Mr Ed Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I know it's not football related but hoping that by posting here this will reach a wider audience. I'm appealing for help from my fellow reds to vote for the Wave inland surfing project. It's to try and win some marketing and advice for a start up company. I think it will be a great addition to Bristol's leisure facilities. Voting closes tomorrow so any help would be very much appreciated. Link to vote below. http://www.virginmediabusiness.co.uk/pitch-to-rich/start-up/surf-bristol-ltd/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 voted last week. All the best to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 There is a flowrider in Cardiff which is always closed when I pass. I don't see the market myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Sounds good. Hope it happens. Like the fact he say he's setting up just outside 'Bristol City' rather than 'Bristol' or the 'City of Bristol'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggers71 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just voted, the flowrider and surf lake are two completely things. The flowrider shoots water up a ramp at speed and you kinda skim on the top of it, the surf lake creates an actual wave that you can surf along for about 100m or so until the wave weakens or you fall off! It gives the perfect wave every time, sometimes you can be in the sea sea for a couple of hours and only catch two or three waves here you will be able to catch10 or so in an hour. It will be very popular as there are hundreds of surfers in and around Bristol who will be able to travel a few miles to catch a decent wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauntonian Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just voted, it pissed me off that 4 out of 5 of the projects with more votes than this one are in london and the other is in middlesex, so practically london again. I think london has enough going on, time for another area to get some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Yep , voted earlier. Been watching this with interest, hope it comes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 15, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just voted, the flowrider and surf lake are two completely things. The flowrider shoots water up a ramp at speed and you kinda skim on the top of it, the surf lake creates an actual wave that you can surf along for about 100m or so until the wave weakens or you fall off! It gives the perfect wave every time, sometimes you can be in the sea sea for a couple of hours and only catch two or three waves here you will be able to catch10 or so in an hour. It will be very popular as there are hundreds of surfers in and around Bristol who will be able to travel a few miles to catch a decent wave. Absolutely this. Will be very busy when finished. Can't wait for it myself but worried that it will be far too busy all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Done.Looks mint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Great idea in principle - not so great in practice. Reminds me of the UWE stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset Red Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Done. Bitchin dude!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare_Man Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Done. Great concept - I have lots of friends that would use this all this time and give those who may have been tempted every opportunity to take the plunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Great idea in principle - not so great in practice. Reminds me of the UWE stadium.p What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Voted already. I will def use it. The first surf lake in the uk will soon open in north wales, and I will try that out too. Should be a huge market for it. It's two hours from here to the nearest decent natural wave, and even then it can be a wasted journey if the swell fails to materialise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Had to look at the other concepts and with 5 above this one noticed as already mentioned mostly London and bar the holographic company I don't see why they need the funds. If they are good enough they will grow or wilt away so therefore investment makes no difference. Let's get Bristol on the map! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatus59 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Ive supported it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 p What do you mean? It's not fully funded, relies on a number of best guess calculations and the landowners are entirely different to the consortium wanting to build the park. Reminds me of UWE stadium project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I presume its the same project as the wavegarden proposed last year? http://magicseaweed.com/news/wavegarden-bristol-takes-huge-step-forward/5990/ I learnt to surf in Coolangatta, Oz...a few years back. Spent 3 months getting battered everyday....but got hooked. Would definitely use this...it's a great sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yep it was wavegarden. Was originally going to be situated on that large piece of land down the portway (where the football pitches used to be), but were forced to move it. Never going to beat the real thing - no fear of a proper wipe out for a start (!) but will provide a cheap local solution for socialising & honing skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ed Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks for the support. I used to play football with one of the guys behind the project and he's a top bloke. There were some very odd movements in the voting. The leader had over 13,000 votes but only around 5,000 Facebook shares whilst the Wave had over 10,000 Facebook shares but only 7,000 votes. Since social media is the main driver to get the support for voting these dynamics are a little surprising. It's going to happen though irrespective of the vote, just would have been nice for a helping hand from Mr. Branson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks for the support. I used to play football with one of the guys behind the project and he's a top bloke. There were some very odd movements in the voting. The leader had over 13,000 votes but only around 5,000 Facebook shares whilst the Wave had over 10,000 Facebook shares but only 7,000 votes. Since social media is the main driver to get the support for voting these dynamics are a little surprising. It's going to happen though irrespective of the vote, just would have been nice for a helping hand from Mr. Branson. Or Mr Lansdown....Bristol Sport Surfers anyone? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Just voted, the flowrider and surf lake are two completely things. The flowrider shoots water up a ramp at speed and you kinda skim on the top of it, the surf lake creates an actual wave that you can surf along for about 100m or so until the wave weakens or you fall off! It gives the perfect wave every time, sometimes you can be in the sea sea for a couple of hours and only catch two or three waves here you will be able to catch10 or so in an hour. It will be very popular as there are hundreds of surfers in and around Bristol who will be able to travel a few miles to catch a decent wave. Went to the Flowrider in Bedford before the NK match last season & it was ace. Seriously bettered after but such a good laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggers71 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 My point was to BS3-RED, I've been on one myself had a great time but its completely different to a surf lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Voted already. I will def use it. The first surf lake in the uk will soon open in north wales, and I will try that out too. Should be a huge market for it. It's two hours from here to the nearest decent natural wave, and even then it can be a wasted journey if the swell fails to materialise. 2 hours? Never surfed Porthcawl, Porlock or the Severn Bore then I take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yup. I did say 'decent'. Porthcawl is very very rarely worth the drive. Must admit I haven't been to porlock but from what I gather it's not that great and is an hour & 45 away anyway! As for the Severn bore...need I really explain?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 2 hours? Never surfed Porthcawl, Porlock or the Severn Bore then I take it! Porthcawl? Like surfing in shit. Think Manon is referring to N Devon being our closest waves, bore aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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