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Well yeah, but there is a difference between what I would want to watch and what I think is more than deserving of winning major titles. I would rather watch Silivas all day but I also appreciate the difficulty enough to not throw a fit when a Raisman wins Olympic Gold with such difficult tumbling. I am not saying anyone here did that but I've seen it plenty of times other places, and yeah, probably here during the Olympic thread.
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The sport is also called "Artistic Gymnastics" and it's the Floor Exercise, not Tumble Runs.
I think there needs to be a better balance. I don't mind Raisman becoming FX champion because her competitions either melted under the pressure or just made too many errors. However, a routine like Raisman's should be beatable because of the travesty of the dance, non-tumbling elements, and form issues on her twisting (not that other gymnasts were that much better in the twisting department...ahem...Ponor...Mustafina...).
hahahaha but that is what made it so glorious. Three gymnasts whose form has been criticised win the three medals on floor. It was glorious. The big difference on floor now is clean landings are so so important. All three Raisman, Ponor and Mustafina were clean on their landings. The introduction of one lunge being allowed may change things slightly this quad. Still with the US women seemingly capable of numerous difficult tumbles. Floor will continue to be who can match that difficulty and be clean at the same time.
Hmm can anyone explain some of the changes I've been hearing for the COP. Some weird change with the Switch Ring (angle of the legs) and something about connections on beam whereby most connections we've seen in the past COP wouldn't be counted.
I don't know a whole lot about the beam connection changes... I know that FX is going to have "H" difficulty for certain skills (double-doubles, etc) and will be giving more connection bonus to try to get that event's average score more in-line with the others. I imagine we'll be seeing a lot more 1.5 twists to double arabians or full-ins. Also, they are only allowing one lunge out of a tumbling pass per routine, and any leaps out of a tumbling pass must have "B" difficulty or higher.
Biggest change of the code appears to be on the vault and how it will be scored in event finals. Instead of simply averaging the two vaults to get the total, there is a complicated little formula to make determine the score. Difficulties of the two vaults are averaged. Then 10 points are added, and all deductions are subtracted to get the final total. Had this been in place in London, the vault event finals would have looked like this:
1. Sandra Izbasa (6.1 + 5.8)/2 + 10 - (0.717 + 0.8) = 14.433
2. Maria Paseka (6.5 + 5.6)/2 + 10 - (1.1 + 0.9) = 14.050
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4. McKayla Maroney (6.5 + 6.1)/2 + 10 - (0.634 + 1.8) = 13.866
Additionally, many vaults have been devalued (thank god).
Amanar, from a 6.5 to a 6.3
Cheng, from a 6.5 to a 6.4
Rudi, from a 6.3 to a 6.2
Mustafina, from a 6.1 to a 6.0
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Thanks for the breakdown Fridge Break. Interesting that for all the hoopla surrounding the Amanar being devalued, all other comparable vaults to the Amanar in difficulty are being devalued a tenth as well.
I read somewhere on another board that with these new vault final rules, Alicia Sacramone would've been Olympic Champion on vault in Beijing. (I would've loved that.)
News just come out that Komova will definitely miss Russian Nationals and Europeans. She has no serious back injuries, but hasn't yet recovered from the rigors of the Olympic season. She has delayed puberty and will rest up in Voronezh until the end of February. She will attempt to prepare for worlds later in the year.
Bad timing as Russian Nationals is just around the corner and this would have to qualify her to go to Europeans. Bummer.
The sport is also called "Figure Skating" and it has nothing to do with figures anymore. I'm also someone who prefer to watch the more graceful gymnasts, but when it comes to competition, I don't care about the non-tumbling aspects. If the forms are off, then it should get a deduction, but harder tumbling pass should have a higher value. In fact, I think the women's floor exercise should be like the men's, get rid of the music. Power and strength is just as important as grace. Why does the women always have to be ballerinas? Rhythmic gymnastic can continue on the artistic direction.
Power and strength and grace and dance ability were the fundamentals of floor exercise. The Soviets proved you could have both. The problem is that they're just not stressed enough in the current system.
