SurfWatch Asks: Results of Board Scripts Survey

To allow or not allow surf board scripts other than SSi's has been an on-going debate for some time now. Waves from other developers such as HP and Lusc have long been accepted in official SLSA competitions but the board scripts have always been SSi created. Earlier this week, SurfWatch asked for your opinion on whether the SLSA should allow board scripts other than the SSi scripts into the surf competitions as is done with wave scripts. Ten of you responded and here are the results. Thank you for your participation and stay tuned for all the latest!


Question 1: Would you be in favor of the SLSA allowing other board scripts in surf comps? 
60% answered Yes
40% answered No


Question 2:  Would you be in favor of allowing multiple board scripts in the same surf comp? (ie: SSI, HP, Lusc, Action) 
20% answered No
80% answered Yes


Additional Comment SectionWe left a section so those who responded could expand on their opinion. They are below.
As of 2011 ...just havent seen enough to justify metasurfin comps in SLSA. What we have is the best. Others are fun and alternatives, yet not strong enough to justify this proposed change
I think it's more realistic to allow multiple board scripts because just like in RL you should be able to choose the board you surf on! The trick will be training judges to be able to fairly compare technique between boards. Style wise, and length of wave ridden components of judging though would be exactly the same. Also given the amount of time you can spend on a single wave, technique and tricks will probably come out pretty fair as well since to maintain style a surfer will probably still be limited by time as far as how many tricks / techniques they can perform while the wave is on the water. Plus things like turning at the edge of the wave seem to be equally difficult on any board.
It's hard enough already for judges, especially when it comes to estimating technical difficulty of a trick or tricks. Mixing boards up would then have effect of making it a style contest. As far as SSI scripts go, the 5.2dlg script kinda became an accepted script by default. SLSA had been awaiting the new script, rumor was that it was going to be 5.3 script or something like that. SSI quietly released the dlg script without any fanfare. People started competing on them unaware. I believe performance wise, except for being adjustable, the 6.4 script persorms much like 5.2dlg script does. The main difference being that settings are adjustable and the animations are different. So I think it is possible that the 6.4 script could be legal with some limitations. There have been a few comps were boards were mixed, I really don't know how the judges score the surfer and not the board in such cases.
I only support the use of multiple board scripts if it's reasonable to expect the judges to be able to distinguish the relative skill of surfers regardless of board script.
here's the thing. The SLSA afterall IS about having its champion, too. And while in RL a good surfer can surf anything, in SL it doesn't work this way. Surfing another board is like playing another game. If it was all about the style, I'd say it doesn't matter what you surf as long as you got it. But it's not only about the style. It is also about tricks and MOST of all about difficulty.
Why NOT allow other boards? How would the judging work with multiple board scripts in one comp? 

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SurfWatch Asks You! : Board Scripts

Over the years there has been talk when new board and wave script creators have come onto the surf scene as to whether their scripts should be used in SLSA sponsored surf comps. Many of the different waves have been accepted as they are compatible with the current SSi created board scripts. Surf boards on the other hand have been a different issue altogether. We at SurfWatch want to know your opinion on this issue and we even made it easy but setting up a quick survey for you!

SurfWatch Survey



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Beach Fashion Spotlight!


On Location at: Syx Monkies Pray 4 Surf
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Syx%20Monkies/3/222/22

Lissa:
Skin: LAQ Nellie Mocha 05 Glow
Hair: TRUTH Kymberly Streaked Mocha
Jewelry:  Reaction Hemp anket,  MJ Surfs UP Earrings and necklace
Clothing:  Before Sleep Skate and Surf Bikini and shoes

VW:
Skin: Next Generation ULTRA
Hair: TRUTH David Streaked - oasis
Jewelry: White Shark's Tooth Choker by Monq Pinklady, SPL Splendeurs Bracelet *Wave*
Clothing: SPL GREEN KUALI BOARDSHORTS

Prop:  SurfCouple Pose and Table by Jim Ghoststar
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Flashback! Video replay!

So normally I post a section of SurfWatch from the last several years we have been bringing you news. Today, we are gonna veer off that course just a tad. A couple of videos to take us back to a different time. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did looking back at them.



and one more....Thanks to JT Castanea for reminding me about these...ok so he said something about my jumping out of a helicopter to surf...close enough!


