Anybody going to the LA spring fling in May?

swally28 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 117 City: West Point, MS

Anybody going to the Louisiana spring fling in May? I have never been and was wondering if its worth camping or finding a hotel.

John Lucero · Posted: Feb 12, 2003 4:52 pm Post subject:

THAT PARTY ENDED WHEN MARTY McFLY LEFT. I'm sorry I went last year but I won't make that mistake twice. I almost didn't go to Waketoberfest in Texas and am sooooo happy that I made that trip. If you can only go to one festival this year and it's not Boardstock or Wakestock, DON'T MISS WAKETOBERFEST, last year was my 1st time and I won't ever miss another. IT WAS OFF DA HOOK!!! Crazy Eyes

swally28 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 117 City: West Point, MS

Where is waketoberfest and why was the spring fling so bad? When is waketoberfest?

John Lucero · Posted: Feb 12, 2003 5:04 pm Post subject:

last year it was like the 1st or 2nd weekend in October in Austin, Tx it was perfect 80 degree weather. I've been to LSF every year and the event organization just stunk last year. the only high lite was the place with drive thru frozen drinks. the 360 wakeboard club in Austin puts on Waketoberfest. I tried to look up some more info for you but there site is under construction.

B-rad · Posted: Feb 12, 2003 5:05 pm Post subject:

Waketoberfest is usually the first or second weekend in October. It is held on Lake Austin @ Ema long park and the pier. Basiclly just an F'ing good time. Bunch of boats, bunch of brew, bunch of people hanging out and boarding till the night becomes day.

fropappy · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 434 City: Benton, AR

I can never figure out what people want. If you organize something people complain about how rigid and unbending everything is. If everybody freerides most of the time somebody complains about how unorganized it is. Rolling Eyes

Oh well, I guess that's why there are many different kinds of events during the year. Very Happy

From my point of view, the main thing wrong with LSF last year was the friggin' weather. Jeff Southworth didn't have any control over that. He's moved it a little later this year so the weather has a lot better chance to be warmer. The other thing wrong with LSF last year was late return of the floodwater. Usually the Ouachita River is lower by then. If I remember right, it was at floodstage during the 99 LSF also. When I was at the LSF site a couple weeks ago, the river was way down. You could see all of the road and grass that was underwater last year. Even with the cold and cloudy days, I had a blast last year. If I'm lucky enough to be there for another 4 days this year, I'll be happy. Very Happy

PS I stayed in a motel. I was comfy at night and let fellow boarders use the shower. Wink

swally28 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 117 City: West Point, MS

Do alot of people camp there? We were thinking about taking a camper, we heard people stay and party at night. We were wondering which would be better!

fropappy · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 434 City: Benton, AR

A lot of people camped there in tents, campers, and RVs. I'm married and like to skip a lot of the party life, but the singles and younger couples seemed to be having a blast around all the campfires.

hlboatsnboards · Criminal Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 93

I went in 01 and missed last year. that won't happen again. I want to know if there is going to be a boat stereo contest this year? there was in 01 but i didn't drag the boat down then. Someone able to tell me? How far is the new site from Monroe?

Adrenaline_OD · Criminal Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 74 City: Funroe, LA

Ok here's $.02 from someone actually from the Monroe area, and I've attended every LSF there's ever been. Marty did a great job with LSF, hands down, no arguement. However, anyone who doesn't think that Jeff did a better (or at least as good) job is insane. yeah, last year sucked, but only due to the weather. The river was high (uncontrollable), it was windy (uncontrollable), and it was cold (uncontrollable). The overall atmosphere was more visitor friendly. Last year there was more area for people to park their boats, there were more reps on site, there were more companies represented, there were more freebies at the raffle, and on and on. LSF is a great wakeboard festival for everyone. If you want to party all night you can camp on site and party. If comfort is your thing, there are several hotels within a short driving distance from the site. Hotels and restaurants are overabundant in the Monroe/West Monroe area. Ok, enough selling LSF. LSF has been and will continue to be a don't miss event for all wakeboarders.
As far as the questions go: Monroe and WestMonroe are basically the same town only divided by the Ouachita River. Hotels are available and Campsites are available. Several people camped and partied all night. I would recomend camping only if you plan on partying. If you want some rest, get a hotel.

swally28 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 117 City: West Point, MS

Sounds like alot of fun, we were hoping that there would be a party atmosphere at night, so its cool to bring your own boat, there is plenty of room to ride?Any bands play?

fropappy · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 434 City: Benton, AR

Yes, plenty of room to ride. You can ride uninterupted for many, many miles down river. If you decide to ride up river, you have a couple no wake zones to go through. After that, you will actually be heading towards the old LSF site, so there is a lot of river to ride! Jeff had a band last year, I'm guessing the same this year.
Colorful

slaydit · Posted: Feb 15, 2003 9:13 pm Post subject:

wow...that was really really really good butter..

-jey

swally28 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 117 City: West Point, MS

Heard theres money up for grabs on Saturday. True?

xxxstar · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 23 City: Atlanta

I'll be there again for the third year in a row.

Brian R · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 161 City: da noke

i wanna go but does anyone have the details like where and when and how much can you ride.. stuff like that.. i heard that there are so many peopel there that they are welcome to give you a free pull?? is that ture?

Seth Martin · Moderator Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 891 City: Orlando

LSF is in Monroe, LA at Forsythe Park. Its going to be the first weekend in May, but you can show up the Monday before if you want. Bring your boat, or catch a ride from the MANY others that are there. You can ride as much as you want, or as long as you have gas money! This is not held on a lake! Its a tree lined river, lots of bends and turns - always nice water! And it goes on for miles and miles.

Jeff should be putting out a Press Release with all the info thats needed very soon.

Adrenaline OD, took me a second until i saw your profile! Whats been happening??