Contest Jun 04, 2012 to Jun 10, 2012 - Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R)

[BowlingBoards.com]

We are giving away a Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R) for a random poster from Jun 04, 2012 through Jun 10, 2012.

== General Giveaway Rules

Every post made on BowlingBoards during the dates listed above will be considered an entry. Drawing will be done the first business day following the contest period. Winner will be contacted via email and through BowlingBoards.com.

BowlingBoards is a moderated site and reserves the right to delete any post deemed illegitimate, automatic, or just plain off topic.

The goal of BowlingBoards is to bring more people into our community. Participate in the conversations happening here. And while you are at it, you will be earning entries into our drawing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! -- We reserve the right to redraw a winner if the winning post is not of quality content. Quality content is at the sole discretion of the BowlingBoards.com administrators. This means that one word posts will not qualify. Repeating what someone else has said does not qualify.

Just participate in the conversation instead of \"trying to win\" a drawing. The more you participate, the better your chances.

[martinezsam2495]

e.e :D
Bowling is amazing!
So hello guys I bowled a 195 today 5 away from a 200!
I'm 17 by the way, and throw with two fingers!

[eugene02]

woo.. another chance to win a great ball.. !! yeeha!

[martin]

nexxus again? seems like bowlingboards.com have a lot of this ball.. lol.. but i do want to win it.. so many given away and none that's mine.. :(

[eugene02]

same here martin.. :(

[ursus]

Another shot at a great ball. Thanks for the opportuniy

[striker12]

i hope i win this ball sure i didn't win the last one

[eugene02]

striker.. i guess i'm thinking the same thing.. haha.. luck doesn't happen to be with me always...

[mti19]

This is great. A chance to win a bowling ball. WOW!!!!

[eugene02]

This is great. A chance to win a bowling ball. WOW!!!!

wow your here since feb 2010 and your first post is 2 years 4 mths later.. wow!

[martinezsam2495]

haha whoa! Nice find, I didn't even notice that!

[billf]

Every week the same people post how they would love a new ball. Seriously, is there anyone that wouldn't want a new ball for free? Isn't is kind of stating the obvious? The rules say the post must be of substantial content which means the same posts about the free ball every week wouldn't count.
Eugene, very observant, nice catch.

[eugene02]

thanks bill! saw when he posted.. felt weird when i saw the Post: 1 but been here since feb 2010 >_>

[martinezsam2495]

I have a question for all you guys at what age did you start bowling?
My first time bowling was around age 6,
but being competitive barely begun.

[eugene02]

I started when i was young.. can't really remember.. maybe 6 - 8? but getting serious only recently.. got my own bowling ball all around 2 mths ago only.

[JaMau24]

Every week the same people post how they would love a new ball. Seriously, is there anyone that wouldn't want a new ball for free? Isn't is kind of stating the obvious? The rules say the post must be of substantial content which means the same posts about the free ball every week wouldn't count.
Eugene, very observant, nice catch.

Right you are Bill. Yes, we all want a ball! Even though me and you already have a Nexxus, I'm pretty sure we'd take another one! lol. We'd always have the option of drilling the new one differently, or selling/trading it to buy a different ball that we need. (*cough* I need a DV8 Too Reckless and/or a new plastic spare ball *cough*)

However, I am not greedy, I'm happy for whoever wins. I'm very thankful for the Vivid I won on here a couple months ago. If I never won again, I'd still be more than happy with winning the Vivid.

Good luck to everyone... The NeXXus f(P+R) is a fantastic ball.

I do wonder why the ball give away is usually always a Hell Raisers Revenge, NeXXus f(P+R), or Vivid though. Why not different balls? Not complaining, those are fantastic bowling balls, just curious.

[martin]

@JaMau: if i don't win this week's ball, mind loaning me your nexxus? lol..

[martinezsam2495]

I started when i was young.. can't really remember.. maybe 6 - 8? but getting serious only recently.. got my own bowling ball all around 2 mths ago only.

I remember bowling and getting only scores from 30~60 haha

[martinezsam2495]

Anyone else who likes to bowl and play chess?
Those are my two passions, :D

[martinezsam2495]

This is great. A chance to win a bowling ball. WOW!!!!

wow welcome back!

[JaMau24]

@JaMau: if i don't win this week's ball, mind loaning me your nexxus? lol..

Sure. Mind loaning me $170? :D :D lol...

[martinezsam2495]

JaMau24, how long ago did you get that ball?

[JaMau24]

JaMau24, how long ago did you get that ball?

