There are some great Viper videos here and on Youtube (like Somers', cleavage cam's and many more) but I have to say, the recent VX productions are setting the standard for speedporn (e.g., the Bennetts going 24 knots.)
A little more boat speed porn wouldn't hurt the class, IMO.
I know, I know, I've I got a nice background for it. And plenty of wind. Wish I had more talent.
Stars: carnage and planing on Lake Dillon a few years back.
Another good one taken this past weekend onboard the Honey Badger.
https://vimeo.com/122862766
Really nice, Somers!
I like seeing the spray back by the spin blocks! What did the Velocitek say?
18.7 was the believed top speed, apparently it started to get too windy. I am awaiting the final cut that includes a gybe...
Not a windy video - some footage from the first day in Miami of us in marginal planing conditions (10-12 kts) that includes a blow-through gybe at the 0:50 mark that we would rate as a 7.6 out of 10 (we didn't know we were being filmed, and it was Day 1 -- the gybes got better later in the event). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXP6O28Ji9c
The VX Ones are possibly a major competitor to the Vipers here in Australia, unfortunately we do not have the population to support multiple classes so both classes suffer. The VX's do push their class with exciting videos , showing high speeds. I submit to our Facebook page here but am not as flash as others. I agree , we need some action on our site. The old saying , a picture is worth a thousand words.
One of my goals this year is to capture lots of video of the season. I guarantee nothing exciting will happen with the cameras rolling, but you never know...
I posted these a while ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFDKEy0UQg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLu86FQr_V4
Sailing back into the Club after Windermere Regatta in Anacortes. We picked up a PHRF hitchhiker with a gopro on his head and hit 13+ a few times sailing 4up with and extra 200+ on the boat.
http://youtu.be/Yt7OQBPNhXk
https://www.facebook.com/eric.vigrass/videos/t.1551670411/203891848768/?type=2&theater
Here's a video of the Nepean One Design regatta a few weeks back. Not a lot of wind, but still a lot of fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkqC3pB_42Y
Light air day in Larchmont in May but the drone footage is good with some nice editing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyMIkLzu7Zs
These are all great.....but one has to come to the Viper forums to find them, which is really the preserve of the cognoscenti who already love the Viper.
The front page of the website remains very static visually. In the previous version of the website, where news items appeared on the front page, there were always fresh photos and images and videos which drew one in.
A quick glance at the website front page doesn't let the viewer know that there is something new and fresh that he/she has not looked at yet.
The new website is much more professional...so kudos for that.....but as constructive feedback, when a new article or video is added to the site, rather than a simple line of text (which doesn't catch much attention) on the front page...perhaps we can have a teaser about the article with an image. So title, image and opening paragraph. That way the home page looks fresh and different every month reflecting the vibrant active class that we really are.
It pains me to say it but I Agree with Justin. Haha
Dontcha just hate it when that happens Lee? ;)
With any luck we will have a great video after the Gin Hobelman regatta in Chicago next weekend (jul 25-26).
Keep an eye out for a Black Sheep video!
Shame they weren't filming at the regatta in Garda in June, this was from the last day.
Awesome !!!
Quote from: Duncan Adams on July 18, 2015, 08:05:37 AM
Shame they weren't filming at the regatta in Garda in June, this was from the last day.
Was that your speed or Paul Young's heart rate at rest? Ouch....sick humor .
Anyway.....miss the Falmouth Four already. It was great racing against you and we hope to see you again soon. Congrats on nailing the speed pick challenge. Are you coming to Miami to claim your free boat?
But.....back on topic.....Paul Young andvDan shot a lot of video at Garda. Hopefully some of it will be released.
We miss Garda like crazy, and racing other Vipers!
We were a bit shocked by the Velocitek numbers after the last day, we knew it was fast but didn't realise it was quite that good, best average we've ever had on the Viper!
We are hoping to make Miami, just in the process of seeing if all the crew can make it.
Be great to see some video and photos of Garda!
One GoPro is swimming with the fish at the bottom of Lake Garda, so we lost a lot of footage. :(
I haven't found that darned Grada video round tuit quite yet...
Duncan, I do hope you make it to Miami. It was great to meet you all.
Time Lapse Video from Day two of the 2015 Gim Hobelman in Chicago.
https://youtu.be/upCTWyZ61Qg
2015 Viper Canadian Championship Video https://youtu.be/A1o0ae1AUbg
Any way to get these posted to our You Tube channel?
Not particularly exciting, but it's my first effort with the GoPro. Hopefully we'll get some big breeze soon and I'll have something a bit better.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m2VyjLG1gVM
Time for some rigging upgrades Duncan.. :)
Ha, yes not great sailing with the tin rig but on handicap racing it's worth a lot of points. We only put the carbon rig in for events etc.
Some drone action in Bermuda
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=otmwcv5xLLA
Quote from: Somers Kempe on September 11, 2015, 08:21:18 PM
Some drone action in Bermuda
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=otmwcv5xLLA
Awesome Footage! Great to see the Viper leaving everyone in the dust.