Baller Ilivetoski Posted September 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2014 So something interesting happened this year in Decatur at midwest regionals. The winning score for women was 1@35 followed by a few at 32 and a 5@28. This was not the same for the guys. Out of 77 skiers, 14 made it into 28 off. 0 ran 28 off. There were probably 8 or 9 of us that normally run 28 and expect to do it in tournaments. The conditions were great and we cant really figure out why all the guys skied so bad. At the awards ceremony a girl from another team looked at me and was just saying "wow I wonder if this has ever happened before" I just responded with "for a lot of us this is just pathetic". Overall it was a great tournament and PITS is a fantastic site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted September 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2014 Weird. Too much partying by the guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted September 30, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 30, 2014 @Razorskier1 I would say no. Thursday night was not that big of a party... more of people just talking and hanging out. I think maybe the fact that we had 77 skiers starting at 1 pm (ran womens first) they were dropping skiers, leaving the boat in gear, pointed it down course and went. We got about 10-12 seconds on each end. But we had 77 skiers so we didnt have time to wait. Also someone told me the water level was high so the water was a little active... I still feel like there were 8 of us that should not have missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted September 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2014 Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted September 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2014 I was chatting with some ISU skiers the other day and they told me the same. I couldn't believe that the score to beat wasn't 5@32 if not into 35 with all the good skiers in the region. I think you might have something with the rush. In addition, I've always found the PITS water to be really creamy compared to some of the cooler, faster sites in the Great Plains couple that with a tendency to pull harder when under the pressure of regionals and all the sudden you have created a lot more load than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted September 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2014 Doesn't explain why the women skied so well. Maybe they handle pressure better than the men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted September 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2014 Reminds us all to ski like a girl........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 1, 2014 Was the same boat driver used for both events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 1, 2014 Was @rico in the boat? 4 guys tied 1st with 5@28... That score would have gotten y'all tied for 17th at Easterns. Good skiing guys I had an awful showing at Regionals once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted October 2, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 @thager No. Dont know who was driving, but it was not the same person both rounds. For the women they used the Nautique, for men they used MasterCraft. Some people read into that too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted October 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 We're in trouble if our collegiate kids ski rico's AND can't spell. @MattP you're in college? Can you edit titles? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted October 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 And, hmm..."lost of ricos" vs. probably "lots of ricos". The nuns would have given the poster a few good ruler whacks. Although, my Sophomore year at college when I joined the fraternity, was pretty much of a "lost" year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 @eleeski I am and I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted October 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 @eleeski "I am and I can." does not always transfer into "I will." Meets quota for being in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 @Ilivetoski - was it a 2014 Prostar or an older MC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 @chris_logan ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2014 @eleeski @chris_logan @Ilivetoski done. Had to get out from behind the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted October 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2014 @MattP fair enough. Stop texting and driving. You don't weigh enough to win that battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted October 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2014 This year's proofreaders don't compare to years past. For what it's worth, Lisa's company, EdITS, does require quality proofreading. Little things do get noticed. Of course, never text and drive - the big picture matters more. I bag on stressing over .001 fin adjustment. Silly hypocritical me. All in fun guys. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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