Buckethead Barefoot Race 2011
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Topic: Buckethead Barefoot Race 2011
Posted By: tullfooter
Subject: Buckethead Barefoot Race 2011
Date Posted: July-21-2011 at 12:06pm
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Looks like CCFan is going to be well represented at this years Buckethead Barefoot race. For those who are not familiar with the race, it's a 38 mile barefoot endurance race on the Maumee river.
http://www.rectorcom.com/registration/?page_id=34 - Buckethead 2011 Talking with organizer, Brian, aka Buckethead, there are now (14) teams lined up. We had (13) teams last year, which made for one of, if not the, largest barefoot race starts on record. This year should be freakin nuts. 
We are taking two teams, Burning Soles, and the Young Guns. Tim Cochrane (sorry Tim, I forgot your CCFan handle) is bringing a team (no neopreme boots), James (87BFN) is bringing his python, pulling Top Gun from Texas, Patrick Felgner is bringing his Martinique, and a few more who will chime in. If I remember correctly, last year there were at least (5) BFN's. The race is a blast, and the pre and post parties are not too shabby. Hope to see a few CCFanners at this great event. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-21-2011 at 12:39pm
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So I take it registration is closed? ------------- |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: July-21-2011 at 1:53pm
Yes, registration is closed. 
I'm guessing there will be a couple of teams looking for footers. I'll post if I hear of anything. Sometimes there are teams looking for boats. That's how James got hooked up with Top Gun two years ago. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
TRBenj wrote:Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: July-21-2011 at 2:49pm
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Yup.... Putting a team together. August and September sure is going to be busy for me as far as skiing. Buckethead 12-13 aug, slalom tourney 14 aug, lane bowers comes in 17&18&19th. Right now I'm in the process of putting together a figure 8 tournament which will be on September 17th.
Tim |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: July-25-2011 at 7:32pm
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It's a great event.. and awesome people... Tull you guys running the river up north again?? Hopefully my foot heals for the race.
watrski: where is lane coming? is that a public event or private?? |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: July-26-2011 at 11:40am
Jordon You are right; the Buckethead is a great event. It seems as if Brian has got this thing growing exponentially. We are bringing two teams, Burning Soles, and the Young Guns. Hopefully the river level stays up so that we can run all (14) teams in one race. I've heard that the Lockwood race may be taken over by some guys out of Grand Rapids (MI). The guy (Rob Petersilge) who has run it for the past few years moved to South Carolina. I will try to get info on the situation. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: July-27-2011 at 12:38pm
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This is a list of the teams running in the Buckethead. We are bringing teams 2 and 6. I think James is pulling team 3 with his Air, Tim (watrski) is team 11. Is anyone else members of any of the teams. If so, what type of boat are you running?
1) Callaway Barefoot - Michigan 2) Burning Soles - Michigan 3) Top Gun - Texas 4) Hot Shots 5) Top Gut - Indiana 6) Young Gunz - Michigan 7) The Wolfpack - Indiana 8) The Maumee River Barefoot Team - Ohio 9) Captain's Reality - Indiana 10) 40MPH - Ohio 11) Chippewa Lake Watersports - Ohio 12) Mach V - Missouri 13) Bigfoot - Indiana 14) Shattered Glass - Indiana ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: July-27-2011 at 1:40pm
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I am running on team 8 With the Local boys. I believe we are running a Malibu Response. I laced my foot open pretty good so we'll see if I can run, might have to be a designated driver.. I'm hoping for the best..
I think capt's reality is Brian and the gang they run a barefoot Nautique. River has been clean, and about normal level for this time of year.. There isn't many dead heads either.. We will of course mark the sunk island and the shallows with balls again. The no wake zone bouys are not there either. should be a clean run. Now.. if I can get my foot and my Tranny fixed by then we will be in good shape. |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: July-27-2011 at 1:59pm
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Ripnsix-
Lane will be here Aug 16,17,&18. Clinic is public: www.waterskichippewa.com Tim |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: July-27-2011 at 7:07pm
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Here's a CCFan thread about last years race;
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18671&title=buckethead-barefoot-race - 2010 Buckethead Steve (86BFN), are you going to be there? ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: July-27-2011 at 8:20pm
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I hear that Heath with Top Gun ia a wild and crazy kind of .......... ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 11:51am
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you heard right.
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Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 1:54pm
Tull, unfortunately I will not be able to make it this as I already have plans to be at mid-ohio on Saturday.
