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The Big Access Podcast is all about access control and what ProdataKey (PDK) can provide in this industry. With new innovation and principles, we believe that the best type of access control is one that gives peace of mind, protecting life and property. Listen in as we discuss various topics on this type of business and industry and how you could get started! Not only that, but how you could also become a partner with PDK! Our main goal is to be able to provide people with the best informati ...
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#222, Living Life to the Fullest and Embracing Adventure with Dick Jackson
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Dick Jackson takes on his remarkable journey as an alpinist and paragliding pioneer, covering his early expeditions, the evolution of paragliding in Aspen, and technological advancements in free flight. He reminisces about adventurous flights, the camaraderie in the sport, and reflects on grief, spirituality, and the profound impact of mountains on…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This week, we were joined by John Taschetta from Structured WNY to talk about why PDK is an excellent fit for warehouses and manufacturing facilities! Warehouse and manufacturing spaces usually have wide open spaces, steel construction, high ceilings, and exterior spaces that need security—…
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#221 Learning stalls for the first time after 30 years of flying with Nate Scales
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My neighbor and mentor Nate Scales has been flying paragliders at a high level for over 30 years. He competed in the 2007 Red Bull X-Alps. Owned the US foot launch record out of Idaho, where conditions can be about as rough as it can get. He has been flying 2 liners since their inception in 2009. But until this week had never done an SIV, and never…
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#220, Martin Scheel and 30 years of the Swiss League
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Martin Scheel was one of the best climbers in the world when he discovered paragliding and the sky crack immediately became his new passion. His images and videos have entertained and awed for several decades across the free-flight spectrum. In the mid 90's he helped create the Swiss League and has headed it up since. His collaborative efforts with…
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#219 The physiology of Hypoxia, Sleep and Aging with Dr. Bill Beninati
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n this episode Bill takes us on a deep dive into the physiology of hypoxia, sleep and aging and what we can (and should) do to help combat the effects of each when it comes to flying. Hypoxia can greatly reduce our mental acuities, often without our knowledge. It can be sudden and can be radically different from day to day. The bottom line- when op…
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We know this is a hot topic… access control for enterprise installations. Jose Saavedra, System Integration Designer/Engineer at Bravas, joins the Big Access Podcast to break it down and debunk some of the myths out there. Bravas shares their insight with their experience working with a variety of security projects and end-user applications. Brach …
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#218 John Heiney and 45 years of Hang Gliding
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John Heiney started hang gliding in 1978 and he's still going strong today. His photographs of free flight have been on more than 50 magazine covers. He broke the Guinness World Record for looping in 1988. And then he broke his own record again ten years later! He was crowned the world aerobatics champion four times. He's a machinist; diesel rabbit…
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Jake Voll and Chris Ray from SS&SI join the Big Access Podcast! The SS&SI Dealer Network is a value-added security and smart home products distributor, but like PDK, they go above and beyond just order taking and box moving. This episode talks about personalized sales support, building customer relationships, setting yourself apart from the competi…
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#217 Kinga Masztalerz and Going Wild
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Kinga Masztalerz gets after it. She picked up paragliding not too long ago, but has been pretty fierce about chasing it hard from the beginning. She's tackled the Red Bull X-Alps twice, flown all over the world, runs her own hike and fly race in New Zealand, and instructs at home in New Zealand and in places like Bir, India. But her journey has had…
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#216 Tom Peghiny and Taking the First Leaps into the Unknown
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Tom Peghiny's lifelong passion for flying, beginning with hang gliders at age 13, progressed the sport significantly. A key figure in early hang gliding, he competed in the first US Nationals and World Championships, advocating for safety and design innovation. Now into paragliding, Tom's enduring enthusiasm has been central to his life's work, inf…
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Winner, winner! ProdataKey was recently awarded Best Sales Support 2023 by ADI Global Distribution! Garrett Savage, ADI Director of Category Strategy, and Tanner Bengtzen, PDK Distribution, join the Big Access Podcast to discuss partnership, company culture, and what it means to win this award. Read more about this story: https://www.prodatakey.com…
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#215 CRUSHING with the US Women’s Team
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The US competition scene is thriving, led by women like National Champion Galen Kirkpatrick. Gavin McClurg interviews the leading US Women's team members (Alexia, Violeta, Jenny and Galen), discussing their impact and inclusive approach in paragliding. They share insights on competitions, advice for newcomers, and the importance of visibility and s…
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#214, Galen Kirkpatrick and Creating New Lore
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Galen Kirkpatrick rose from a beginner to the 2023 US National Paragliding Champion in seven years, becoming the first female champion. Her journey from fear of flying to the pinnacle of the sport involved intensive training, overcoming a significant fear, and a shift in mindset to prioritize fun and creativity. Her success has been a mix of person…
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#213 Pierre Carter and Into Thin Air
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South African pilot and adventurer Pierre Carter has been at this game for a very long time, and he hasn't wasted any time chasing thin air dreams. Pierre has been knocking off the world's seven summits for nearly 20 years (some of them several times), and has flown off all but Denali (because it's illegal) and has only Antarcticas Mt Vinson remain…
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#212 The Most Important Flight with Marcus King
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Marcus King has been flying pretty much full time since 1991. He spent many years with the early Ozone team and has been on the design team with Cross Country Magazine for ages. All those gear and wing reviews you see in the magazine (and a TON of the photos!) are compliments of Marcus. In this chat Marcus shares his background in paragliding, his …
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#211 – Jake Holland and the New Way Up
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Jake Holland is a British filmmaker and adventure pilot based in Chamonix. In this episode we discuss his totally wild experiences this season and last in Pakistan with professional climbers Will Sim and Fabi Buhl, and pilots and adventurers Aaron Durogati, Antoine Girard, Veso Ovcharov and others, and the challenges of capturing these high altitud…
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#210- Louis Tapper and Reducing Carnage
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Louis Tapper, a passionate Kiwi adventurer, holds kitesurfing records, competes in paragliding, and advocates for safety in extreme sports. In an in-depth discussion, he emphasizes the importance of risk management, accident reporting, and human factors in flying. The conversation also covers lessons from other sports and the slow progress in chang…
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Thad Spencer, a paraglider, narrates his experience of a severe accident in western Minnesota, reflecting on the selfish nature of extreme sports and their impact on relationships. He talks about using his recovery period to redefine self-identity, overcome fears, and embrace challenges. The discussion highlights the importance of confidence and a …
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#208 A Love Affair with Flying- Phil Hystek
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"Flat out Phil" Hystek has been instructing free flight in Australia longer than anyone. It began with a fascination of hang gliding in the 70's, becoming a hang gliding instructor in the late 80's in California, being "forced" into paragliding in the early 90's and his energizer batteries are going stronger than ever today. Phil has racked up 171,…
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