Special thanks to Aeryn Kidd, Marianna Monentes, QUENCH Spotter, and Tauri Tigerpaw. These were a blast!
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Behind the Comp: Event Coordinator (EC)

This is the third in a series SurfWatch is presenting to highlight the different official positions at an SL surfing competition. SurfWatch hopes this information will show other surfers what's involved and picque their interest in becoming an official and also highlight the complexities of the functions. Special guest contributor, VW Sands, writes on the position of Event Coordinator or EC


Sometimes seems like I´ve never "been" anything other than an EC for the SLSA. That´s probablly a good thing because if I could remember the first time it would remind me of all the stuff I borked. Maybe I have my "Selective Memory HUD" attached, who knows.

In any case.......the EC "job" has always been my favorite. It starts long before the comp(s) and extends to long after them. The EC is responsible for nearly all aspects of a surf comp including coordinating and recruiting staff, working with the sim owner, title sponser, security and so on.

Then on comp day the EC takes on a "MC" role keeping the riders informed, heats lined up and called down to the beach, scores, soliciting donations and information on upcoming events. The EC is also the only real bridge between rider and judges and therfore issues on the water are often brought to the EC for communicating to the judges. Sounds like a handfull and can get kinda sketchy sometimes but it is a blast!

What makes it so much fun is two-part I suppose. Firstly the EC is in the middle of the action and that means among all of the spectators and surfers! At least on comp day(s). Secondly the EC gets to see a comp form from nothing but a date on the calender to podium pictures after the final.
It is very rewarding and highly recomended ;-)
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SLSA Lightning Dominion Pro Scores
















Finals:
Heat 1
Damiana Babcock 16.00
Zelda Zimberman 16.00
Wilfrid DeCuir 15.66
followingwaves sirbu 15.00
Maldrul Morris 15.00
JT Castanea  13.33

Semis: 
Heat 1
Sunrize Mornington 13.00
Zelda Zimberman 15.16
Sausage Afterthought 15.00
Damiana Babcock 15.16

Heat 2
Maldrul Morris 15.00
followingwaves sirbu 15.33
Bobbi Laval 14.50
Figger Arun 13.33

Heat 3
Wilfrid DeCuir 15.83
JT Castanea 14.83
jayden Domenici 14.50

Heat 1
Sunrize Mornington 15.83
Melian Catroni 13.83
Buck Ghostraven  14.00
Maldrul Morris 14.50
DeVinna Toll  NS
Yari Ziplon 14.16
Twixt Mode 12.66

Heat 2
Wilfrid DeCuir 15.66
Xander Datura 11.50
Cristal Rowlands 12.83
Zelda Zimberman 13.83
followingwaves sirbu 13.83

Heat 3
Sausage Afterthought 14.16
Anabelle Marquis 13.00
Mick Lunasea 13.83
JT Castanea 14.50
Sally LaSalle 14.00

Heat 4
Colleen Brennan 13.83
jayden Domenici  14.50
Curshaw Resident 11.33
Cierra Theriac 13.50
Bobbi Laval  14.83

Heat 5
Toungemy Badger 13.50
Figger Arun 14.66
Damiana Babcock 14.83
FrankiePalmer Actor 11.50
Robbin Ember 13.33

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SLSA Season 2 Lightning Dominion Pro Heats




When: September 17th at 11:00 AM SLT


Where: Jaguar / Lightning Video


SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jaguar/247/157/24


Boards: SSI Shortboard script 5.1, 5.2 or 5.2dlg.


Wave: Sunset



Heat 1
Sunrize Mornington (RED)
jayden Domenici (BLUE)
Buck Ghostraven (GREEN)
Maldrul Morris (ORANGE)
DeVinna Toll (PURPLE)
Yari Ziplon (BLACK)

Heat 2
Wilfrid DeCuir (RED)
Xander Datura (BLUE)
Cristal Rowlands (GREEN)
Zelda Zimberman (ORANGE)
followingwaves sirbu (PURPLE)
(BLACK)

Heat 3
Sausage Afterthought (RED)
Anabelle Marquis (BLUE)
Mick Lunasea (GREEN)
JT Castanea (ORANGE)
Sally LaSalle(PURPLE)
(BLACK)

Heat 4
Colleen Brennan (RED)
Melian Catroni (BLUE)
Curshaw Resident(GREEN)
Cierra Theriac (ORANGE)
Bobbi Laval (PURPLE)
(BLACK)

Heat 5
Toungemy Badger (RED)
Figger Arun (BLUE)
Damiana Babcock (GREEN)
FrankiePalmer Actor (ORANGE)
Robbin Ember (PURPLE)
(BLACK)
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Behind the Comp - Head Judge

This is the first in a series SurfWatch is presenting to highlight the different official positions at an SL surfing competition. SurfWatch hopes this information will show other surfers what's involved and picque their interest in becoming an official and also highlight the complexities of the functions. Special guest contributor, Lissa Pinion, writes on the position of Head Judge.


