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Re: Fiesch - website in English :: Europe -- bujak

bujak — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:13:05 GMT

		Author: bujak Location: Zurich Subject: Re: Recent updates Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:13 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 29

Robert Smith wrote:

Having revised quite a few pages of www.flyfiesch.com I'm bumping this thread as Fiesch seems have been much more popular than usual this season so far, and the new flat triangle record set from there on Monday has raised its profile still further.

Thanks for keeping this website up to date. It's an excellent resource and a superb example of a web format site briefing
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Re: Ozone SUBLITE Harness :: Harnesses -- Bpw

Bpw — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:21:56 GMT

Author: Bpw
Location: Richmond, CA
Subject: Re: Ozone SUBLITE Harness
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2026 0:21 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 107

ddgp wrote:

Anyone tried to install the Inflatable protector from the woody valley light? Curious to know is there is any additional room or if the protector pops from underneath

I haven't tried, but looking at the sublite I just bought I can't see any way an adequately thick inflatable would fit inside the protector pocket, and even if it did you would distort the shape of the skin.

This thing is reaaaallly optimized for minimal frontal area, it's tiny compare to my RXA3.

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Re: skywalk range x-alps 3 + Charly Target Cross Steerable LT 12 :: Harnesses -- Bpw

Bpw — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:05:21 GMT

Author: Bpw
Location: Richmond, CA
Subject: Re: skywalk range x-alps 3 + Charly Target Cross Steerable LT 12
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2026 0:05 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 3

I had the 125kg Charley steerable in my RXA3, it's snug but fits.

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Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- Jerome Daoust

Jerome Daoust — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:25:23 GMT

		Author: Jerome Daoust Location: Southern California, USA Subject: Q & A with the designer Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 22:25 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 10

Nova's designer (Philipp Medicus) gave permission to share here, his replies to my questions...

1) Is the Nexo replacing the Ion 7?
Philipp: Yes – the Nexo will replace the Ion 7, but not the Ion 7 Light. The Nexo is quite different to the Ion 7 (that’s one of the reasons for the new name), but it’s still too similar to justify continuing both gliders.

2) Does the Nexo have single-stitching (as the Ion 7) on the trailing edge? I'm hoping the Nexo would have double-stitching.
Philipp: There’s double-stitching on the trailing edge, and – maybe more important – a mylar reinforcement on the trailing edge.

3) Does the Nexo add about 17 km/h (as the Ion 7) in accelerated mode, over its trim speed? A great safety measure I appreciate on the Ion 7.
Philipp: If flown at the same wing-load, the gain in speed is very similar. Actually it depends a bit on the sizes. In the smaller sizes, the Nexo is at least as fast as the Ion 7. In the bigger sizes, the Ion 7 has the edge in top-speed. But the differences aren’t big.

4) Does the Nexo match (or exceed) the overall performance (min sink rate, glide at trim) of the Ion 7?
Philipp: The Nexo can be flown with a higher wing-loading than the Ion 7, since we had no issues meeting the certification requirements. If both wings are flown at a similar weight range, the performance is very similar, despite the Nexo being a "Low-B" glider. That includes glide and min-sink.

5) Does the Nexo only have unsheathed line where it meets the wing? I appreciate ease of untangling my Ion 7 and robustness of a mostly sheathed line set on rough launches.
Philipp: The line material mix of the Nexo is almost the same as on the Ion 7. (So all main lines, brake lines, stabilo lines are sheathed.)

Thank you Philipp.

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Re: How do you choose high-B paraglider? :: Wing comparisons - Wing selection -- andresdr2005

andresdr2005 — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:55:23 GMT

Author: andresdr2005
Location: Ecuador
Subject: Re: How do you choose high-B paraglider?
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 21:55 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 15

bernardo wrote:

as a Gin pilot i would wait for the new Explorer 3, coming out soon

But the Explorer 3's fabric is lighter than the Avid's, and the base, the fabric, is incomparable between them.

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Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- tomK

tomK — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:54:13 GMT

Author: tomK
Subject: Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B)
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 20:54 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 10

Sascha1987 wrote:

What the hell is "maximum low b XC Performance"?!
How many sub categories are designers going to invent in order to say that their wing is the best in that category?

Sascha, I generally agree with you. In my opinion, many manufacturers nowadays inevitably face the following challenges:
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- Selling a minimum number of units per model and size to make a profit.
- For models from around Mid-B upwards, sales figures for the 20 established manufacturers are mostly declining – except for the five topsellers in the High EN-B class.
- We pilots have an excessive amount of trust in the latest products, especially regarding performance! So, for the customer's sake, something new is needed every now and then, even if, pragmatically speaking, the improvement over the predecessor is minimal.

