Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
LOL There were more than one green ski's. You just assumed!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Thread starter Truzski
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LOL There were more than one green ski's. You just assumed!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Location
- Cleveland Ohio
Actually, they did go to the meetings to get a permit. It is a very small township and it takes a lot of convincing to be able to have this ride. There are just a few people in this tiny tiny township that don't want anybody else there. (I went last year and the jetskiers caused NO trouble.) I doubt anybody outside of the township even knew we were there. The only problems were the rent-a-cops telling us to keep it down at night in the campground. All there is around the place is woods and farmland...Nobody to bother!
I know I have called the State Parks about permits the last three years for the RockNRide and told them exactly what I'm doing and they told me I don't need one. (However, a Park Officer came to the ride this year to complain about gas cans on the beach and told me that I will need one next year because it has gotten so big).
I know I have called the State Parks about permits the last three years for the RockNRide and told them exactly what I'm doing and they told me I don't need one. (However, a Park Officer came to the ride this year to complain about gas cans on the beach and told me that I will need one next year because it has gotten so big).
- Location
- Cleveland Ohio
Dude, don't come in here and talk smack about going to rides and being pissed... I know you haven't planned one and you don't even know what they planned or if they talked to anyone or not. You are just hearing a rumor and talking crap. :dunce: If you are gonna travel and be pissed about what's gonna happen, don't go. It's not like the people planning these are making money off of them. They put hundreds of hours into them. Remember, it's just a way for people to get together and ride. Sometimes the cops get a bug up their butt and act like jerks. There is very little the organizers can do about it.
I know WaveRave has been VERY big and successful. Last year there were about 100 skis!! I am sure it will be a killer time again this year.
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madscientist
chilling with these guys.
- Location
- good old p'cola
hey korn wedo has been involved vicariously through me inn the planning of a ride and knows what i went through for it to happen. he is just really good at offering third party views and information to consider in the case of someone having a fit over something.
- Location
- Cleveland Ohio
Just sounds like he's trashing the Event Organizers.... not cool in my book.
Thanks for the info, Mad.
Thanks for the info, Mad.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
DJ, I think you misunderstood what he was saying. I got it. He is referring to the Lake Norman ride where everybody got kicked out. There were several issues that led to this, (it all posted on the site), He was simply saying that had he traveled 10 hours only to get there and be told "hey, we cannot ride because there were permits required and we dont have them" he would be upset. This is the very reason we moved the SFF from Lanier to Alatoona. We were afraid this would happen there.
Moondance
Just plain me....
- Location
- Ridin' the Crazy Train
Exactly....this can happen anytime, anywhere, planned/permitted ride, non-planned/non-permitted ride. And I agree, if you're going to get pissed off, don't go. It's just one of the chances you take, just like your ski breaking on a trip. Poopoo happens...it's called life. If people got pissed every time something didn't go our ways, we'd be pissed off all the time. And there are already plenty of people out there like that.
- Location
- Cleveland Ohio
That's all I was sayin, Moonie. I'll have a good time even if I can't ride and it rains the whole time and my ski blows up! I called for permits, but I know the Park Ranger that showed up at the RockNRide could have shut it down and ticketed 1/2 the people there. Luckily, I was really nice to him and that didn't happen.
The Lake Norman Ride is a new one & I'm sure they'll get it goin for year II.
The Lake Norman Ride is a new one & I'm sure they'll get it goin for year II.
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
WFO Speedracer
A lifetime ban is like a lifetime warranty !
- Location
- Alabama
DJ, first off I don't talk smack.If I speak about something I have some knowledge ,sometimes I have extensive knowledge of the subject.I know what Justin went through to get the X2 xtravaganza put on,we talked about it damn near every day.I was also involved when Paul went to scout the site and talk to the Marine police when we were discussing putting on the SFF event here.I have extensively checked on putting on an event here myself but the times the campsite is available to occupy and the lake levels the past two years have not worked out as of yet.I am in no way trashing any event organizers as I know what a pain it is to get all the ducks in a row to make something like this happen.So you see now you are the one that dosen't know and is coming in here and talking crap,funny how that worked out isn't it?
madscientist
chilling with these guys.