I'd had a taste of judging with Surf Jams but SLSA comps are way more structured than our Surf Jams were so I was a bit nervous when Sally LaSalle asked me to judge an SLSA comp. Up to that point, I had helped with Security and Marshalling. Sally assured me it was easy and fun and I would indeed survive. I got a crash course from Sally before the comp and since back then we still kept score on notecards, the only thing I had to focus on was what to look and score for. I followed Sally's advice and scoured the SLSA site for judging criteria and poured over the rule section.



First SLSA comp, I was with Sally and Valent1ne Apogee and nervous but excited! We stayed in group chat the whole time, and I learned so much from that first comp. I was hooked. After that I let them know to call me up and I'd be there. The rest of the comps of that season saw me working with Sally (did she even surf? hehe),Val, Ashleigh Dickens, and VW Sands. I learned so much from each person and loved that I had a front seat ticket and could see each ride clearly. Sally brought out the surf computer and HUD the next season, and I can say it was so nice not keeping track of all the notecards.

VW and I took the judging criteria from SLSA and applied it strongly to the Surf Jams as many riders were starting with SJ's and then going on to compete in SLSA comps, and I began training judges for SJ's using the same technique and experience I had had with Sally, Val, Ash and others.

I can't tell you the first comp I acted as Head Judge. I'm old, okay? But I can tell you I was surprised at the amount of work that went into getting the heats set and getting judges together, the amount of work period that goes into putting on a surf comp. I again used Sally's knowledge as well as the SLSA job description to guide me. For the Job Description of an Head Judge see: http://surfslsa.com/main/?page_id=360

Basically, Head Judge is the final say in comp day rulings, keeping track of the surf computer, hunting down judges, drawing heats, posting scores, and keeping contact with the Event Coordinators and other staff. It is a lot of responsibility but very rewarding as well. Judging has a bit of a reputation it seems of being very intimidating. Been there, done that. But once you do it, you get to see how much fun it can be as well. And thanks to the Surf computer HUDs, it's so easy. You get the best seat in the house, you get to work with the best folks and, although you are glued to your computer for the entire comp, you get that knowledge that comes with being a part of the behind the scenes action.  You appreciate more, I think, what goes into making a surf comp what it is. A great place for us to gather, surf, and support each other.
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Events in the Surf Community

September 15th



 LIQUID Live is more than delighted to have the incredibly talanted and unconventional  JordanReyne Deezul perfoming THURSDAY, Sept 15th at 2am SLT. Nash is hoping people from time zones around the globe, such as Japan and Australia not to mention New Zealand and the rest of the world and all insomniacs will take advandage to hear Jordan, for she is a soul to be heard. Call it dark and mechanical if you wish..Nash calls it beauty and life.  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Alliance%20Surf/107/77/25


September 18th



Announcing the  GRAND OPENING of the LAVAL ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Gallery & Gardens.
this Sunday September 18th, opening at 12:30pm SL Time
You are Invited !   For the Grand Opening of the Brand New Laval Art & Photography Gallery and Gardens on  Tuvan .

Come and check out this new custom artist designed and built gallery, opening with special exhibitions from Domitalia Jinx on Level 2,  Rhea Vintner (Choral) in the open air garden artwalk,  and for the first time, Bobbi Laval's first ever showing of her Real Life Photographic work on the Level 1 and on the entrance terrace.

Built on a beautiful island on the Tuvan sim, the modern architecture of the new 2 level gallery, is complemented, by a surrounding forest garden,  with a rustic and scenic art walk.
The new gallery is designed to be a versatile showing space and will feature a regularly changing exhibtion of SL's finest fine artists and photographers.

Join us THIS SUNDAY for the GRAND OPENING and also enjoy the Live Musical talents of Tone Uriza, beginning at 1:00pm. Tone is one of SL's best known and most talented blues musicians a real crowd pleaser he will be performing in the gallery on Stage 1 Level 1.

We hope that you make the Laval Art & Phtography  Gallery a favourite place not just to see art but to bring a loved one and enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the wild flower forest garden, complete with many cuddle and chill spots.

See you this Sunday ... @ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tuvan/88/160/2

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Behind the Comp - Marshall

This is the second installment in a series SurfWatch is presenting to highlight the different official positions at an SL surfing competition. SurfWatch hopes this information will show other surfers what's involved and picque their interest in becoming an official and also highlight the complexities of the functions. Special guest contributor, Mick Lunasea, writes on the position of Marshall.

