Baller Gloersen Posted January 17, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2017 best time of the year. 58th Masters line up only Nate rep'ing U.S. in Men's slalom once again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 17, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'll be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterSkier12 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Every year since 98! Great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 Planning to be there too, it is a very international field this year. If only there was a BOS Booth dispensing some of MS's favorite beverages! ( And maybe loose the wake-skate competition. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'll get banned from here for saying this but the wake skate last year was kinda cool. Amazing what they can do not strapped to the board. But in general, the dinasor sized boats look out of place on that small lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bbrandau Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 No Corey Vaughn ... Number 4 skier in the world on the IWWF rankings list ... Has run 41 in a tournament and has placed well at the "pro" events he's been able to make it to ... Not sure I understand how the "elite" skier rankings really bring the best skiers to the event ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted January 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2017 We of the Master's production team are very excited for the upcoming event in May. We look forward to seeing you all at the event. Book early for pavilion tickets as they sell out quick! Don't be so hasty as the LCQ may provide a number of American contenders. Reminder JT came out of the LCQ a few years ago and lit up robin lake for a big career win! Fun and great event, hope everyone can make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @Bbrandau Here is the Masters invite criteria. Corey is No. 10 on the Elite list, so looks like he's just outside ... Hopefully he can get in through the LCQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted January 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2017 A Moomba win I believe gets an invite also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 Did I read that right? The winner of the LCQ only gets an invite if they have a score of 4.5 @ 41off? That doesn't sound right? "Each LCQ Division winner (slalom, trick and jump) will receive a Masters invitation, providing that the winning score equals or exceeds the following benchmark scores*:" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 Having a benchmark is a good idea but 4.5 @ -41. That seems about four or five buoys high though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 Masters Qualifications can be found HERE @Bill22 I agree that that number is a little high this year. I would say that 3.5 or 4@41 would be a more realistic score as the only 2 skiers that are not currently invited that have scored 4.5@41 or higher are Brian Detrick & Sacha Descuns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2017 Cant wait to see what judging controversies happen this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @MattP and Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @bill22 yes you are right. I was thinking in the last 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted January 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 Recall when JT LCQ'd and won the Masters as Jody Seal pointed out; if remembering correctly, he was in the boat a ton on a hot, sunny day pinning trick, etc. Then skis lights out for the slalom win. Pretty cool (exemplary)! Even if the officiating is less than expected, all the skiers are more than expected; excellent ambassadors for their sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 @Jody_Seal before I saw your post; I was thinking it would be really cool if a win at Moomba would get you in. A little extra motivation at Moomba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bbrandau Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 My problem is more with whatever the criteria is that goes into the "Elite" ranking list with IWSF. Something is off if the number 4 skier in the world is ranked 10th on that list ... And by the way ran 41off putting him closer than most of getting a chance at a world record. Even our own BOS pro ranking list on the front page has Corey ranked 5th ... Do you want the best skiers at the event? Or do you want the ones that can make it to all the cash prize tournaments that are used for the "Elite" list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 @rico you are right. The world ranking list I was looking at was not showing that score. The other one I checked does. I will say that JT does have a good shot as well. He will be skiing at home. @Bbrandau agreed on the criteria for the "Elite" tournament status. I would not say that something is off if Corey is Ranked 4 in the World based on tournament scores, but does not perform well at Pro/Elite events so he is ranked 10th on the Elite list. It shows how the big stage affects people differently. Corey skied in 7 Elite events in 2016 and 7/9 BOS qualified events. Corey is ranked 5th on the BOS list because the list takes into account his best 3 Pro Event performances (we use non Elite events like Swiss ProAm) as well as his performance on the water at back yard events. The Elite list now uses 3 events as of this September before it was using 5 events. Full Elite Rules are HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 Who is on the Masters committee and can confirm 4.5 @ -41 is not a typo. You know maybe it was a feet off to feet on to meters on conversion error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted January 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 Masters is known to select skiers outside the lcq as well. Invitational tournament and one of a kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier Freddie Winter Posted January 23, 2017 Elite Skier Share Posted January 23, 2017 @MS Hey, that's unfair. When have there been judging controversies in three of the last four years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 23, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 23, 2017 I would think after the second year, they really would have concentrated on making sure there are no screwed up issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CaleBurdick Posted February 3, 2017 Members Share Posted February 3, 2017 Unless the invite criteria changed from the last time I read it, a Moomba win in 2016, not 2017, would qualify for '17 U.S. Masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CaleBurdick Posted February 3, 2017 Members Share Posted February 3, 2017 Ha, I just looked again, I'm wrong of course. I better buy a plane ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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