Baller ntx Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 With all the help from Correct Craft that Nate gets, it makes you wonder if he thinks twice about setting a world record behind another boat. You always hear that the contracts have language in them that "discourage" that. Is the 10,000 bonus that was up for grabs yesterday enough for Nate to risk getting a call from The President of Correct Craft today? Thats what I was thinking when he did not attempt 43 in the first H2H. As easy as it looks like he is running 41, I am sure he will get many chances behind the "correct " boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Don t know many athletes that will pass on a chance to break a world record. Even less for a 10k bonus. I highly doubt that the CC president would call for anything else then to congrats him. Nate would sign a contract with MC or Malibu in the next minute... My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2013 Not true. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Horton What is not true ... My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 If I was Nate, and I DID get the phone call, I would say something like, "ok, if I get to 2@43, you are paying me $10K to stand up"........ instead of taking the proverbial "dive". Andy won a lot of Pro Tour events after standing up rounding a buoy.... I always felt disappointed when he didn't go for it, but back then, it was just "professional skiing". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2013 Boat & ski companies = employers Nate will likely run 3 @ 43 but only behind CC Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Seem to remember Parrish doing it behind a MC not long ago while being a Malibu skier... ICBW. My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Nate is in the zone right now -- hope he nails it. I thought the caliber of skiing at the Malibu Open overall was amazing on both the men's and the women's side. There are a lot of very good veteran and younger skiers out there gunning to run 41's. I am as excited about pro skiing as I have been in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 I was told by an ex pro tour skier that CC would not allow there skiers to break records behind other boats. That was 10 plus years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 @AB I agree, Hopefully it isn't the case but, assuming that Horton is correct. Then the fix was in. Thinking or knowing as a fan that any skier would not attempt a world record at the Malibu Open or any other big event, because it wasn't his/her sponsored boat is sad at best. Reno has a great place to hold a ski tournament Helms pit/Sparks Marina. And the Casinos like to offer odds on events like this. They used to do it all the time with the big indoor track meet. And it would probably add to the attraction of the event. But, It would become pretty scandalous if people are betting on something like this without knowing they had Zero chance of winning. I am giving Nate full credit for trying his hardest, because that was amazing skiing by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 I can tell you Nate was going for two ball at 43 on Friday when he went heels over head OTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 I am with @AB on this one. If you have a chance to break the world record, a chance to go down as one of the greatest, a chance to do what no one has ever done, then I can't believe Nate wouldn't have nailed it. There is far too much integrity in this sport for anything else to happen. AND, if MC really tried to implement or enforce this kind of crap, then that would be the day I sold my PS and joined the Malibu family of boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 @Brady Nate is on team Nautique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 @klindy thanks for the clarification. I was getting worried, because I absolutely love my ProStar and I am not really wanting to get rid of it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 @Brady - lol remind me of myself sometimes......say things I might later wish I hadn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 If you saw Nate slide 50 feet on his back trying to get to 2 ball at 43 in the prelims on Friday At the MO you would not question if he would try to break the record at any opportunity behind any boat. The kid goes for it no matter what!! Great skiing Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 $10K and a WR...If Correct Craft got pissed; I am sure Malibu or MC would sign him up in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 I think CC would be thrilled to see Nate break the record no matter what! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 WR status is worth a lot of money to these companies, a lot more than 10k - at this level the bonus for the skier should be more like $100k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 23, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 23, 2013 So what happens (and it could have) if the Nate was pushed by another skier to actually run better then 2@43? So you bail on the win AND the world record cause it's not your boat. Hmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2013 http://media.tumblr.com/fe497dd337d9af8479bb6398b9565d16/tumblr_inline_mg6n5ltl6X1rxe4lt.gif Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 @Wish, was that your Panda or do we all get Pandas? I'm hoping its the whole thread, I've worked really hard for a piece of a Panda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2013 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 23, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 23, 2013 @Texas6 No... It's mine damn it... all mine!! Step away from the panda!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I like that panda.... @horton ill pay good money for one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 If a boat manufacturer still says in a professional skiers contract that you can't break a record on any other boat, then a little piece of me will die. This sport is too small for political crap like that. You don't watch the pro's to see them "lay up" for political reasons, you watch because you want to see what the best athletes in our sport can do when given the opportunity to succeed. I understand standing up to prevent injury if you know you've made the finals but that's different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 ...sort of makes the thread on betting on water ski events seem, uh, worthy of another Panda, now doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I've never had one of those contract nor have I even discussed it with someone that has so this is obviously speculation but I would think a skier would forgo any bonus money if the record was set behind a competitors brand. Sorry but it simply makes sense to find a way to discourage it. Imagine the Facebook posts, tweets and even ads if a record was set by a skier under contract with a different brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 @TylerR I bet he did pay good money for that panda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KcSwerver Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 Imagine when he first saw it "ooh ya I need to take a picture of that for my website" *gets the weird eye* "oh no keep those on I want the panda :)!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 @brady everything costs something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 He would get $10,000, and a 1099 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 24, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 24, 2013 Correct me if I am wrong but I dont think you can set a record in a H to H. Your tourney rounds are over at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 It pains me to say this but I believe @MS is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 Can't set a record in a runoff, but I'm fairly sure you can set a record in a h to h. Big dawgs can, right? We just aren't used to pros in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 If a record can't be set in a H2H, then why did Nate give 43 a shot after already defeating Will at 41? Seems chasing the record is the only reason to give 43 a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 28, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2013 Well,I wrote to Nate and asked. Congrats for your amazing season.Just watched the Malibu open,quite a show!!! Over on Ball of spray,someone mentionned that maybe you wouldn t want to break the record behind another brand then CC even for the 10k bonus. We,Wallies,are sure that it is only a matter of time before you run that 3 bouys.If the turn at 2 is good,would you be going for it if behind another brand boat ... Congrats again!Can t wait to see you skiing and breaking the record!!! Andre Andre, Thank you! Glad you got to see the tournament and follow me. I didn't really give up at 43 but I had my mind set on just getting two. I was pretty much stretched all the way out at two ball so pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to get to three ball. Hopefully that will come sometime soon though!! Thanks for being a fan! Nate Smith My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted June 28, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted June 28, 2013 @andre And the answer to your question is??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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