Did you know that the Aerokart Deep Blue members are laughing a lot? posted: Jan 16th, 2009 The NSL News date with the French national team in the female category, Aerokart Deep Blue, worked out yesterday, after another 12-jump day in cold weather conditions.
Two of these training jumps have already been uploaded. The video of the live interview can be viewed by clicking here.
Christophe Chekroun is the old and the new videographer for Deep Blue. He explained in the interview that he filmed the team already throughout the 2008 season.
Fabrice Rieu, who is now filming the Open Class team, only took the Deep Blue slot to film the competition jumps at the World Meet 2008. From here... (more)
Did you know that France Maubeuge visited the NSL News office for a live interview? posted: Jan 15th, 2009 The first visit in Florida for last year's participation at the Shamrock Showdown in DeLand motivated the French national team, France Maubeuge, to consider a winter training at the same place.
The plans materialized when national coach Jerome David supported the move from Arizona to Florida and even added the winter training of the female lineup, Deep Blue, to the schedule of the French delegation.
The first of two training camps in DeLand began last week, and the NSL News did not hesitate to use the opportunity for live interviews with both teams. The first meeting with the complete Open... (more)
Did you know that the FSL Shamrock Showdown 2009 has a world class judging panel? posted: Jan 14th, 2009 The FSL Shamrock Showdown has become one of the prime events in 4-way competition over the years. This year's meet is the 7th showdown at Skydive DeLand.
The Shamrock Showdown with its current format was first held in 2002. It was the third meet of the regular Florida Skydiving League season in 2002 and 2003. The FSL decided in 2004 to offer teams and competitors in Florida a longer winter break. The Shamrock Showdown has been the official FSL season opener ever since.
The 4-way competition at the Shamrock has grown ever since and eventually turned into a top event when more and more world... (more)
Did you know that Perris Fury has an open video slot? posted: Jan 13th, 2009 The NSL News reported on 8 January 2009 what Perris Fury has planned for the 2009 season. The article included a note that mentioned the team's videographer of 2008, Niklas Daniel:
"Niklas Daniel is now on camera for Fury and continues in 2009, Thomas Hughes took the center inside slot at the Paraclete XP Money Meet 2008."
The NSL News now received a correction from Perris. Niklas Daniel is not with Fury any longer. He has recently retired from Fury, so he can pursue Canopy Piloting and Freeflying "...and a bunch of other cool things", as Christy Frikken explained in the message.
The world... (more)
Did you know that a new Evolution lineup will try to defend the Swedish championship this year? posted: Jan 12th, 2009 The NSL News reported on 27 December 2008 that the two top contenders from Sweden, Evolution and Blue Spirits, will probably continue their race for the national top spot in 2009.
A new update from Sweden now confirmed that both teams have made plans for the 2009 season. Lennart Vestbom, who represents the Swedish Parachuting Association and helps to coordinate the events in Sweden, provided the NSL News with the meet schedule for 2009 and added some team information.
The competition season in Sweden begins with the first Swedish Cup meet on the June 13 - 14 weekend. It will be hosted by... (more)
Did you know that a much stronger Team Future will compete once again in both events? posted: Jan 12th, 2009 The NSL News story on 7 January 2009 provided the first preview of the World Challenge 2009 and introduced the AAA Class teams that were already registered by then.
The indoor competition at Bodyflight Bedford also includes the AA Class and Free Flying, as these three categories already combined for the World Challenge in 2008.
The event was launched in 2006 with only the 4-way AAA Class competition. Airspeed Odyssey won over Spa Hayabusa in 2006 and cashed in £4,000. The Belgian team won £2,000 and Sweden's team 42 won the bronze medals and £1,500. Additional £500 went to Italy for Fast... (more)
Did you know that the Aerokart Deep Blue members are laughing a lot?
Did you know that France Maubeuge visited the NSL News office for a live interview?
Did you know that the FSL Shamrock Showdown 2009 has a world class judging panel?
Did you know that Perris Fury has an open video slot?
Did you know that a new Evolution lineup will try to defend the Swedish championship this year?
Did you know that a much stronger Team Future will compete once again in both events?