Should international ranking list accept class C scores for all divisions except open

disland

Class L causes all kinds of judge and camera requirements. Jr skiers only need it for these ranking lists so they can get into Jr masters and other such events. Given our issues with declining number of judges and promo boats Is this really needed?

Horton

no

Class L events are a waste of time and money for 99% of the sport but if you are at a level where you want real international ranking you should step up to the higher level of scrutiny.

I will take a Class C with good officials and driving any day over a Class L. Simple is good.

MrJones

no

Couldn't have said it better in regard to the L.

Edbrazil

Yes, but have a discount factor for Class C scores. Nothing large, maybe minus 3 buoys,
for example. Assuming that these tournaments are being run legitimately, even though no
centerline video, gate video, high-power judges.

Bruce_Butterfield

no

Tolerances are far too loose when you are talking the top in the world and there are very small differences making the cut lines.

Not just slalom with no monitoring of boat path, but trick timing with a stop watch vs video timing can make a huge swing in point values.

But yes L is a waste for anyone other than top juniors or open skiers chasing standings.