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PancakePete
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Word Brother... No Worries ! :biggthumpup:
Competitors Announced
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Word Brother... No Worries ! :biggthumpup:
guiness92
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- South Jersey Shore
I wish I could make this event!!!!! Sounds insane. 3000 miles is a costly trip to convince the wife into lol.
I really think Pete should be selected though. Not just because I'm friends with him, but because he goes HUGE!!!! When he is out practicing, he has people on the beach, fisherman, other riders, even couch riders, stopping and watching. Puts on a hell of a show, and pushes his limits on every ride. I bet he would even complete a double with the adrenaline rush from being there. And it wouldnt hurt to have an east coast presence there :cool2:
But anyway, sounds like a killer event and I too would give my left nut to go there, but family and work come first. Good luck to everyone competing and GET SOME VIDEO!!!!
I really think Pete should be selected though. Not just because I'm friends with him, but because he goes HUGE!!!! When he is out practicing, he has people on the beach, fisherman, other riders, even couch riders, stopping and watching. Puts on a hell of a show, and pushes his limits on every ride. I bet he would even complete a double with the adrenaline rush from being there. And it wouldnt hurt to have an east coast presence there :cool2:
But anyway, sounds like a killer event and I too would give my left nut to go there, but family and work come first. Good luck to everyone competing and GET SOME VIDEO!!!!
WaveDemon
Not Dead - Notable Member
- Location
- Hell, Florida
I noticed that you have to have a stock hull (modified stock ok) and stock stroke. sounds like there trying to keep someone out with they're total custom skis.
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PancakePete
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Apology to Joe... I Talked to him... He is Doing his best and got a ton of heads to go threw.... he is furthering the sport in different angles... its all good. :biggthumpup:
Sorry to knock... Just got dissapointed because of this I gave up this year for this... My Fault... Its all good.
I hope the Comp is awesome !
Sorry to knock... Just got dissapointed because of this I gave up this year for this... My Fault... Its all good.
I hope the Comp is awesome !
I talked with Joe & Taylor about the motor rules in Daytona. I like the concept. It Levels out the playing field. Using an OEM hull puts the point further home.
I have just completed the motor package for Taylor. He is running it now. I designed a new porting spec to put the powerband where a surf rider most needs it & staying within the 760 rules. If these type contests take off. This could be the motor of choice.
The judging is the only thing I really question. I don't feel you can be totaly impartial with only 3 judges. I feel 5 would be a better choice.
I just returned from the nationals. The Amature judging came into question with 5 judges. It was by far the best judging criteria I have ever been a part of. But when it's a judged event, a judges scrutinity will always come into question. 5 would definately be better than 3.
I know all involved put heart & soul into this event. I hope you are on to something! Look foward to being there to spectate.
ski ya, Paul
LisaLisa
X-H
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA
Hey BK - you DO know you can pee outta that thang too, right?
the rules for equipement are meant to level the playing field in a fair and affordable way. i have sponsors whom would love me to biuld crazy stuff!
the scoring will be new. after the event we will know more.
the lanyards are all about safety.
thanks for all the input....
joe kenney
the scoring will be new. after the event we will know more.
the lanyards are all about safety.
thanks for all the input....
joe kenney
Big Kahuna
Administrator
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
I would not guess that Big Throws would be done!!!!!!!!!!!!
bwaaahaaaahaaa
Yes, Lisa, I know that................
bwaaahaaaahaaa
Yes, Lisa, I know that................
LisaLisa
X-H
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA
Now why you gotta be like that?
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
LOL smooch
LBE
Eddie Would Go.
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Cookies!! I'm there!!
jetskiking
Im done sanding!!!
- Location
- Dallas Georgia
Also to clarify. I wasnt trying to flame anyone. It was a play on words showing my frustration that there were no east coast freeride unlimited riders, hense F/U. It should be a great event and I'm trying everything in my power to go. So does anybody know how much it is to ship a 6 foot 190 pound box to the west coast with UPS:sneaky:
There are 16 slots and more great riders than that
In the Last few years Freeride has come into its own.....
There are more great Freeriders out there today worldwide than 5 years before at the Red Bull Wave Bash.
Yet this competition is looking for THE BEST TALENT.......
Its difficult to be decisive here.
What do you prefer to see? How are the submitted riders qualified? What is the Measure?
Many of these riders have been measured in competitions of the past.....They have some sort of track record......from which to judge.
Of course you have to take into account the fact that Local guns are going to be there.....Home turf does have its advantages!
That is not to say that these riders gain favoratism by being local..it means that they are able to be judged on talent that is in the faces of the event promoters weekly...talent that matches up against some of the Worlds best.
