Chad_Scott Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 CALLING ALL 34 MPH SKIERS As many of you have heard-Soaked Orlando will be the forerunner of a new professional watersports and music family-oriented festival debuting in Orlando Florida September 8-9, 2012. The slalom format is unprecedented and will entail a 4-bouy format with all male competitors including the pros, skiing at 35 miles per hour. Over $70,000.00 in cash prizes will be distributed among women and men jump and slalom competition winners. The top over 35 and over 50 male scores will be recognized along with the top overall scores. Don't miss out on a chance to compete against the pros on a level playing field! There will be a $1000.00 paid to the highest score for skier over 35 years old and $1000.00 paid to the highest score for the skier over 50 years old See you in Orlando, Mike Morgan Steve Garcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 11, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 11, 2012 4 buoy??? Really?? Why not an 8 ball course? 1500 feet is plenty long. I remember Cyprus Gardens running a 4 ball decades ago and seeing some grumbles and disappointments in the crowd. If it has to be that way then it is what it is.. I believe there's another much older thread that had some promotional info on it and mentioned a 4 ball but changed it to 6 after hearing about the 8 ball option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 @Wish I was at the site for the press release back in May, I talked to some skiers/organizers about it. An 8 buoy could possibly work there it would be very tight, but it would have to be positioned farther away from shore running at an angle. With the 4 buoy course it will be right next to shore for the SPECTATORS! At the end of the day 4 or 6 buoys the best in the world will be competing in a tournament like no other. The spectators do not know the difference between a 6 and 4. It will run faster and more guys will get to take some stabs at 43! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GregDavis Posted August 11, 2012 Members Share Posted August 11, 2012 Talked with Mike Morgan at 5 pm today. Skiers, and ski enthusiasts are in for a treat. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 4 bouy is the way to go! Right in front of crowd, quick, and exciting....besides that , I seem to get alot of 4's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 11, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 11, 2012 It's about promoting the sport. I get it. Not a problem. Just remembered that other posting with 8 buoy being mentioned. Aaaaah so anyone can enter?? Am I reading that wrong? How does that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_T Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 @Wish just sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted August 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2012 If i could make it to orlando this would be so awesome. I want to ski it four balls against the best at 35...... awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 12, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 12, 2012 http://soakedorlando.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted August 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2012 Sounds like a cool tournament and hope it does well. The Open guys are going to put up some silly scores at 35 mph on a 4 buoy. What does come after 43? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 12, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 12, 2012 holding onto the platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshaw200 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hey guys, not all of the information in the first post is 100% accurate. The event website, http://soakedorlando.com/ will be the best place to get information from about it. Details will be updated in the next 24-48 hours. It will be run at 35mph (57k) and there will be a prize for the best score by a guy 35+ as well one for a guy 50+. But for all the best info check the website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 12, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 12, 2012 @mshaw200--- U in ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshaw200 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hoping to. The Pan American Championships are a couple of days after so I'm looking at it. Really want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted August 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 13, 2012 What are the qualifications to enter? I doubt I am anywhere near good enough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 13, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 13, 2012 looks like nothing more then $250.00 and a ray of hope........ I have neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 14, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 14, 2012 57k? If that more of slow 36? California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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