Issue #26 Out the Door

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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.