Did you know that the DeLand Fire members continue in different line-ups? posted: Oct 10th, 2006 It has been quiet around the DeLand Fire members since the World Meet 2006, where Natasha Montgomery, Gary Smith, Shannon Pilcher, Ian Bobo and Jonathan Taggle won the gold medals in the 4-way competition.
The NSL News uploaded the video of an interview with Natasha Montgomery on September 5, and the story on October 4 offered information about the canopy piloting 4-way world champions of the PD Factory Team. This article mentioned that DeLand Fire has disbanded.
The NSL News asked the DeLand Fire members for an update and plans for the future. PD Factory Team members Shannon Pilcher and... (more)
Did you know that the Fun Flag was stolen out of Jack Jefferies' hand on the podium in 2001? posted: Oct 7th, 2006 The last part of the Fun Flag story on September 28 mentioned that "Spa Hayabusa members apparently took possession of the Fun Flag at the World Meet 2006 in Germany". This assumption has now become a fact, and the NSL News will get to this issue later. First of all, the story continues with additional comments, which were provided by Omniskore in 2001.
Molly Mercer, who was mentioned by Tim Wagner in his contribution, added her comments during the World Meet 2001 in Spain. It was the time when the whole history of the Fun Flag was explored, initiated by Chris Wagner. Here is what Molly Mercer... (more)
Did you know that Pulse videos show a top contender for this year's AA Class medals? posted: Oct 6th, 2006 NSL-TV uploaded the second round of the NSL Playoffs 2006 events yesterday. The headline introduced the story with the fact that "NSL-TV presents round two's highscores in each competition class". The story also mentioned team Pulse of the Ranch Skydiving League. Pulse had tied the highscore of round two, as well, but the video was not available by then. (more)
Did you know that NSL-TV presents round two's highscores in each competition class? posted: Oct 5th, 2006 NSL-TV has now moved on to the second round of the NSL Playoffs 2006 events. This time, all videos on the scores page have been switched simultaneously, and the jumps can once again be compared directly. The video of each highscore in all four competition classes is available by coincidence. (more)
Did you know that the latest PD Factory Team newsletter offers insights of the World Meet 2006? posted: Oct 4th, 2006 The September newsletter of the PD Factory Team included a review of the World Meet 2006 in Germany, where three PD Factory Team members won the gold medals in the 4-way event. Shannon Pilcher, Ian Bobo and Jonathan Taggle competed with DeLand Fire and added the 4-way medals to their many swooping successes.
The article in the newsletter mentions that DeLand Fire "will disband", and the team members have already decided by now how they will move on for the remainder of the 2006 season. The NSL News will follow up very soon with an update. Here is the PD Factory Team's summary of the World Meet... (more)
Did you know that the NSL-TV coverage of the SSL showdown between Elsinore Gravity and Perris Fury has begun? posted: Oct 2nd, 2006 The video footage of the Southwest Skydiving League has arrived at the NSL headquarters, and the first round of the NSL Playoffs 2006 event in Elsinore has been uploaded.
The NSL News story on September 20 provided already a lot of background information before the two SSL top teams of the 2006 season, Elsinore Gravity and Perris Fury, finally met each other live on the competition site at Skydive Elsinore. (more)