I will miss it and I will be thinking about you guys. Have fun and be safe. Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 1:56pm
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Come on Rip; don't get Heath (Spanky) started. I'm going to this race for a little peace and quiet. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 2:01pm
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Tull, my bad. wrong weekend. I might be able to make it..... ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 2:04pm
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Too bad Steve, make plans for next year's race.
Rip, I have not heard anything about the Lockwood race. I will see if Brian (Buckethead) has heard any rumblings. You are right, Captain's Reality is Ben (Captain) Morgan's 89' BFN. I'm not sure if Brian will run with them, or one of the other teams. He has raced with a few of the teams from the area, including Capt Real. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 2:09pm
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Steve
You type faster than me. Do you have a team? ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-03-2011 at 4:11pm
I do not.  I would be willing to join a team if someone was one short. But I am a Rookie to racing.------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 10:51am
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86BFN
I may have a spot....send me an email tim.cochrane@gmail.com Tim |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 12:44pm
Steve, found this info on barefootski Lockwood Barefoot Endurance Race September 17, 2011 (OFFICIAL) - Big Rapids, MI Inboards only - 9 boat limit Location: Muskegon River Contact: Rob Petersilge 810-629-7122 Hope this helps, Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 1:08pm
| How many miles is a typical relay leg? |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 1:12pm
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Anyone running Lockwood.. or need a footer??
and depends on the skier and water conditions.. Some go 15 miles.. some go 15 feet. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 4:45pm
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Steve
I just went on the Barefootski.com website, and they have the Lockwood as (Unofficial). I just emailed Rob to see if he is putting that race on. I will post here as soon as I get a reply. If that race is on, our team, or both our teams, will be there for sure. DHart Like Rip said, there are guys out there who will run 15+ miles. 10 years ago, I met a guy who could run the boat out of gas. If I recall, his name was (Steady) Eddie Johnson, from one of the Carolinas. IMO, a good run is 2+ miles. My runs are less than that because of a blistering problem on my right foot. Last year the winning team (Top Gun) ran the 38 miles in around 52 minutes. The last place team (Top Gut) was somewhere north of 2 hours. But no matter where a team finishes, they all have a riot, even Brian (Buckethead), who split his head open (requiring stitches) within the first few miles, and finished footing while bleeding profusely.  ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 5:05pm
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Sorry Steve, my bad.
I found on Barefootski.com where it did the Lockwood is (official). I will still post any info I receive from Rob, the host. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 6:34pm
RipNsix... We are going to have a figure 8 tournament on Sept. 17th, FYI. Tim |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 7:06pm
| Thanks for the info Steve. The endurance races look like a blast. I learned to barefoot at the North East reunion back in 08 from Tim Benjamin then have had an annual lesson from Brad Harper at the other NE reunions. I started skiing long line this summer and have been thinking a race would be fun to try at some point. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-04-2011 at 7:22pm
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I just received an email from Rob, the former host of the Lockwood race (prior to that, the namesake, Scott Lockwood was the host). He is not able to host the race due to the fact that he moved to North Carolina this past June. As of today, this race is not being held. The information on Barefootski.com was posted in error.
If anything changes, I will post a new thread. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 1:21am
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Steve,
Come on down for our Fig. 8 then. Tim |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-05-2011 at 3:48pm
| Watrski, Where is your Figure 8 located?? I have 3 guys interested.. |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-08-2011 at 4:39pm
| 86 you find a team yet?? One of our guys blew a rotators cuff... we might need a footer last minute.. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-08-2011 at 5:01pm
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We might need one also. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-08-2011 at 5:02pm
Ouch! Yes, got an email from Tim (watrski) confirming I'm on his team. Thanks, Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-09-2011 at 12:18pm
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So as I see it, those from the site that are heading to Buckethead are;
86BFN Watrski RIPnSix 89BFNowner (James) Spanky (Heath) Patric Felgner Waterskier2007 (my son) Me Is there anyone missing? If you're interested in footing, we might have an open spot. It's going to be a blast. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: August-09-2011 at 10:11pm
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Wish I could join the fun! I have yet to ski with Spanky but my daughter has.....Is this a good thing - I am not sure. Have fun ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 1:59pm
I'm looking forward to it! See you guys Friday! 
Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 2:54pm
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Steve
Where are you guys staying? We're staying in one of the cabins. We plan on getting into Grand Rapids around 7:30. We will probably drop the boat at the campground, then head to Rick's. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 3:05pm
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Hey guys just a heads up.. our County Fair kicks off Friday, so if anyone is coming up St. Rt. 108 it's gonna be a zoo.. the town will be busy. If your coming down st. rt. 110 into Napoleon from Grand Rapids, the Perry St. Bridge (the main bridge thru Napoleon) will be packed to the gills.. so it would be best if you crossed at the 6 bridge, or the 109 bridge and brought st. rt. 24 into the north side of town. Exit at the St. Rt 108 exit come south on 108/Scott St.
The Fair grounds is a mile south of downtown on St. Rt. 108 Also, Friday night is the Diesel Stock truck pulls.. Not sure if Tim is still into the Duramax stuff.. but the local boys will be pulling their trucks. Just a side note. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 3:17pm
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Rip
Thanks for the heads up. We'll be dropping in from the north to GRap, drop off the boat, and cross at the 109 bridge (I think). Where do you live? How stocked is your beer fridge?
One of my guys works on the GM diesel program (cold testing) and drives a big freakin Duramax. Problem is, he's not allowed to tow. Too bad, he could have towed our second boat. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 3:24pm
 
Just a visual.. Steve.. I know he does we talked about it at Lockwood.. We're a bunch of farm boys down here so beers flow at the fairground infield for all the events.. I'll be working on a tractor, cleaning up the track after each pull otherwise, we would pregame at my place.. Let me know if you guys need or want any other direction |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 3:51pm
Steve, I think I'm gonna hotel it. mama might come along. 
Truck Pulls sounds like a good side show! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 5:56pm
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Jordon
Thanks for the maps. But I can't believe you're showing everyone where your hippy lettuce is stashed. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 5:59pm
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No.. thats not right... I musta forgot... I heard she grew up on the Indiana line.
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Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-10-2011 at 6:04pm
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Stop and get some.. you could change your name from the Burnin' Soles to the Burnin' Bowls...
------------- If you don't fall, you're not trying hard enough. If it doesn't hurt.. Go Bigger. Tubing Sucks. |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-11-2011 at 12:16am
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We could also use another guy tim.cochrane@gmail.com
Ill bring info on our Fig. 8 tournament that will be in Chippewa Lake Ohio on September 17th. Tim |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-11-2011 at 10:35am
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Tim
How many guys are on your team? We might be running with only 4 guys on Burning Soles. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-11-2011 at 2:29pm
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Steve,
One of our guys cut his leg and the doc told him to stay out of the water for a week so we are down to 3 guys right now including 86BFN. I'm trying to get another guy right now.... if you guys want to combine two boats into one or something....that might be the best thing. I guess we can figure it out tommorow evening. Tim |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-11-2011 at 2:55pm
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Tim
As of right now, we have 9 guys going; 4 in my BFN and 5 in the Malibu open bow. If for some reason that number goes down, combining our teams could be an option. 6 guys in a BFN would be tight, 5 is optimum. If you need a footer, I'm sure there will be extras at the race. Are you using Steve's 86? ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-11-2011 at 3:39pm
Were using a '93 196. I would like to bring the 176 but the pylon mount is cracked off of the hull. |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-11-2011 at 6:29pm
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I know a few guys from my lake I could call to see if they are interested.
Tim I'll call ya tonight when I get home from dinner. ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-12-2011 at 5:56pm
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Rolling out of here in three hours. Stopping in Maumee for some beer that we can't get in Michigan (21st Ammendment's Hell or High Watermelon, and Back in Black). We'll see you guys at Rick's around 8:30. I would say look for the guy with the Nautique gear, but considering half the teams are running Nautiques..oops..Correct Crafts, that might be tough. I'll be the guy in the Made In Detroit shirt. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-12-2011 at 5:57pm
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BTW, we're going to stick a GoPro camera on the bow of the boat to video the start. I hope to upload it next week. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-14-2011 at 12:25am
Good times. Next time I think we will bring a couple more guys so we can rest a bit.....
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Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-14-2011 at 4:48pm
That would be a good idea!  I had a Great Time. ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 12:25am
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Man, I'm too old for this. As the night goes on, my body is stiffening up. Hopefully my wife will help me out. That was a freakin' great time. Next year, CCFan will be well represented by us with a raffle prize and sponsorship. This race is turning into the best race in the country. Thanks to Bmac and his sexy wife Cara ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 1:06am
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Looked like one heck of a time. Save Kevin Klosterman's photos on Facebook. Looked like a great turnout and pretty decent weather/water. ------------- |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 11:14am
 ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 11:21am
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Hey that's the red Master CRAP!! that had a whopping top speed of about 38 mph.. ugh!
