VEGAS JAM '10 official dates posted

calemccoy · Post by **calemccoy** » 12 Feb 2010 15:30

woah, jay, are you coming?

Lycanthrope · Post by **Lycanthrope** » 13 Feb 2010 11:35

yeah, jay and steve are coming. =D

okay, so we will probably be playing at unlv again and the weather is gonna be partly cloudy with highs of 63. since its a little later than last year, it will be warm and the weather is basically rockin today, so we shouldn't need a backup shred spot. We will be playing on the north side of the student union which is the second place we shredded last year.

Friday will be pretty rocky since everyone is coming at various times, but i plan on shredding at some point at UNLV on friday to get some public exposure.

Saturday I plan on meeting around eleven or noon at the shred spot and the same for Sunday factoring in that it is vegas and people will probably stay out and not want to wake up early... I do plan on doing a rip n run event (since it is the easiest event to organize) with a matt cross bag as a prize. thanks matt.

Dinner will probably be at my house on one night and we will probably go to a buffet on the other night but if anyone is not okay with this, then feel free to do your own thing.

PM me if you still have nowhere to stay...

UNLV - 4504 S Maryland Pkwy
Evan's house - 311 Vandalia St. 89106
I'll try to make a map when i have more time

Eric Chang · Post by **Eric Chang** » 13 Feb 2010 22:52

Add me to the list, looks like I'll try to make my way there.

Our deal still up Evan?

Bring your A game everyone, because I will be filming

Also Zeb and I will be able to maybe touch up DotS a little bit, and I'll give everyone a good showing of it.

Lycanthrope · Post by **Lycanthrope** » 14 Feb 2010 11:03

hmmm... what was our deal?

Dawn Of Freestyle · Post by **Dawn Of Freestyle** » 15 Feb 2010 00:28

So the Idaho crew is a growing bunch...looks like Jim, Zeb, Daryl, Dylan, Jared, me and ...hmmm, I guess we'll have to bring Cam too.

I think we might take two vehicles now! My friend gave me a sweet car in December and we will probably take the van too.

Anyone from Portland want to ride down with us? You get yourself 6 hours to Idaho and we'll take you the rest of the way!

I think I might just leave on Thursday with whoever is ready to go...I think Jim has to work Thursday so perhaps Jim and Daryl will drive down Friday.

Still working out the details, but we will be there!!!

Lycanthrope · Post by **Lycanthrope** » 15 Feb 2010 01:21

that's great news. i have bad news though... i might be the only one running the event this year, so some hotels may have to be rented. jeff may be bailing because of his boxing match, but hopefully not.

therefore some hotels may have to be rented... then again since it is las vegas and there is an abundance of hotels it shouldn't be too much of an issue with finding a hotel the issue would be paying for the rooms. i mean you can always get a cheap motel room for $25 or there is a motel 6 in between the strip and the shred site for $50/night so if you're splitting a room it shouldn't be too much of an issue. i'll see if my parents can get any deals since they work for the hotels.

hopefully jeff doesn't bail, but i just thought i'd warn not to disappoint.

Zeb Jackson · Post by **Zeb Jackson** » 17 Feb 2010 19:01

Jeff bailed,

Me, Sunny and jim are currently looking for crash space fo this jam, Without it, its unlikely that we can attend because we dont have the money to do it, and i know its very late notice, but i figure if jeff can give late notice then we can as well

can anyone help us out?

Dawn Of Freestyle · Post by **Dawn Of Freestyle** » 17 Feb 2010 22:19

We will be there!

Jim, Zeb and I are driving down Friday...should be in around 10:00. Staying with Jay - THANKS!!

Dawn Of Freestyle · Post by **Dawn Of Freestyle** » 18 Feb 2010 17:44

We just booked our room at the Sahara!

$168 for all 3 nights on expedia.com

see you soon!

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 19 Feb 2010 15:34

...rollin...

Lycanthrope · Post by **Lycanthrope** » 21 Feb 2010 22:59

thanks to everyone for coming.

