BallOfSpray Eagle Vests... maybe

[Horton]

I am toying with making vest with the web site logo. If I did something like the mock up below would you want one. Price would $00.02 more than the same vest from Eagle ($135.00). I am not sure about the front image but I like the back one. Need to get a feel on interest before I spend time on art. Please let me know.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/TOCfjk8eF7I/AAAAAAAAEY4/S2XhU3D_BNM/s800/EagleDemoFront.jpghttp://lh4.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/TOCfj9ys85I/AAAAAAAAEY8/Oz7ZFBtMdXs/s800/EagleDemoBack.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Chuck_Dickey]

I would have, but just bought a custom vest from them.

 

[RichardDoane]

I've got one of the Eagle's with the extra flotation from this past summer. It's the most comfy vest I've ever had. Although, as a "sponsored" BOS skier (ie - JTH is paying for it) I'd be willing to upgrade for the 2011 tournament season.

[Horton]

JTH paying for it = NEVER

[ForrestGump]

I like the front logo, not the back.

[DW]

Good job John, rigth side up logo on back when turning. . .left!

[skibug]

Possible color options on the logo??

[davemac]

Scot, I'm sure that Eagle would be glad to make the extra floatation vest for you...without involvement in a group buy. I think there is a nominal extra charge.  Like Richard, I also was in on the extra flotation group buy arranged through Tadd....best money I spent on skiing all year...love the vest.  It also works great wearing underneath a drysuit this time of year.  Comparing mine to the standard ones, it seems as though they just add an extra layer of flotation in the rear of the vest.   A longshot, but I'd start by checking to see if Tadd had any leftover.

[kstateskier]

did we abandon the new BOS logo project?

[A_B]

Maybe just BOS on the back?

 

As long as it is a little longer in front than some of these belly revealing vests that are out there. :)

 

Extra flotation is a good thing! Call me old fashioned, but I still like a strap and buckle in front.

[jordanskis]

 

I would be in for one!

[skidawg]

Be creative, that one' s a bit vanilla

[Horton]

I like basic black... open to design ideas

[Mrs_MS]

Ok...just a dumb girl opinion but...I think a BOS vest should ACTUALLY HAVE a "Big ball of SPRAY" on it! Blue water spray with some silver grey....and sparkle silver for the gals/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif Ski slicing through the water would say "Ball Of Spray"....Well,  I would buy one anyway...LOL

[robscholl-OF]

I would be in if it was pull over and rear zip....OF

[Horton]

I hear you guys..... I like the back Zip. As far as the big ball.... someone has to design it.

[A_B]

At my age I can't zip up a back zipper or use a pullover.

[monza man]

Front Zipper for me :)

[skibug]

Front zip rules, especially for the non-flexible disproportionate types like me.....

[Ed_Obermeier]

Basic black, front zip, I like the front logo not the back (leave the back blank?), extra floatation for me (i.e. USCG approved level floatation).  One or two straps with buckles (I like the security...).  Think that covers it.

Ed

[Tuney]

Instead of the big BallOfSpray print on the back you could put something like "I'm a Baller" across the shoulders? Just throwing ideas around.

[Chuck_Dickey]

I like Mrs. MS idea!

Kinda morf one of these with BOS on the bottom of the ski

[MattP]

Chuck & Ms. MS ill see if I can get a design going in photoshop tomorrow

[Horton]

I am afraid this is going to be like spliting the bill after too many beers

[skibug]

Can you say "When Harry Met Sally"...this reminds me of the restaraunt scene when Sally was ordering lunch...."can I have the Ball of Spray logo on the side, and make it blue, but not too much blue, oh and do you have extra flotation; but not too much flotation becasue that makes me look fat, (no that is the fat that makes you look fat not the flotation); and could I get a front zip double buckle; but not he snap buckles, I like the double pinch buckles because they are easy to get off; and if you could make me one in a large but mark it a medium so that my ski buddies don't think I am so fat that would be nice......."

[ForrestGump]

Oh damn.......skibug has now brought back memories of going shopping with my exwife.

[usaski1]

Skibug, that was great!

... On as side note, (and Horton you could chime in) Any interest in a BOS decal? I can make decals, and I could pretty easly make the BOS lettering logo. Where would you put it? Your Boat! Your Car! Your Ski! I could make them and mail them out to BOS Members for a nominal charge. (say $15 per decal for a 2 foot long) Im not looking to get rich here, just cover my costs!

 

[Horton]

In the end I (the guy making the order) have to find a design at least 10 of you like. At this point I am not even sure I need to personally love it.

I tend to go for basic black and simple graphics. Color changes are not a big deal but logo graphic are a one time design per order

[kona]

I would be in for one. I cant see the pic you posted though.