This is an invite event and an experiment in judging criteria....with 16 pilots some people....some of the best......EVEN Westies will be slashed!
You guys....this IS NOT a POINTS IFWA event and its designed to Showcase the Best of the Best. If you think you measure up..get out to ride and get to some comps.
This sport is under EVOLUTION and is still in its infancy right now.
WE wish it were perfect but its not.
Many are trying their best to make something out of what little support we have now......with the momentuem that it drives hopefully we will see a Sanctioned IFWA event next season back in the USA(in addition to SS) ...where all can attend.
TEEEEs Right....Its going to be one hell of a kick ass time and there will beSome that are left out......yet Freeride to most is about a family of friends regardless of Talent...Lets try to remember that.
There is a good deal more to being the Best than Going Huge.......
Trust that it has been extremely difficult for the Promoters to make selections.
But the Field must be choosen.
Some feel left out......its an unavoidable reality. Lets hope that we can gain some good coverage for additional sponsorship for future events.....
Marc Sickerling is in the group considered but left out......I'd say that even the alternates and those applied not selected are in an elite group by default!
Best of Luck to all the Pilots and Lets not divide our sport over this coastal issue. Come on out if you can and help make this event better by participation!
In the Last few years Freeride has come into its own.....
There are more great Freeriders out there today worldwide than 5 years before at the Red Bull Wave Bash.
Yet this competition is looking for THE BEST TALENT.......
Its difficult to be decisive here.
What do you prefer to see? How are the submitted riders qualified? What is the Measure?
Many of these riders have been measured in competitions of the past.....They have some sort of track record......from which to judge.
Of course you have to take into account the fact that Local guns are going to be there.....Home turf does have its advantages!
That is not to say that these riders gain favoratism by being local..it means that they are able to be judged on talent that is in the faces of the event promoters weekly...talent that matches up against some of the Worlds best.
This is an invite event and an experiment in judging criteria....with 16 pilots some people....some of the best......EVEN Westies will be slashed!
You guys....this IS NOT a POINTS IFWA event and its designed to Showcase the Best of the Best. If you think you measure up..get out to ride and get to some comps.
This sport is under EVOLUTION and is still in its infancy right now.
WE wish it were perfect but its not.
Many are trying their best to make something out of what little support we have now......with the momentuem that it drives hopefully we will see a Sanctioned IFWA event next season back in the USA(in addition to SS) ...where all can attend.
TEEEEs Right....Its going to be one hell of a kick ass time and there will beSome that are left out......yet Freeride to most is about a family of friends regardless of Talent...Lets try to remember that.
There is a good deal more to being the Best than Going Huge.......
Trust that it has been extremely difficult for the Promoters to make selections.
But the Field must be choosen.
Some feel left out......its an unavoidable reality. Lets hope that we can gain some good coverage for additional sponsorship for future events.....
Marc Sickerling is in the group considered but left out......I'd say that even the alternates and those applied not selected are in an elite group by default!
Best of Luck to all the Pilots and Lets not divide our sport over this coastal issue. Come on out if you can and help make this event better by participation!
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Ghostwriter, who are you???
nikad58
1974 YZ 701
- Location
- 200 miles west of Havasu !
He/Her Sounds like a "clone of someone" with the commercial type of reply..
hummmm (dont forget to bring your friends !!!)
hummmm (dont forget to bring your friends !!!)
jetskier79
I'm goin' for two
- Location
- San Diego, CA
That's a slightly unfair statement.....as this is the only US freeride comp this year. It's tough to get to comps, and get numbers under your belt, when the only comp of the year is mostly off limits.
Hell, in the last 3 years, how many surf comps have there even been in the US? Sure, some of the old hands have results and mag shots and foreign competition under their belts....but part of what is stifling this industry is the lack of new blood. There is little to no incentive to up and coming riders.
I'm not saying that your event is where they should have their chance to shine....just making a point.
duvers
FAST GIRL
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
This is a competition??? I was just going for some freeride time!!!
J/K...about the not knowing it's a competition...Seriously, though, I was looking at it as a fun weekend freeride with some really cool extra entertainment in the down time. Yeehawwww!
J/K...about the not knowing it's a competition...Seriously, though, I was looking at it as a fun weekend freeride with some really cool extra entertainment in the down time. Yeehawwww!
sicki
Ride hard, put away wet!
Several people have just sumed this whole weekend up. Its all about having fun... that is the definition of freeride. This comp should be seen by everyone as extra entertainment to a weekend that has gone on for the past 3 almost 4 years with everyone attending in the past saying it has been the best/wildest freeride weekend they ever experienced. Lets make this one even better than the past.
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