After counting back, I was shocked to discover I have marshalled 6 Second Life Surfing Association (SLSA) competitions starting with Season 1, 2008, at the Costa Rica event. It's all a blur. I attended the marshall/judges training session Sally LaSalle and Tauri Tigerpaw held at Chi. It was a fast paced event covering a lot of ground. I missed the second part of the judging session trying to absorb Tauri's wisdom. She made it seem soo easy. I found it a bit more challenging.

Marshall keeps track of a bunch of stuff. Greeting competitors, random board script check, making sure all riders are present in proper color and order in line up. Then to the bouy. The marshall has an open note card with a heat list; as each rider takes a wave, rides are checked off inserting a 1 after their name then the note card is saved (if we crash, I have record of who rode). Notecards are updated for riders switching colors, adding and removing names, etc. Marshall must make sure proper heat list is in use. Small map must be open to track rider's progress. When you see a rider peal off and begin paddling back, then you can prepare to send next rider after already giving the "get ready" warning. Marshall must monitor local chat, judges/directors conference chat, plus IM chat from riders as Marshall is the
laison between surfer and judges. Marshall monitors judges' camera locking on riders so judges can follow the riders in wave.

With lag spikes, judges, riders and marshall crashes, it does get interesting. I was panic struck at first thinking I needed 5 sets of eyes plus the typing skill of a pro secretary to do this. Getting too creative in my verbage, I found, was confusing. Competitors must feel comfortable by the marshall using standard rhythmic commands. I love to joke and play and sometimes will if there's not 10 other things to deal with. By the way, I love my toes tickled but my mind begins to wander, mmm (smiles). Tauri, Cloudy Matova, and some others are marshall pros. I get butterflies everytime I do it. All SLSA members should take a shot at it. At the end of the event, watching those top 3 on the podium, there's a sense of satisfaction. Without the marshalls help, they wouldn't be standing there. My hats off to the judges especially the head judge.  They work their asses off!
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SLSA Announces September 9th Election Results

Today the SLSA Election Committee announced the September 9th election results for the seats being vacated by Kantbe Thursday and VW Sands.  Fourteen voters made their voices known and elected Sunrize Mornington and Figger Arun whose terms are effective immediately.  For the SurfWatch interviews of the new Directors you can click here.  Congratulations to both new Directors and thank you to the departing. 
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SLSA Ligthning/Dominion Open Heat Scores



Pictures courtesy of FrankiePalmero Actor and Lissa Pinion Scores courtesy of Lissa Pinion



Finals:

Maldrul Morris  16.000
Zelda Zimberman  16.000
Damiana Babcock  15.666
Sally LaSalle 14.500
FrankiePalmero Actor  14.000
jayden Domenici 13.000

Heat 1:
jayden Domenici 14.166 *
DeVinna Toll 13.333
FrankiePalmer Actor 14.166 *

Heat 2:
Harbor Piers  NS
Maldrul Morris  15.500 *
JT Castanea  14.666 *

Heat 3
Twixt Mode  12.666
Damiana Babcock  15.666 *
followingwaves sirbu  13.166 *

Heat 4
Abel Halderman  Withdrawn
Zelda Zimberman  15.166 *
Yari Ziplon 13.000 *

Heat 5
Lourinho Nizna  Withdrawn
Sally LaSalle 13.000 *
Katey Spiritweaver NS

Staff:  Imzadi Amaterasu, Tonguemy Badger, Rick Galli, Cierra Theriac, Lissa Pinion, DJ Dan, and Figger Arun


* 10 highest scores of the event and will be going on to the Pro competition next weekend.
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SLSA Lightning Video Open Heat Draws




When: September 10th at 11:00 AM SLT


Where: Jaguar / Lightning Video


SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jaguar/247/157/24


Boards: SSI Shortboard script 5.1, 5.2 or 5.2dlg.