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 22 Feb 2010 13:56

Follow up:

I am sure a lot of folks were surprised to see me roll up in Vegas, I gotta tell you I am super glad I did! Everyone was super cool and I got to finally place some names with faces. Here were my impressions:

1.) Kyle Hewitt - You are the man! This kid, the "epic troll" of modified can BUST (Matador in Brand New Nucleus)!!! If you have never shredded with this guy and have attacked him on this forum --- SHAME!!!

Kylie is not only good but he has fun doing it and I for one had a blast shredding with him. Here's to un-banning Kyle!!!

2.) Jay - You are way too serious...seriously good! Next time learn to lighten up... no seriously I couldn't keep up with you, you are waaaayyy toooo good!

3.) Zeb - Wow dude you remind me of me, but way better and both sided. Zeb is super smooth and can hang with the big dogs. Whoot! Whoot!

4.) Tim - So impressed with your game. There were times when you would throw flip pixies (my nemesis) and I would cringe inside. Awesome stuff! Hope I get to shred with you again in future (maybe worlds???)

5.) Kevin Crowley - You impressed me the most. You came out slow but very well controlled. The more you kicked the bigger your game got. I don't think you missed anything you tried! Bravo dude!

6.) Rory & Cale - Awesome to see both of you again. Rory you have stepped it up quite a bit since last time we kicked and I thought for a second you were gonna take Rippin' Run!!! Cale, sorry Queency didn't have any size 14 Nucleus on hand. I know how much you wanted to get a new pair of kicks. It's getting close to time to retire those red rockets.

7.) Evan - Mad Propz Dude! Not only are you super stylie and sick, but you are also a very gracious host. Evan kicks completely egoless! It's like he doesn't understand just how good he is, and welcomes anyone into his circle. Very refreshing!

8.) Goldberg - Pimp palace my friend. Steve hosted the after party in his pimped out Planet Hollywood Suite. The Terminator's got nothing on Steve!!! It was awesome having someone from back in the day to shred with. It brings back good memories of a time when I could actually compete.

9.) Sunny - It was awesome to finally get to meet you. Daryl has been a huge influence on my game throughout the years and it was a pleasure to get to meet you in person. Try to stay out of trouble - put the key in a safe place.

10.) Brian Bear & Liz - Brian you have improved so much since we met in San Diego. You were bustin' a lot more "main stream" bad ass moves in addition to your usual "eye popping" madness. I believe you were completely guiltless at the Jam. And guiltless to Brian means 3 and above with a couple mobius and voids just kinda throw around like legovers. Nice man!!! Liz - Robin loves her flower bag, it looks awesome and matches her custom nucleus. Thank you!

11.) Matt & Queen - Thank you for everything!! Robin and I probably wouldn't have been able to attend if it hadn't been for you guys. Queen rolled up...literally...with a load of shoes for everyone to try. I think I saw Kyle bustin out as many 5s as he could as soon as he put them on. (and hit them all too!!!)

13.) Kam and Christina - Awesome to see you guys together. Hope you guys had an awesome time in Vegas!

14.) Ben - It was awesome getting to shred with you. Your style is very good and I thought your rakes looked clean on both sides. Keep it up and send me a video when you get your butterfly rakes down!

15.) Last but certainly not least - JIM PENSKE: Dude you are no f%#king joke!

I thought my head was going to explode. It is probably wise not to scream obscenities while Jim is trying to shred, but he wasn't dropping, even after I yelled ^%&$ *(& #$@#&^*( LOL. But seriously, I am super glad I got to finally meet you and see the "force" in person. It was like watching perfection perfected. The only thing that would have made it better for me, is if you would have at least dropped once before I did in the Rippin' Run contest.... yeah right! haha

I had my camera out on day 2 and my work (I work for The Active Network) would like me to get that footage edited and uploaded to YouTube ASAP. Thought I would do a mesh with Evan and Jim. Either one by themselves is ridiculous to watch...,but together they are an instance video.

After the Jam, I am so looking forward to Worlds!