Therefore, I find it quite empathetic of NOVA to vary the concepts of "semi-light," "robust", "performance-oriented", "agile", "carefree damping," etc., for us customers. This increases the chances that every four to five years, each pilot will find the perfect glider from one of their three preferred brands.
Compare the number of current models from brands like Phi, Niviuk, and Swing with those from Advance and Nova in 2010. Have so many new pilots emerged in the last 15 years who can precisely define their ideal glider? If the average pilot needs three gliders at once to choose the right one for each situation, shouldn't manufacturers be able to offer us a wider range of options?
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Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- Sascha1987

Sascha1987 — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:08:47 GMT

Author: Sascha1987
Subject: Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B)
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 18:08 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 10

P wrote:

parisotp wrote:

I don't think it replaces the Ion Standard. Maybe Ion 7 is stopped because Ion 7 light (not really so light) sells better.
Nexo is explictly announced as à low-B by Nova that's not the case of Ion 7.

From Nova website:

The NEXO demands slightly less from the pilot than the ION7 Light. But the top speed and performance remain at the very top of the class.

Modern paraglider design can no longer be defined by aspect ratio or cell count alone. Although the AONIC 2, NEXO and ION 7 Light share similar technical figures on paper, each was developed with a different goal in mind.

AONIC 2
Maximum safety and performance within the EN-A class, combined with minimal weight.
NEXO
The all-round low-B for thermalling, XC, manoeuvres and everyday flying.
ION 7 Light
Maximum low-B cross-country performance with a strong focus on low weight

What the hell is "maximum low b XC Performance"?!
How many sub categories are designers going to invent in order to say that their wing is the best in that category?

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Re: Vacation Kitzbuhel :: Europe -- Sascha1987

Sascha1987 — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:03:44 GMT

Author: Sascha1987
Subject: Re: Sites, Flying Destinations and Holidays
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 18:03 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 9

shummiclaire wrote:

Kitzbühel in March can be quite weather-dependent, so I’d definitely check forecasts closer to your travel dates before deciding between skis and paragliding.
For the flying side, local clubs in Tyrol are usually the best source for short-term arrangements or guidance, especially for safety and conditions.
On a different note, when I plan trips or travel-related gear, I sometimes also look for discounts and deals through sites like ReeCoupons, just to save a bit on bookings or equipment.

Yeah the thing is, even though some thermals may start even on January, there is no way I would advice anyone to bring his flying gear on a short weekend when the possibilities to have even a short xc (50km) are less than 20% (and that's what ony the best pilots accomplished, the vast majority had super short flights). Even in may/June now we have short periods of time when conditions are medium to good. Go figure in march...

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Re: Why not Inflatable protection in all harnesses? :: Harnesses -- thinair

thinair — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:03:20 GMT

		Author: thinair Location: Europa Subject: Re: Why not Inflatable protection in all harnesses? Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 18:03 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 105

A new player from India certified an airbag protector in para-test. Interesting test result (not too steep curve)
https://para-test.com/reports?model=Harne&id=424&page=1#main-content

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Re: Nova Xenon 3 :: Serial and Open Class wings -- wangdibide

wangdibide — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:44:33 GMT

Author: wangdibide
Subject: Re: Nova Xenon 3
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 17:44 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 8

Cannot get the test report via official website. Any one knows how to get it? wanna see the test details.

Thank you!
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Re: Mac Para / Elixir (high end EN C) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- scottykarate

scottykarate — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:36:09 GMT

Author: scottykarate
Subject: Re: Mac Para / Elixir (high end EN C)
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 17:36 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 2

And they dropped the XXL size (up to 130 KG).
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Re: OZONE / Photon (EN C, 2-liner) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- calvat

calvat — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:03:08 GMT

Author: calvat
Location: France
Subject: Re: OZONE / Photon (EN C, 2-liner)
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 16:03 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 797

Finding the wingtip pitching of my Photon MS annoying, and after reading about this problem in Ziad's review, I decided to tackle it head-on. I shortened the wingtip bridles by 7 cm and then the next two brake lines by 3.5 cm. To summarize, I unpicked the splice before the last four small wingtip lines, shortened it by 7 cm, and then sewed it back on. I did the same for the splice holding the next two small lines.