Also, if you claim that power and strength are just as important as grace, then why are you basically arguing to get rid of grace and basically turning the floor exercise into a tumbling mat?
As for Men, even though there was no music, there was still an emphasis on form, movement, and non-tumbling elements during the "golden age". In fact I heard it was suggested that men should have music for their FX, but some reason the differences still exist.
To be honest, if gymnastics continues is this abysmal direction, then women might as well not have music.
Yeah, let's get rid of this:
I think what people really want isn't gymnastics but trampoline and tumbling competitions.
I wouldn't get rid of the beam, if only because it makes competitions much more interesting! However many times the choreography seems unnecessary to me. I liked Mo Huilan's for example, because I felt she was mostly presenting her acrobatic/gymnastics moves and not overdoing it. I think every move should have a purpose and if it doesn't, get rid of it.
Yeah they should get rid of the beam, make them jump and cartwheel over 4 inch wide hurdles like horses instead. Maybe then we can finally give Aly Raisman extra points for artistry.
A very good interview with Nikolai Kuksenkov (Mykola Kuksenkov) by his sister. The interview includes the disappointed of losing the olympic medal at the Olympics.
Indeed, although it is dispiriting to see a unique idiomatic and beautiful gymnastics program pretty much collapse. R.I.P Ukrainian gymnastics I hope you're revived sooner than later.


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Its incredible , that we still have to go out and defend a tourist destination that continues to be popular , that continues to draw the crowds all year round and is a holiday resort synonymous with a Hotel Industry that has an excellent price/quality relationship and convince the Tourism Industry that we are still a force to be reckoned with and that we can still attract people to come here in the 21st Century.
As I´m writing this ,its Easter Sunday, the temperature is 20ºC, the beaches are full, the street are lively , the shops ,bars and cafes all open for business . Basically this could be August!!
Benidorm is often though of as a predominantly British resort The truth is that over 50% of our visitors are Spanish. They continue to flock to Benidorm because of the atmosphere, the climate and the reassurance that they know what they are going to get. This is why we are virtually full this Easter.
I ,ve worked in many Spanish resorts through the years and my opinion is that Benidorm remains popular because it is still very Spanish. Its a town with history, has a working population with its fiestas , traditions, its own cuisine and yet has the knack of accommodating all nationalities, knowing what they need and ensuring that it keeps up to date with its Theme Parks and Safari parks and Water Parks ,making sure there is something for everyone.
You never feel that you are in a man- made soulless holiday resort . In Winter , Benidorm is not a deserted ghost town like other popular resorts. The two main palm tree lined promenades are still enjoyed by thousands everyday walking up and down enjoying the sun and soaking in the atmosphere created by the music coming from the bars and cafes .
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^^ How tall is Andrea Poapst? What part of Canada does she hail from? -- ok, I see Toronto, posted earlier.
Ok, I checked Andrea's icepartnersearch listing and it indicates she's 5' 0"
She also indicates "undecided" under the question about relocating. However, since she is Canadian, seemingly she would not be averse to moving back to Canada to train with Mervin's coaches. Andrea is fortunate in being able to have dual citizenship (or does she yet have U.S. citizenship?).
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On Friday evening, a group of about 20 artists, musicians and political activists gathered on the Milwaukee Art Museum's bridge to call for the recall of Gov. Scott Walker.
Employing what they call "Lite Brite activism," the group held up signs lettered with LED lights that became more visible as the sky went dark. One pair of signs read "Recall" and "Walker" and were positioned side by side.
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"We were thinking about gathering signatures in the middle of a Wisconsin winter," said artist Lisa Moline, associate professor of art at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. "It's not the time of year that people want to be outdoors. We wanted to do something to make the effort bright and fun."
Moline and fellow artist Lane Hall, an English professor at UWM, found battery powered LED Christmas lights at a hardware store and made a single sign that said "Recall Walker" for an event that kicked off the signature gathering campaign at Juneau High School, near Walker's Wauwatosa home last year.
Afterward, Moline and Hall talked about how to create a more collaborative project. There has been so much creativity poured into political signs and art since citizens took to the state Capitol to protest Walker's union-busting budget proposal, they said, but most of those signs are made for a single person.