~peace

FlexThis · Post by **FlexThis** » 23 Feb 2010 10:43

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASrFcj_Snso[/youtube]

mannampepo · Post by **mannampepo** » 23 Feb 2010 14:38

hey everyone sorry i didn't make it to the jam, i have been in the hospital since thursday with a bad infection on my face called(M.R.S.I) and the doctors said its best i didnt go because it hurt to talk eat any my whole was swolllen. since i didn't go to the jam my plan ticket got a credit so i can still go to another jam now that i am healed up and all i have to pay is a small fee. i was look so forward on meeting with everyone as well as shred and hope it was a rad weekend, i will for sure be at uso and worlds though.

this was my ticket.

Flight: Winnipeg to Las Vegas
Traveler name: Manna Mpepo Total ticket cost: C$149.49
Taxes & Fees: C$69.41

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Airfare total: C$218.90

Winnipeg (YWG) to Minneapolis (Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) 19/02/10 4:35 PM - 6:07 PM Delta 7238

Minneapolis (Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) to Las Vegas (McCarran Intl.) 19/02/10 9:45 PM - 11:18 PM Delta 2205

RETURN:

Flight: Las Vegas to Winnipeg
Traveler name: Manna Mpepo Total ticket cost: C$151.00
Taxes & Fees: C$27.27

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Airfare total: C$178.27

Las Vegas (McCarran Intl.) to Denver (Denver Intl.) 22/02/10 8:57 AM - 11:49 AM Air Canada 5028 Operated By: UNITED AIRLINES

Denver (Denver Intl.) to Chicago (ORD) 22/02/10 1:46 PM - 5:08 PM Air Canada 5126 Operated By: UNITED AIRLINES

Chicago (ORD) to Winnipeg (YWG) 22/02/10 8:23 PM - 10:42 PM Air Canada 4231 Operated By: UNITED EXPRESS/SKYWEST

mannampepo.

simplyqueen1 · Post by **simplyqueen1** » 23 Feb 2010 15:43

Manna, I've worked with people with MRSI before at clinics and wound care centers and I am SO sorry to hear you have this!
-Queency

simplyqueen1 · Post by **simplyqueen1** » 23 Feb 2010 15:44

Congratulations to JIM PENSKE and EVAN GATESMAN for winning $200.00 EACH, with their ability to do A VARIETY OF THE MOST AMAZING 7-AD MOVES in Nucleus Shoes (brand new/1st day out of the box) at the Vegas Jam February 20, 2010!!!

More prize money to come for various challenges in future Jams and online contests.

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO JIM AND EVAN for this first round!!

-Queency

simplyqueen1 · Post by **simplyqueen1** » 23 Feb 2010 15:46

We left our 5x5 Rubiks cube and a double ended blue spinning pen at the Vegas Jam. I'll pay for shipping and your time if anyone has this and can mail back to us. Thanks!
-Queency

calemccoy · Post by **calemccoy** » 23 Feb 2010 16:23

this jam was awesome! it was the most fun i think ive ever had at a footbag event. thanks so much to evan for throwing it together singlehandedly, to steve for all his help and the sweet suite, to tim for being a crude scholar, and to crowley for making me laugh my ass off, as well as everyone else there who made it a special event! i cant wait to hang with you all again at uso and worlds!

Iron Clad Ben · Post by **Iron Clad Ben** » 23 Feb 2010 21:14

What a great event! Much respect to Evan for putting it all together and running it all on his own. Seriously great job dude! And thank you very much for letting us all stay at your place.

It was great hanging out with old friends and making new ones

See everybody again at worlds hopefully.

favorite highlights
-late night Sushi with Kevin, Evan and Alex
-Cale yelling in his sleep Saturday morning "he's my partner, leave him alone!!"
-Kyle drinking 3 monsters a day
-Cale using up all of Kyle's liquid nicotine
-Getting Nucleus shoes and meeting more SDs peeps
-Kyle's mom and uncle trying to convince me to convince Kyle to start working out
-Long chat with Rory about his new training program

That's all I could think of for now anyways

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 24 Feb 2010 08:35

Thanks for the vid Damon. I heard Tiesto's remix of Tegan and Sara - props to who put that on. Jim for president. Sorry I missed it.

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