Knoxville Pro Tour - Roll Call!!

(hayes) · (hayes) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 06-22-2009, 4:07 PM

Just wondering who all is going and what the agenda is for the weekend. Some friends and I have booked a room at the holiday inn downtown which is suppose to be close to all the action.

Also, where is the video premier (sponsored by Liquid Force) suppose to be held?

(deltawake) · (deltawake) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 06-23-2009, 6:56 AM

Is the site a river, and is there a current?

(mobv) · (mobv) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 06-23-2009, 7:39 AM

Peter, this is Phil Aslingers dad. The site is a river (very upper end of Fort Loudon Lake) current is very light typically less than 1mph.
Past local wakeboarding tournaments have been between the 2 bridges. They could move this to the left. I marked both with a red line.

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(chad52) · (chad52) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-23-2009, 7:44 AM

Walt, We are going. We are staying at the Marriot. Not taking a boat, are yall? We will probably be watching the event from Calhouns. There is another link on WW already started:

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/1/707383.html?1245427007

See ya there!

Chad

knox_wake 06-23-2009, 10:24 AM

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!

Ride some rails and eat some wings Thursday, June 25 *We will have the Oakley O Lab and latest Liquid Force gear on site*
http://knoxvillewake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wakeboardingdiscussion&action=disp lay&thread=991&page=1

FREE "Box Of Fun" Premier Saturday Night, June 27
http://knoxvillewake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wakeboardingdiscussion&action=disp lay&thread=1048

FREE tickets to the tour stop Saturday, June 27-28
http://knoxvillewake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wakeboardingdiscussion&action=disp lay&thread=836&page=1

FREE Keith Lyman Liquid Force Demo Monday, June 29
http://knoxvillewake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wakeboardingdiscussion&action=disp lay&thread=1050

FREE Zane Schwenk CWB Wakeboard Demo Monday, June 29

Jeff House Progression Sessions Clinic
http://knoxvillewake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wakeboardingdiscussion&action=disp lay&thread=1010

knox_wake 06-23-2009, 10:27 AM

(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-23-2009, 11:28 AM

Thanks Chris for posting been having a lot of questions . If anyone else needs anything such as directions please feel free to email me at jbaggett@tnrmt.com

(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-23-2009, 11:29 AM

Hey Chad I have all of your stuff together and will have it at your hotel waiting on you

(hoosairboy) · (hoosairboy) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Hows the bank? Beach or walls? Rollback?

(mobv) · (mobv) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 06-23-2009, 12:12 PM

the spectator side is a concrete wall, definately some roll back. At the local events I been to they have trouble controlling boat and PWC traffic. Maybe the tour can post more signs and patrol boats to help. This is a open river controlled by TVA and the Core of Engineers. They have to allow commercial traffic (barge)through. There is not much barge traffic that far up stream but some. Fort Louden is the most upstream lock on the Tennessee River.

This site will not have the best water quality on the tour.

(deltawake) · (deltawake) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 06-23-2009, 12:27 PM

thanks George

(michaelspsp) · (michaelspsp) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 06-23-2009, 1:00 PM

ok, stupid question, do you need tickets for the Box of Fun premier or just show up?

(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-23-2009, 3:23 PM

No you dont need tickets for the movie premier as far as I have been told. 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.

(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-23-2009, 3:28 PM

Also for those of you that maybe coming in on Thursday we have a weekly rail event at wild wing cafe that starts at 6, great food, drinks and riding. I also just got word the oakley lab will be at wildwings on Thursday night and at the PWT tour

(michaelspsp) · (michaelspsp) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 06-23-2009, 7:31 PM

jason, i will see you thursday night!

(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-24-2009, 2:17 PM

Sounds good Michael ill probably be by the liquid force tent just ask for me. If you need anything else let me know. Do you already have tickets?

(michaelspsp) · (michaelspsp) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 06-24-2009, 3:19 PM

no, i dont have tickets, you emailed me your cell. i am calling on my way down from NJ tmw (me and my GF). is wild wings easy to find? will be coming off of I-40. we are staying at the Four Points sheraton.

(hoosairboy) · (hoosairboy) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-24-2009, 4:10 PM

Sounds a lot like Kelona- yuck. Random rollers does not make a good tournament.

(hayes) · (hayes) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 06-24-2009, 4:49 PM

Chad,

Not planning on taking a boat. I also heard that Calhoun's might be a good place to watch. After that, we plan on hitting up the Cider House/Valarium for the after party. See you there.

(michaelspsp) · (michaelspsp) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 06-24-2009, 5:20 PM

my buddy lives there. he rides there everyday, literally. he competed in the Pro tour a few years ago. he says normally its glass. i think the promoters are worried about rollers from the spectator boats. so i guess they do not want to take any chances and want a bunch tied off together to prevent any problems before they happen

(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-24-2009, 5:23 PM

Hey Michael I have your tickets sorry didnt pay attention to the name. I will see you at wild wings. Wild wing is very easy take I 40 to exit 373 which is campbell station rd. take a left and when you see cracker barrell turn right there on campbell lake rd it is behind cracker barrell and the baymount hotel. If you have any problems give me a call

(michaelspsp) · (michaelspsp) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 06-24-2009, 6:04 PM

awesome! ty

(jward10) · (jward10) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 06-25-2009, 8:45 AM

can't wait. how is the weather looking for the weekend

(bbenj10) · (bbenj10) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 06-25-2009, 9:10 AM

weather looks hot and sunny for saturday and chance of storm on sunday. 90s all weekend. Look for the Virginia Tech Wakeboard Club there in the Epic 23V courtesy of Southern Ski Boats!

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(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-25-2009, 11:43 AM

Nice cant wait to see you all. Weather sunny and hot sat. 20 percent chance of rain on sunday

(headedoffshore)

Can someone please post the location of the best ramp to use near Volunteer Landing?

(jdreiser) · (jdreiser) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-25-2009, 1:45 PM

Two locations - Marine naval center on ALCOA highway (129) just a bit west of Volunteer landing and then there is another east of Volunteer landing about 1/2 mile under a viaduct on Riverside.

(dguille) · (dguille) **Join Date: Dec 2007** 06-26-2009, 1:01 PM

Does anyone know if Knoxville is a dry city like Pigeon Forge or can you buy beer & liquor there? Were on the way right now and didn't know if we needed to stop before we get there. Thanks!

(hunterw) · (hunterw) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 06-26-2009, 1:08 PM

Dude no worries on Knoxville being DRY! it wasnt voted best party school for The Football Team I can tell you that! ROLL TIDE!!!!!!

(seankey) · (seankey) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-26-2009, 2:44 PM

Yeah, you guys better be ready to watch some wakeboarding and of course party! I will be on land Sat., and on boat Sun. Look for the black XStar with the Liquid Force Party Island. Feel free to stop and say hey.

(jasonba1) · (jasonba1) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 06-26-2009, 8:03 PM

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.

(dguille) · (dguille) **Join Date: Dec 2007** 06-28-2009, 6:07 AM

Knoxville has been great so far! The water quality and drift wood were a bit of a issue yesterday but overall great spot. I will say I liked the beachy feel of Achworth but this venue has a good set up. Oh and if you get a chance to stay at the host hotel..... Do it! These guys are fun as hell to party with!

(jpminter) · (jpminter) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 06-29-2009, 4:17 AM

Sean,

Best looking boat I saw all weekend...