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Did you know that the NSL News interview with Joey Jones fell apart?
posted: Aug 11th, 2008 It is probably a good morning for the 4-way fans who have already discovered a few links on the scores for Round 1. More uploading was possible last night and the videos of the French i-Score DZ-TV and judging system provide at least a look at several top teams, including the top three: Airspeed Odyssey, Sky Panthers and France Maubeuge. However, there are also sad news. The Fun Flag is not flying any longer on top of the bunjee crane. Somebody risked his or her life to get possession of the flag last night. It was wet and slippery, and it is surprising that it was possible at all to get up... (more)

Did you know that Airspeed's 2-point lead after Round 1 could be discouraging?
posted: Aug 10th, 2008 Yesterday's training jumps are history. Round 1 is already in the bag, the teams are in the air for Round 2. However, it is always worth watching the best teams in the world, even if it's yesterday's news. The videos of the training jumps show what became partially true today. (more)

Did you know that the 4-way competition is in full swing?
posted: Aug 10th, 2008 Meet Director Patrice Girardin sent the 8-way teams back to bed in the afternoon when it became obvious that there would be no time for today's second event. However, he saw chances to send loads later in the afternoon, and he was right. The first 4-way teams have been in the air, the parachutes have landed, and the competition has begun. The NSL News has been busy in the meantime. Nathan Polis completed the clip of yesterday's opening ceremony, Hayabusa coach Joey Jones visited the press room for a live interview. Airspeed Odyssey's complete lineup took the time a little bit later and chatted... (more)

Did you know that Jerome David talks about double duties and more on NSL-TV?
posted: Aug 10th, 2008 It did not take too long this morning until people on the interview list were available for the NSL News. The weather still does not allow any jumping at the moment, and the teams are on stand-by. Jerome David, national coach and manager of the French Formation Skydiving teams, took the time to visit the NSL office in the press room. First thing he did after entering the room was serving the whole media staff with fresh coffee. That came, of course, after greeting each female staff member with kisses on both cheeks and handshakes for the men. And that happens every morning when people meet each... (more)

Did you know that the Fun Flag is flying in the rain?
posted: Aug 10th, 2008 Meet Direcor Patrice Girardin just announced at the World Meet 2008 in Maubeuge that the 4-way teams are on stand-by. It is raining at the moment. However, he said that the forecast promises better weather later this morning. The best view this morning at the competition site in Maubeuge is the Fun Flag, which is flying high on top of the very tall crane for yesterday's bunjee jumps. The French Deep Blue members found a great place to let it fly and keep control over it at the same time. Maybe for a while... (more)

Did you know that the scores of the official training jumps provide additional insights?
posted: Aug 9th, 2008 Things have become more serious now at the World Meet 2008 in Maubeuge. The scores of the World Meet 2006 in Germany have already been replaced by the scoring tables for the upcoming competition. The polls have also been removed for the moment. However, they will be brought back soon for good reasons. The pages where the results of the polls are posted offer a discussion forum that can be used throughout the whole event for many different purposes. Greetings to the teams, competitors and friends have a place there as much as serious discussion of the competition and feedback. There are intersting... (more)