Did you know that Airspeed Odyssey is 15 - 0 in two years? posted: Oct 21st, 2008 All teams completed ten rounds in the early afternoon, and Airspeed Odyssey did it again, this time with a 24.2 average and seven points over France Maubeuge. This makes it a 15 - 0 record for the 4-way world champions over a 2-year period. In other words: Airspeed Odyssey competed at 15 different indoor and outdoor competitions ever since this lineup was founded and won every single time. Does that say enough?
The NSL News followed Airspeed Odyssey around when it was time for the final round. Jack Jefferies observed the team's preparations and likes the way the team engineers the sequences.... (more)
Did you know that there are many battles all over and across the leaderboards? posted: Oct 20th, 2008 It is quiet now in Eloy after a very busy day. The beer truck area is not as busy as usual after a long day with seven competition jumps for almost all of the teams. The early start on Tuesday morning for the remaining three rounds does not motivate much to hang around for too long, as well. By the way, Larry, the Indian Pale Ale tab is running empty, and so is the one for the German Becks Oktoberfest...
Airspeed Odyssey is still controlling the Open Class competition despite a 2-point loss to France and Black Cat in Round 7. It will be interesting to see where this will lead the two challengers... (more)
Did you know that the Open Class competition has a very tight middle field? posted: Oct 20th, 2008 The field in the Open Class is excitingly tight after three rounds, in both "categories". The "pro teams" (1st - 7th place) are close to each other, even though Airspeed Odyssey has already worked out a 4-point lead over France in 2nd place.
Performance Desired made it into this group of teams with Jack Jefferies who has not competed in 4-way for may years and had to learn the new blocks after arrival at the competition site in Eloy... (more)
Did you know that Monday's NSL-TV page and the leaderboard have the first video links set? posted: Oct 20th, 2008 The first meet videos have been uploaded, and the links are right on top of the scores on the leaderboard. NSL-TV will try to get as many as possible.
It is challenging since the three different judging panels bring three different screens to the audience, which has to pick which one to watch. The NSL-TV feed depends on what Omniskore master Tim Wagner has on his screen.
The NSL-TV camera captured scenes around the dropzone this morning. It was a beautiful sunrise in the desert, and the 6:45 am call for the Open Class teams created busy early morning activities in Eloy. The link to this video... (more)
Did you know that new videos introduce Performance Desire on the ground and in the air? posted: Oct 19th, 2008 This is the last update on Sunday, and it is probably the most exciting one of the day. The new daily NSL/PD News Show or Al's Night Swoop were actually supposed to wrap up the day. Both pieces were almost ready for uploading, but it got too late, and they will be available Monday morning.
The NSL/PD News Show included an interview with all five members of "Performance Desire", the world champion pickup team with Jack Jefferies, Dan BC, Shannon Pilcher and Ian Bobo. Willy Boeykens from Belgium is filming the team. The video of this interview has already been uploaded and is available at Sunday's... (more)
Did you know that today's NSL-TV clips page offers the first live impressions? posted: Oct 19th, 2008 Sunday at the USPA Nationals 2008 is the start of the new event coverage by the NSL News. This page will be dedicated to NSL-TV clips that capture any activities on or off the event site in Eloy. This page will be updated all day long and have a new page for each day.
Today's clips actually also cover Saturday evening at SkyVenture Arizona.
The NSL News visited the windtunnel after sunset and surprised the French delegation in the middle of preparations for the upcoming selection for the new national teams. The 4-way team from Monaco, with veterans Didier Boignon and Jeff Ronzevalle looking... (more)