That's when Moline and Hall created the single-letter signs and invited fellow artists and activists to join them on area overpasses, usually during rush hour.
Usually, the group goes to the most visible spots, pedestrian overpasses that cross busy highways. But Friday's action was distinctive because of the connection to the art museum, Moline, Hall and other participants said.
"I believe that protest can be a work of art, especially at this beautiful structure down here at the lakefront," said Paul Trotter as drivers honked their horns at the display from below, on Lincoln Memorial Drive. It's beautiful doing it in this setting."
The museum was lit up like a lantern for MAM After Dark and a green glow permeated the reception hall of the Santiago Calatrava-designed building in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Museum visitors came and went on the bridge as musicians played songs such as "When The Saints Go Marching In" on horns, banjos and drums.
After about 45 minutes, a museum guard asked the group to leave the bridge, which is the property of the museum, because they were "campaigning." The exchange was a civil one. Hall, who said the group is "about beauty and joy," asked the group to leave the bridge and head for O'Donnell Park.
"We wanted to occupy a quasi-public, quasi-private space," said Hall. "I was actually quite pleased that we were there as long as we were."
Once in the public plaza, the group put down their signs and were inspired to play a game of what they later dubbed "Rabble Scrabble." They spontaneously rearranged the letters to create various words, including "Wrecked Wi Rail" and "I Recalled Walker O_O."
"For myself, what I like so much about this is the chance to collaborate with other artists...that ability to work on something that belongs to everybody in the moment," Moline said. "It distributes artistic authorship in a really nice way."
While Walker's stand on the arts is not cause for the recall effort it is a motivating factor and subtext for some involved in the Overpass Light Brigade, said Moline.
"I remember that whole ridiculous situation with the 'Blue Shirt' at the airport," said Moline, referring to the public artwork commissioned by Dennis Oppenheim that Walker canceled (after some legal wrangling a second Oppenheim piece was purchased for the airport parking garage). "There isn't a time that I go to the airport that I don't think about that...and it didn't save a penny.
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Awesome.Hide replies
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they can spell out words with lights -- neato!!!!!!!!!!Hide replies
And, I suspect that some may have graduated from college.
I think they get loads of braniac points for improvising with the anagrams.
"And, I suspect that some may have graduated from college"
HIGHLY doubtful...
Can't wait until he is re-elected. All this will make me laugh even more. Never underestimate the "silent majority"Hide replies
Anonymously supporting corruption, I laugh at your foolish beliefs.
Wisconsin's majority is anything but "silent" But far be it for me to deny you your favorite fairy tale. So what comes next? Does the shiny knight Fitzgerald slay the evil Dra-Goon in this chapter? Or does that come later?
The only fairy tale going on here is that we can continue to pay for the lavish benefits and pensions for state union employees.
The "silent majority" as you put it is not as big as you think. The hardcore people will always vote for their respective side. About 2% of the voters will decide that next elelction. Welcome to the middle ground.
Go Noise Of Rain and Friends! Woot!
These folks provide one more example of how anti-Walker people are many times more energetic, motivated, and imaginative over the dead-enders who support ALEC, Walker, and American plutocracy.Hide replies
how bothered are you by the klepocrats and plutocrats that operate as the obama administration?
Like all the Communists Joe McCarthy kept from taking over the government? You've been fooled once, and yet...................
Seriously? Art? Wow, talented group of unionistas. They can make signs with lights. Holy crap, that's amazing. Imaginative? Wow. So intellectually superior (especially in Quicklund's) warped mind.
These people are lunatics. Can't you ever just get over the fact you lost the election?Hide replies
People can get over losing an election. They can't get over being lied to during the campaign about a matter of great significance and having their state and its reputation trashed. BTW - it helps your own cause to try to understand rather than branding someone a lunatic.
schmikka...maybe you should "understand" that you LOST an election...
"These people are lunatics"
First off, calling these humans "lunatics" is giving these "humans" WAY too much credit.
Second, calling them "lunatics" is a GREAT DISservice to all the "lunatics" around the world...
seban wants to go back to happier days when people just lynched those they disagreed with.
