He did for many years. More than the PRS has been a thing so he does know and did his part. The same guy can't always do it.Did. But he knows the hard work it takes to not want to run one now.
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He did for many years. More than the PRS has been a thing so he does know and did his part. The same guy can't always do it.Did. But he knows the hard work it takes to not want to run one now.
Let’s choose one guy in the hide to run it right. If we want to see change, talking about it only goes so far. My vote is Thomas.He did for many years. More than the PRS has been a thing so he does know and did his part. The same guy can't always do it.
You’re 100% correct. It’s insanely boring to watch, no matter what you do. Watching people shoot comps is worse then watching joker 2.Didn’t read all of this thread (read a fair bit of the beginning) and I’m hesitant to post here because I tend to get my dumb ass chewed out in this Comp forum…but…
I’ve seen a total of one match my entire life, and it was a NRL22 one. If PRS is anything like that…(yawn)
I mean, it was super cool to see the gear and watch excellent marksmanship, but when I got home and the excitement wore off…
Well, shooting the same target in 3-4 different positions was kinda like watching paint dry?
I’m sure it’s more exciting when actually doing it. Probably.
Just giving you dudes a dumb opinion from someone outside the sport. Not telling you all what to do, or that you’re stupid, or I know better etc.
In NRL 22 at least, I’d love to see guys run to 3-4 shooting locations (25/50yds apart so spectators can see) and shoot pretty quickly, two shots max, out to whatever distances they’re shooting at PRS (up to 1300yds?). Sort of a “there’s a guy out there shooting at us, get him” sort of deal.
(Maybe that’s NRL Hunter?)
The barricade benchrest thing (which I think I witnessed) was indeed sorta boring.
Knowing what tends to happen to me here, someone’s gonna immediately point out what I’m looking for is XYZ and it’s already happening so go back into your hole etc. I feel the competitive testosterone level of the room rising, forehead veins pulsing…
Maybe just nicely point out what I don’t know, use this as constructive feedback, nod sagely and continue dueling amongst yourselves?
I’m like your dad walking by you and your 1990’s high school buddy Spicoli sitting on the couch in Ridgemont and I voice some most bogus uncool thing like, “Aloha, I’m Mr. Hand.”
I feel preemptively sorry for posting this (ducking!)
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You’re 100% correct. It’s insanely boring to watch, no matter what you do. Watching people shoot comps is worse then watching joker 2.
No thanks, been thereExplosions. We need spicy explosion in comps. Ratings through the roof!
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You’re 100% correct. It’s insanely boring to watch, no matter what you do. Watching people shoot comps is worse then watching joker 2.
John Wick. Why two 70+ year olds would watch John Wick, but we did. Our little Bandit watched it with us. Mid way though the show, he just couldn’t take it anymore.It was pretty jarring watching footage of the IPRF finals, and understanding just how boring of a spectator sport this is. Even as someone who likes shooting PRS matches, understands (somewhat) the skills involved, likes watching his buddies clean stages, watching the best do their thing is remarkably uninteresting. Compare that to any other action sport, hell even USPSA… show a non-shooting buddy a USPSA GM/Eric Grauffel video… “holy shit is that John Wick???” Force someone who doesn’t get it to sit through an IPRF stage… you get my point.
The first thing someone interested in shooting this would probably do is google/youtube a video of what goes on. It just doesn’t look cool how it is right now. I think that hurts “engagement” more than people would like to admit.
I concur.Has everyone forgot all the videos that Contingency X did on alot of NRL matches? I loved those videos and recaps of matches. That's what got me drawn to the sport. At minimum PRS could have a camera crew at a handful of matches and do a 25 minute recap of a match. Not only does it do good for attracting people but shows people that weren't there at the match what the elements looked like. Gives you great insite to a range if you have never been to that location. It's great exposure for ranges and match directors. Today we are lucky to see a 2 minute clip from a 2 day match.
My wife followed me to a couple of 1 day matches. While she (said she) enjoyed watching me shoot, overall she preferred to sit in the truck. That is how boring shooting events are to non-shooters.
And, hunting shows are also pretty abysmal to watch as well. 3 minutes of “hunting” and 27 minutes of commercials. I really can’t abide being the cash cow for others to shoot pen-raised trophies.
Maybe PRS should take a page out of the Beach Volleyball playbook…My wife went to a 2-day PRS match with me and she was bored as fuck. I shot, she spectated.
She said she would never go to one again, it was so boring.
There's a good reason why PRS matches have very few spectators. And usually what little are there, are not really there by choice.
Only if I get to print "GAY TIGER" on the back of my bikini bottomsMaybe be PRS should take a page out of the Beach Volleyball playbook…
You do you boo.Only if I get to print "GAY TIGER" on the back of my bikini bottoms
Wasn't Joel doing media at one point for them? I have been busy so I'm not up to date. But what happened to that?I mean in the 12 yrs they have been around they don’t have ANY official media, no how too, unless you look at others
So again, low to no expectations - just repeat grow the sport and you’re good
He did for a minute it was a bad deal.Wasn't Joel doing media at one point for them? I have been busy so I'm not up to date. But what happened to that?
Omg it is!!! HahahaGo Bowling is a thing
“Tripod Rear is a bold move Cotton.”Maybe just maybe we can get matches aired on ESPN 8 the Ocho
Ahh...He did for a minute it was a bad deal.
It’s the same with the NRL they started originally cuz they had a media deal with Rich, he sold to Shawn and he killed it. They started the NRL right after.
Mid-'90s. Old Hickory Gun Club, near Rocky Mount NC. Mid-sized shoot is full. July. HOT.Maybe PRS should take a page out of the Beach Volleyball playbook…
Yeah, but for the most part you are not watching the competitors during the skiing portion except just before a shooting position or the finish line. It’s also carefully filmed and edited.Biathlon is the only shooting sport that doesn't suck to watch. Not sure they are gonna get a pass on "contrived and repetitive nature of stages today".
The difference simply is they created a very compelling product and modernised it over tha past 40 years in a way which moves it forward without ruining its essential charm.
It would be easy enough to have cameras on targets at either of the long range .22 types. Max targets are at most 400-ish and a simple zoom lens could capture that.Omg it is!!! Hahaha
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Actually bowling was more fun to watch than NRL22. At least you can see the “hits” (strikes, spares, etc) and really hear them too.
I get that you can’t make 22LR targets bigger.
The women in spandex does help.Biathlon is the only shooting sport that doesn't suck to watch. Not sure they are gonna get a pass on "contrived and repetitive nature of stages today".
The difference simply is they created a very compelling product and modernised it over tha past 40 years in a way which moves it forward without ruining its essential charm.
Yep, that’s what I said. Good production, good editing. @lash you nailed it. Doesn’t hurt that those boys and girls can SHOOT! But if everyone has noticed, it’s great in Europe where winter sports opportunities exist in almost every country. In the US, Biathlon, not so much. I’ve always enjoyed it because I like to shoot, like winter sports and wished we had a month of good snow here every year in North Louisiana. (Then 70’s or better for the rest of the year)Again, it’s about choosing the competitors and stages to film and about good production and editing.
Yes, this is the key!!!!!!!PRS matches televised like Mystery Science Three Thousand with three Sniper’s Hide members talking trash about the competitors is something I would watch.
-Stan
Peyton and Eli Manning are doing that with football and it makes me want to throw the remote through the TV.PRS matches televised like Mystery Science Three Thousand with three Sniper’s Hide members talking trash about the competitors is something I would watch.
-Stan