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Updated
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January 2007
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On the Cover: Photographer Scotty Burns took this shot of Art Shaffer flying over Marathon Key in Florida during the Keys Boogie as (left to right) Jeff Nebelkopf, Mike Swearingen and Paul Mazzillo fly in the distance.
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 Capital Commentary
by Chris Needels, USPA Executive Director
So another year of skydiving has gone by. You went to the local DZ, made a few formations with friends, hung out after dark and went home. You had a good time, but what about the new year? Some things in life are always good-no matter how many times or with whom. But a little variety can make a good thing even better. Here are a few ways to spice up your skydiving in 2007 . . .
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Safety Check
On any given weekend, you will inevitably hear the same question at any drop zone around the country. As new jumpers gain experience or experienced jumpers want to go faster under canopy, almost every skydiver will sooner or later ask, "When can I downsize to a smaller canopy?"
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Running into Overtime
by Bill Purdin
Most jumpers get tired after making ten jumps in a day. Jay Stokes made 640 in 24 hours. He and his team ran full speed and raised $20,000 for charity—setting a new Guinness world record. |
| Photograph by Justin Carmody. |
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Parachuting Pioneers
by Howard White
Skydiving has always been a sport of firsts. And in the late ’50s and early ’60s, many of the sport’s innovators were making their firsts and setting the pace for decades to come. In 2006, several parachuting pioneers gathered in Nevada to relive memories and look to the future of the sport they helped define. |
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Fun in the Tropical Sun
by Dixie Dakos and Amanda Owens
Each year, the Keys Boogie in Florida provides one of the most spectacular landscapes skydivers can find. With beach jumps and plenty of organizers, jumpers of all disciplines flocked to the event to enjoy a little fun in the sun. |
| Photograph by Yonathan Ran. |
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Getting to Know Your Rig
by Dean M. Schlemmer
Many skydivers never take the time to get to know the components of their rigs. The first installment in this series introduces jumpers to the proper way to install and maintain metal connector links to avoid any complications down the road. |
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 Carnival Atmosphere
by Paul Illingworth
Following last year’s success, DZ staff in Fentress, Texas, put together another impressive boogie for the 2 nd Annual Skydive San Marcos Carnival. With the traditional Halloween party and lots of activities to keep the jumpers amused, boogie participants reaped the rewards of the festive atmosphere.
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Centerfold
Photograph by Brian Genereux
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Skydiving and the Mind
by Brian Germain
Each jumper likes to think he’ll remain cool, calm and collected when facing a skydiving emergency. But how he prepares his mind for a crisis can make an enormous difference in the outcome. Here, find out why taking a few moments each day to relax can make a world of difference. |
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 Third Time’s a Charm
by Andrea Greening
Formation skydivers traveled to Zephyrhills for Team Elite III, an invitational with challenging big-ways in store. After the team’s two previous years of success, the third time proved a charm as participants created stunning formations over the skies of Florida. |
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Photo Finish
Photograph by Tom Sanders
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Also in
this issue:
Profile on Yong Son Chisholm
Strong Makes Tandem Harness Modification
German Skydivers Hit Milestone
Mirage Welcomes New Marketing Manager
Tony Suits Releases New Wingsuit
Argus Releases Service Bulletin
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