So, six small brake lines were shortened: four by 7 cm and two by 3.5 cm. Initially, I wanted to shorten them by 10 cm, but that seemed too much.
As a result, it feels like a completely different wing. The wingtip pitching is gone, a little brake input, and everything is calm. It turns faster, the brakes had to be raised by 5 cm and are a bit stiffer, but now I have more control over my wing with less deflection.
Arms high, the trailing edge is perfectly straight. Actually, originally it didn't have enough wingtip lift.
In his test, it's Luc from Ozone who gives him this advice, but obviously, it's not a matter of recommending it to everyone since it's a modification made not to the trim, but even in terms of brakes, it's a modification.
A high-magnification monocle to undo the four splices, a needle, a bit of thin polyester thread, and an hour's work. I didn't cut the 7 and 3 cm that are now dangling; everything is reversible.

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Re: XC Vario - a lag free vario :: Flight Instruments -- tfvtkr*

tfvtkr* — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:37:16 GMT

		Author: tfvtkr :: Topic Starter Subject:* Re: XC Vario - a lag free vario Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 15:37 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 127

Have been reworking the Audio Engine to match the capabilities to the upcoming AI Sense V3 vario engine.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dn5iZgNI_2Q

Clean And Fast Sound:
* Fast flank mode is ALWAYS ON forcing the audio to start exactly the millisecond the lift threshold is hit for crisp feedback at the edge of a thermal.
* Using ADSR enveloping schemes for buttery smooth micro fading
* Loudness equalization so that high pitch tones in strong thermals will not fatigue your ears - the vario will not be screaming at you . You can adjust that to your liking.
* Audio Engine is running at 44.1khz so that whatever harsh jumps and fast climbs - they are smoothed into continuous tones.

Customization:
* Added some more tones including a pure and crisp tone that use advanced synthesis
* Added some more vario tone curves
* Added a visual vario tone curve Selector so that you can try different settings Tone and Curve
* Your audio settings are synced / available across devices / phones.

Small video here below. What you will also have a preview is the precision of the AI Sense V3, at the end, check the altitude and the climb rate. This was recorded on a Pixel 6.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dn5iZgNI_2Q

Best Wishes,
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Re: First Time in Annecy - Transportation to Launch :: Europe -- thinair

thinair — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:27:34 GMT

		Author: thinair Location: Europa Subject: Re: First Time in Annecy - Transportation to Launch Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 15:27 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 15

If weather isn’t stable, I’d rather hike to Planfait from Perroix landing, or thumb up from the bus stop !

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Re: Airdesign Rise 5 (EN B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- Robert Smith

Robert Smith — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:18:58 GMT

		Author: Robert Smith Location: Andermatt, Switzerland Subject: Re: Airdesign Rise 5 (EN B) Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 14:18 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 59

Gio, I noticed when packing up after a flight today that although the rods extend for less than 40cm in the centre of the wing, which is where I had measured them, there are several near the wingtips which are considerably longer. I think that the reason that I was unaware of them is that I fold the chord of my wings into thirds, not quarters. However, it's clear from the pictures accompanying the packing instructions in the owner's handbook that AD don't believe that folding into quarters should be avoided.

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Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- P*

P* — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:18:48 GMT

		Author: P :: Topic Starter Location:* Italy Subject: Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B) Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 14:18 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 10

parisotp wrote:

Re: Vacation Kitzbuhel :: Europe -- shummiclaire

shummiclaire — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:43:35 GMT

Author: shummiclaire
Subject: Sites, Flying Destinations and Holidays
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 10:43 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 9

Kitzbühel in March can be quite weather-dependent, so I’d definitely check forecasts closer to your travel dates before deciding between skis and paragliding.
For the flying side, local clubs in Tyrol are usually the best source for short-term arrangements or guidance, especially for safety and conditions.
On a different note, when I plan trips or travel-related gear, I sometimes also look for discounts and deals through sites like ReeCoupons, just to save a bit on bookings or equipment.

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Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- shummiclaire

shummiclaire — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:42:02 GMT

Author: shummiclaire
Subject: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 10:42 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 10

Great

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Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- parisotp

parisotp — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:46:30 GMT

Author: parisotp
Subject: Re: NOVA NEXO (low EN-B)
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 9:46 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 10

P wrote:

parisotp wrote:

I don't think it will replace the Ion. Like many other manufacturers, Nova offers now 3 EN-B wings.

The wing is replacing the standard Ion7 , though the Ion7 Light will still be available.

Re: Line measurement, trim techniques, & concerns :: General Discussion -- bujak

bujak — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:28:08 GMT

		Author: bujak Location: Zurich Subject: Re: Line measurement, trim techniques, & concerns Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 8:28 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 275

mityaika wrote:

My factory 60mm splice will be reduced to 50mm. Is that really no longer safe? Thank you so much for helping me out. I was getting a bit confused.

it depends on which line it is and the width. If you're asking like this, maybe don't do it if you have doubts
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Re: Question about cylinder detection and IGC logging timing in :: Software -- DVD

DVD — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:15:15 GMT

Author: DVD
Location: Varna, Bulgaria
Subject: Re: Question about cylinder detection and IGC logging timing in
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 8:15 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 12

Yes, with the additional digit is more unlikely to have miss-detection, but still possible. You should work internally (for the purpose of task sector validation) with the coordinates as they will appear later in the tracklog!

