Did you know that a new 8way world record is coming up? posted: Aug 5th, 2011 It still is a horse race in 8way, even though the Golden Knights have created a 4-point lead over Aerodyne Maubeuge. There is a simple reason why 8way is still wide open. A potential world record sequence is coming up in Round 7, and the scores could change everything.
Of course, the NSL News was interested to find out what the team members and coaches would think about it. They all agreed on one thing: the sequence of Round 7 has the potential to produce a new 8way world record for a single round. In fact, French 8way coach Erwan Pouliquen is convinced that one of the three 8way powerhouses... (more)
Did you know that Martin Mall caught a playing card with his mouth under open parachute? posted: Aug 5th, 2011 Friday morning began with a weather hold. Fog and clouds seemed to promise another late start or not much skydiving at all. Fortunately, this changed quite quickly. The first boarding call came at around 11 am, and the planes have taken off with 4way and 8way teams.
It is difficult for the meet management to use the shaky weather situation efficiently since several teams have competitors in both events, 4way and 8way Formation Skydiving. Round 5 in 8way will be completed first as four teams are behind. The competition will continue with 8way and 4way teams that are not involved in 8way at the... (more)
Did you know that four teams scored 20 points or higher in Round 6? posted: Aug 4th, 2011 There were only four teams in Round 6 with scores of 20 points or higher. Of course, Aerodyne Aerokart and NMP-PCH Hayabusa were two of them, both with 25-pointers. The French national team maintained the 3-point lead.
The other two teams posted 20-pointers, Gradient Alpha in the Open Class and Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders in the female 4way category. The NSL News mentioned earlier that the French ladies were only three points behind the bronze medal position in the Open Class after Round 6.
Stefan Brueck once again provided the NSL News with the videos of those four jumps in Round 6, which... (more)
Did you know that UK delegation launched a "Free the Fun Flag" campaign? posted: Aug 4th, 2011 It is about time for a Fun Flag update. The NSL News has been very patient so far, even though the third day of the competition has gone by without any sighting of the Fun Flag, neither in the spectator area nor in Tent City. Sevel teams and competitors have been highly aware of the Fun Flag situation and were looking forward to the event, like a member of the UK delegation prior to the event:
"I only recently heard about the Fun Flag, but I will make sure that the UK challenges for it. It takes a bit of subtlety to get it I reckon, but anyone who knows me knows that “subtlety” is my middle... (more)
Did you know that the Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders are only two points behind Open Class bronze? posted: Aug 4th, 2011 Round 6 is almost complete in both 4way events. The videos of the top four teams in the 4way Open class in Round 5 are now available, and they feature two different races. Aerodyne Aerokart extended the lead over NMP-PCH Hayabusa to three points, while Paratec-Saar and Sky Panthers Barkli kept the same distance to each other - one single point.
This changed in Round 6 when the Germans won the round by two points and have the 1-point lead now. They are in sole bronze medal position, which is a big surprise. It is far from over though, and another Russian team is charging very strongly. Gradient... (more)
Did you know that a boarding call interfered with a Brit Chicks NSL Talk? posted: Aug 4th, 2011 It was a slow start at the World Cup 2011 this morning. Thick fog after yesterday's rain did not allow an early morning takeoff. The first boarding calls came around 11 AM.
The weather situation still required the meet management's full attention since there were clouds that made spotting more difficult than on Tuesday. However, the planes are in the air now, and the host is working hard to catch up after losing almost the whole Wednesday.
The NSL News was preparing a new NSL Talk session with the popular Brit Chicks 8way team when a boarding call interfered with the plan. The UK team had... (more)
Did you know that a new 8way world record is coming up?
Did you know that Martin Mall caught a playing card with his mouth under open parachute?
Did you know that four teams scored 20 points or higher in Round 6?
Did you know that UK delegation launched a "Free the Fun Flag" campaign?
Did you know that the Aerodyne Deep Blue Defenders are only two points behind Open Class bronze?
Did you know that a boarding call interfered with a Brit Chicks NSL Talk?