Big Dawg Qualifier #2 in WPB

[santangelo]

One week away.

 

For information on practice time, banquet location and more: http://www.okeeski.com/2015-big-dawg-qualifier-2/

[The_MS]

Open bar, ya baby.

[BRY]

Paul, what's the plan with the two R tournaments running at the same time?

http://www.okeeski.com/event/june-2-rd-slalom-one/

http://www.okeeski.com/event/june-2-rd-slalom-two/

Run together on one lake, R's kick to a back lake or something else?

Lot's O' skiing going on, going to be cool.

[liquid d]

Best ski site in the world, with plenty of lakes. Heck , even with all that going on, there's still a couple of courses open for practice.

[skierjp]

The Record tournament will be run on the Turnpike lake on Saturday

[Edbrazil]

First off the dock in Saturday qualifying: Frederic Halt. See the running order at:

http://www.okeeski.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BIG_DAWG_2015_RUNNING_ORDER.pdf

 

He is currently ranked # 1 in the World in 35+. See:

http://www.iwsf.com/wrl_0415/sl0415.htm#35M Both of his ranking scores were recorded in

the US. One at the 35+ Worlds, which he WON. How can the World Champion be the bottom seed?

 

Otherwise, the seeding looks reasonable, with Andy and Jeff out last.

[skidawg]

I was curious about that also, Kyle Tate is out early as well and he has a 2.5 @41 average on iwsf list

[skidawg]

Halt has not skied a big dawg, that may have something to di w it; not sure why

[MrJones]

Scoke is also out very early at #5. There must be something wrong with this seeding!! ;)

[ski6jones]

Just tried to see running order. Says it's being updated.

[skierjp]

I think there will be a updated running order tonight.

[Razorskier1]

Great field. Wish I could watch!

[bishop8950]

Predictions? This may be the best field ever in the history of the Big Dawg. I am guessing a record number of 39s will go down. Think anyone will run 41? I am going to say the cut will be 2@41 for the 8 getting in on top score and an average of a full pass at 39 for the 8 getting in on average. I hope they all kick ass!

[Jordan]

Wow....what a lineup! !!

[ToddL]

Web cast? Ballofscores?

[igkya]

Is webcast working? anyone able to watch?

[MattP]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWbt7rgC2ld5xjc0RBOP2UMOhh6coV7E3X1HG4HSOeU/pubhtml?widget=true&headers=false

[matthewbrown]

Fred Halt will win

[scoke]

 

Amazing conditions this morning at the Bigdawg at OKee. The 200's are purring, drivers are doing a great job, not a ripple on the water.

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Running order was settled out with really no issues. Some exciting skiing already. We are in a rain delay right now; typical south Florida blow in should blow out weather.

 

As for me personally, last year was my first time of sitting out a tournament season. In practice, skiing better than ever but i just dont have my "tournament toughness" back yet. Takes time to perform at the same level as practice in tournaments. Feel like i am relearning that piece. Hopefully it's the last piece on losing a season.

 

 

Tim Henderson of Dallas had a great early posted score of 5@39. He looked great!

 

Lots of chatter about the cut line at this one. It could be as "low" as 4.5 @39 or as high as 1@41 based on the first round.

 

Quite a few Flextails on the water too.

 

I've got internet access for a little while longer if you guys want more intel or have questions. Bring it on!

 

 

 

 

[Horton]

@matthewbrown you think he's the best skier there or are the best skier there is going to run the highest score they're able to?

[matthewbrown]

Toss up between he and Mapple but gotta give edge to 37 year old

[Wish]

From the scores...you are correct @matthewbrown

[Edbrazil]

Here is how it looks after the first round, sorting by score and then by seeding. Hope that

it comes through looking OK.

[Texas6]

10 guys into 41?? Wow. I quit

[skidawg]

The great thing about the h2h format means anyone has a chance; Fred has a good shot, but not a shoe in by any means

[scoke]

Lots of scoreboard watching for guys on the bubble.

 

The cut line is shaping up quick. We'll know in about the next 4 skiers.

 

Wind has picked up one more notch. Stiff sw tailwind off the dock with a 35 start. Guys are starting to play the wind for 39:41

[scoke]

Another short rain delay. Jay rolled 38 in a blowing wind.

 

Big discussion as cut Line is an average of 4@39

[rockdog]

Yes @matthewbrown I'm going for one of the very few guys who ski a Connelly. We gotta stick together.

[liquid d]

aaarrrgghhhh! they moved the camera which moved the mic too far away from Hank to hear him. takes the fun out of it, when you can't get the commentary saying who's up ,etc..

[rfa]

What am I doing wrong? the screen is vertical and there's no skiing on the link above...

[richfoster]

Periscope shows that it ended an hour ago??

[liquid d]

i just took my monitor and turned it sideways. I couldn't figure out how to turn it any other way.

 

[ForrestGump]

Damn, Liquid D isn't on site to get everyone thrown out of the bar! A travesty!

[Wish]

Link does not work. Says invalid

[LeonL]

Said invalid, then a screen popped up that had a "play" arrow. Also said "ended 4 hours ago". That would have been 9:30???

[BRY]

Rain, lightning hold right now, 1:40 ET. Some great skiing so far. Rodgers and Halt looked real strong.

[BRY]

Play resumes, Frederick and Andy up.

[ALPJr]

Rodgers is a stud!

[ski6jones]

They need to start tracking number of buoys run at 41 off. They ran a bunch at this one. 30 bous at 41 off in the finals if I counted right.

[Wish]

Kinda hope the BD doesn't turn into the Andy and Jeff show.

[liquid d]

Uncas only lost due to the "you must win" rule....I think several will hold their own at this point in the careers.

[Razorskier1]

Everybody will keep getting better and better. If Andy and Jeff top the podium for a while I don't have a problem with that.

[Ed_Johnson]

I believe it's a testament to the strength and talent of the Big Dawg Series to attract the very best in the sport to compete at the highest level possible !!!

[A_B]

They may have an edge in more performances when money is on the line and in front of crowds, but there are other guys that seem just as capable on any given day. I doubt that the rest of the competitors are going to lie down. This is how records get broken. Inspiration from competition.

[Roger]

Incredible is all I have to say. I was boat judge for the final 8 through to the end (with Becky driving). Watching these guys from the boat leaves you wondering why you (I) struggle at lines they start at! We had Jeff in the final and when he ran the 4, I knew it was big. But watching Andy come through the course, he had such a good start and good rhythm going, I thought he was going to run it! I believe any of 5 or 6 of these guys could have won it, but it doesn't take much of a mistake at these line lengths to end your run.

[liquid d]

ps: @shane , nobody can prove that ever happened.

[scuppers]

results??

[A_B]

http://nautiquebigdawg.com/2015-west-palm-beach-florida/

[The_MS]

Was Jeff on the Fish tail?

[jdarwin]

"Senior PGA" type of event. I lost interest after Saturday. It used to be fun to watch when the local "king of the pond" had a shot of winning.