BallOfSpray Eagle Vests - Heck Yea!

[Horton]

I talked to and exchaned email withe Chuck at Eagle a few times this week. He recommended against the multi-logo versions of the vest. Below is his mockup.

The ink color is white. Not an option for a short run.
The vest can be zip or pull over – your choice
The rubber color can change – your choice Chuck did question the wisdom of the big “Baller” on the back.
What do you think? I am ready to pull the trigger and start taking orders so this is your last chance to chime in. 

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/TQPO8h83AZI/AAAAAAAAEvA/fbBI2AtCw_Q/s640/EagleOne-VBallOfSpray-01.jpg 

[skibug]

I like it; but, I like plain and straightforward opposed to cluttered and wild graphics.  I like the straight lines of the graphics and the "Baller" on the back.  Why was the back logo questioned?  Also, what are the rubber colors?

[MattP]

skibug the term "baller" usually refers to - 

A thug that has "made it" to the big time. Originally refered ball players that made it out of the streets to make millions as a pro ball player, but now is used to describe any thug that is living large.(Urban Dictionary)

But this is the deffinition that baller means on BOS ( I think) One whose person has been fully and successfully established in numerous social circles (esp. one who is extremely popular with both the male and female members of any given social group) (Urban Dictionary) but we are still ski thugs that are living large! minus the whole basketball part

[Horton]

To me a “Baller” is a BallOfSpray regular. Someone who is on the site all the time.

[MattP]

yeah... what he said

[kstateskier]

I think it should have a turn buoy on it with Horton's face ghosted into the buoy... 

[skibug]

I know the thuggery terminology; but, Ijust figured since it is water skiing, no one would equate it with that of other pro sports.  We could all be "Sprayers"; but then, some one may think we are into water ski porn.....

[Chuck_Dickey]

Maybe just BOS on the back rather than Baller?

[kstateskier]

Skibug you just gave me a great idea!  I'll be sending you royalties! http://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif

[Horton]

Gimmie a few days and I will set up a poll and get this thing final final final. Ordering in Jan.

[kstateskier]

"is that your final answer?"

[Horton]

I just love the idea the ladies in a vest that says Baller on the back.  :-0

[Ed_Obermeier]

What about floatation levels?  Are these USCG approved floatation or not?  Waist strap an option or not?  Love to have one but I gotta have the floatation to keep my old @$$ above water...

Ed

[Horton]

Check out EagleSprorts.com for options

[RB]

I'll take one, whatever the final design.

 

[h2odawg79]

I think "Baller" done in the same edgy Eagle font (like on the front of the vest) would be more Hardcore and intriguing... 

[Steven]

I'd take one, but I just spent $640.00 on a P.V. (OUCH) The Baller Vest looks much cooler! I sure hope this thing works like they say it does!

[Horton]

I have a million irons in the fire right now but I swear that around Jan 1 I will start taking orders

[Ed_Obermeier]

I wrote earlier "What about floatation levels?  Are these USCG approved floatation or not?  Waist strap an option or not?  Love to have one but I gotta have the floatation to keep my old @$$ above water...  "

Horton replied "Check out EagleSprorts.com for options"

Tried that, it was no help.  Too much to sort through.  Probably just too dumb to figure it out.  If I can get one spec'ed as above I'm in, if not...

Ed

[Chuck_Dickey]

Ed,

 Extra flotation is available and not very much more. They have the ability to add as much as you want and place it where you want. You'll need to call tehm for details.

They make USCG vests, http://www.eaglesports.com/eagleMensCoastGuardwakeandskivest.aspx maybe they can morf the two styles. Great folks at Eagle!

[Ed_Obermeier]

Thanks for the help Chuck, I'll dig a little deeper and see what I can figure out.

[Horton]

Vest shipped a few days ago....