Administrators Horton Posted March 13 Author Administrators Share Posted March 13 @MDB1056yea IDK. The web site and the webcast were both underwhelming this year. I am sure they have heard it. I wish they would do a better job but do not want to pile on. They have budget - my guess is that no one involved is excited about the web part of the production. It requires someone who is passionate about it. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted March 13 Baller Share Posted March 13 In reality, the webcast is somewhat of an afterthought for the Moomba organizers. Their primary focus is the 50-100K of people on the shorelines, not the 5-900 people watching the webcast at any given time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rico Posted March 13 Baller Share Posted March 13 @kelvin I think Moomba is amazing and I enjoy it every year. It is a fantastic exposure for skiers and the prize money is high. This is an opportunity to showcase the sport to non skiers. Now, let's not kid ourselves about how much of the 50k to 100k actually watches or has any interest about what is going on, on the Yarra. Most people are enjoying a long weekend, riding rollercoasters after eating too much truck food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 13 Author Administrators Share Posted March 13 @rico I haven't been there in decades but I do recall being surprised how much the locals were tuned into the skiing. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rico Posted March 13 Baller Share Posted March 13 @kelvin the 900 people are the one that will be buying a d3 or a Nautique boat. not the people walking on the bridge on their way to buy a waffle 🙂 Again, great and unique event. I think the webcast is important. The ads are way over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whitem71 Posted March 13 Members Share Posted March 13 So no news about Taryn? Can’t see any of the jump final videos on the website or livestream also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 Maybe it’s in another thread but what happened to Handsome Robs face.? 🤕 Looks like that hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 As many sponsors and ads they have there’s money there . Agree with @ricoThey should be wanting to do a better job to keep them happy. Sponsors don’t want to hear a broadcast sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 (edited) It certainly makes us appreciate usawaterski.org, our membership fees and volunteers. Meanwhile for the moomba website and live stream fiasco: If the company I worked for would have rolled that total system out, we would have been fired. If I was a sponsor and paid money for that, I would be looking to terminate the contract. I would also be looking for a decision maker to hold accountable. But it looks like Correct Craft and Brian Sullivan et. al approve of that level of quality and representing them! Surprising as that is not the "Ski Nautique" of the past in quality and communication. Edited March 14 by scoke 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 @scokethrows Brian Right under the bus 💣 💥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mastercrafter Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 13 hours ago, Wish said: Maybe it’s in another thread but what happened to Handsome Robs face.? 🤕 Looks like that hurt. Skateboard injury. Not even kidding, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 On a different subject than the Moomba webcast deficiencies, obviously the city of Melbourne or the state of Victoria or perhaps even the country of Australia itself has passed some law requiring everyone on the dock to wear flotation devices. Apparently there must have been a rash of professional water skiers and support personnel falling off docks into 3 ft. of water and drowning. Such a tragedy. Or were the legislators, ignorant of what they were legislating, fixing a problem that never existed and was highly unlikely to ever exist? I remember many years ago when I was running dive tours to the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef, Australia started instituting such ridiculous and restrictive regulations on the dive industry that it made it all but impossible to conduct business there. Let's be vigilant to prevent this extreme nanny state mentality that requires such overreaching requirements such as wearing life jackets whenever setting foot on a dock does not come to the U.S. It's bad enough here as it is, but as witnessed at Moomba, clearly it could get worse. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted March 14 Baller_ Share Posted March 14 @Cnewbert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 @whitem71, I ended up texting Taryns Mom yesterday, she was waiting for an MRI to clear her for travel, but there doesnt appear to be anything serious. This was BEFORE the MRI results. Hopefully its all good for her. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whitem71 Posted March 14 Members Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, brody said: @whitem71, I ended up texting Taryns Mom yesterday, she was waiting for an MRI to clear her for travel, but there doesnt appear to be anything serious. This was BEFORE the MRI results. Hopefully its all good for her. Thanks brody. Missed the live coverage but knew something pretty bad had happened from the chat on the livestream indicating Jacinta has gone in to help Taryn who was KO’d. My thoughts are with her and fingers crossed for a good recovery 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller owennibley Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 (edited) I may have missed this but where was Will Asher? Seems like he should be there being the Pro Tour Champion last year..... Edited March 14 by owennibley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 14 Author Administrators Share Posted March 14 @owennibley it's a very expensive plane ticket to Australia. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 And ofcourse vice versa @Hortonnotice how no Australians compete over there anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 03RLXi Posted March 14 Baller Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, rockdog said: And ofcourse vice versa @Hortonnotice how no Australians compete over there anymore. Moomba entry is by invite only so its likely many more resident Australians (and nearby Kiwis) want to ski but don't make the cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nater Posted March 15 Members Share Posted March 15 @KelvinThe announcers during one of the broadcasts once said that there were “50k watching online”……. 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kc Posted March 15 Baller Share Posted March 15 36 minutes ago, Nater said: @KelvinThe announcers during one of the broadcasts once said that there were “50k watching online”……. 🤣🤣🤣 @NaterNo harm in inflating it by adding a few zeros is there? 🤷♂️🤦♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted March 15 Baller Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, Nater said: @KelvinThe announcers during one of the broadcasts once said that there were “50k watching online”……. 🤣🤣🤣 Yea, I was watching at that time directly on their livestream.com feed and it showed less than 1000 viewers. I webcast many events myself and pay attention to that kind of detail. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted March 15 Baller Share Posted March 15 @03RLXiI think you misunderstood my point. When i said 'over there' I meant the US. I am in Melbourne. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cooper_Trelawney Posted March 17 Baller Share Posted March 17 Moomba has been a big deal for so long. Much of this video features scenes from Moomba. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/S70vMm-EfDc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcskier41 Posted Monday at 03:21 PM Members Share Posted Monday at 03:21 PM So many things wrong with the Moomba broadcast. I gave up trying to watch, it was so bad. Don't want criticize too much, but how on earth will it improve unless we give constructive criticism. Perhaps some of the problem stems with the Australian government and how they shut down the entire country during covid and it's now they are playing catchup. Some of their regulations are ridiculous such as those silly life vest they're wearing on the dock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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