I Figured It Out - - WSL's One Problem

Uhm I've been saying for awhile the announcers never stfu.

You could hear the waves crashing if they ever stopped talking until they are lightheaded.


Trolls I'm sure that's directed at me. You are the biggest troll by definition on here.

 

I don't watch many pro events, but I agree. Maybe I would watch more if they took this advice?

 

I can't honestly tell you the last time i watched a full event. Its too boring and I love surfing. I would like to hear what the guys in the water are saying, uncut and unedited, i would love to hear the crowd and feel all the hype. The sound is why supercross and motocross are doing so well. There is always something cool as sh!t to hear.

 

Bubs don't be d*ck just to be a d*ck, that's what makes this place go meh(spot on by the way)

It's definitely improved and right on with the timing. Sound would be awesome. Good use for it on replays: sound of wave like you said, buckets getting thrown. Maybe mic up a board or surfer, all that's probably coming.

But also, to keep it terrifying and limit the number of people who actually want to surf, they should add reunion island and seal Beach to the tour. Throw a cam on someone's femur!!!

 

Great critical insight, and the noise like a good NAASCAR race is a bodily high.

Big screen, IMAX Chasing Giants, there was noise. But on a smaller scale, the dudes that are Ziff techs should be able to figure it out.

Nothing like duck diving a big wave and when you pop up you can't see, but you hear a roar out back, and you know you are focked.

 

What if Pete or strider sit in the line up with the competitors, live real time heat interviews.

Strider: Kelly you need a 1.1 and there is 1 minute left. What's the game plan?

Kelly: fvck off.

 

You hear the sound of the waves at some events. Mostly Pipe and Teaupoo. Putting a mic on the surfers would end up mostly white noise and gurgle gurgles. The only reason other sports sound better is there is easier access for multiple people to hold directional mics. Better sound costs more $$$. In a sport where they can't even fill commercial time for half the events, you gotta take what you can get.

 

No high fives (only for Rob the Mob) fo you! Just pure hate, and respect, and more hate!

Nothing like it now. Too many Brazzos to pick one to hate one in particular. Too many up and coming wave surfing geniuses to anoint a white knight. But it's cool to see the progression and camaraderie amongst the gifted.

 

I'm thinking the way things have been judged lately , i think they need to break down each judge score to see how they scored them . Each turn , trick . Maybe its just me but seeing the same back side snap , (Wilkinson) Even with the injury Filipe had , he seem to surf a better heat .

 

All your points are to be exactly expected from someone that lives 3-4 hours from the beach, and claims to be a surfer. Everything you say is exactly that which leads to ruining surfing.
Are you truly that moronic?? You can't be!! It just isn't possible; but you have achieved it. Only you.
Go back to buying furniture for co-workers, it is what I would expect from an interior decorator....hahahaha!!

 

soon there'd be a simod007 out there with em, throwing infractions round. 3 mother mentions and you're out of the line up.
all the aussies: "aw... "

mic up the seagulls hwile youre at it too. the quacky b52's...

[video=youtube_share;Lw0FP9putKM]http://youtu.be/Lw0FP9putKM[/video]

 

If you have ever watched Endless Summer you will notice that Bruce Brown used the sound of a crashing wave when he was trying to emphasize the heaviness of Waimia Bay and Pipe. It worked for me.

 

I enjoy the commercialization of surfing as much as the next guy. With that being said, you can't really compare surfing to any other professional sports because our "field" may not be ready for weeks. Many sports can be played rain or shine, indoors or temporarily postponed. They are also conveniently scheduled east coast and west coast viewing. There are a handful of events that I don't follow at all because they happen early morning into the workday.

 

Barry you don't even surf bruhhhhh

Well unless you count surfing the interwebs...then youz the #1 Rippah

Barry Fumunda Cudda Swell Infos #1 Moron

Oh and truck the police Barry

 

This is a great point Yankee, and sound design is something taken seriously in many of the other major sports - either by getting mics close to the action or by using canned sound effects. I'd love to see the WSL figure something out.

If you're interested, this is worth listening to on a long ride to the beach or work or wherever...

http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-sound-of-sports/