Right when it came out. If I remember correctly, I think it came out Feb. 20th

[MICHAEL]

I hope I win the Ball,,, I say this because dog-gone-it!! I am a good person, and I deserve to win a Nexxus! Mainly because I see what this ball can do first Hand, bowing with Jason!! Its amazing how it streaks down the alley like a Heat Seeking Missile, heading for its target like a lion chasing its pry!! When it hits between the one and three pin, it leaves no prisoners!! Total destruction..... get the Nexxus at a Pro Shop Near YOU!! Then YOU will be A Top Gun!!!

[martinezsam2495]

@Michael you'll be destroying the pins with this weapon of mass destruction! haha

[eugene02]

the ball cost $300 SGD in my country.. so no chance of getting it so fast.. maybe a Misfit which cost $220.. all prices includes of drilling + fingertip plugs and thumb plugs.

[martinezsam2495]

Holy crap,
That's pretty expensive :X

[JaMau24]

the ball cost $300 SGD in my country.. so no chance of getting it so fast.. maybe a Misfit which cost $220.. all prices includes of drilling + fingertip plugs and thumb plugs.


Holy crap,
That's pretty expensive :X

Ya, that's a little more than the US charges.. 300 SGD is $235 USD and 220 SGD is $172 USD

[martinezsam2495]

Ya, that's a little more than the US charges.. 300 SGD is $235 USD and 220 SGD is $172 USD

he should have it bought in the US then shipped over there, if it comes out to be cheaper if it doesn't due to shipping and handling then maybe working that overtime would be a better choice, haha

[eugene02]

he should have it bought in the US then shipped over there, if it comes out to be cheaper if it doesn't due to shipping and handling then maybe working that overtime would be a better choice, haha

if i ship from US and pay for the ball + shipping fees, i'll say when it is + drilling in my country it would cost $400 SGD.. so.. preferably buying from here is cheaper unless i win from this site and pay for the shipping ONLY which than would cut the cost of the ball.. however if i were to go there and hand carry it back, of course it'll be much cheaper..

[martinezsam2495]

if i ship from US and pay for the ball + shipping fees, i'll say when it is + drilling in my country it would cost $400 SGD.. so.. preferably buying from here is cheaper unless i win from this site and pay for the shipping ONLY which than would cut the cost of the ball.. however if i were to go there and hand carry it back, of course it'll be much cheaper..

there you go, you found yourself a solution!
When you come visit the US, take a shiny new ball with you. :p

[JaMau24]

Ya Eugene, just come bowl with me and Mike on a Friday some time, then we'll swing by the pro shop, you can can get a new ball and head back home!

[eugene02]

hHAHAHa jason.. US maybe 10 years time or so.. not so fast.. :)

[JaMau24]

hHAHAHa jason.. US maybe 10 years time or so.. not so fast.. :)

Just think of all the awesome balls they'll have out then! Good thinking...

[martin]

Sure. Mind loaning me $170? :D :D lol...

$170? that's cheap.. a new Nexxus here costs $254.. maybe because of the shipping fee, that's why it's expensive..
i don't have that money.. otherwise i would certainly take your offer.. lol..

[JaMau24]

$170? that's cheap.. a new Nexxus here costs $254.. maybe because of the shipping fee, that's why it's expensive..
i don't have that money.. otherwise i would certainly take your offer.. lol..

I think it costs a $249 brand new here from some places, I can buy it off bowlingball.com for $155, and I could probably get it at my pro shop for about $200. I just figured since I've already bowled probably over 200 games with it, I'd sell it for less. If I ever were wanting to get rid of it, I'd sell it probably less than $150, I just told ya $170 so I could buy another ball lol! I love the NeXXus though, I need it when the Vivid starts getting me in trouble.

[martinezsam2495]

yeah, 10 years from now, there is going to be balls that amplify their own speed, and can go above 25 mph, haha, ok maybe not, but 10 years isn't that far from now ... :p

[martinezsam2495]

Michael I have a question, do you happen to be bowling at Vegas this weekend?

[martin]

actually sometimes i wonder.. where do the admins or owners of this forum get these balls that are given away? lol.. if they buy it, where do they get the money to sponsor it every week? lol..

[eugene02]

they get the balls from bowlingball.com i think it's sponsored?

[martin]

where do the sponsors get all the money.. these balls aren't cheap.. and it's given every week.. lol..

[eugene02]

through the sales of bowling balls on the website? lol.... who knows...