Still a great time though... ------------- If you don't fall, you're not trying hard enough. If it doesn't hurt.. Go Bigger. Tubing Sucks. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 11:26am
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Nice pics Steve. That was a great time.
We took 8th out of 13 teams with a time of 1 hour and 17 minutes. Our other team couldn't finish because one of their footers hit some debris and sliced his foot. Ended up with 7 stitches. The winning team ran the 38 miles in 52 minutes. Their first footer did the entire 19 mile first leg, at 47mph. It's the first time I've been in a race that Top Gun did not win. They were second at 55 minutes. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 11:43am
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With only 3 footer (and all rookies) I think we did well. I'll be in better shape next year now that I know what its all about.
I have more pictures I will post when I get time....
Also Mike just had knee surgery two week ago.  ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 11:52am
this taken by a friend from the bridge.
 ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 11:58am
 ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 12:02pm
 ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 12:12pm
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Sweet pics man...
Just once i want to run this race and actually get to race another team.. we are usually all alone .. just like a Sunday morning footing session.. ------------- If you don't fall, you're not trying hard enough. If it doesn't hurt.. Go Bigger. Tubing Sucks. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 1:16pm
This is N3 Boatworks newest tow. They are the Wolfpack.
 ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 1:21pm
It is cool to have a boat or boats near you when you're racing. We had the Wolfpack on our butts most of the way down. On the way back, the Corvette boat was on us until we had the mandatory fuel stop. They had made the stop on the way down. At one point in the race, the red Mastercraft cut in front of us while I was footing. I made it through their wake, but they didn't fair too well with the BFN wake. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 1:45pm
When you get a chance, can you email me the high resolution version of this picture? Would make a great addition to the CCF 2012 Calendar. Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-15-2011 at 1:59pm
Official Finishing Order.
 ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-16-2011 at 1:45am
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Keith
I emailed what the person had. He apologized for not having a better camera/lens. Trust me, it would be an honor to have my boat in the CCFan calendar. For those who have never footed behind a BFN, check out the lack of prop wash at Doug's feet. Some of the racers had to foot outside their wakes. Not cool when going through waves. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-16-2011 at 9:22am
------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-16-2011 at 6:24pm
Too bad this photo is so dark. The race started around 7:15am. 13 teams took off at 40+mph with footer in tow. It's on of the craziest things to see.
 ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: August-16-2011 at 7:48pm
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Great pictures, looks like a blast! Might have to get some guys rounded up next year and make our way out. ------------- |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-16-2011 at 7:50pm
amazing! I was looking that! and wondered if you could do the race on extreme footers! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 9:56am
 ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 12:18pm
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Great pics Steve. Keep 'em coming.
Next year you need to bring your boat, with a Skylon and pulley system. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 12:23pm
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I pulled these from my flip video. I really didn't have time to take pictures, as I was doing a lot of footin' with only three guys.