You mean like the Republican Party that has been creating chaos with their temper tantrum since Obama won the Presidency??? Wow I can't wait to see how far they will go when he wins again.
You sound like Belling. Are you Belling Concerned?
As usual, artists and musicians want government to give them everything on a silver platter so they can spend their day strumming and sculpting.Hide replies
What have artists and musicians received from the government Izzatso that would even come close to the bank bailouts and corporate welfare??? I find it amazing that people like you choose to post with such lack of knowledge. I can only assume that you are one of those uniformed FAUX viewers.
"Artists want handouts as usual"? Is that like other right-wing truisms such as "union boss" and "welfare Cadillac"?
I think the nostalgia of the Lite Brite media is captivating; yet the use of only one color shows restraint, and even wisdom. It would be really something if each protester was literally given one sign, and expected to come back with it by invitation, flash-mob style.
Who took the photo at top? That's the one that made me really take notice of the color. That image reminds me very much of Tribute in Light.Hide replies
".....yet the use of only one color shows restraint....."
Thank you. Completely missed that.
Next thing you know, some liberal idiot will think "art" is putting a crucifix in a jar of urine....
Oh, wait...mentally challenged liberals in the "art" world already thought that was "art".
Funny how it isn't "art" unless it's governmentally subsidized....Hide replies
And what do you think the next thing from the mushroom tea drinkers looks like while you are looking in you crystal ball. What do the progressive think, and how about the Independent. You see sebans you have a problem with you opinion they are only shared by a small amount of people and show you lack of ability to comment with a ounce of intelligence. Really get a life
ms(informed)...intelligent people now garbage when they see it. Is this "cool"...yes. Is it "art"...ah, no.
Love when "intelligent" liberals preach to the VAST majority of people what THEY think "art" is and that anyone who DARES to offer a different opinion is not as "intelligent" as the liberal.
Actually, all you do is continue to prove your utter LACK of intelligence. Congratulations for proving it though !
That would be assuming that I am a liberal now wouldn't it, or is it with you massive intelligence that you have come to the conclusion that there is some invisable war between the right wing nuts and the left wing nuts. Now they way I look at it the very assumtion that anyone who doesn't agree with you are liberals is comical at best.
Seban- By your posts, explaining art to you would be a considerable waste of time. Keep it simple!
Art would be SEBAN put on display in the art museum as an example of the 2011 RIGHT WING Wisconsin's tragedy. Can you imagine the symbols draped over and around him?
go back to worshipping your black velvet elvis ya hayseed.
seb: Do you buy your "art" at "starving artists" sales? You know, those great "sofa size" paintings that sell for under $40?
Wonderful to see grassroots democratic action rather than corporate campaign commercials. More of this!Hide replies
Toys 'R Us has them, feel free to buy one.
They come with instruction manuals so even libs can use them!
There ya go again PONDO. Must have been deprived.


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The TV that grants your 3 wishes and more
If you had 3 wishes for your TV, you'd probably say 1) Gorgeous picture, 2) Quality sound 3) Fast refresh rate. LG's LM8600 grants these three wishes with its high resolution 1920 x 1080p, its surround sound system, and its speedy 240 Hz refresh rate so you won't get a bit of motion blur. But the great thing about a genie like the LM8600 is that it doesn't stop at those 3 wishes. It grants your wishes for 3D viewing with its included 6 pairs of lightweight 3D glasses, 2D to 3D conversion, and the capability to customize your 3D images with 3D depth control, 3D sound zooming, and 3D dual play gaming. The magic voice remote uses your voice as its command to control your TV. Remote clicking will be made obselete with this remote that responds to the movement of your hand, sound of voice, or the quick scrolling wheel. The LM8600 even grants your wishes for internet entertainment options with its built-in Wi-Fi connection (so you won't have to buy a separate adapter) which allows you to browse the internet for videos, games, and media AND interact with friends on Skype about your current viewing and gaming choices. The Picture-in-Picture allows you to see your friend's face on Skype AND the program you're viewing without missing a bit in either. Rub LG's lamp and grab this LED HDTV today!