[martinezsam2495]

yeah it has to be due to sponserships, ads, or extra money that they make,

[martinezsam2495]

Hey guys I went bowling today and I think my dad's ball is full of oil, since when I was throwing I noticed it wasn't hooking as much as it used to, or it would hook too late. One of the fellow bowlers who were bowling next to me let me borrow his rag and I cleaned the ball. My next throw went smooth and I got a strike, now this is the first time I've noticed this problem, I also think my local bowling alley switched it's oil pattern into a more dense form.

[TheSheibs]

Martinzsam- wiping off your ball should be a regular thing while you bowl. I usually wipe it before every throw during the first game and then when I notice oil on the ball.

As for this giveaway...anyone ever seen a lefty bowl with this ball that being given away?

[J Anderson]

Martinzsam- wiping off your ball should be a regular thing while you bowl. I usually wipe it before every throw during the first game and then when I notice oil on the ball.

As for this giveaway...anyone ever seen a lefty bowl with this ball that being given away?

One of the guys in my sport league has some sort of nexus or nexxus. I've never really looked to see which on it is. He's definitely one of the top 5 bowlers in the league. I would say his style is similar to Patrick Allen, most comfortable swinging the ball out and hooking back rather than playing straight up the 1st arrow like Earl Anthony.

[martinezsam2495]

Martinzsam- wiping off your ball should be a regular thing while you bowl. I usually wipe it before every throw during the first game and then when I notice oil on the ball.

As for this giveaway...anyone ever seen a lefty bowl with this ball that being given away?

I got a video of my form, just got to upload it, it's only a few shots since the ipod died, :/

[kev3inp]

Originally the site was privately owned by a guy named Chris. He sold it, without telling anybody, to bowlingball.com and then never answered phone calls or messages from any of the people here. Bowlingball.com kind of left it alone for quite a bit until it was inundated with spam and we were screaming for help. John Congdon was put in charge of it, but now he has left for another job in another state, and we haven't been told about who the new admin is. Not that it matters, this is still a great site, filled with great people, and while I've had problems with a few people, I'm still proud to be associated with it. Winning is easy, you just have to post, and trust to luck. Ask questions, keep up a conversation and that's all you need to do to win.

[eugene02]

well, I don't let my hopes go too high now.. It's just posting, replying people, learning more now rather than when I first joined, all I did was just to win a ball.. Now, it's all about socializing.. And I'm pretty satisfied with it.. hee!

[billf]

I didn't join to win a ball but to gain knowledge. I actually get a little disappointed in the ones who win and you never hear from again. A teammate told me about this site when he won the HRR. He hasn't been on since and says it's due to computer problems. That would be fine except I always have facebook posts from his wife, using the same computer.

[TheSheibs]

That could be trouble. Getting Facebook posts from someones wife. I wouldn't mind winning this ball. It would give me an excuse to have another ball. Not at I have a lot anyway.

[kev3inp]

I'll be using the Nexxus at least during league practice Tuesday and I'll let you know what I think. You'll get first hand info from a lefty about it. :) It's laid out pretty strong. I'll bet it'll make me look like I have revs. ;)

[TheSheibs]

Sounds good. I'm all for hearing how a ball will work for a lefty. You just don't ge that kind of feedback very often.

[MICHAEL]

Michael I have a question, do you happen to be bowling at Vegas this weekend?

martine, if you buy me a ticket, I would be!! (:)

[martinezsam2495]

I didn't join to win a ball but to gain knowledge. I actually get a little disappointed in the ones who win and you never hear from again. A teammate told me about this site when he won the HRR. He hasn't been on since and says it's due to computer problems. That would be fine except I always have facebook posts from his wife, using the same computer.'
yeah there are people who just do that,
this is a great website with a lot of people to give helpful advice

[martinezsam2495]

I'll be using the Nexxus at least during league practice Tuesday and I'll let you know what I think. You'll get first hand info from a lefty about it. :) It's laid out pretty strong. I'll bet it'll make me look like I have revs. ;)

Lefty Power!
(2 finger bowler)

[martinezsam2495]

martine, if you buy me a ticket, I would be!! (:)
oh, it's because there was a tournament at Vegas, and I thought you were attending. :x

[billf]

That could be trouble. Getting Facebook posts from someones wife. I wouldn't mind winning this ball. It would give me an excuse to have another ball. Not at I have a lot anyway.

She's been my best friend for 10 years so no worries. I'm their kids' Godfather with the youngest named after me. What is messed up is her husband and I look enough alike that people think we are brothers. I think it's just that we have similar builds and red hair lol

[eugene02]

i believe many people join and tries to win the ball ONLY.. and after many times, they give up.. Or maybe after winning once.. They all go missing.. Not coming back into this thread.. Thats kinda sucks...

