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In this issue:
- Bridge Day 2011
Bamwich takes us along on his first Bridge Day! - The Sex Skydive Heard ‘Round the World
Alex Torre takes us along on his first controversial sex skydiving video! - “I Jumped It”
Our new gear review series. Dave Schwartz of Skydive Radio fame reviews Alti-2‘s N3 Audio. - The Zen of BASE Part 3: Baffin
Oh boy, Matt Gerdes‘ story is really getting good. Part 3 of 4. - A Week in the Life of Mike Steen
The lovely Faith chats with paragliding guru Mike Steen across continents and mountains. - DIY: Canopy Hanger
Rigger Please, LLC owner Chuck Marshall shows you how to build a canopy hanger of your own for $65. - Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: From Student to Nationals in 18 Months
Bam again. He introduces us to Team Wonderland‘s Jess, a TV news reporter who…you guessed it, went from student to USPA Nationals competitor in 18 months. - Aerodynamics for Dummies Part 1: Lift
Julien Peelman of NZ Aerosports throws down the physics lesson. - Big Girls Don’t Cry: Clair Crawford
Cynthia brings us another amazing BASE girl. Next month is the last one in the series, so collect them all! - Turning Points: Skydiving Competition and the Media
Kurt Gaebel of the National Skydiving League looks at how competitors handled outside media coverage at this year’s Nationals. - The Beginning of the End of My Flourishing Career: California Dreamin’
Sydney‘s starting a new chapter! - The Fuckin’ Pilot: Fucking FAAcebook
See what we did there? - Skydiving and Life Coach: Gold or Gutter Balls
Melanie Curtis talks Nationals competition and what the elites are really thinking of in competition. - Jump a Random Skydiver: Julian Bergstein
The lovely Faith went to wing night at The Perfect Spot and found us some meat.
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