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Brent Finley and his machinist came up with a solution to the problem created by modern 'foreheadless' freeflying helmets. Because you have to rotate the helmet onto your head, most useful sight setups would jam the sight into your eye. They made an axially rotating post that allows you to swing the sight out of the way for putting on/taking off the helmet. Check it out at www.brentfinley.net/artclamp.htm ***
Ken Hansen's "Attitude Page" has a new address. You can now find it at http://home.online.no/~courage/. ***
Skydive Cross Keys is hosting an invitational FS event featuring George Jicha as organizer September 8th-11th. This one will offer the most challenging FS skydives in the Northeast. So, if interested, contact Doug Forth at 856-629-7553 or email Mike Skeffington at skeff@skeff.com. ***
Following the 3rd BASE accident in one week, it seems like Smellveggen (Norway), needs to be approached with more respect, especially by foreigners. Read more about the accidents and conclusions on "The Attitude Page" at http://home.online.no/~courage/. ***
The WFFC Staff are going to try something new this year. Every night during the World Freefall Convention in Quincy at 8:30ish, they will spend time recognizing our fellow skydivers and their achievements. So if you have recently received some type of USPA, POPS, MUFF, FFWOSW, X,000 jumps, PIA, etc. award and/or membership, stop by the Entertainment Tent Stage and get your recognition and photo taken at the 'WFFC Nightly Awards'. ***
Aerodyne Research factory representatives will be in Quincy, Illinois, at the World Free Fall
Convention with a full compliment of Triathlon and Diablo demo canopies. Their vendor tent is located in the usual primo location on Drop Zone Drive near the manifest area and main landing zone. Visit them and share information on the latest and greatest in skydiving technology. Aerodyne Research’s main office in Tampa, Florida, will be closed for summer break from August 7-10. ***
The weather was the only uncooperative aspect of the POPS weekend at Skydive Greene County, Xenia, Ohio. So, due to weather conditions prevailing for the entire weekend, the Ohio POPS Record still remains at 20 set at Aerohio this summer. Since the weather conditions were miserable, they channeled all the energetic energy into a wonderful birthday bash. Jim's birthday party was a hoot. To see pictures of lots of POPS check out the dropzone's web site. ***
Larsen & Brusgaard's (Dytter/Pro-Track) US office can now also be reached by email at BergerDytter@intrex.net ***
The Ranch web site at www.ranchskydive.com has been updated with new pics and DZ news and current schedule of event changes. Here's what's going on at The Ranch in August:
CRW weekend - Aug 4-6
Northeast Convention - Aug 5-6
Golden Knight's Training Week - Aug 8-13
Airspeed Skills week - Aug 21-25
U.S. National Pond Swoop $$$ Meet - Aug 26-27 ***
For the rest of the season, AerOhio Skydiving Center at Rittmann is offering reduced jump prices jumpers on Wednesdays and Fridays. Jump for $15.00 from 13,500 with their Twin Otter or Caravan! They will take you even higher whenever they can, because they appreciate your business at AerOhio Skydiving Center. Aerohio Skydiving Center is open everyday, except Monday. For more information call 330-925-5867 or check out their web site at www.jumptoday.com ***
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