Knoxville Pwt Tour

jasonba1 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 69

If anyone is coming down for the PWT tour need help with rooms, directions etc. please feel free to to hit me up and Ill help you as much as possible its going to be a great time.

holdsworth · Posted: Jun 16, 2009 3:31 pm Post subject:

Might stop by. Didn't qualify to ride unfortunately Sad

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

I have a question. Whats your take on boat vs. shore? We are thinking of hitting the shore Saturday and arriving by boat on Sunday. I heard the boat strip is going to be on the 'south side' by the Hospital I believe- Will there be anywhere to temporarily dock by Calhouns or will it be a mad house?

jonyb · Addict Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 844 City: Paducah

I've never been to this, but I've talked to Jason about the same thing: Bring the boat or leave it at home. Since I'm 5 hours away, he said most of the partying is on the shore/restaraunt anyway, so it would be best to leave the boat at home.

Unfortunately I'm not gonna make it Jason..... I appreciate your hospitality though Very Happy

wake eater · Soul Rider Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 272 City: knoxville

since this is the first PWT stop here in knoxville, i'd say it'll be packed. there aren't many places to tie up downtown. i live here & will probably stay off the lake. there should be alot of vendors setup & calhouns ( the restaurant on the lake) has awesome beer & food. if you take your boat, you'll probably be stuck on the boat all day.

holdsworth · Posted: Jun 17, 2009 7:55 am Post subject:

Jim M, shore might be best. You have all of the vendors there (Mona-Vie, LF, Ronix, Hyperlite, Oakley) and there's a lot of cool stuff to check out. Boat would be fun since people will be partying out there but on shore is pretty sweet as well, plus the pros walk around everywhere so you can stop and talk with some if you'd like.

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 17, 2009 7:57 am Post subject:

holdsworth · Posted: Jun 17, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject:

JeffreyCH, fell twice in my run on a heel 5 and in the same spot on the 2nd pass on a crow mobe. Both times where I fell was near the rooftop rail which is the only one I was going to hit since the transfer box is too experienced for what all rails I've hit. 20% of my score down the drain Mad

Scored a 66.75 or something like that.

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 17, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject:

holdsworth, Damn man, that is a bummer. Hope ya have better runs next time.

jasonba1 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 69

Everyone is right that has posted. Feel free to come by land or boat. I am going by land sat and may go by boat sun. we will see how it goes. THe problem as people have stated is that it is on the south side and Im assuming once your tied up that is about it because the PWT tour I would assume will be taking all the dock space at calhouns. If I can help any other way let me know.

holdsworth · Posted: Jun 17, 2009 2:01 pm Post subject:

JeffreyCH, thanks man, I hope so too Laughing

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kyle f · Addict Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 835 City: Norris Lake

Here is a better question, if by land... where to park?

jasonba1 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 69

You will be able to park at the city county building parking garage which is kind of the st. from calhouns, Not 100% sure yet but you may also be able to park in the G10 parking garage.

knoxwake · Newbie Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 35 City: knoxville

Hope to see you all out this weekend. If you guys need direction to local ramps, hotels, or to the landing, please feel free to hit us Knoxvillian's up at knoxwake.com

See you guys on Saturday!

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holdsworth · Posted: Jun 23, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject:

BTW to all who are going, DEFINITELY check out the Oakley O Lab, it's quite impressive!!!

jasonba1 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 69

I actually just got done having a meeting with the setup crew of PWT and the city of Knoxville. They want as many boats down there as possible. If you come by boat just make sure you raft off on the south side by the hospital. So come by land or boat we r looking forward to seeing everyone. Also if anyone is coming in on Thursday we have a weekly rail event at wild wings off campbell station rd. the oakly lab will also be there.

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

Thanks for the update Jason. We rented a slip at Volunteer Landing Marina for the whole weekend. They may still have a slot or two available if anyone is interested and they cut their rates in half as a favor to the event.

Have you heard what all is planned for the shore besides vendor booths?

jasonba1 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 69

Hey Jim thats awesome you got a boat slip. . I know billabong, the wakeshop etc. are going to be having deal on gear. THe oakley lab will be there, of course food and bev. also other than that have not heard, we will be having another meeting tomorrow with the setup crew. Are you coming to wild wings tomorrow night or do you not arrive til Friday?

I will try and keep everyone up to date as I learn more.

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 25, 2009 4:44 am Post subject:

I'll be there with the new chattwake 230. Look for me and flag me down if you guys want to put some names with faces.