[martin]

i try to just create conversation and have fun here.. winning if i do is a bonus..

[BowlingBoards.com]

Congrats to the winner of the Nexxus f(P+R), The German Shepherd!

[Florida Bowler]

Congrats German Shephard!

[eugene02]

congrats German Shepherd! Nice ball I would say!!

[billf]

Congratulations! Hope you enjoy it.

[martinezsam2495]

Congrats German Shepard, destroy some pins!

[MICHAEL]

hHAHAHa jason.. US maybe 10 years time or so.. not so fast.. :)

eugene, I might not be here then!!! I am OLD EUGENE,,, and getting older every day!! Make that trip soon!!! (:)

[GeorgiaStroker]

Congratulation German Shepherd. Hope it works good for you.

[TheSheibs]

Congrats German Shepard. I hope that I get to win one of these balls at least once. I hope you are able to make that a ball that you use every time you bowl.

[The German Shepherd]

Congrats to the winner of the Nexxus f(P+R), The German Shepherd!

Great googly moogly! You goota be kidding! No way!

Thank you guys soooo much! I can assure you it will be put to some gooood use. That ball looks like a MONSTER.

Jay

[The Mayor]

Congrats German Shepherd!

[The German Shepherd]

Congrats German Shepherd!

Thank you Mr. Mayor! I am wondering what the average shipping date for these is? Do you have any idea? I figure that since you are a moderator you might have an idea??

Jay

[The Mayor]

I know Brunswick/DV8 stuff gets shipped really quickly. Storm takes 3-4 weeks I believe.

[kev3inp]

Woof! :) Way to go German Shepherd!

[martinezsam2495]

I looked through this entire forum and saw no posts from German Shepard,
I must of mislooked but I've looked through it twice and to no avail.
Am I wrong?

[billf]

I looked through this entire forum and saw no posts from German Shepard,
I must of mislooked but I've looked through it twice and to no avail.
Am I wrong?

You are most definitely mistaken Sam. I have seen and posted replies to this gentleman's posts myself.

[JaMau24]

I looked through this entire forum and saw no posts from German Shepard,
I must of mislooked but I've looked through it twice and to no avail.
Am I wrong?

http://www.bowlingboards.com/search.php?searchid=70305

As you can see.. He has posted plenty of times during the contest

[GeorgiaStroker]

Go to the top of this page. Click on German Shepherd's name. A menu will pop up with several options. Click on view forum posts and it will show you every post he's made from the latest on back. He has indeed made several posts in the last week.

[billf]

Did you check and see his posts Sam? They weren't just junk to run up his post count but rather quality posts (mostly any way lol). Maybe now you can understand that posting stuff like, "I'm gonna hit a thousand posts before you know it" don't qualify to win the contest and if they did, there would be plenty of backlash. Anybody can post crap but it takes real bowlers to partake in a quality conversation with substance. Now I find myself hoping that your accusatory post above wasn't meant nearly as malicious as I read it to be.

[martinezsam2495]

http://www.bowlingboards.com/search.php?searchid=70305

As you can see.. He has posted plenty of times during the contest
thats weird, I can't find any, and that link took me no where..
well it doesn't matter, I'm not saying it wasn't right for him to win the ball, actually I congratulated him,

[martinezsam2495]

Did you check and see his posts Sam? They weren't just junk to run up his post count but rather quality posts (mostly any way lol). Maybe now you can understand that posting stuff like, "I'm gonna hit a thousand posts before you know it" don't qualify to win the contest and if they did, there would be plenty of backlash. Anybody can post crap but it takes real bowlers to partake in a quality conversation with substance. Now I find myself hoping that your accusatory post above wasn't meant nearly as malicious as I read it to be.

I see... This is an attack towards me, in fact, I stopped ranking up posts, I only did it to see what would happen at the 100 mark. I wasn't saying there was anything wrong with him winning, nor did I question any of the other people who have won, I was just stating an honest statement, I seriously can't see his posts other than the one he barely posted. *sigh, I didn't mean it like the way it was read,

[JaMau24]

thats weird, I can't find any, and that link took me no where..
well it doesn't matter, I'm not saying it wasn't right for him to win the ball, actually I congratulated him,

Hmm.. Weird. Well, if the link didn't work, all you have to do is click his name, then click on view forum posts, and you should see them all.

[martinezsam2495]

Hmm.. Weird. Well, if the link didn't work, all you have to do is click his name, then click on view forum posts, and you should see them all.

that didn't work either, I will post a video or a screenshot, showing my view of his posts,
so I don't look like a jackass to my fellow peers.