Wave: Sunset



Heat 1
jayden Domenici (RED)
DeVinna Toll (BLUE)
FrankiePalmero Actor (GREEN)
(ORANGE)
(PURPLE)
(BLACK)

Heat 2
Harbor Piers (RED)
Maldrul Morris (BLUE)
JT Castanea (GREEN)
(ORANGE)
(PURPLE)
(BLACK)

Heat 3
Twixt Mode (RED)
Damiana Babcock (BLUE)
followingwaves sirbu (GREEN)
(ORANGE)
(PURPLE)
(BLACK)

Heat 4
Abel Halderman (RED)
Zelda Zimberman (BLUE)
Yari Ziplon (GREEN)
(ORANGE)
(PURPLE)
(BLACK)

Heat 5
Lourinho Nizna (RED)
Sally LaSalle (BLUE)
Katey Spiritweaver (GREEN)
(ORANGE)
(PURPLE)
(BLACK)
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Board of Directors Election September 9th


The election for the SLSA Board of Directors seats being vacated by VW Sands and Kantbe Thursday begins September 8th at midnight sl time and goes through until midnight sl time on September 9th at the SLSA Hall of Fame. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Archipelago/222/146/22  Candidates running for the seats are Sunrize Mornington and Figger Arun.
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What's Happening!

Have something exciting going on in your SL?  A party, event, surf comp, wedding, or birth?  We wanna know!  Send your info with full perm pictures to Lissa Pinion at lissapinion@gmail.com
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SuRFs Up!


You know it's sad when a bulldog surfs better than I do!  Enjoy! 
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SLSA Director Election Candidates Interviews


SurfWatch conducts these in-depth interviews to help voters get a clear picture of the candidates that are running for the Board and gives candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to the voters. Although this is not a standard election, we feel it is still important for the SLSA membership to know about the candidates and their thoughts. Both Sunrize Mornington and Figger Arun returned their questionnaires. See their interviews below. Voting opens on September 9th. Stay tuned for more details!



Candidate Name:  Sunrize Mornington


SW:  You are currently ranked  #3 for last season's SLSA surf rankings and you've been SL surfing for more than 3 years.  We understand you have announced your intent to run for SLSA Director this term.  What qualifications, skills, competencies, traits, etc. would you bring as a director and why are you running?  

SM:  I decided to run for director to give back to the community that has given me so much joy. I will listen to all sides and try my best to be fair. I am a decent surfer and I consider myself to be a fair and unbiased judge. I will commit to being a director for the full term.

SW:  What areas of improvement do you currently see for the SLSA as an organization?

SM:  As always we need new faces at the comps, finances need to be stable and I believe we need a training/assistant program so others will know what it is to be a director. We also need more training for judges, head judges, marshalls etc. at various times and days. I believe this will help others understand the duties of these roles so they will be more inclined to volunteer.

SW:  What do you see as the top issues facing SL surfing in general, and what would be your first priority as an SLSA director? 

SM: I see the top issue as staffing for the competitions. Again I believe that with the proper knowledge of these roles people will volunteer more.

SW:  Why are you the best candidate for this job?

SM:  I don't know that I am the "best candidate" for this job, I just know I love the SLSA and want to help it grow and thrive.

SW:  What were you most satisfied with as an SLSA member last season?  What were you most dissatisfied with?  

SM:  I was most satisfied with the turn out of surfers and spectators. I was most dissatisfied with the number of volunteers, lag and the need to scramble to get the funds to support the SLSA and Arcipelago.

SW:  Anything else you would like voters to know about you?

SM:  Favorite saying: When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.~ Jimi Hendrix. I hate mornings, the night time is the right time. LOL  I love chocolate! Oh and Maldrul and I are NOT a couple. LOL (read our profiles)  :)

Give us a brief statement or opinion on some of the major issues the SLSA faced in 2011 and possible issues moving into Season 2 (listed below) :

1.  Were you concerned with  the low number of competitors signed up for the recent Open comps and what do you foresee for the future of the two-round, two-weekend SLSA competition format?

SM:  I was sad there weren't more people signed up for open comps. I think if there are less than 35 people in total signed up for one comp location we should make it a one Saturday event, combining the open and the pro.

2.  With the continuing decline of full surf sims with supporting neighbor sims for specators, and with more and more surf sims set up on Homesteads, what can be done to support the sim owners and ensure smooth running competitions?

SM:  Push for more donations for the sims that are hosting the comps. Post about them in the forums as well as send out notices and ask surfers to show their appreciation by donating to these generous people before, during and after the events. For smooth running comps... that requires volunteers, less objects and scripts on the comp sims and multiple anouncements when it is time for surfers to go to the surf sims.

3.  It has been an ongoing issue for the SLSA to find enough staff to work Pro comps, what are your thoughts on how to resolve this issue?

SM:  Training, training, training. Have classes at various times and on various days so more people can attend.

