Hey guys/gals.... <BR> <BR>Just wondering whose headed to Orwood this saturday night for the DRA slider event. Sounds like the guys are putting a lot of effort into building sliders and getting lights for the event. <BR> <BR>Sounds like a blast. I know the CIE crew will be in the house to check out the action. <BR> <BR>Who else is in?

I'll be there as a spectator only! <BR> <BR>Everyone should come on out, Gary and Tom have put a ton of effort into that slider (and the others too) it should be a lot of fun to watch the action. <BR> <BR>See everyone there!

I'll be bringing the family and a few neighbors.

Hey Evan, how many hours from phoenix? My son say's we can make it in 11.. he really want's to come, he saw Tom's slider pic and say's he's going. It may be cheaper to fly.

Me and the fam are going.

What Gordie? No Canyon Lake? (J/K-LOL)<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0>.

Gordie; <BR>12 hours from Orwood to Scottsdale. Includes 2 gas stops, and a drive through lunch. Iv'e done it at least 5 times. My Parents live there.

Jeff, it's still up in the air.

im going to have to pass this one up but hey Gordie tell Lary if he drives to just come back up to my house and stay the week and ride with me.

I'll have him call you Tony, how's the water temp?

The crew &amp; I will be rolling out for sure. Do we have any pics of the sliders / course / layout yet? <BR> <BR> <BR>A

Its a surprise! but there are a few shots of some of the "toys" you can play on in some other threads <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>Oh and yeah of course ill be there <BR> <BR>(Message edited by _jason_ on April 10, 2007)

ohhhh yeah I will be there whats the plan? Is everyone camping or what? I plan on staying in Diso till tuesday so lets ride. call me 916 802 5189 <BR>Brodie

What time on Saturday night?

im in! I already have the car packed...

Delta Riders Association (DRA) kicks off 2007 with a bang on Saturday, April 14. We set up a ton of obstacles, including rails, wall rides and funboxes down Orwood Slough for a serious rail jam. We brought in lights, DJ and tons of riders to take this into the night. We are loaded with sponsors, PWC's and west side riders ready to get their slide on. The top three in outlaw will split $700 in cash. <BR> <BR>Schedule <BR> <BR> <BR>5:00 Registration at Orwood Resort (this is for experienced rail riders only - no beginners) <BR>7:00 Practice <BR>8:00 Competition starts <BR>For those who are competing in the DRA series, this event will not count in the season standings. <BR> <BR>See these sites for more details and the rest of the season's schedule: <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.westsideconnection.net" target="_blank">www.westsideconnection.net</a> <BR><a href="http://www.deltariders.com" target="_blank">www.deltariders.com</a> <BR>For questions or to sign up, go to the Delta Riders contact page or show up in person. <BR> <BR> <BR>Brodie, <BR> <BR>There is a bunch of us camping, we have a bunch of sites. <BR> <BR>Any one else looking to camp go to <a href="http://www.orwoodresort.com" target="_blank">www.orwoodresort.com</a>

(DRA), how much is entry fee and do you have to current wwa menbership?

I'll be rollin through

Delta Riders Association Entry Fee’s <BR> <BR>Single Event Entry…………..$45 <BR> <BR>Current WWA Member………$35 <BR> <BR>Event Entry + 1 year WWA membership……$70 <BR> <BR>Full WWA Membership (WWA goodies)……$85 <BR> <BR>Pre-Pay entire season entry (with full WWA membership)...$260 (10% savings) <BR>Pre-Pay entire season(current WWA members)…..$180 (10% savings) <BR> <BR>Checks should be made Payable to: Delta Riders Association or DRA. Sorry we do not accept credit or debt cards.

not sure on the water temp but where im at its a private lake so the water is warmer then the normal lakes. i was out yesterday and i rode just shorts and vest and it was really warm i jumped in a few times after too. perfect for riding.

I was planning on going but the moving situation just happened to pan out for Saturday, sucks.....hope to see some video. <BR> <BR>DRA, I will just grab that board at spring ride coo?

See everyone there.

No worries Mike.

Damn,you guys are throwing this for my B-day and I'm not even going to be there!<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/angry.gif" border=0>

i'm in!!

Gary: I know you mention lights and all, but after a few people asked me about it, i just wanted to point out that all the times are PM... not AM. haha...

Ill be coming up after work saturday, see you all there.

We will be there, camping and watching the fun

You guy's are going to have to much fun, I want to see lots of pic's

Its almost done. We are planning on launching it tomorrow after one more day of work. Here it is: <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/434753.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/434754.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/434755.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/434756.jpg" alt="Upload">

GOD... I hope it doesn't sink. I have had nightmares about that.

good job tom. hopefully i'll get up to your shop saturday to maybe try some new boards or pick up the marius. anyways good job again <BR> <BR>(Message edited by wakeeater on April 10, 2007)

That's a long trip from Walnut Grove to Orwood. <BR>Looks sweet

Hope to make it up to some DRA stuff this year, have CLWC event this Sat.

Wow...that thing looks awesome!!

Ohh man those look dope!! <BR> <BR>What are you guys going to do with the sliders after the event?I would LOVE to try to hit one of those somewhere down the line!

