Buckethead 2016

Here was my logic about that, which may be flawed, but here it is. We first measure run length in time, after all, you don't know how far you've gone.    So you go 1 minute. How far you go is a function of speed. So I took the 1 minute, turned it into hours to keep all units consistent with MPH. Your first calculation is at 1 minute runs, how many transitions are there. But to get that you fist need to know how far you went. That is a function of distance and speed. So at 40 MPH, 1 minute is 0 .67 miles. Dividing that into 38 miles = 56 transitions. So 1 minute at 40 is 56 transitions. So you start with time then convert that to distance.

(Of course my whole response here is based on the assumption that you were talking about assessing the race (ie the spreadsheet) not executing the race, where the approach would be different, and that could be what you meant.)

Thoughts on the race. Practice, practice, practice. Do doubles so you have to push each other to go further and further. Dedicated drive would be nice, most the winning teams have one but we don't because there's only 4 of us and we all want to foot and really need to to survive 38 miles. Transitions are key and we still don't have it down and there is where a solo driver would benefit. No mistakes, bad starts etc...... that killed us this year.

10th anniversary I bet there won't be any open teams spots this year but maybe some teams needing someone. I have people already asking if I have spots.

At 40 mph, that is 6 minutes, that's a pretty good run.    In an answer to me above HW said never stop to turnaround, but then tim clarified at the start of the race, you have to stop and turn around, but I didn't know how far that lasted. 4 miles, I'm learning. How many teams would you guess made that 4 miles?

I hear wall squats are a big help for distance. Again didn't help me lol

Why not affiliate with USA waterski? That's how INT covers insurance.

What was the insurance situation last year?

Raise the entry fee? At least make participats aware of the new cost to cover the insurance.

This all just seems unnecessarily difficult. Clearly these races are and have been happening for a long time.

Don't think they've ever had insurance just relied on the release waiver to protect them and my understanding is that waiver really don't mean anything

Highly unlikely that USA Waterski would touch this event. To sanction an event it takes rated drivers, trained/certified safety officials, safety pick up boats etc.

The weekend has been set for a Buckethead Barefooting Party. Will be the weekend of August 27th. Spread the word and come on out for a good time.   

You know there is no official Buckethead, no after party, just fun on the river if you bring a boat and friends to hang with friends.

I have a feeling a lot of people are doing the same thing...

Last one back is a rotten egg

Paul, I plan on being there Saturday and Sunday
Hopefully everyone that was there last year shows up and more.
Come on guys, let get this party started!

BTW, Just how many stripper are going to be at this batchlor party anyway?    

Cara posted some details on Facebook I've been told.. just some fun for the couple days.

As far as the river being low, it's not that bad down Crandall's way.. it can get a little hairy up In the bends if you don't know where you are going..

As always though even if you know it well, it sometimes bites back...