[JaMau24]

that didn't work either, I will post a video or a screenshot, showing my view of his posts,
so I don't look like a jackass to my fellow peers.

Weird. Maybe he added you to his "ignore list". Do understand that I have no idea what happens when someone adds you to their ignore list, and I have no idea if he did that, nor why he would do that if he did do that. I'm just trying to think of why you wouldn't be able to see his posts. I believe you though.

[martinezsam2495]

here it is just in case...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCw1UXtrU84&feature=youtu.be

[TheSheibs]

So you peaked my interest. So I looked at his posts. He did post on here but only after finding out he won the ball. I went back and read the rules, quoted below. And it is my understanding that, according to the wording, you don't have to post to this thread to have an entry but rather have to have posted on BowlingBoards during the dates mentioned. So for every post you make during these dates enters you into the running for winning the ball.


Every post made on BowlingBoards during the dates listed above will be considered an entry. Drawing will be done the first business day following the contest period. Winner will be contacted via email and through BowlingBoards.comB

[JaMau24]

here it is just in case...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCw1UXtrU84&feature=youtu.be

Ya, Sam, I think you may be confused. You don't have to post in this thread to win the ball. You just have to join the conversation on the site. This thread is just informing everyone what ball is being given away, and the rules.

[GeorgiaStroker]

I thought that was understood by all. Every post during the week counts, not to any one thread but every post that is made provided the post is deemed to be of substence.

[martin]

congratz german shepherd.. i'll have to wait again.. lol..
btw, yea i guess sam just misunderstood the rules..

[martinezsam2495]

I didn't know about that,
my mistake sorry guys,
but thanks for informing me, I appreciate it

[The German Shepherd]

Weird. Maybe he added you to his "ignore list". Do understand that I have no idea what happens when someone adds you to their ignore list, and I have no idea if he did that, nor why he would do that if he did do that. I'm just trying to think of why you wouldn't be able to see his posts. I believe you though.

PLease guys. I did not add anyone to my ignore list. If Sam caanot see my posts, it must be due to some server errors or a glitch somewhere. I do belong to other Boards (like pipe collectors' forums and such) and have yet to add anyone to aby ignore list on any of them. I have not been anmember here for long, but have already been impressed by the sense of mutual respect and comraderie I have found among the members here.

So, I hope this gets to martinezsam and he understands that I did not put him on any ignore list...

Jay

[JaMau24]

PLease guys. I did not add anyone to my ignore list. If Sam caanot see my posts, it must be due to some server errors or a glitch somewhere. I do belong to other Boards (like pipe collectors' forums and such) and have yet to add anyone to aby ignore list on any of them. I have not been anmember here for long, but have already been impressed by the sense of mutual respect and comraderie I have found among the members here.

So, I hope this gets to martinezsam and he understands that I did not put him on any ignore list...

Jay

I didn't mean to insinuate that you would do such a thing. I was just trying to figure out what the issue was. Evidently the issue was Sam didn't read the rules correctly and thought you had to post in this specific thread to win.

Sorry Shep, and Congrats.

[The German Shepherd]

I didn't mean to insinuate that you would do such a thing. I was just trying to figure out what the issue was. Evidently the issue was Sam didn't read the rules correctly and thought you had to post in this specific thread to win.

Sorry Shep, and Congrats.

;) No worries...

Jay

[martinezsam2495]

;) No worries...

Jay
it's all good,
just a misunderstanding,
congrats on your ball :)

[billf]

ROTFLMAO! Now it makes sense. For the life of me I couldn't figure out why every week people posted how they wanted to win whatever prize was being given away. Kind of makes you wonder how many people post in the contest thread every week thinking that's where the winning post is drawn from.

[eugene02]

ROTFLMAO! Now it makes sense. For the life of me I couldn't figure out why every week people posted how they wanted to win whatever prize was being given away. Kind of makes you wonder how many people post in the contest thread every week thinking that's where the winning post is drawn from.

Lmao.. That caused me laughing also.. Hahahahahaha... I didn't know that people thought posting here in this thread is the only way to get a chance in getting the ball.. Always knew it was in the whole forum.. Didn't mean to insult anyone.. Cheers!

[The German Shepherd]

Hard to believe, but the Nexxus arrived via UPS TODAY! Amazing! Thank you Bowling Boards! I can't wait to get her drilled up...

Jay

[martin]

good luck with teh nexxus

[kev3inp]

Jay, I told you it was fast. :) I just wrote up a little thing about throwing it Tuesday. It's in the ball discussion forum. :)