Did you know that NSL-TV features Round 1 in 4way Open? posted: Nov 30th, 2012 The weather looks much better at noon, and some of the events at the Mondial 2012 are back in action. However, the 4way teams have been released for the day, while the 8way teams are on stand-by.
The NSL News quickly follows up on the previous NSL Reality TV clips with the first meet videos of the event, courtesy of InTime and IPC. Round 1 in the 4way Open Class competition is first and features the four teams on the top of the leaderboard.
Sky Panthers Barkli are the defending bronze medalists of 2010 and deserve the honor to be featured together with the three top teams. The Russian 4way... (more)
Did you know that Nasr Neyadi announced the new FAI United Arabian Emirates Skydiving Federation? posted: Nov 30th, 2012 It's hard to imagine, but it's true: It is raining on Friday morning at the Mondial 2012.
All teams are released until noon except two. Evolution from Canada and the Brit Chicks 4way lineup did not get to make their second round yesterday due to darkness. The meet management tries to get them in the air earlier than the other teams and catch up.
The weather situation gives the NSL News the opportunity to catch up, as well. The new NSL Reality TV clip begins with evidence of the rain on Friday morning and then turns to a press conference that took place Thursday afternoon before members of... (more)
Did you know that there is blue everywhere over Dubai? posted: Nov 29th, 2012 Arizona Airspeed is holding the 1st place after two clean rounds. NMP-PCH Hayabusa was ready to catch up after falling two points behind in Round 1 and picked up the pace. Two point deductions reduced the Belgian score to match Airspeed's 34-pointer, and nothing has changed. Aerodyne Aerokart lost two points, as well, and the French world champions of 2010 find themselves in 3rd place after Round 2, five points behind the gold medal position.
The French Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders fought back in the female 4way category and tied the Golden Knights in the top spot. Polaris delivered a strong... (more)
Did you know that Erwan Pouliquen missed the 8way competition draw? posted: Nov 29th, 2012 The meet management has called the 4way teams for Round 2, while almost all Round 1 scores for all FS events are now posted.
The races are as close in all four categories as it was expected. Golden Knights and Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders are separated by one point, while Illusions seem to be in for a bronze medal race with Polaris. The French 8way team Aerodyne Maubeuge surprised the Golden Knights and the NSL News audience with the sole highscore in Round 1. Sky Panthers Barkli own the 3rd place, while Germany and Switzerland launched their battle for the 4th place.
Dubai Nexus lived up... (more)
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed has the lead after Round 1? posted: Nov 29th, 2012 It is finally time for action at the Mondial 2012 - and it is a lot of action.
It is difficult to keep up with all events at a Mondial, and the NSL News will naturally focus mostly on the four Formation Skydiving events, even though Skydive Dubai's dropzone is busier than ever before. The first scores have been posted, and Aerodyne Aerokart came out of the gates with a very impressive 26-pointer.
The meet management has sent the 4way teams first who will also compete in 8way later today. This means that the French 4way world champions did their Round 1 much earlier than Arizona Airspeed and... (more)
Did you know that Teams finally got in the air on Wednesday afternoon at the Mondial 2012? posted: Nov 28th, 2012 The teams and competitors needed a lot of patience on Wednesday at the Mondial 2012. However, the first loads eventually got off the ground later in the afternoon.
The new NSL Reality TV clip still features ground activities at the beginning. Eliana Rodriguez and Craig Girard showed up at their new home DZ for lunch. They promised to take the NSL News on their own DZ Tour later on.
Most of the teams were still waiting for their official training jump, and it will take a good portion of Thursday until all registered teams will have made at least on training jump before the competition can... (more)