[MattP]

I played around with an idea before a class today. Its pretty rough and I do not have the right fonts, the skier needs a white pinstripe outline. But you will get the general idea. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Wbf2PN_5-mA/TOLtZNKwf8I/AAAAAAAAAqI/iCxcmwDbY0k/s400/BOS%20Vest.png

[LakeOneSkier]

http://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/chorsley.CGX/Desktop/EagleDemoFront.jpgNot sure how to add the image...  just an attachement...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/TOQe5FMcBhI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/WTx9VOQiZLA/s800/EagleDemoFrontL1S.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mrs_MS]

Ok...maybe this...Have you ever taken a picture of a skier just coming out of the water? All you see is the bottom of the ski and BIG ball of water surrounding the skier...can't even see the skier! Put BOS on the bottom of the ski, just like you have on the front. The water (BOS) would cover the entire back of the vest and mabe splashing on to the front! A????? Oh..water in "Tiffany Blue" of course!/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif 

[MattP]

Keep in mind the images have to be screen printed onto the jacket

[HO 410]

I'll have to talk to some people to see how different you should treat the graphics because neoprene is so stretchy. I'm going to guess that pointilism will be more ideal for the material.

 

Take it with a grain of salt, I don't think I'll be in the ordering pool: The older script "Ball of Spray" font would look good going down the front. Modifying the text to look like ink running down would add a little more visual appeal. Not sure if I would want to put anything on the back.  

 

[Horton]

I think this is the back

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/TO68pvX10dI/AAAAAAAAEbk/EFNAwGYlAXU/s800/ev2.jpg

[Horton]

This is option one for the front

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/TO68p4hbw0I/AAAAAAAAEbo/SygJ1er2Gm0/s800/evf1.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Horton]

Option #2 for the fronthttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/TOCfjk8eF7I/AAAAAAAAEZg/0lxVpEuJGvI/s800/EagleDemoFront.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Horton]

I know everyone wants something a little different but I can only do one thing at a time. For the font designs it is one or the other for everyone.

 

 

 

I am doing front zip first because I think more skiers like it. The text has to be white. I think I can change the neoprene color for each vest. I assume I will be getting at least 2 ladies vests.

 

 

There might/could be an H2Oz logo on the side panel. Tadd and I have talk about it.

 

 

If I can get 10 confirmed orders for one design or another, I will get the first run going.

 

 

I am open or other designs but for your design to be “the one” you need 10 other skiers to agree.

 

Good luck on that!

 

[Horton]

410 - the old logo is dead. I have some of the old stickers if you really want them

[MAD11]

Horton,

 As an Eagle skier rep I sell at least 5 to 1 of the pull over vs the front zip.  Maybe even more.

[MattP]

Front zip= easier to get on and a hell of a lot easier to get off. I'm 19, flexible, strong.... and I hate the pull over why do I want to struggle with my self,while looking like an idiot, after I am tired from taking my sets for the day. Pull over may be hip and cool but a PITA =)

[Ed_Obermeier]

Mad11 - my guess is the age group buying pull overs from you is mostly under 30?  I only know 2 skiers using pull overs and they both wish they hadn't bought them.

John - Option 2 with a buckled waist strap, USCG Approved floatation.  I'm Buyer #1 for this style if anyone else is interested in it.

Ed

[ForrestGump]

I'm with Marc. I ski with mainly 35-50 yo skiers and most are using pullovers. 

[Horton]

Well ok. Again I need 9 or 10 commitments

[Jody_Seal]

I tried to get one of those pull overs on last year and darn near dislocated a shoulder trying to get it off. Would be interested in a Eagle side or front zip. Black and Blue??

[jordanskis]

I will take one...whatever the final design!

[Mrs_MS]

The first couple months MS had a pull over vest....shoulder was getting screwed up! He was just pulling it over his head and getting stuckhttp://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif Then someone showed him how to do it....gotta stick one of your arms down through the arm hole FIRST...then comes off alot easier! Also..his second vest he ordered is a pull over with a back bottom zip...now it's no big deal for him, and he's kinda oldhttp://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif The back bottom zip also helps the vest from getting stretched out! Just sayinhttp://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif

[davemac]

Brent,

Assuming you mean 44 chest (not shoulders)...that would be an XL in Eagle

[Horton]

Crap. let me ask Chuck if I can mix styles. If I there is a enough demand I will do 12 of each

[davemac]

Re: Eagle Sizing....The Medium is recommended for 36-38 Chest/ 27-29 waist, Large for 39-41 Chest/ 30-32 waist....XL for 42-44 Chest/ 33-35 waist...XXL 45-48 Chest/36-38 waist . As pointed out by Eagle..the vests are designed to fit tight...and do loosen up a bit once in the water...