In the box:
LG Electronics 47LM8600 47" Cinema 3D Smart LED TV, 6 x pairs 3D glasses, magic remote control (4 mode with voice recognition), 1-year parts & labor warranty
Great TV! (May 31, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Ian K. - Charlotte, NC
Good things about it - Great picture -Awesome 3D Turn off energy saving for the best picture -Useful and easy to use apps such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, AccuWeather.... -Magic remote is accurate and easy to navigate when you get used to it. It also has voice regcognition but will only work with the search feature. Bad things about it -Very limited apps. Besides premium ones, there arent many apps in the store they all crappy. Hope this will change in the future. -There is no playpause button on the remote which is kind of annoying sometimes. -3D movies played from external hard drive only get half the resolution Not sure about Bluray. But its not a big deal because you will only notice it when sit up lose. -Web browser loads pages pretty fast but becomes slow when loading flash videos. Also, you cant play embedded videos in full screen mode.
Comparison Specifications
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Pixel resolution: 1920 x 1080p
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz.
- Dynamic contrast ratio: 9000000 : 1
- 1-way 2 speakers
- Video system: ATSC, NTSC, QAM
- Surround sound
- Power: 20W speaker system
- Picture in picture (PIP) (Web/Skype)
- Built-in Wi-Fi
Additional Specifications
- Swivel: ±10°
- Wall mountable: VESA 400 x 400 mm
- Power requirements: 100-240 VAC, 60 Hz
- Energy star qualified: FCC
- Triple XD engine
- Wi-Fi screen share
- Ribbon Stand
- HDMI x 4
- USB x 3
- Resolution upscaler plus
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 41.9" W x 24.7" H x 1.3" D (without stand) 41.9" W x 27.6" H x 10.4" D (with stand)
- Weight: 34.8 lbs. (without stand) 39.7 lbs. (with stand)
LG 47LM8600 Warranty Details
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- Inaugural Event Draws 300 Attendees from All Over the World
- Neo Hands Out More Than a Dozen Graphie Awards at Conference to Recognize the Most Innovative Graph Database Applications
Neo Technology, creators of Neo4j, the world's leading graph database, concluded its GraphConnect 2012 conference, drawing more than 300 graph database thought leaders, researchers and developers from around the globe. The conference, which took place in San Francisco last month, provided insight into graph database applications and explored the use of graph technology across a wide range of industries, including Finance, Education, Web, ISV, and Telecom/Data Communications.
Neo has pioneered graph databases since 2000 and since day one has strived to build the largest ecosystem of users and partners. GraphConnect 2012 represents the culmination of its work thus far. The outpouring of support, involvement, and range of case studies demonstrated at the conference proves that organizations across every industry are continually challenged to solve connected data issues. As the established leader in its market, and credited with thousands of successful implementations, Neo anticipates mass adoption of its technology as the market for graph databases takes off.
"GraphConnect allowed us to see first hand that graph database technology is top of mind for virtually every type of organization today. The knowledge and experience we gained by connecting one on one with hundreds of developers tells us that graph database technology is becoming a hot market, and that widespread adoption of Neo4j is imminent," said Emil Eifrem, CEO of Neo Technology.
An impressive line-up of speakers from Intuit, ThoughtWorks, FiftyThree, Squidoo, Adobe, Telenor, and Cisco presented over a dozen talks, workshops and panel discussions. As part of the conference, Neo handed out Graphie awards to acknowledge the outstanding work being done by Neo4j community members and others. The first award of its kind, the Graphies recognize and celebrate developers and teams who are transforming the world through their development of innovative graph databases. 2012 award winners include:
Most Innovative Open Source Graph Application
Axel Morgner for Structr
Most Innovative Graph Application on a Website
Gil Hildebrand for Squidoo and Mat Tyndall for Tinj.co
Most Innovative Education Graph Application
Javier de la Rosa for CulturePlex Lab
David Fauth for IntelliWare Systems
Peter Moore for Clados Management LLC
Most Innovative Social Graph Application
Axel Morgner for DOSB New Media GmbH
Paul Stevens for Reachable
Gian Luca Farina Perseau for 21Style
Nikhil Lanjewar for YourNextLeap
Burak Arikan for Graph Commons
Christopher Thibault for Viadeo
Most Innovative Enterprise Graph Application
Kamille Nixon for Comindware
Prem Malhotra for Cisco Systems
Trevor Mack for The MITRE Corporation
Christian Elgart for Adobe Systems
Steve Romney for Shutl Ltd.
