BRIAN DETRICK: Makes Waterski History As 12th Person In The World To Run 41off/10.25m In Competition

[Horton]

[APB]

So rad.

[Clydesdale]

And he made it look easy!

[jjackkrash]

That was great skiing. And its cool to see the sure-path numbers to show where the boat is actually tracking on a pass that short.

[ghutch]

What an incredible accomplishment! Huge congrats to Brian. Amazing that only 12 skiers have made it down that line length in a tournament and is a true testament to how hard this sport is and what a commitment it takes to achieve such a remarkable feat. These athletes are unbelievable and only those involved in the sport know what it truly takes to do what they are capable of. Great job again Brian!!

[Roger]

Great skiing, about as easy a 41 as I've seen run! Also, great driving by Greg (thanks for sharing the SurePath numbers)!

[Horton]

I think Brain is the second or third skier to ever run 41 with SurePath rules in effect. Theoretically previous boat paths were checked after the fact but unless they were way out I am not sure if the scores would have been always adjusted.

[APB]

I agree. The scores are probably the most legit 41/43 off passes of all time. The published numbers are great

[bishop8950]

@Horton would @matthewbrown have considered that boat path within the definition of “straight as a grizzlies dick”?

 

We miss you Matt

[buoyboy1]

Went back and watched his full set. Looks like he is skiing at 34 and is on a longer line than really is and does not appear to be working very hard. Fantastic skiing!

[Horton]

@bishop8950 100% "straight as a grizzlies dick”.

 

F! Cancer

 

[RichardDoane]

I met Brian and his dad when his college team had come to Bellingham for a tournament years ago. He has become a great asset to our sport, and an all around great guy. Pictured here signing shirts and bibs for the kids at Hilltop last month.

 

 

[Xpropman]

@Horton ,@badal, I think you need to post the sure path boat path showing the trail of bread crumbs.

[Horton]

@Xpropman The bread crumbs are not "official data" and most likely not retained.

 

[Xpropman]

@Horton the bread crumbs show the real path. That’s what everybody looks at. SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show the bread crumbs.

[Horton]

@Xpropman to the breadcrumb trail is critical for the driver to self-evaluate but it is not part of the official data set and generally I don't believe it is preserved.

 

It is possible for the boat to move substantially left to right and then be in exactly the right place during the two measurement zones but at 41 off that would be inconceivably difficult and would not help the skier in any way.

[Andre]

Can someone post any ''bread crumbs'' for any other passes just to show us what they are?

[Horton]

yeah I can do it when I get home. I set up a rig so I could video it with my GoPro but I just haven't done it

[darinmontgomery]

@Horton First, congratulations to Brian for a phenomenal weekend of skiing! He’s been skiing great and close to knocking down 41 for years. Hugh accomplishment.

 

Second, great driving from Greg and Will. It was cool to see the SurePath data so everyone could celebrate Brian’s performances.

 

Unfortunately, prior to SurePath there was always some skepticism regarding boat path when skiers would put up huge scores. Like it or not, perfect or not, SurePath removes any boat path gossip.

 

I’m fortunate to be using SurePath on every practice and tournament set for over a year now and it is an incredible tool. I’ve become a much better driver as a result.

 

It has also been very beneficial to the drivers I am blessed to have drive for me which happen to be among the best in the World. (Jeff Kepchia, Becky Lathrop, David James, Paul Santangelo, Roger

Clark, Chet Raley, Noah Vieke and Jaret Llewellyn)

 

While it’s great to have the data, the breadcrumbs are the key to understand how the boat and skier dance down the course.

 

As we all know, slalom in its most simple form is nothing more than establishing the correct rhythm and path for each line length. The breadcrumbs illustrate this perfectly and should be used by the driver and skier to determine what is working and what can be improved. From my experience, it’s making a big impact with my shortest line length.

 

I can’t speak for @Xpropman, however, I assume the breadcrumb request is to better understand how the driver and skier were dancing for all of us to learn what is required to drive and ski a full pass at 41 and not to criticize.

 

Sorry for the long rant….

 

Congratulations again the BRIAN DETRICK!!!