- Location
- good old p'cola
WTF terry he already admitted that he misunderstood your first post and mine cleared it up. you looking for drama this morning? :noevil:
WFO Speedracer
A lifetime ban is like a lifetime warranty !
- Location
- Alabama
No I was just responding to what was said,thats all,I do appreciate the backup though,anyone that knows me knows what I am all about.
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Fro Diesel
creative control
- Location
- Kzoo
soooo. Did the fire marshall show up? I just talked with kscarb and he said there were only 25 skis there. I went last year and there were over 85 skis. But...the waves were 2-4 so i hope everyone had fun.
I am pretty sure anyone who missed it will have another opportunity this fall to get together with the same riders, in bigger waves.
I am pretty sure anyone who missed it will have another opportunity this fall to get together with the same riders, in bigger waves.
fwi
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- Location
- Cape Coral FL,
- Location
- Middleville, MI
i was up there for a few minutes today and talked to chuck. he said about 50 total skis showed up, good times just a bit smaller. no fire marshal showed up. chuck was sayin that the township is tryin to pass some rules that wont allow the cans on the beach, but it has not passed yet.
- Location
- Cleveland Ohio
What a great event! This is my 2nd WaveRave and this year was even better than last years!
Saturday was awesome....3 to 5 footers in the morning and afternoon... and then they died down to 2-4s around 5pm and then 1-3s around 7pm. Great waves and great riding. I counted 67 skis on Saturday (not counting the campground). I blasted through 3 tanks of gas because the waves were so good. I've got a lot of great video that will be up soon. This is the most beautiful beach I have ever been too. Super clean, white sand dunes and nothing around for miles...kinda reminds me of Mexico. The water on Lake Michigan is so clean, you can see fish swimming around below you. Fun afterparty on Saturday night. The Crew at Claybanks Park was great. The non-jetskiing campers were very friendly this year. There was no fire marshall anywhere. Nobody gave us any problems at all. I think they are getting used to us there and realize that we aren't causing any problems or hurting anybody. I made sure to buy my gas, food and supplies from the local stores.
Thanks to Chuck, Cindy, Partyboy, Partygirl, Bruins and everyone else who keeps this event going. Thanks to Pete for the amazing food last night! (Great Surprise!..the Bologna sandwiches were killing me). Thanks to XFTLou and Frank (Blaster800) for helping me fix my broken fuel fill.
Sunday there was just 1 foot chop, so I think that is why so many people took off early, not to mention work on Monday.
Saturday was awesome....3 to 5 footers in the morning and afternoon... and then they died down to 2-4s around 5pm and then 1-3s around 7pm. Great waves and great riding. I counted 67 skis on Saturday (not counting the campground). I blasted through 3 tanks of gas because the waves were so good. I've got a lot of great video that will be up soon. This is the most beautiful beach I have ever been too. Super clean, white sand dunes and nothing around for miles...kinda reminds me of Mexico. The water on Lake Michigan is so clean, you can see fish swimming around below you. Fun afterparty on Saturday night. The Crew at Claybanks Park was great. The non-jetskiing campers were very friendly this year. There was no fire marshall anywhere. Nobody gave us any problems at all. I think they are getting used to us there and realize that we aren't causing any problems or hurting anybody. I made sure to buy my gas, food and supplies from the local stores.
Thanks to Chuck, Cindy, Partyboy, Partygirl, Bruins and everyone else who keeps this event going. Thanks to Pete for the amazing food last night! (Great Surprise!..the Bologna sandwiches were killing me). Thanks to XFTLou and Frank (Blaster800) for helping me fix my broken fuel fill.
Sunday there was just 1 foot chop, so I think that is why so many people took off early, not to mention work on Monday.
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fwi
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- Location
- Cape Coral FL,
Maybe 1 foot chop in the morning but by noon it had kicked up to 3+ with north winds blowing in at 15 mph+....:headbang:
Fro Diesel
creative control
- Location
- Kzoo
Damn, wish i could have made it. Nice conditions. :eek5: Stupid job....can't wait to see some video DJ.:stups:
- Location
- Cleveland Ohio