Markus Paaso for Sagire Software Oy
Didn't get a chance to make it to GraphConnect 2012?
- Slides from the sessions are available at slideshare.com/graphconnect
- Check out photos from the conference on Flickr
- Videos of the sessions at GraphConnect 2012 are available here: watch.neo4j.org
Company Links
- Neo Technology
- Neo4j Community site
- Introduction to graph databases
- Company press page
- Graph Database News
About Neo Technology
Graphs are everywhere. From websites adding social capabilities to Telco's providing personalized customer services to innovative bioinformatics research, organizations are adopting graph databases as the best way to model and query connected data. Neo Technology researchers have pioneered graph databases since 2000 and have been instrumental in bringing the power of the social graph to customers such as Adobe, Cisco, and Deutsche Telekom. Now in production for nine years, Neo4j is the world's leading graph database with the largest ecosystem of partners and tens of thousands of successful deployments worldwide.
Neo Technology is a privately held company funded by Fidelity Growth Partners Europe, Sunstone Capital and Conor Venture Partners, and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with offices in Sweden, UK, Germany, and Malaysia. For more information, please visit www.neotechnology.com
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Featuring a crisp marine scent with notes of salt spray, sea grass, violet leaf, driftwood and aquatic musk, our Homescent Collection comes specially packaged to create a welcome holiday gift.
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- Botanical pillar is made of scented paraffin wax that includes natural and decorative elements.
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The Yamaha AR192 is a 19'2'' (5.84 m) sportboat with a single supercharged engine powering a jet-drive unit. Start with the Facts:The Yamaha AR192 weighs in with a dry weight of 2,176 lbs. (987 kgs.) which is important to note since she is one of the lightest boats in class, and lighter than some 18' (5.49 m) models. Leaning on its experience in PWC design and its larger twin engine jet boat designs, the AR192's hull is a marriage of all that the team at Yamaha has learned over the years. As far as we can tell, this is the first boat offered with a 1.8L supercharged engine. Not only does Yamaha manufacture and assemble the entire hull and deck components, they also design and build their own engines. In our opinion, this is a huge advantage from a service, reliability, and warranty point of view. The power comes from the 1.8L, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 16 valve supercharged purpose-built Yamaha Marine engine. The 16 valves provide greater efficiency in how the engine breaths while the supercharger boosts horse power by forcing more air into the engine.The 1812CC supercharged engine is compact and sits neatly under the center aft seat. It is easily accessed.At the transom the deadrise is 18-degrees and because this is a jet drive power system, the draft is only 14" (0.36 m). This shallow draft is due to the fact that there is no lower unit or an outboard prop down below the bottom of the hull. This provides for excellent skinny water access. Her beam is 8' (2.44 m) and she carries 30 gallons (114 L) of fuel. Even though this is a high performance engine, it has been optimized to run on regular 87 octane unleaded fuel. The jet drive unit consists of a three blade stainless impeller with a 14.3-degree pitch. The fold-down wakeboard tower comes in black or grey and the hull color can be Black or Space Blue.The Yamaha AR192 has its wakeboard tow point aft of the helm position. The Bimini top stows back flush against the tower arch and the swing out wakeboard racks can be positioned at various heights.InteriorStarting forward, Yamaha knows how much fun it is to anchor off a beach or in a quiet cove. With this in mind, the AR192 has a molded-in, self-draining anchor locker with room for line.The anchor locker on the AR192 is positioned under a pull up step cover at the bow. There are two cleats, one to port and starboard to secure the anchor line.The AR192 has a distinctive bow flare shape to allow for more room all the way forward.When looking at a side view of the AR192 it is obvious that the interior width is pushed as far forward as possible, creating a distinct push out or flared look where the hull and deck meet. This was necessary to provide enough room for adults up at the bow. There is storage under the bow seating with the port side opening up into the console behind designed for large and longer items. The sleek helm layout is a simple, uncluttered design. The throttle is well