Did you know that three Weembi High Rollers will oppose each other for a while? posted: Jul 19th, 2019 The recent NSL Live Talk with Gary Smith covered the situation after the first official scores of the new French national teams in 4-way Open and 4-way Women at the Coupe de France competition earlier this month.
Gary Smith agreed that the Qatar Tigers have become a very strong contender for the country's first FAI medals. The combination of the French priority on 8-way competition and the double duties for the two national 4-way teams, versus the exclusive focus on 4-way by the Qatar Tigers will most likely have an impact on the battle for bronze medals in Tanay 2020.
France is the defending... (more)
Did you know that teams in Texas launched their 2019 outdoor season at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos? posted: Jun 30th, 2019 The first of the three meets of the Texas Skydiving League this year took place at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos on the June 23 weekend. Six new teams posted their first outdoor scores of the 2019 season, even though they were limited to only four rounds on the AAA and AA leaderboards, and three in the A Class, due to the weather conditions.
One team was back from the 2018 season, and Spaceland Toxic launched the 2019 season with a new lineup. Demo McDonnell's 4-way team, which is the foundation of the Toxic 4-way project, goes back to the 2012 season, and he has been training and competing in... (more)
Did you know that Vega XP and SDC RhEvolution XP were facing each other outdoors for the first time? posted: Jun 25th, 2019 Arizona Airspeed and SDC Rhythm XP did not compete at the Paraclete XP Summer Classic and did not measure up before they will have their showdown at the USPA Nationals 2019. There was still another interesting duel that will lead into the national championships in September, as well.
The two AAA Class teams behind Golden Knights and 2nd Generation, Vega XP and SDC RhEvolution XP, had their own battle for the Paraclete bronze medals, and Vega XP won by five points. Both teams had their first confrontation at the Paraclete XP Indoor Championship in February after different paths in 2018.
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Did you know that the latest NSL News Live Talk with R2G took place at the team's favorite place? posted: Jun 18th, 2019 The aftermath of the Paraclete XP Summer Classic continues with the video of another NSL News Live Talk that was recorded at the end of the first day on Saturday. Seven rounds were completed, and there was enough time for a conversation with Ranch 2nd Generation.
The NSL News has been following the team regularly since meeting the second lineup (Michelle Karamon, Brenn Richards, Christopher Kuhlmann, Joey Marshall) at the Paraclete XP Indoor Championship 2016 with the first NSL Live Talk conversation.
The performance and progression at that time was already convincing enough to call the team... (more)
Did you know that Airspeed Odyssey has a 15-year anniversary at the FAI World Cup 2019? posted: Jun 5th, 2019 The NSL News reported on June 2nd that a new and exciting battle for bronze medals can be expected at the USPA Nationals 2019. Defiance is aiming at the 4-way Open Class bronze medals this year, after moving closer to Airspeed Odyssey at the USPA Nationals 2018.
The NSL News also added Ranch 2nd Generation to the two teams in medal contention behind Arizona Airspeed and SDC Rhythm XP.
However, Airspeed Odyssey member Craig Girard told the NSL News recently that his team does not have plans for the USPA Nationals. Instead, Airspeed Odyssey will compete at the FAI Outdoor World Cup on home... (more)
Did you know that Lee Staebler provided indoor feedback from a tall perspective? posted: Mar 18th, 2019 The NSL News recently posted the February column of Blue Skies Mag's Turning Points. "Size Matters" was related to flying chambers for indoor training and competition, and to the meet conditions for participating teams and competitors.
The article pointed out that body sizes have a direct relationship to the indoor meet conditions, which are not the same for everybody in smaller flying chambers.
The article related to the German national team in 4-way Open, Airbus, who probably combine for an average body height of at least 6 feet or 182 centimeters. However, the NSL News actually received... (more)
Did you know that three Weembi High Rollers will oppose each other for a while?
Did you know that teams in Texas launched their 2019 outdoor season at Skydive Spaceland San Marcos?
Did you know that Vega XP and SDC RhEvolution XP were facing each other outdoors for the first time?
Did you know that the latest NSL News Live Talk with R2G took place at the team's favorite place?
Did you know that Airspeed Odyssey has a 15-year anniversary at the FAI World Cup 2019?
Did you know that Lee Staebler provided indoor feedback from a tall perspective?