Did you know that Arizona Airspeed's Center Inside Niklas Hemlin takes a break? posted: Feb 22nd, 2013 The recent personnel changes in the lineups of the US top teams, Arizona Airspeed and SDC Rhythm XP, have made the NSL News headlines on a regular basis, and it is not over yet. In fact, the latest breaking news from Arizona is making the biggest wave so far.
Thomas Hughes informed the NSL News yesterday that Niklas Hemlin has stepped back and is taking a longer break from active 4way competition.
Thiago Gomes, who left SDC Rhythm XP to become Airspeed's alternate for the 2013 season, is now a full active member in the Point slot. The other former Rhythm member of 2012, Chris Farina, moves... (more)
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed causes personnel drama? posted: Feb 16th, 2013 The NSL News has covered the personnel changes of the top teams in the world on a regular basis. There is nothing unusual about changes in the lineups, and some of the moves don't even get much attention, as they happen so smoothly.
This seems to be different whenever Arizona Airspeed comes to a new crossroad, which happens often after a World Championship of Formation Skydiving. Emotions of the fans are running higher, and the gossiping is increasing pace and level.
The newest NSL News contribution for Blue Skies Mag is picking up this topic and tries to explain the situation from different... (more)
Did you know that it's a very fast pace at the Paraclete XP Indoor Championship? posted: Feb 2nd, 2013 The Paraclete XP Indoor Championship 2013 is in full swing, and it is very challenging to keep up with the action. The turnaround times at this wind tunnel competition are very short.
The fast pace is possible due to an extremely experienced judging panel. Kirk Verner, Brian "BK" Krause and Tim D'Annunzio are using stop watches and their very fast and sharp eyes to get the scores up and posted before the next round begins. They don't have much time since there is barely half an hour between the rounds.
The competition draw was posted this morning at 7 am, the flying sessions began at 8 am,... (more)
Did you know that new Rhythm member Mikhail Markine is an even younger skydiver than team mate Steve Lefkowitz? posted: Jan 28th, 2013 The first bigger meet of the 2013 season is coming up this weekend, the Paraclete XP Indoor Championship 2013.
The 4way fans will have the opportunity to check out the new Arizona Airspeed lineup, with special attention to Chris Farina in the Point slot.
SDC Rhythm XP is not competing with the full lineup, as Christy Frikken is not available at the season opener. XL member Brian Johnson is taking her slot in Raeford.
However, new Rhythm member Mikhail Markine will fly the Tail slot for the first time in a competition with his new team. He will surely draw as much attention as Chris Farina.
The... (more)
Did you know that NMP-PCH Hayabusa and Arizona Airspeed will battle for two more years? posted: Jan 21st, 2013 The last update coming from the Arizona Airspeed headquarters in Eloy was posted on 28 December 2012. The story broke the news that Chris Farina would replace Josh Hall in the Point slot. Former SDC Rhythm XP member Thiago Gomes was also heading west to serve as the Airspeed alternate.
The personnel changes for Arizona Airspeed and SDC Rhythm XP do not seem to change the situation in the USA very much. Airspeed is still the country's top team, and Rhythm will continue as the main challenger.
The picture may look differently on the international top level in 4way Formation Skydiving competition.... (more)
Did you know that Christy Frikken will show her Center Inside work in March in DeLand? posted: Jan 18th, 2013 The NSL News reported on 11 January 2013 that SDC Rhythm XP's new lineup was complete. Christy Frikken is the new Center Inside, Mikhail Markine has taken the Tail slot.
JaNette (Center Outside) and Steve (Point) Lefkowitz continue in the front piece, Alex Bittner is on camera.
The story included some details on how Rhythm and Christy Frikken's former team Perris Fury ran along and connected with each other for a few years.
Two videos also featured the Rhythm tryouts for the 2012 season, where Chris Farina was eventually selected as the new Center Inside, and Mikhail Markine with his former... (more)
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed's Center Inside Niklas Hemlin takes a break?
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed causes personnel drama?
Did you know that it's a very fast pace at the Paraclete XP Indoor Championship?
Did you know that new Rhythm member Mikhail Markine is an even younger skydiver than team mate Steve Lefkowitz?
Did you know that NMP-PCH Hayabusa and Arizona Airspeed will battle for two more years?
Did you know that Christy Frikken will show her Center Inside work in March in DeLand?