Big Ed - We will keep them out at our camp for our boarders to use. DRA will be useing them for all of their events this year and I think Gary will be having practice sessions. <BR> <BR>J-Rod - I told you it was going to be a good one. Luckily I had Gary do the designing, not me.

If it sinks its not my fault......<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>But to all interested, DWC is going to have the only slider of its kind on the west coast. With the original concept coming from the Pro Tour it is going to be another definite reason to take a trip to DWC to get a chance to secession this thing. DRA and DWC are making some plans to visit this around the delta at diffrent events so stay tunned.

I am pretty sure I will be there taking pictures and doing a small write up about the event for my school newspaper. <BR> <BR>Anyone got an official list of who's partaking in the event? I herd top prize for outlaw was 750 is that correct?

What is the weather looking like? Weather.com is saying showers.

Good build, looks fun, whats the purse?

Supposed to be showers in the morning... but who trusts weather reports?!?! <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>Hey Fish, did you get any word on that replacement for the premier?

<b>Nate:</b> "The top three in outlaw will split $700 in cash. "

Man, I have been talking about making a jib platform like that out of pontoons for yeeeears.......sic work guys!

400-first <BR>200-2nd <BR>100-3rd, thats what ive heard. should be an awsome season opener to get things goin. i havent hit a rail in over a year but ill be there and im workikin on gettin a friend up thats been sleepin for a while to venture up from so-cal.

So how did the lauching of the slider go? <BR>that thing is badass.

Looks like Antbug and I will be there. See you guys on Saturday! <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>

Nice work Tom. I will be trying to make it down there.

That's an impressive piece of equipment! <BR> <BR>Knowing Tom it wouldn't surprise me if it had an inboard/outboard along with a bar hidden in it somewhere as well!<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/435370.gif" alt="Upload">

A couple of bottles, some mixer &amp; 2 paddles. Come on and join the party, Rich.

I'm probably going to bring my kids with me on Saturday night so my question is, will there by any concessions at the event? Will the restaurant be open? Can we bring coolers into the event with food and drinks? I'm assuming that the event is going to provide a pretty relaxed atmosphere, but I wanted to plan accordingly. <BR> <BR>Any additional info on the event in regards to consessions, vendors, and the like would be greatly appreciated. <BR> <BR>Thanks.

hmmm... should I come by car or boat <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0>

Myke i think you could almost swim there. lol <BR> <BR>Looking forward to seeing you all there!

The restaurant will be opened as well as the bar. I'm sure bringing your own food and drinks won't create a problem unless you're contibuting to minors... URGH <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/uhoh.gif" border=0> So please be wise, and DON'T!!! We want Orwood to let us come back, so we're expecting nothing but an awesome time! <BR> <BR>Here's some nerve racking pics of the slider getting lifted onto the trailer..... <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/435456.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by h20diva on April 12, 2007)

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Haa Kevin! <BR> <BR> <BR>Hey let me know when you want to come out another monday session. <BR> <BR>I'm sure you'll be there Saturday so I'll talk to you then, if not I'll hit you up

can skaters ride?

sick rail but is that the only one?

What's up Mike, that would be a sick transfer on a skate. If you or Grant pulled that off you should win.

DRA also has a kicker, and a 60ft "whatever they build" thing stuck in the Delta mud!!

any one know the skill level for intermediate....i dont want to enter this thing and kill myself...i have never entered any slider event before...except snowboarding...so just kinda wondering what to expect in the riders...in that class...if anything maybe i could get hardest slam...of the day......lol

Is the event going down even in the rain?

Yes even in the rain , weather reports rain in the am and clearing in the afternoon <BR> <BR><a href="http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&amp;traveler=0&am p;zipChg=1&amp;zipcode=94513&amp;metric=0" target="_blank">http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&amp;traveler=0&am p;zipChg=1&amp;zipcode=94513&amp;metric=0</a>

Grant, You still liftin? Last time I seen you your arms here huge!!!! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>See you guys this weekend!!

thats all i been doing brandon.im benching around 375 now.we need to ride!

Well we just left Orwood and it FLOATS<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/smile.gif" border=0>

awesome good job all who were involved in the building of the massive fun box

I can't wait to see you guys pulling riders with that sweet bass boat you were using to install the 60ft "whatever you are building".

Will it be set up between the two five mile an hour zones ?

Clete - I saw them setting it up yesterday. It goes from the swim area toward Disco Bay, in the 5. What time is everyone planning on getting there?

I think we will show up about 3-4 if they are going to start at 5. I guess we will park over in the tent camp ground and walk up on the levee ?

It Floats, I can't belive it, it floats. Buffalow, post those pictures of the launch.

why does the aframe on the side of the slaughter box go all the way into the water?

that is the way that they wanted to build it j fish

that is poor design

What are you guys bitching about? What is poor design?

Dude what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at the DRA slider event about now...????<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>

I flaked <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/uhoh.gif" border=0>. I feel like a total looser, but the lazy side of me is ruling this day. The morning rain set the wrong tone. <BR> <BR>Way to call me out though!<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>