Did you know that the third Ranch 2nd Generation member now competes for Airspeed? posted: Jan 6th, 2026 NSL News touched on one of the most intriguing aspects of the recent change to the Arizona Airspeed lineup in yesterday’s update, without exploring the topic in depth. That aspect is the five-year history of Ranch 2nd Generation, which NSL News followed comprehensively from its formation to its conclusion.
The team drew significant attention for good reason. All four team members—Michelle Karamon, Brenn Richards, Joey Marshall, and Chris Kuhlmann—went on to earn outdoor world championship titles. Joey Marshall and Chris Kuhlmann each captured two gold medals in 4-way Open (2022, 2024),... (more)
Did you know that the new Arizona Airspeed slot assignments appear relatively clear? posted: Jan 5th, 2026 Recent Arizona Airspeed news, along with the aftermath of the latest NSL News regarding the lineup changes, has revealed considerable information about the departure of Chris Kuhlmann and the addition of new Airspeed member Michelle Karamon. One of the key topics is the likely slot assignment for the new lineup.
Chris Kuhlmann leaves behind the inside center position, the control center of a 4-way team. He guided the previous Airspeed lineup to two world championship titles from this slot. The new Airspeed roster—Michelle Karamon, Joey Marshall, Alisson de Vargas, Doug Hendrix, with Alex Swindle... (more)
Did you know that Michelle Karamon shares a lot with Eliana Rodriguez? posted: Jan 4th, 2026 The recent announcement by Arizona Airspeed is likely to remain a major topic in the NSL News for some time. Not long ago, new Airspeed member Michelle Karamon was already featured in her own NSL Profile.
Her profile was part of an NSL News initiative aimed at creating a better balance between male and female formation skydiving competition athletes. As the introduction to her profile explained:
“Male formation skydiving competitors still dominate the list of NSL Profiles, even though many female competitors have achieved the same accomplishments in their careers and consistently match... (more)
Did you know that Michelle Karamon replaces Chris Kuhlmann for Arizona Airspeed? posted: Jan 3rd, 2026 Arizona Airspeed has been a significant part of NSL News coverage since the team franchise was founded at Skydive Arizona in 1994, when NSL News began providing information and journalistic reporting on formation skydiving competition. The original team members—Jack Jefferies, Dan BC, Kirk Verner, Mark Kirkby, and John Lemming on camera—shared a single goal: to become 4-way world champions. That ambition has remained unchanged for more than 30 years.
A natural symbiosis has always existed between Arizona Airspeed and NSL News. Through its evolving lineups, the team consistently provided... (more)
Did you know that the new year turns a former duel into a truel? posted: Jan 2nd, 2026 The final episode of the NSL News coverage of Niklas Hemlin's athletic career—and his unique relationship with NMP PCH HayaBusa—coincides with the turn of the year. The 2026 schedule includes the next outdoor world championship, traditionally the most significant event in formation skydiving competition.
Niklas Hemlin’s outdoor competition career has come to a pause, at least for now, following his fourth FAI gold medal at Crystal Coast 2024—three in 4-way with Arizona Airspeed and one in 8-way with Airspeed XP8. He has remained active in the sport through the indoor team Tunnel Vision,... (more)
Did you know that the balance between Niklas Hemlin and NMP PCH HayaBusa began to shift in 2020? posted: Dec 30th, 2025 The next major twist in the history—and in the special relationship between Niklas Hemlin and NMP PCH HayaBusa—came after Arizona Airspeed’s 4-way world champion from Dubai 2012 had to watch SDC Rhythm XP represent the United States at FAI Tanay 2021.
Dennis Praet had joined David Grauwels and Andy Grauwels on their own NSL Profiles after winning three consecutive sets of gold medals between 2014 and 2018. In contrast, Niklas Hemlin did not even compete in 4-way at Tanay. Instead, he could only observe the showdown between SDC Rhythm XP and NMP PCH HayaBusa while competing with Airspeed... (more)
Did you know that the third Ranch 2nd Generation member now competes for Airspeed?
Did you know that the new Arizona Airspeed slot assignments appear relatively clear?
Did you know that Michelle Karamon shares a lot with Eliana Rodriguez?
Did you know that Michelle Karamon replaces Chris Kuhlmann for Arizona Airspeed?
Did you know that the new year turns a former duel into a truel?
Did you know that the balance between Niklas Hemlin and NMP PCH HayaBusa began to shift in 2020?