I was glad to be the lead off man thou. What a rush! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 12:44pm
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Being the lead off man was a great experience for me. I have to practice my rough water footing a lot more for next year. ------------- |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-17-2011 at 12:57pm
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I need to work on my endurance. I felt we were in the top 5 after the start, then my legs gave way and we had to switch. The rough water just wears you out faster. ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 9:59am
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Didn't you guys foot 2 at a time last year? I seem to remember a video posted where there were 2 skiers at a time. Curious too, do most teams pull wide open the whole time or just a hotter than normal barefoot speed? Either way, I'll bet that's hell on the motor. Are most of the footers good enough that it just becomes a "who has the fastest boat?" How much does the footer's ability to handle rough water/endurance have to do with it? How long does the average footer ski before switching footers? What are the rules? Sorry for the 20 questions. Looks like alot of fun ------------- Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09) |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 10:51am
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I was a spectator last year. I never saw anybody going double during the race. Maybe afterward. Speed is up to the footer, and their comfort level. I'm sure there is a wide range of footing ability through out the teams. The Big Dogs go fast and for a long time. Most do not run wide open, some may. With a fast boat, that would be too fast for me. We averaged 40-42 MPH during the race. of course the smoother the water more speed you could have and be comfortable at. If you look at the top of this thread there is a link to a page with the rules on it. Yes it is a lot of fun! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 11:25am
There is/was a race here in Michigan, The Lockwood, that was only 19 miles long. So to make it more difficult, the teams had to start the race with two footers behind the boat. That video was of my son and a buddy of ours. We have since lost the video when Youtube nixed it. My son can't find the original. If you remember, my son "high-fived" one of the footers from the boat next to us. At the Buckethead, there were only a couple of teams that will run more than low 40'smph. Some of the stronger teams will run upwards of 55mph. These guys will foot behind Ski Pro I/O's. You can find videos of some of these races. Relatively speaking, the Buckethead is sort of like a boat race with barefooters. Waves are not as big a factor on the river. I footed in my first race in Atlanta, where we footed, or tried to foot, through white cap waves. The Lockwood was known for having horrible waves. The last couple of Lockwood races were dominated by Barefoot Nautiques because of how they knock down the rough water. When it comes to how far a footer foots, one guy ran the entire 19 mile first leg of the Buckethead last weekend. Some guys don't make some of their deep ups. I would say in the Buckethead, the "average" footers run is somewhere around 2 miles. I've never been to the Austin Dam to Dam race, but I know the average runs there are muck longer. We went through our 4-man rotation 5 times (1.9 mile average). The winning team had only one guy that had to foot twice. I was told he went the first 19 miles, and the last 6. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-18-2011 at 12:17pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Ydad0e7vI - Race Start of Buckhead Barefoot Endurance Race 2011
edit: how do ya'll post the youtube video right in the window? Thanks Seb! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 12:11am
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gotta agree Keith...just love the graphics and color on Tull's BFN.
so one guy ran the whole first leg...musta been Barefoot Eddie from Lake Norman. We met him a few years ago at Reid's. Guy was unbelievable. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 10:50am
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Jbear
Thanks for the complements. It was not Barefoot Eddie who ran the 19 mile leg. The guy's name is Mark Donohue (sp). I think he's out of the Indy area. i met Eddie around 2002 in Atlanta. I think he is the reason they made the rule that each member of the team has to foot at least once. I was told Eddie cold run the boat out of gas before the end of his run. Didn't he always have a toothpick in his mouth? BTW, I think part of the reason you like the colors is the fact that it goes well with Hooters girls ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 2:00pm
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Steve, Are you going to post some of your video from the race? We'd all like to see it. ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 2:31pm
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Water conditions definitely play an active role in how long a footers run is. Speedwise though team Top Gun was averaging 47-48mph. I agree with Tull the Buckethead race is a boat race with footers in tow. Although you do not need the fastest boat if you can get out front in clean water early on in the race. Being the boat with the last man standing is always an added advantage. ------------- |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 6:22pm
If you're referring to me, we have no video. We had no room for the video camera, the cooler full of beer took it's place. But trust me, we will video next year. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 7:11pm
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OK. I thought you were mounting the gopro on your boat.
BTW, How many beers does it take to go 38 miles ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: RIPnSIX
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 7:15pm
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38. ------------- If you don't fall, you're not trying hard enough. If it doesn't hurt.. Go Bigger. Tubing Sucks. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-19-2011 at 8:04pm
I forgot about the GoPro.  It was on the other boat. I will check with Tim, the GoPro Kid, to see if he has any footage. Thanks for reminding me.
BTW, no beers while footing. We didn't crack a beer until 22 seconds after we crossed the finish line. After that, I lost count. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: August-20-2011 at 1:03am
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I skied with Mark at the last blairfoot tournament - very nice guy. Think he won Footstock last year or the prior year ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-20-2011 at 2:44am
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yeah Tull...Eddie is the 'toothpick guy'....just unbelieable how long this guy can foot..thru anything. And yes...your boat does go well with Hooters Girls.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: August-22-2011 at 2:07pm
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Anybody put on their buckethead shirt to find some black goo stuck to your back after wearing it?
My wife picked that crap off and ripped all of the hair off in that spot........ow!!! |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: August-29-2011 at 4:11pm
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Not to my knowledge my shirt was fine. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-29-2011 at 5:09pm
Your wife has back hair?  ------------- |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-29-2011 at 5:18pm
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Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-29-2011 at 5:31pm
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Here's a good video of the start;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzAYjz4jgzQ&feature=related - Buackethead 2011 start ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |