Administrators Horton Posted June 8, 2017 Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2017 The boat path was not quite good enough for a World Record. @Chad_Scott told me that is was way darker in person than it looked on the webcast and he literally could not see the boat guides balls. Chad is still the most respected slalom driver on the planet and Nate will likely run 3 again soon enough. 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 sunvalleylaw Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 Well, bummer. Keep after it, Nate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DUSkier Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 Curiosity question. Does the score still stand for world ranking list or is it downgraded to what was in tolerance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted June 8, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted June 8, 2017 Not super shocking. Watching live I was wondering how it could be day in FL in May while it was night in MA. Guess it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bbrannan Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 If Nate can do it in the dark, he can probably do it again with more light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiep Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 It will go down next weekend at Lake 38 I hope anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ralph Lee Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hopefully whenever he does it, we can watch it live again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 I cannot imagine the pressure on the Driver, when it went to 43off, especially after being in the boat driving for a while, in the Florida heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiep Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 We may Live Stream it. if so I will post a link 17th and 18th LK38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 8, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2017 @Stevie Boy @Chad_Scott is not afraid of anything except angry chickens 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...
Chad_Scott Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Well since @Horton is always the first with breaking news. I suppose I should comment. First and foremost I am totally disappointed for letting Nate down. This was a very long event with some great skiing by many. The tournament started at 8 am and nates pass concluded about 820 pm. Nate was my 58th skier of the day. It was pretty dark and it is difficult to stay focused for 8.5 hrs driving shortline skiing. I have apologized to Nate for not doing a good job and I am looking forward to another chance with him at Lake 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 Bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 I don't think their is a skier on earth who would doubt Chad's ability to drive a boat. Unfortunate, but completely understandable. He'll get it again and hopefully Chad gets to drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 I'm not let down by Nate nor Chad. 3@43 is freaking awesome even if the driving was out of tolerance, so it's still something to be proud of in my book. We all know Nate will get 3 ball this summer. My question is why wasn't there another driver to fill in for Chad? My God, 8.5 hours of driving is a bit much to ask for somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted June 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2017 Yes indeed and perhaps the tolerance could be lengthened by a few inches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 There is no doubt in my mind that given a choice at the next record tournament, Nate would still choose Chad. Ultra shortline driving is difficult with the best of conditions and requires serious concentration from the driver. Chad is certainly on the short list of the best drivers in the world today, but mix in a very long session and dark conditions and it's going to be tough. I expect the two of them will mix it up again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rob Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 I think the rules state that the world record verification process involves checking the boat path on all passes, not just the final pass (in this case at 9.75). Can someone confirm this for me? I told someone this last night but now I'm second guessing myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 Unless something has changed, it's the last completed pass and the record pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 I suspect Chad's out of tolerance is not the same as my out of tolerance. Doubtless better than my regular drivers best pass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 It WAS getting dark. Maybe they should start painting the boat guides with glow in the dark paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller John Brooks Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 Last 2 passes need to be submitted along with skier video from the boat and gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 I've heard of someone doing a night event with up lighted buoys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 Night finals at the Malibu Open with the glowing balls were always entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted June 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2017 If your balls are glowing, you should seek out medical help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller NateSmith43 Posted June 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2017 Unfortunate but it happens. Chad was the very first person to call me and to apologize with his driving and how disgusted he felt about the whole thing. As I'm sure any other Open skier would agree, this does not change any thought or trust I have with Chad's driving. The last 7 world records have been pulled by him as well as approved. It was a long day, it was dark, and he had pulled a ton of skiers. It happens. On to the next tournament! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted June 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 14, 2017 Do it Nate next time up hope Chad is at the wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 14, 2017 Even its not an Official record its still an incredible feat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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