Administrators Horton Posted August 16, 2016 Administrators Share Posted August 16, 2016 Loudon, Tenn. | June 23, 2016 - The Malibu Open Waterski Championship will return to Milwaukee’s lakefront Veteran’s Park Lagoon August 19 and 20, where the world’s top professional and junior athletes will compete in traditional slalom and long-distance jumping divisions. This exciting two-day event is free and open to the public, attracting athletes and spectators from across the globe. The Malibu Open Championship is set against the backdrop of beautiful Milwaukee’s skyline for the seventh consecutive year. It is the perfect venue for spectators, families and friends to witness and interact with the world’s best ski athletes. The athletes in attendance will compete for cash prizes and elite world rankings in slalom and/or jump divisions. Athletes in the slalom division travel through a six-buoy course at a constant speed of 36 miles per hour with an initial rope length of 43 feet. After completing each pass the rope length is shortened, increasing intensity and difficulty. The athlete who rounds the most buoys with the shortest rope length, wins. Skiers dart towards a 6-foot high ramp in the long-distance jumping division, reaching speeds of 70 miles per hour as they take flight for distances over 200 feet. Each athlete gets three opportunities to jump the ramp, and ultimately, whoever travels the farthest, wins. The Malibu Open event is produced by the Pro Ski Tour, sponsored by Malibu Boats and free for all to come & enjoy. Concessions and parking will be organized by the Milwaukee County Parks Department. 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 Kelvin Posted August 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2016 Webcast - Here is the LINK for Friday and Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted August 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2016 Is anyone a little concerned about being in Milwaukee given the recent events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted August 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2016 I'm packing up the family and trekking down from Ontario Canada, great event, and really hoping the recent events do not effect the open. Leaving tomorrow am. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted August 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2016 I'm here now and the area from downtown to the ski site is not affected at all. Come on out to enjoy another fantastic event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted August 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2016 I've talked to a couple friends in Milwaukee and they've said the recent events are isolated to a different part of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller foxriverat Posted August 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2016 I hope the weather cooperates. Last year it misted all saturday. As of now there showing rain all day saturday with a chance of severe storms. Any chance they would move finals to sunday if it was a washout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mlange Posted August 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2016 That's correct. The events that occurred are a long ways from downtown and the lakefront. There's no reason that what occurred should factor into any decision to attend or not. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted August 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2016 Yeah, last year was misting and cold all day. Really hoping to have some better weather this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2016 Saturday's not looking so hot. Friday looks really hot. It's muggy today. Just got off the lake an hour ago and didn't stop sweating for 20 minutes. @bojans don't sweat the news. As others have said, that's far away from the lakefront. It's like Chicago. The riff raff pretty much stays in tiny pockets of the city. You can go two blocks from the hood and be in areas of beautiful 4k sq ft suburban homes in parts of Milwaukee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted August 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2016 wow look at the running order. It looks like everyone but Freddie and CP are on the list. http://goo.gl/SsbOS4 Anyone know for sure if Nate is skiing? He is on the list. Edit: also KC not on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 KC, Brooks, Trent, CP not coming. Not sure about Nate. Would surprise me if he makes it. Good to see TGas back this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 Nate is on site, but had a black removable cast on his foot. Doubt he will ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 Is there a schedule posted somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 @Orlando76 follow the link in my post above and go to menu/ event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CParrish43 Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 Rain rain go away.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm predicting a round one 8 skier tie for fourth place at 2/-41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 Is this legit speed, or pro tourney/show speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 What happened to Will? I missed his run and he wasn't in the top 12 at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gjohnson Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 4 @ 10.75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gjohnson Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 Live scoring waterskiresults.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 19, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 19, 2016 Scores posted anywhere. Can only catch a few skiers on web cast here and there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 19, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted August 19, 2016 Scores 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 Bill22 Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 @RazorRoss3 I saw the same thing when they showed the top 12. They must not have updated the list adding Will. I was watching and they said he ran -39.5. I was wondering why he didn't come back at -41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted August 19, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 19, 2016 I heard the announcer say they were taking the top 16 and that anything more than 3@39 was in for sure. That is what Will got and it looked like he stood up after he got it. Just enough. Must not have wanted any seeding consideration. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 First round this year was sortof a dud compared to last year where we had a couple guys deep into or through 41. Didn't see Nate but wasn't looking for him either. Was a bit surprised to see CP drove himself up from FL for it. Wish he was skiing in it. Day started pretty crappy, ended pretty steamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 19, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 19, 2016 I see 3 skiers with 3@39...are they in or out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 @Wish not sure who is in but they said no run off. If there was a tie they would use ranking list to break a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 19, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2016 @Wish, top 16 make cut. Tie broken by ranking, meaning Parsons "should" be out. Not always crystal clear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 19, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hah!! Cale Burdick is in!! ....go team Denali. Sorry had to say it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2016 We're up and running. It's cloudy and a little breezy, but rain has mostly broken up and moved out over the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2016 4 in the finals. Man, Regina is impressive. That 39 tail was nuts. It's WINDY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted August 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2016 What is Benjamin riding? He looked really solid until that bobble at 3 ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2016 Excellent ! All around great job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted August 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2016 A couple of observations. Experience matters. At Nationals a friend and I were talking about the Malibu being pretty open for the taking on the men's side with Nate and Freddie out. In the end Benji did great getting to the final, but the other guys were all veterans. A bit the same on the women's side with Breanne getting in, but otherwise it was the normal crew with Clem getting back in the mix which was nice to see. The sponsors should be happy. I saw a lot of shots of Dave walking around taking pictures and putting up Goode banners. Both winners were on Goodes. Also, unless something has changed, I believe TGas and Regina are both Malibu skiers.... There are some great young men's skiers coming up. Obviously Benji (A former Ragin' Cajun I might add) skied awesome, but I was also really impressed by some other guys I hadn't seen much. Tibault Deland (sp) looked calm and solid. As lefty I really enjoyed watching him and will look for him more in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted August 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2016 We had a great time, as usual. Well done event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 21, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 21, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ESPNSkier Posted August 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2016 Awesome shot! Could have been ugly if that goose was a bit faster and they had an encounter out by 2 ball. Is the goose part of some new top secret timing or aerial camera system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighAltitude Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hate to hijack a thread...but how do you start a new thread? I'm new here and can obviously post replies but I can't seem to find the "start new thread" button. Again, I apologize for being off topic. -Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted August 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2016 Upper right quote box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted August 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2016 I was standing right next to Spencer for the finals. We had incredible lighting once the sun cracked through in the afternoon. I took a quick look at the shots I took this morning and they are absolutely sick. I'll try to post them tonight. I have the sequence of shots before that one for JT's gate, where you can see the flock of geese panic with the incoming boat. Big smile on the driver's face, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted August 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2016 this photo sums it up for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted August 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2016 could someone rotate this for me? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted August 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2016 great thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted August 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2016 Should have mounted a camera on that goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted August 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2016 The light was so good for taking ski pics that you almost could not take a bad picture (though I managed to here and there). I ended up taking over 500. They are all viewable here. These are just straight JPEGs out of the camera taken while trying to watch our kids at the same time. They could easily be cropped like crazy if needed, they are 20MP each in full res. I have no time to edit all of these: Malibu 2016 Album Couple highlights: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunnydaysmn Posted August 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2016 @kelvin thanks for posting the webcast link of the event.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2016 @jhughes Love the Regina pix. Would love to learn to achieve that stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted August 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2016 Just curious who owns the tan/black TXi? I think I passed by you on 94 last Sunday? Nice boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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