4.  The SLSA put into place a stipulation that a rider could miss one comp each season and not have it count against their rank in order to allow more people to volunteer to work comps. Most riders who use it are not using it to voluneteer but to do things in rl.  Should this stipulation go back to being for volunteers only or should all riders be able to use this? 

SM:  This is a tough question. I would like to say go back to volunteers only BUT that is not practical. RL does call us away from our love of SL surfing due to jobs, family etc. I do believe volunteers should receive some sort of acknowledgement and/or incentive for time served, especially for those that volunteer more than once a season.




Candidate Name:  Figger Arun


SW:  You are currently ranked  #5 for last season's SLSA surf rankings and you've been SL surfing for more than 2 years.  We understand you have announced your intent to run for SLSA Director this term.  What qualifications, skills, competencies, traits, etc. would you bring as a director and why are you running?  


FA:  Hey thats a compound question, are you allowed to ask those??    I'm running because the voices in my head talked to me and said Hey Figger run bro !


SW:  What areas of improvement do you currently see for the SLSA as an organization?


FA:  I wouldnt say improvement but I sure would like to see more new faces at comps.


SW:  What do you see as the top issues facing SL surfing in general, and what would be your first priority as an SLSA director?


FA:  Well you asked so I think one of the issues in SL surfing is the fragmentation - SSI and HP and Action/Reaction and LSD and so on, forgive me if I missed anyone or misspelled anything, its just divisive and splinters the culture.  I havent been around long enough to have experienced all the history but I think we should try to all be pulling together.  I have to say I have seen signs things are changing, but its slow.


I think the SLSA should be making a bigger effort to break down those kinds of barriers.  I dont have any set agenda and no first priority except to get up to speed ASAP and start helping out.    


SW:  Why are you the best candidate for this job?


FA:  Well frankly I'm probably not LOL.


SW:  What were you most satisfied with as an SLSA member last season?  What were you most dissatisfied with? 


FA:  I thought all the comps were great, loved surfin through the ice floes it reminded me of Canada :).
Most dissatisfied - well no biggies but I know a few real great people in the SLSA got burned out for various reasons and it hurt to see them go.  Hope they'll be back soon. 


SW:  Anything else you would like voters to know about you?


FA:  Don't believe that story Rayzz is tellin bout me and I am reliably informed that a Figger look alike has been seen in various speak easys and salons of ill repute.


Give us a brief statement or opinion on some of the major issues the SLSA faced in 2011 and possible issues moving into Season 2 (listed below):


1.  Were you concerned with  the low number of competitors signed up for the recent Open comps and what do you foresee for the future of the two-round, two-weekend SLSA competition format?


FA:  I love open comps and I wish we had enough surfers so that we could fill them every time.  Turns out one of the previous boards came up with a pretty good solution (thx for findin it Bobbi) so I think it can serve as a basis for going forward.


2.  With the continuing decline of full surf sims with supporting neighbor sims for specators, and with more and more surf sims set up on Homesteads, what can be done to support the sim owners and ensure smooth running competitions?


FA:  Wow I hope being a director isnt as tough as these questions.  


I hate seeing surf sims disappear and I think the SLSA should be helping surf sims more.  Exactly how to do so is another question.  Homesteads can run waves, and I'd like to look into video taping the surfing and feeding a video stream to the stands so we can put the stands somewhere that wont lag out the people surfing.  Any video experts interested ??


3.  It has been an ongoing issue for the SLSA to find enough staff to work Pro comps, what are your thoughts on how to resolve this issue?


FA: Dude, these questions are getting harder not easier !  


Obviously people have to be trained, and that should be a priority.  Beyond that, I'm sure everyone will groan but I think it should be mandatory for all competitors to hold a staff position in at least one comp per season.  Really, I do think that.  Honest.


4.  The SLSA put into place a stipulation that a rider could miss one comp each season and not have it count against their rank in order to allow more people to volunteer to work comps. Most riders who use it are not using it to voluneteer but to do things in rl.  Should this stipulation go back to being for volunteers only or should all riders be able to use this?


FA:  Hey are you trying to get me killed here?


We all know RL issues come up.  I think its fair that if you volunteered and worked at a comp you should not have that count against you.  If RL caused you to miss the comp that's something else.  I think if you're having an early childbirth of yer firstborn the directors should be able to make an exception however :).
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SLSA Registration for Lightening Video Open Comp






When: September 10th at 11:00 AM SLT


Where: Jaguar / Lightning Video


SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jaguar/247/157/24


Boards: SSI Shortboard script 5.1, 5.2 or 5.2dlg.


Wave: Sunset
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