Baller giantjoe Posted April 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hey, I'm new to the site and generally to the sport, and I'm trying to find the progression of the records. Apparently my google-fu is weak, as I can only find info on the men's records since 2005. Does anyone have a breakdown of the record breaking runs? How long each stood, what ski and boat they were behind etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted April 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2014 http://iwsf.com/history/displayrecords.php This isn't everything you are asking for, but probably the most comprehensive source out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted April 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2014 Go to www.awsasouth.org and click on "history" on the menu on the left. There is a complete history of all AWSA records (all divisions and events). Also some cool links to old rule books etc. Of course that's just data, you need @Edbrazil for all the detailed information and awesome stories around many of those names, events and scores! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted April 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2014 Additionally, this is history on the AWSA records, all of them. Huge project by Jeff Clark, a longtime official and recipient of the AWSEF Award of Distinction back in 2007. http://www.awsasouth.org/history/NatRecordBook1.5.pdf AWSA started record-keeping very early, especially the jumping records, which go back to 1947 in Men. Page through the large file, and note that division specifications changed or were added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller giantjoe Posted April 4, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thank you! I just couldn't seem to track this info down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted April 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 4, 2014 Here's a number for you. Back at the Bay State Open in 1960, Warren Witherell ran up a score of 116, or something like that. At that time, slalom started at something like 24mph (mandatory, no skipping), and each pass was worth 8 points, counting the gates. And, at short line, I think that passes up and back were repeated. Until the new Rules with scoring based on starting at about 15mph, I figured that was a record that could never be exceeded. Thanks to people like Nate and Chris, that buoy count is now over 120 at times. Of course, note that at the time, it was 34mph SL for men, no course certification, and no speed control, and no boat timing. But...quite a feat anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 4, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 4, 2014 too much metric Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted April 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 4, 2014 Just noticed Ed is now "Historical Baller". Perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 4, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 4, 2014 I was conflicted between the words historical and hysterical Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted April 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 4, 2014 @Horton when I saw it the first time I initially read hysterical too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 5, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted April 5, 2014 Could change it to "Baller Historian". I read it as hysterical as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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