
    • June 3, 2014

61. PD STORM PACKING VOLUME  

    By tofou, October 27, 2008
    • 19 replies
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    • Waldschrat
    • February 12, 2009

62. Singer 269W26 Bar-tac   1 2

    By ZigZagMarquis, March 7, 2010
    • 25 replies
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    • freeflyz
    • April 9, 2010

63. Building your own canopy   1 2

    By Emu, March 10, 2010
    • 34 replies
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    • Davemon
    • November 13, 2014

64. Sky Diving Helmets and DOT   1 2

    By iambeav2, February 4, 2007
    • 31 replies
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    • squarecanopy
    • February 15, 2007

65. Vector Reserve Pilot Chute Video   1 2 3

    By billbooth, April 13, 2010
    • 69 replies
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    • pchapman
    • October 29, 2014

66. 550lb vs. 825lb microline   1 2

    By jkwon, April 6, 2004
    • 27 replies
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    • pre7117
    • March 15, 2013

67. Rig advice for a tall person?   1 2

    By lyosha, November 27, 2013
    • 29 replies
    • 13,282 views
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    • Deyan
    • December 2, 2013

68. Argus-aad?   1 2 3

    By PhreeZone, February 2, 2005
    • 58 replies
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    • deassasin
    • August 23, 2006

69. USED CYPRES DOM AND LIFE CYCLE VS COST OF NEW   1 2

    By katzas, June 10, 2014
    • 37 replies
    • 13,257 views
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    • Eddie5000
    • November 1, 2018

70. AAD: cypres vs. vigil   1 2 3 4

    By wee, November 7, 2004
    • 82 replies
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    • Twinflower
    • December 6, 2009

71. sabre 1 hard opening fix   1 2

    By hypoxic_fool, May 31, 2013
    • 43 replies
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    • hypoxic_fool
    • June 16, 2013

72. USPA Newsletter report of Texas Argus event   1 2

    By riggerpaul, March 18, 2011
    • 41 replies
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    • dragon2
    • April 15, 2011

73. Juki 1900 Bar Tacker  

    By skytribe, January 9, 2014
    • 16 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • December 28, 2021

74. Change batteries on a Viso?  

    By Hellis, March 31, 2010
    • 17 replies
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    • Hellis
    • April 3, 2011

75. Spectra, Vectran or HMA?  

    By Sangi, November 17, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 18, 2009

76. Harness and bartack machine thoughts   1 2

    By RoryJ, February 6, 2012
    • 30 replies
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    • sky4meplease
    • April 22, 2012

77. Digital Altimeters and Polarized Sunglasses.  

    By AlanS, May 18, 2014
    • 18 replies
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    • connor401
    • September 10, 2016

78. Will Slinks work OK with Dacron lines?   1 2

    By skydiverek, September 9, 2008
    • 33 replies
    • 13,176 views
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    • sundevil777
    • March 3, 2015

79. Dacron vs. No-Stretch Lines   1 2

    By PrairieDoug, December 16, 2005
    • 38 replies
    • 13,170 views
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    • masterrigger1
    • February 22, 2006

80. First sewing machine recommendations   1 2

    By RopeaDope, December 24, 2015
    • 37 replies
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    • darkwing
    • August 31, 2022

81. Reserve pilot chute stuck   1 2

    By melathechamp, July 1, 2014
    • 28 replies
    • 13,160 views
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    • riggerrob
    • July 2, 2014

82. Wingsuit mod containers for "normal" use  

    By -Scatter-, February 3, 2008
    • 12 replies
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    • monkycndo
    • February 5, 2008

83. Urban Camo Cordura (500/1000 Denier)  

    By HALO1, March 6, 2008
    • 22 replies
    • 13,065 views
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    • strife
    • September 12, 2014

84. Why did PD stop building the Vengeance?   1 2

    By tristansdad, September 17, 2013
    • 29 replies
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    • -ftp-
    • October 3, 2013

85. BAD SELLER FROM ITALY - Ferdinando Villano, Be CAREFUL !!!   1 2 3

    By Paraman, March 5, 2010
    • 67 replies
    • 13,055 views
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    • freeatlast
    • November 26, 2010

86. Rig stand  

    By txhoss, March 14, 2009
    • 19 replies
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    • fcajump
    • November 19, 2010

87. Do high glide ratio canopies exist, i.e. 6:1?   1 2

    By jumpflorida, December 11, 2008
    • 25 replies
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    • eric.fradet
    • December 18, 2008

88. Skyhook ?   1 2 3 4 6

    By swoopfly, September 26, 2009
    • 128 replies
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    • councilman24
    • October 8, 2009

89. Wings reserve flap problem.  

    By Josef97, October 14, 2017
    • 20 replies
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    • BKS60
    • November 6, 2017

90. Comparission of cross-braced canopies   1 2

    By markussprenger, September 5, 2013
    • 26 replies
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    • 980
    • September 8, 2013

91. Tempo Reserves  

    By raiderscott, April 26, 2001
    • 13 replies
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    • alan
    • May 1, 2001

92. Best thing for cleaning a container  

    By bseriesboosted, March 17, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • March 18, 2005

93. The Army's New Parachute...  

    By bloody_trauma, May 5, 2007
    • 24 replies
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    • twodogs
    • May 31, 2019

94. List of FAA Riggers  

    By masterrig, August 23, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • drjump
    • August 26, 2011

95. codrura vs parapack  

    By mnichu, November 4, 2006
    • 6 replies
    • 12,897 views
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    • woodpecker
    • November 6, 2006

96. ---> Argus BANNED by government in Poland  

    By skydiverek, March 22, 2010
    • 19 replies
    • 12,887 views
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    • skydiverek
    • August 10, 2011

97. Reserve characteristics?   1 2 3

    By lyosha, January 15, 2014
    • 70 replies
    • 12,877 views
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    • riggerrob
    • June 20, 2023

98. Which helmet provides the most protection?   1 2

    By lyosha, May 7, 2014
    • 33 replies
    • 12,842 views
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    • riggerrob
    • May 19, 2014

99. Experiences with Stowless Dbags?   1 2

    By Badabing, November 30, 2010
    • 28 replies
    • 12,819 views
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    • DaVinciflies
    • December 27, 2011

100. New Rigging Tool   1 2

     By masterrigger1, January 12, 2015
     • 26 replies
     • 12,809 views
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     • gowlerk
     • April 26, 2015