positioned and the gauges are tucked under the dash brow.At the helm is the cruise assist which allows the throttle to be set and then increased or decreased by clicking up or down on the rocker button. There is also a three position no-wake mode, actuated via a rocker switch so idling in and out of the marinas takes just the push of a button. The "J" shape seating starts forward on the port side and continues aft and around to starboard ending just behind the helm seat. The AR192 has plenty of cockpit space. Notice the storage under the port side bench seat. Portside lockable storage with 12V outlet, MP3 jack and stereo controls.To port in the console is a storage bin which also has a 12V outlet, the MP3 jack and stereo. This is held open by a spring support. A gutter runs around the edge, to help keep things dry inside.The above image shows an aft storage compartment just behind the helm seat which accommodates a full size cooler. The black cap to the right of the picture is the engine flush out port. Since these boats are designed for both fresh and salt water operation, Yamaha added this quick connect feature so a fresh water hose can easily be hooked up to flush out the engine cooling system without opening the engine compartment hatch.Custom cut snap-in carpeting is standard for all Yamaha models. The AR192 has additional sole storage centered in the walk through. This is a good wet storage bin since the drain is connected to a hose that leads overboard and not into the bilge. Full marks to Yamaha for this feature!The next area is one that we have been showing on Yamaha boats for years: the stern seating and swim area. Since the engine is so compact, it allows the designers to provide boaters more usable space at the stern. View of the stern of the Yamaha AR192 single engine jet boat.The stern seating has comfortable back rests with cup holders to either side and a ski point on centerline. The cleanout port for the jet drive unit is under the seat. The swim ladder is located under the swim platform and the addition of two grab handles will make reboarding easier. Below one can see the jet pump unit. There are obvious advantages for a family with small or younger kids with a jet drive boat.The AR192 has six pop-up cleats positioned two at the bow, two mid, and two at the stern.PerformanceThis nineteen-footer, from the top of her fold-down wakeboard tower to the output of her 1.8 liter supercharged engine, is one little fun machine. Heading off the dock, she was responsive. I never felt like I had to react to the maneuvering peculiarities of a jet drive as I've had to do in the past with earlier models. Sure, she's a nineteen-footer at an attractive price, so I didn't expect to be riding in the lap of luxury. But Yamaha's automated production efficiency and attention to detail has provided a feel of luxury I don't normally expect to find at the entry level in a boat that is all about watersports. Our test boat tipped the scale at 2,776 lbs. (1,259 kg), including two of us on board. As we accelerated, the GPS struggled to keep up with us as we were on plane in 3.1 seconds and the needle hit 30 in 5.1 seconds. The hull seems to be a perfect match for Yamaha's purpose-built engine, and I understand that the hull shape is the result of a bunch of tweaking to get the shape of the entry just right. It felt good to me. Our best cruising performance was observed at 6500 rpm where we saw a speed of just under 35 mph using fuel at a rate of 12.95 gph for a range of 73 statute miles, and our top speed was 48.6 mph at wide open throttle. An improvement I look forward to seeing from Yamaha is full fly-by-wire throttle control. Right now, the throttle lever is linked to the electronic controller by aviation-type wire linkage. Since they already have the electronics in place, it makes sense to me that they should make this change one of these days. On the other hand, one improvement they have made is very effective indeed; it's called "Thrust Directional Enhancer" and it serves to improve slow-speed handling. It sounded like a sales pitch to me, but I'm pleased to say that my skepticism was proven wrong. This is the most maneuverable jet drive boat that I have ever brought in to a dock. I'm sure a beginner could feel confident right out of the blocks. Between her ease of maintenance, standard features, and attractive price, it's not a wonder that Yamaha seems to get more popular with boating families every year. We think this new model offers all the standard features one would expect in a larger boat, but with the twist of industry-leading engine technology. This boat comes with a painted trailer as a complete package starting at $32,999.
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