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Re: Flybello Castroy Harness :: Harnesses -- ioannes

ioannes — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:24:53 GMT

Author: ioannes
Subject: Re: Flybello Castroy Harness
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:24 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 59

The same video creator made a new video with in-flight action & first impressions summary

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Re: ADVANCE Tau DLS (EN C, 2-Liner) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- sillewap12

sillewap12 — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:07:37 GMT

Author: sillewap12
Subject: Re: ADVANCE Tau DLS (EN C, 2-Liner)
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 19:07 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 44

First impression of flybubble:

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Re: BogdanFly Zeppelin :: Harnesses -- sillewap12

sillewap12 — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:53:37 GMT

Author: sillewap12
Subject: Re: BogdanFly Zeppelin
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 18:53 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 216

Can anyone who is 1.9m (or taller) share their opinion on the back support and overall comfort of ver2

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Re: Vacation Kitzbuhel :: Europe -- Sascha1987

Sascha1987 — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:39:03 GMT

Author: Sascha1987
Subject: Re: Vacation Kitzbuhel
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 18:39 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 9

clows wrote:

Sascha1987 wrote:

Mid march? You would have to be very lucky to have even slightly thermal conditions. Bring your skis man. Weather is mostly bad. For example in whole February there wasn't even one good day. Not even a a medium day. To be extremely lucky

That's not correct at all. Thermals start in January, and by mid-March you already get very good climb rates across the Alps - except in regions above 2,500 m MSL that are still covered in deep snow. On March 7th I flew a 120 km from Hintertux to Wildkogel and back, with climb rates of up to 6 m/s.

Even in February I was able to make several flights of up to 30 km lengh.

Yeah.... Stil... I was right. The poor guy was even skiing in fog.
Look at xcontest and count how many good days there were in February and march and then tell me what is wrong and what is right.

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Re: Naviter Omni :: Flight Instruments -- artfra

artfra — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:36:30 GMT

		Author: artfra Subject: Re: Naviter Omni Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 16:36 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 149

Has anyone added an extra original battery to their Omni and 3D printed a new cover?
I'm asking because I plan to do just that. Perhaps they'd share some information to avoid making any mistakes.

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Re: Question about cylinder detection and IGC logging timing in :: Software -- poletani

poletani — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:01:27 GMT

		Author: poletani Location: Prague, Czech republic Subject: Re: Question about cylinder detection and IGC logging timing in Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 16:01 UTC (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 12

alanbirtles wrote:

No, the position is stored with thousandths of a minute, that's up to 1.9m per axis, a badly rounded latitude and longitude could give a 2.6m error in the worst case. Daniel's figures above show they were only 1.4 m outside the 5m tolerance so it being a rounding error is plausible.

Yes and no - you are right it's dd mm.mmm format. But XCTrack supports 1 digit additional precision for years, therefore it's effectively mm.mmmm -> divide your figures by 10. Simply, it cannot be explained by rounding errors.
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Re: Line measurement, trim techniques, & concerns :: General Discussion -- mityaika

mityaika — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:13:23 GMT

Author: mityaika
Subject: Re: Line measurement, trim techniques, & concerns
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 15:13 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 275

My factory 60mm splice will be reduced to 50mm. Is that really no longer safe? Thank you so much for helping me out. I was getting a bit confused.

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Re: Airdesign Rise 5 (EN B) :: Beginner, Intermediate and Sport wings -- giovannisalerni

giovannisalerni — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:58:50 GMT

Author: giovannisalerni
Subject: Re: Airdesign Rise 5 (EN B)
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 14:58 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 59

brilliant thank you Robert

As far as I can pack with not too much hassle, I am happy. It looks like I can, so Rigid Rods or Nitinol is not really relevant to me either.

I will ask and report eventually.

thanks again

~gio'
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Re: Line measurement, trim techniques, & concerns :: General Discussion -- Swuebber

Swuebber — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:41:01 GMT

Author: Swuebber
Subject: Re: Line measurement, trim techniques, & concerns
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 14:41 UTC (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 275

Whether the line is new or has 80 hours, reducing the length of the inserted splice to extend the length of your line could reduce the splice’s strength and is not a recommended method for adjusting trim. Instead, replace the line made up with splices that match factory splices.

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