Did you know that the Fastrax website offers the "Brokeback Nose" movie? posted: Jul 6th, 2006 It has been only four weeks since the NSL News reported painful news from the Fastrax headquarters. The NSL News story on June 7 included the link to a Fastrax video, which was available on the Fastrax website. The video showed a training jump where Doug Park's nose broke after a collision with Mark Kirkby's leg at the completion of Block 21 (Zig Zag - Marquis).
The same story finished with the note that Niklas Hemlin was the next victim one week after the freefall accident. This time, the crime scene was the wind tunnel in Bedford. Team Fastrax had scheduled a quick trip across the Atlantic... (more)
Did you know that two Sky Panthers Barkli members are former 8-way world champions? posted: Jul 5th, 2006 The NSL News on June 30 announced the record scores from Russia, which were posted the same day on the NSL website. Russian NSL fans had provided the information after the conclusion of the competition in Stupino, the hosting drop zone of the popular Malevsky Cup. (more)
Did you know that the Swedish teams 42 and Spaï are still in a deadlock? posted: Jul 4th, 2006 The two Swedish contenders for the tickets to the World Meet 2006 in Germany, Team 42 and Team Spa, are still in a deadlock. The decision who will represent Sweden at the World Meet 2006 has been postponed, and the race continues.
Swedish league manager Lennart Vestbom updated the NSL News after last weekend's third competition this year. The scores were already posted a few days ago, however, the meaning of the latest Swedish results were unknown so far.
Lennart Vestbom commented last weekend's competition: "It was another incredible battle for a ticket to the World Meet! The two top teams... (more)
Did you know that Great Britain has the strongest Rookie Class competition? posted: Jul 3rd, 2006 The NSL News is still collecting information for a detailed story covering the results of the Russian Nationals 2006, which were posted at the end of last week. The 8-way competition was completed after nine rounds, the reigning champion and national team, R.T. Evolution Pro, won with an 18.1 average, and the scores have been added to the leaderboard.
In the meantime, all scores of last weekend's three 4-way competitions in Finland, Great Britain and Sweden have been posted, as well. Andy Scott reported from Great Britain that a total of 14 teams competed in all four competition classes at the... (more)
Did you know that Sky Panthers Barkli won the Russian Nationals 2006 with 24.1 and a world record? posted: Jun 30th, 2006 The impressive 4-way scores from Russia have already spread across the skydiving world very quickly, and they are posted on the most current NSL leaderboard, as well. Sky Panthers Barkli and Black Cat gave each other an incredible race for the gold medals, the title of the national champion and the slot for the World Meet 2006 in Germany. (more)
Did you know that an injury stopped Spa Hayabusa after six rounds last weekend? posted: Jun 29th, 2006 Last weekend's competition also included the second meet of the Belgian Skydiving Trophy 2006. Four NSL News stories had already covered the first BST meet on April 29. It was the competition with the fast draw, which allowed Spa Hayabusa to score an unoffical world record with the 45-pointer in round one. (more)
Did you know that the Fastrax website offers the "Brokeback Nose" movie?
Did you know that two Sky Panthers Barkli members are former 8-way world champions?
Did you know that the Swedish teams 42 and Spaï are still in a deadlock?
Did you know that Great Britain has the strongest Rookie Class competition?
Did you know that Sky Panthers Barkli won the Russian Nationals 2006 with 24.1 and a world record?
Did you know that an injury stopped Spa Hayabusa after six rounds last weekend?