I'll have black wetsounds on the tower and I'll probably be sunburned, considering the fact that I don't have my z5 rack yet. Evil or Very Mad

boostedfe3 · Newbie Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 3 City: Kingsport

I will be there for sure. Im coming from Kingsport, so I dont have far to drive at all. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys, so next time im down that way we can ride. PM me some phone numbers so I can look you locals up. later

hrwake · Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 46

Leaving tomorrow about lunch time from NC so we should be there sometime tomorrow afternoon, im pretty stoked.

Anyone staying at the holiday inn at the papermill? thats where we'll be

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 26, 2009 5:31 am Post subject:

A great bar to go to for cheap drinks that's on the main drag by campus is called Cool Beans. It's one street behind Krystal off of Cumberland Avenue.

I may be there tonight.

The Old City in downtown Knox is a fun place to hang out as well. Barley's and Hannahs are two nice bars with great beer selections.

The Market Square area is fun too - which is only about 3 blocks from the Old City. Preservation Pub is one of my favorite bars there.

Market Square is also a short walk from Gay Street, which is the main drag in downtown. There will probably be a bunch of people hanging out at the Downtown Grill and Brewery on Gay.

If you're looking to hit up a local haunt. There a bar called Toddy's. Google map it. It's only a few miles from campus. You can bring your own liquor, and they sell beer. There's darts and golden tee inside, and a horseshoe pit out back.

PM me if you want my cell number and if you guys get lost in Knox, I'll try to help out. I went to lawschool at UT and worked in Knox for 3 years before moving to Chattanooga.

During the day, or for dinner, Calhouns on the river right at the tournament spot is a great place to get some BBQ and some cold beer. I suggest the southern flyer. If beer's not your thing, order an Ice Pick (Sweet tea with a shot of vodka).

ILIVETOWAKE · Criminal Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 59 City: Asheville,NC

Me and the lady are heading out in the morning from NC not a bad little 2 hour drive should be worth it though!

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

It's about that time! We will be in a tan Nautique 210. Hope to see everyone out there. Stop by and have a cold beer with us and grab a frozen pina colada for your lady friends.

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

We tried to make this one. Ran out of time. Not in the cards. Yall have fun, take tons of pics.

ky1e · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 2693

02lightning, love your boat man!! Not having a bimini is a great excuse to be sunburnt Laughing

I hate that they allow people to watch by boat at a pro tour stop. You get so many wally's throwing unnecessary rollers when they are coming, going, fixing their position etc. Definitely going to be an exciting stop. So many guys are killing it. Hopefully we get someone else on the podium this stop to really stir up the pot. Maybe Nick Davies will take it, that would be wild. I will say one thing, the choppier the water, the better his chances because as a cable rider, chop is something you learn to deal with.

ky1e · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 2693

here is Rathy's winning run last weekend. Pretty sick.
http://www.theliquidcircus.com/index.php?page=blog&post=watch-aaron-rathys-winning-run-from-the-us-pro-tour

jasonba1 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 69

just got back from the redbull team photo shoot with the red bull sea plane it was awesome. Wild wings thursday night was a crazy turnout cant wait to see whats in store for this weekemd.

DJBusyB · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 46 City: Knoxville

I was at this Saturday and Sunday (not all day), and captured quite a bit of video. I'm going to try and chop it all up and post a compilation of what I got on Vimeo later.

Brian

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 28, 2009 5:45 pm Post subject:

I took about a billion pictures. I'll post some up tomorrow.

It was crazy hanging out at Buffalo Wild Wings friday night with all my Knoxville friends (where we used to go watch football every sunday) and milling around with Rusty, JD, Watson and others. Everyone was super nice. The new Hyperlite video was friggin amazing. The opening sequence where they were running ten boats, all pulling riders at the same time, all next to each other, and then all ten hitting a double up one after another was the most awesome thing I've ever seen.

Had fun hanging out with the Vandal for a little while today. Randal's nice as nice as they come.

And yes, no bimini was a horrible experience. Off to take a bath in aloe. Skin cancer here I come.

DJBusyB · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 46 City: Knoxville

Here's my collage of video footage from Saturday....

http://www.vimeo.com/5368906

I'm going to try and work on Sunday's footage and post it later tonight. Saturday I was on-site around noon until the end. Sunday I didn't get there until about 2:30p.

Brian

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 29, 2009 12:53 pm Post subject:

I have to be a member to watch that?

DJBusyB · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 46 City: Knoxville